I recently was informed that I should be on Instagram, so I signed up. I have yet to post anything (though I do have one follower!), and all I can think about is… do I really *need* Instagram? For those of you who may not know, according to Wikipedia: Instagram is
Brony Porn, Porn Star CrossFit, And The Tranny Awards Gets A Name Change – New Piece on UPROXX
People often talk about porn like it’s in a bubble – totally devoid of any input from the wider world. This couldn’t be further than the truth! Just like you and me, people who work in the adult industry have multi-faceted interests, and – gasp! – some of those interests are informed
New Condom Bill Clears CA Labor and Employment Committee – New Piece on UPROXX
On April 2, 2014, Assembly Bill (AB) 1576 cleared California’s Labor and Employment Committee by a vote of 5-0. AB 1576 is the latest in a series of three bills, all sponsored by California Assemblyperson Isadore Hall, looking to require the use of “personal protective equipment” such that “the employee
#AB1576 clears California’s Labor & Employment Committee
On April 2, 2014, Assembly Bill (AB) 1576 cleared California’s Labor and Employment Committee by a vote of 5-0. AB 1576 is the latest in a series of three bills, all sponsored by California Assemblyperson Isadore Hall, looking to require the use of “personal protective equipment” such that “the employee
get my Porn Studies article, free through 5/31/14
By now, you’ve probably heard of Porn Studies, the new academic peer-reviewed journal committed to taking a critical look at pornography, et al. (if not, read up here) I was honored to have been asked to contribute a piece for their inaugural issue, thus “Gonzo, trannys, and teens: current trends in US adult content
Power & Position: Eddie Bravo outclasses Royler Gracie
Metamoris 3 was held this past weekend, on March 29, 2014. Everyone was anticipating the (re)match between 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo and the legendary Royler Gracie. But after 20 minutes, their bout yielded no winner, timing out to a draw. How nice – two masters of their craft
some great media mentions of my work!!
Recently, I was honored to have been asked to write an essay for the inaugural issue of Porn Studies, an academic journal exploring adult content. To wit, we now have “Gonzo, trannys, and teens – current trends in US adult content production, distribution, and consumption” – you’re welcome! The first issue of
Should you go to summer school..?
It’s March, and Spring Break ’14 is all but a distant memory. For those of you on semesters, it’s time to start catching up on everything you missed during the first eight weeks of class. For those of you on quarters, you’re still getting to know your newest syllabi and
“I’m just gonna go to grad school…” but is it worth it?
When I was in an undergrad (UCLA, class of ’00), a lot of Generation XYers* would say something that really irritated me – “I’m just gonna teach.” These folks were generally talking about teaching kids – elementary, junior high, and/or high schoolers. And this proclamation didn’t bother me because I
the inaugural issue of Porn Studies is here!!
I was very honored to have been asked to write an essay for the inaugural issue of Porn Studies, an academic journal exploring “pornography and sexual representations more generally.” And now, as of March 21, the first issue is out!! You can read the entire journal in full, including essays