I’m never one to shy away from a question, so when writer Julian Shark needed some insights re penis pumps — including how they work and who they might work for — I was ready to bolster his knowledge. You can read Julian’s article “I Tried a Penis Pump, and It
It’s rare that someone comes to me with a question about adult entertainment production and consumption that is totally unique, but writer Matt Kessler did just that several months back. Matt and I had a very long talk about the environmental impact of internet porn — namely, was the fact
I’m very excited to be speaking at SXSW 2018! Here’s news: “Using Explicit Sex as a Storytelling Element” Selected for #SXSW 2018 Panel of esteemed women adult filmmakers accepted. October 23, 2017 (Austin, TX) — The panel “Using Explicit Sex as a Storytelling Element” has been officially accepted
In today’s world, artists and performers in all media seem caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, sharing, accessibility, and authentically being open and present is integral to the creative process – as well as a big part of what today’s fans and consumers expect. On
We all know this: Just because you read something on the internet does’t mean it’s true. And just because your read said something on a mainstream, (allegedly) feminist focused newsy-blog, well, that doesn’t make it true either.* Never was this more apparent than in the case of Bellesa.co — a
Penthouse! I was very pleased to be quoted in this month’s print issue of Penthouse magazine. Writer Drew Millard did an excellent deep-dive review and reflection re the debacle that is Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On. You’re gonna have to go to a newsstand to buy a print copy of
What do you think is the most familiar trope in porn? I recently spoke to Andrew Fiouzi, writing for MEL Magazine, about something we’ve all heard of before — the pizza boy who delivers… a side of extra sauce. Per Andrew: It’s a tale as old as porn itself: Girl needs
In today’s world of bananas politics, where do “average people” learn about porn? Documentaries! Specifically, mainstream documentary films. I reviewed three porn-centered documentary films and serials for AVN this month. Check out an excerpt from “What’s Up, Docs? Three Takes on the Adult Industry” below: Earlier this year, South Dakota, Virginia,
Question: Who the heck rents porn from actual stores anymore?! Answer: Lots of people! — I recently spoke to Tory Parrish, writing for Upgrūv and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Tory had a really interesting question: Who is still renting porn DVDs instead of viewing them online in 2017? I loved this question
Do you want to review something called Violence Against Women in Pornography? I didn’t think so, but don’t worry — I did it for you! I recently wrote a very challenging (for me!) book review for the academic journal Theory in Action. The review considers the book Violence Against Women in Pornography