This Consider Before Consuming episode contains discussions of sexual violence.

Listener discretion is advised.

Today's conversation is with Shelby.

Shelby shares how early exposure to pornography affected her understanding of sex,

leading to misconceptions about consent and hypersexuality in her teen years. She also opens up

about a toxic relationship tied to her partner's pornography use, highlighting the emotional

and physical toll it took on her. Over the past year, Shelby has started to open up about her experiences,

which has led to healing and connection. With that, let's jump into the conversation. We hope you

enjoy this episode of Consider Before Consuming. Well, Shelby, thank you so much for being here with us today.

I'm so happy to get an opportunity to speak with you and to share your story with our listeners,

who I think will find a lot of value in what you have to say.

So we'll go ahead and dive right in.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

Yes, I'm Shelby. I'm 31. I'm from

Minnesota. I love music. I play guitar and sing. I like playing music at our local brewery and

some areas and bars and stuff around the area.

And I love egg hunting and hiking, being outside.

I live here with my two dogs and my fiancee.

And we like swimming and just, yeah yeah being outside and enjoying all the things that

Minnesota life has to offer.

That's so awesome.

And for anyone who doesn't know you,

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