I was a guest on KPCC’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle this afternoon (8/30/13) – very exciting!! KPCC is the Southern California affiliate of NPR, and I spoke about the state of the L.A. County adult industry post-Measure B. AVN‘s Mark Kernes and Wicked Pictures’ jessica drake were on the show with me. Here’s what the
It’s not ok to shame someone’s self image or sexual expression… not even Geraldo Rivera’s!
Recently, a lot of media and cultural snark has been directed at this image: (pictured: Geraldo Rivera) Don’t believe me? Troll around some, maybe for like 15 seconds. People have been saying all kinds of mean things, things like: Super gross. No. No, no, no. I cannot unsee Geraldo Rivera’s
Alissa Nutting’s Tampa (2013)
So, maybe you’ve heard about this book Tampa (2013), the first novel by author Alissa Nutting..? Alissa Nutting is an assistant professor of creative writing at John Carroll University. She is the author of Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls, an award-winning collection of stories. Her work has appeared in the New York Times and O,
two great articles on AlterNet
Recently, I spoke with David Rosen – a writer and contributor to CounterPunch, Huffington Post, and AlterNet (among others). He and I chatted A LOT about various aspects of the adult industry, which resulted in me being quoted in two pretty sweet articles – “New Pornographers Claim Their Work Is Ethical,
Girlfriends Films’ Fixed Gears, Fast Girls (2012)
By day they deliver your messages… By night they deliver hot lesbian sex! Bike messenger movie? Girlfriends films? Yes! (plus it’s gotta be better than this) But what to say about Fixed Gears, Fast Girls? Now, after watching it, what to say…? (pictured: buy your copy of FGFG and/or watch it now here) Fixed Gears, Fast
Adventures in Small Town, AZ
I recently took a trip to the wilds of Small Town, AZ to visit a friend. One sunny afternoon, we stopped by an adorable “Old Town” city center eatery. Organic, eclectic, and local, the menu was an amalgamation of Southwestern inspiration layered atop comfort food classics – yum! Halfway through
Allison Vivas’ Making Peace With Porn (2013)
Allison Vivas is a wife, a mother, and a feminist. She also happens to run a Pink Visual …a porn production company that’s heavily situated in technology. She’s one of the most well-respected leaders in the adult business. And now, she’s also an author. This June, Alli’s first book –
exciting new research by me!!
I just had a new study published, and I’m very excited about it – read on, enjoy, and let me know if you have any questions!! * * * Sociologist Chauntelle Tibbals Publishes New Research Exploring Porn, Law, and Society Los Angeles, CA (May 6, 2013) – Sociologist Chauntelle Anne Tibbals,
Some Violet Shade on TDP
Through the magic of the interwebs, I recently came across this: “TakeDown Piracy Announces Gold Sponsorship of CineKink Film Festival” (XBIZ 1/31/13 here). CineKink is an annual event featuring films and videos that celebrate and explore sexuality diversity. In addition to screenings, plans for the festival also include a short film competition,
EMP Pop LA!! (4/19/13)
What are you doing on Friday, April 19, 2013? Because if you’re in LA, near USC, you should definitely come to this… (pictured: EMP LA, 2013) The EMP (Experience Music Project) Pop Conference joins academics, critics, performers, and dedicated fans in a rare collective discussion. Launched in 2002, today EMP Pop happens