Adult film star Lana Rhoades joins the pod to discuss the truth about the porn industry, her love-hate relationship with sex, and whether porn should be illegal. She also opens up about her struggles with mental health, body image, and transitioning to motherhood. Plus, plans for relaunching her OnlyFans account to direct films with implied nudity.
Lana Rhoades discusses the harsh reality of the adult film industry, highlighting the need for regulations and protections for sex workers.
Lana reflects on her journey through pregnancy, her changing body image, and the importance of valuing oneself beyond physical appearance.
Deep dives
Lana Rhodes' journey into the adult film industry and her experiences
Lana Rhodes discusses her journey into the adult film industry, highlighting her initial fascination with the glamorous lifestyle portrayed by adult film stars. However, she reveals that her actual experiences in the industry were far from empowering. Lana shares her struggles with naivety, manipulation, and discomfort during her time in the industry, and she emphasizes the need for regulations and protections for sex workers. She also opens up about her mental health issues and the impact they had on her career and personal life. Despite the challenges she faced, Lana expresses her love for her son and her determination to be the best mother she can be.
The impact of pregnancy and motherhood on Lana's life
Lana discusses her desire to become a mother and the challenges she experienced during pregnancy. She opens up about her health issues, including the development of PCOS and gestational diabetes, and the impact it had on her physically and mentally. Lana reflects on her journey through pregnancy, her changing body image, and the importance of valuing oneself beyond physical appearance. She expresses her immense love and happiness in being a mother, and the positive impact it has had on her life.
Lana's struggles with mental health and her journey towards healing
Lana candidly discusses her struggles with mental health, including borderline personality disorder, panic attacks, and disordered eating. She highlights the debilitating impact these issues had on her life and explains her recent decision to seek help by starting medication and attending therapy. Lana emphasizes the importance of seeking help and working towards mental well-being, encouraging others to prioritize their mental health and strive for a better quality of life.
Lana's future plans and her artistic exploration
Lana shares her plans for the future, including relaunching her OnlyFans platform in a more artistic and creative direction. She discusses her desire to explore filmmaking, modeling, and acting, focusing on projects that allow for artistic expression and creativity without explicit nudity. Lana expresses her excitement for this new chapter in her life, where she can pursue her passions and continue to evolve as an artist.
Adult film star Lana Rhoades stops by the pod for a candid conversation on bodies, boundaries, and taking control of your own image. Lana gets into the nitty-gritty of what the porn industry is really like, how she became the most-searched star on PornHub, whether her former occupation has changed her relationship to sex and sets the record straight on whether “porn should be illegal” as she was quoted as saying.