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Doing It! with Hannah Witton

Porn

Nov 22, 2023
Join Professor Alan McKee, studying audience engagement with pornography, Jet Setting Jasmine, an advocate for ethical porn production and sex therapy, and sex educator Billy Lore, emphasizing performer wellbeing. They tackle whether porn distorts our views on sex and relationships. The conversation dives into the notion of ethical porn, exploring consent and transparency in the industry. They debunk myths linking porn to sex trafficking, advocating for informed, positive narratives around sexuality and the need for better sex education.
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Quick takeaways

  • The complex narratives around pornography often stigmatize its consumption, impacting individuals' understanding of healthy sexuality and consent.
  • Ethical porn, defined by consent and the well-being of performers, faces challenges in visibility and representation, complicating consumer choices.

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The Perception vs. Reality of Pornography

The widespread belief that pornography is universally damaging, particularly to the youth, contrasts sharply with the actual consumption habits of individuals. Many people develop their understanding of sex from mainstream media, which portrays porn as harmful, but this perspective fails to accurately represent what viewers actually engage with. Furthermore, discussions around ethical porn often draw parallels to organic labeling in food, suggesting that the criteria for ethicality are ambiguous and misrepresented. This confusion prompts a greater need for consumers to discern what constitutes ethical porn amid the prevailing stigmatization.

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