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Age of Consent

Different age thresholds used by countries to define a child and determine the legality of images.

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Jan 17, 2026
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How do national laws differ in defining CSAM versus lawful sexualized but non‑explicit images of minors?

National laws diverge sharply on where child sexual abuse material (CSAM) begins and where lawful—but sexualized—images of minors end: differences show up in who counts as a “child,” how “sexually exp...

Jan 13, 2026

What role do communication and consent play when couples try new sexual practices?

Clear communication and explicit consent are the twin pillars that make experimenting with new sexual practices safe, pleasurable, and trust-building; research and public-health guidance consistently ...

Jan 12, 2026

What are the consequences for producing or distributing pornographic content with minors in countries with high ages of consent?

Producing or distributing pornographic content involving persons legally defined as children typically triggers severe criminal consequences—imprisonment, fines, mandatory reporting and cross‑border c...

Jan 5, 2026

Which countries explicitly set an age other than 18 for legal purchase or viewing of pornographic material?

A global baseline of “18” as the minimum age for production, sale or viewing of pornography exists in many places, but multiple countries explicitly legislate different thresholds — commonly 16 or, le...

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