Gail Dines

Dr. Gail Dines discusses porn culture, Onlyfans, feminism, BDSM, and sex education. Topics include critiquing feminist approaches to porn, redefining empowerment, challenging porn culture, traumatic effects of exposure to images, analysis of male porn performer Ron Jeremy, unmasking promotion of porn, normalization of porn culture for kids, unpacking BDSM norms, and promoting social change.

Dr. Gail Dines, a leading anti-porn activist, discusses the harmful effects of pornography on society. The podcast explores feminist parenting, challenges in academia for anti-porn advocates, and empowering women to resist societal pressures. Topics include the rise of the R slash no FAP community, confronting generational divides in feminism, and empowering parents with tools to combat the impact of porn culture.

Gail Dines, Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women's Studies, talks about the profound societal impacts of pornography. She delves into its evolution, tracing its journey from Playboy to the internet, and discusses its links to sexual aggression and mental health issues. Dines critiques the idea of feminist porn, arguing it often fails to uphold true feminist values. She emphasizes the need for better sexual education and resources for those grappling with pornography's effects, highlighting a public health crisis in modern media.