Amelia Delgado Opens Up About The Dark Impact Of Early Exposure To Pornography

The Early Encounter

In a candid revelation, 21-year-old actor Amelia Delgado from South Woodford, East London, opens up about her early and accidental exposure to pornography. She was just eight years old when a pop-up ad on a pirate film site led her to view adult content. "I’d been given a laptop to help with my homework," Amelia recalls, "and when looking for a film on a pirate website, clicked on a pop-up for lesbian porn." This encounter sparked a daily habit, as the young Amelia found herself drawn to watching more.

Amelia's experience is not isolated. A recent poll from the Children's Commissioner indicates that 70% of respondents had seen porn before turning 18, with a significant portion encountering it as early as 11. The rise of social media has inadvertently made such content more accessible to young minds.

“It felt good, and was new and exciting. I didn’t know it was wrong," Amelia confessed, emphasizing the innocence and curiosity that drew her further in.

Lasting Impacts

The effects of this premature exposure lingered, influencing Amelia's self-image and understanding of intimacy. Her teenage years were marked by a warped perception of body standards, as she struggled with weight issues and insecurities about her appearance. Her first sexual experiences were shaped by these early views on sexuality. "He’d tell me to watch ‘deflowering’ videos, women losing their virginity," she shared about a past boyfriend, who used these videos as a misguided form of sexual education.

At 15, Amelia faced an unexpected pregnancy, a pivotal moment that brought her closer to her family as they rallied around her decision to terminate. "Like any parents, they were cautious of my behaviour," she noted, crediting her parents for their supportive role.

Finding Healing

Today, Amelia is in a healthier relationship with Connor, a 23-year-old children's sports coach she met on TikTok. "My relationship with my current partner has been really healing," she shares. With him, intimacy is redefined, free from the shadow of her past. "Sex is something we do because we love each other,” Amelia explains, highlighting the comfort and confidence she's found with Connor.

While Amelia still occasionally watches adult content, she approaches it with caution and understanding, recognizing the potential harm it can cause when experienced too young. "Porn can be a healthy tool in a relationship," she states, "but there is caution needed." Her story serves as a call to action for more open discussions about the impact of pornography on young minds, particularly for women who have historically been less vocal on the topic.

Expert Opinions

Experts echo Amelia's concerns, stressing the damaging effects of early porn exposure. Emma Motherwell from the NSPCC advises parents to watch for changes in behavior, such as increased secrecy or withdrawal, as signs that a child might be struggling with similar experiences. Meanwhile, Cat Etherington, Director of Recovery at Naked Truth, warns about the potential for hypersexualized behavior or anxiety resulting from unexpected exposure.

Amelia Delgado’s narrative is part of a broader movement, as women like her push for a change in the conversation about pornography and its implications, aiming to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality for the next generation.