Empowerment and financial independence through pornography

The podcast episode delves into the empowerment and financial independence that the adult film industry can offer to women. The guest, Maitlin Ward, shares her personal journey, starting from her time on shows like Boy Meets World to her transition into the adult film industry. She emphasizes the importance of consent and the rigorous protocols followed on professional porn sets, including regular testing and explicit consent discussions. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding pornography and the need to differentiate between professional, consent-focused porn and non-consensual, degrading content found on platforms like Pornhub. Maitlin also highlights the role of female directors in the industry, such as Kaitlyn Cross, in bringing a feminist perspective and empowerment to porn films.