Rachel MaherMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·4 Jul, 2026 03:00 AM5 mins to readPorn is reshaping young people’s experiences, and rough sex is becoming the norm. Experts explain how the trend stems from social media and what we can do about it.The Herald’s Under the Influence online video series has highlighted some of the worst things that social media can do - but it’s also discovered some great ways for young people to fight back. Rachel Maher talks to a Dunedin school counsellor who put teenage ‘aunties’ on the case
'Just for us': How teen 'aunties' flipped the script on rough sex and porn
Year 12 students at a Dunedin school anonymously answer real questions from their peers.
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