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Pornography bypasses moderation rules and reaches minors on online platforms: one in five had contact with sexual content in 2025

The 2025 EU Kids Online Portugal report reveals that over 20% of young people aged 11 to 17 in Portugal encountered pornographic content or conversations online. The study highlights concerns from professionals regarding the impact of easy, early access and the prevalence of violent content on children's mental health and social development.

Why it mattersIf you are a parent or guardian in Portugal, this report serves as a strong signal to increase supervision of children's online activity and content exposure, given that local data confirms one in five minors are frequently encountering sexual content online.

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