From NBC News (1/22/15) – “Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals explains why it might still be a while before porn truly gains acceptance.” * * * Got a sociology question? Need some social justice informed life advice? Contact Dr. Chauntelle via this fun form here.
“Porn Stars’ Best Business Advice: Diversify” (CNBC)
“In order to stay relevant and make a living, you have to diversify.” – Dr. Chauntelle I recently got to weigh in with CNBC re the adult industry’s evolving structure and job of being a porn performer. The full story follows, enjoy! * * * Not too long ago, the
“Things Are Looking Up in America’s Porn Industry” (NBC News)
“The industry’s stabilizing, but still on the rocks.” – Dr. Chauntelle I recently got to weigh in with NBC News re the current state of the adult entertainment industry in the US. The full story follows, enjoy! * * * The porn industry got in a lot of fights in
AEE 2015 (January 21 – 24)
I am very excited for this upcoming week and the Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE)! AEE is one of the industry’s biggest (and most long-running) consumer/trade shows. Business people do work stuff, fans get to meet the stars, and people who are new to the industry and/or are just curious about
Now you can *watch* me podcast on DCL!
Oh my gosh, there’s video of my most recent guest appearance on DrunkCastLive – now you can watch me drink beer and make sociology points in a wildly inappropriate way!! DrunkCast is my favorite podcast EVER. Hosts Dylan and Travis, along with frequent third-wheel Adam are wildly thoughtful… and wildly
Motorbutting: Yes, Real People Are Doing It – New Piece on Men’s Health
Lena Dunham put the sexual practice in the spotlight on “Girls.” But is it safe? On last Sunday’s episode of HBO’s Girls, Lena Dunham and friends introduced the world to motorbutting. The scene featured the characters Desi and Marnie—the latter played by Allison Williams, daughter of NBC newsman Brian Williams—performing some iteration
Condoms in California – an Interview with VICE
Check out this great interview I did with VICE’s Night Editor Mike Pearl, published January 13, 2015. Mike and I talked for an entire hour about the issue of condoms in porn. Below is just a snippet of a very in-depth conversation about a complex issue that will most certainly
Because Rule 34: Yes, Porno Can Be Episodic Too – New Piece on UPROXX
Telling stories well is difficult, especially over multiple installments (just ask the people who made all those Terminator movies). But this doesn’t change the fact that people really like stories in episodic form, porn included. (Links that follow, as always, are NSFW) Started in the early 2000s and currently on cusp of
XBIZ 360 (January 13 – 16, 2015)
I am very excited for this upcoming week and the XBIZ 360 Conference! XBIZ 360 is a trade-only conference dedicated to decoding the future of the adult entertainment business and erotica through informative and diverse seminars, intensive networking opportunities, and inspiring keynotes. It’s a great place to learn about business and
Pam & Tommy Lee – great Sunday read
I spend a considerable portion of every Sunday reading up on all the random articles and things I hadn’t otherwise had the opportunity to get to. One such bit of compelling from today was “Pam and Tommy: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Infamous Sex Tape” (12/22/14 via Rolling