A young woman has shared how seeing explicit content far too early affected her view of herself and her relationships. Amelia Delgado, now 21, says she first came across adult material online at only eight years old. She was using a laptop for homework when a pop-up exposed her to videos she did not understand.

A new report from the UK Children’s Commissioner shows her experience is widespread. Seventy percent of young people say they saw pornography before turning 18. Many first viewed it accidentally on social media. A quarter say they were younger than 11.

Amelia explains that early exposure left her confused about body image and intimacy. By her early teens, she believed the behaviour she saw online was normal. It created pressure and insecurity, and she felt she had to meet expectations that were never realistic. At 15, she faced a teenage pregnancy, which became an emotional turning point. Her family supported her through the decision that followed, and she says she learned how unprepared she had been.

Today, Amelia is in a healthy relationship and says she now understands intimacy as something based on trust, comfort, and mutual respect. She hopes her story encourages more honest conversations about how online content shapes young people.

Experts warn that children who see explicit material too soon may struggle with shame, anxiety, or distorted expectations about consent and relationships. They urge parents to stay observant, keep communication open, and help children navigate the online world safely.