Make Love Not Porn: Cindy Gallop on fixing sex education for the digital age

What happens when hardcore pornography becomes sex education by
default? Cindy Gallop has spent 16 years fighting to change that.
In this essential conversation, the founder and CEO of Make Love
Not Porn explains why her platform showing real-world, loving
sexual relationships is more urgent than ever. From the rise of
incel culture to shows like 'Adolescence,' Cindy breaks down how
the absence of honest conversations about sex is shaping an
entire generation, and shares her accidental journey from a viral
TED Talk to creating what she calls the "documentary" to porn's
"Hollywood blockbuster."


We dive deep into why love needs to come before sex in education,
the shocking barriers female-led sexual wellness companies face
while erectile dysfunction solutions advertise freely, and real
stories of trauma survivors finding healing through authentic
representation. Cindy's mission to "socialise, normalise, and
destigmatise sex" offers a thoughtful alternative to both moral
panic and uncritical sex positivity, while her upcoming Make Love
Not Porn Academy aims to arm parents and educators with the tools
for honest conversations about sexuality, relationships, and
digital culture. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply
someone navigating modern relationships, this conversation will
change how you think about sex, love, and body positivity in the
digital age.


Content Warning: This episode contains sexually
explicit themes and strong language.


MakeLoveNotPorn.com | @CindyGallop | @MakeLoveNotPorn