PornSexual Orientation: Porn Dependent Sexuality in the Digital Age: Porn is the new sexuality: 1

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Consent is not assuming that dressing sexily, flirting, accepting a ride or accepting a drink is in any way consenting to anything more.

Does your research have implications for the larger society, particularly given the pervasiveness of Internet pornography? So should you stop watching porn in fear of being labeled a pornsexual? Nah. But like with most things, moderation is the key.

One sign of intense sexual pleasure or stimulation is an orgasm. An orgasm can feel like an explosion of sexual pleasure, that may last for a few seconds or a few minutes. For those with female genitals, most often orgasms result from stimulation of the clitoris. Not all people orgasm during sex with another person. As soon as anything is banned it becomes illicit property. Pushing pornography underground would reduce the safety of the participants. It could also direct the female participants in to other risky situations in the need to find a wage” (Kear, 2020: Interview A). Watching porn has been linked to a multitude of problems for individuals and wider society – but for every study maligning it, another clears its name. Often, evidence is mixed, and the research methods and sample sizes of studies have their limitations. There is a difference in opinion when it comes to what defines Feminist Pornography. In my opinion, it is a term that is empowering because pro-sex feminists have reclaimed a once derogatory word associated with negativity and objectification and have transformed it into something empowering and informative. However, to my surprise, Lust disagreed. An original research paper in Sexuality & Culture suggests that porn may increase sexual risk-taking, such as not using a condom or other barrier contraception. Interest in non-normative sex

Pasquinelli, M. (2010). The masochism of the commodity form: Queer porn and the fine art of paradox. In ICI, Desiring Just Economies conference, Berlin, 26–26 June 2010. http://matteopasquinelli.com/docs/Pasquinelli_Commodity_Masochism.pdf. Accessed 1 August 2011. Overall, I agree there is a role for Feminist Pornography in society. However, there are contributing factors that significantly limit the impact and benefit it could have. If more people admitted Porn is the new sex education and people became better informed of the benefits of Feminist Pornography, then there may be a chance of it shifting the shame attached to Porn, sex and female sexuality. Sullivan, M. (2001). Lesbographic pornography. In A. Koivunen & S. Paasonen (Eds.), Conference proceedings for affective encounters: Rethinking embodiment in feminist media studies. Series A, no. 49. Turku: University of Turku. http://www.utu/hum/mediatutkimus/affective/proceedings.pdf.

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The fundamental question surrounding porn – which resurfaces every time a violent crime involves the perpetrator’s porn use – is whether it has the power to encourage, normalise or even trigger acts of rape and sexual violence. Bear in mind these are the same questions I have sent to all of my participants and the answers will remain completely anonymous”(Kear, 2020: Interview B). Watching pornography may make sex feel less intimidating, especially to people who have little exposure to sex and sexual material. Sexual empowerment In my research, I have decided to explore the role of Feminist Pornography in Society. My initial argument is that as a feminist, feminism equals choice and choice of what one may do with their body and exploring the truth in the statement of “the answer to bad porn isn’t no porn, it’s to try and make better porn” (Ryberg & Mulvey & Rogers, 2015:80). I will be exploring whether or not having more women in the production process (writing, directing and producing) will create a female gaze and a safer environment for the performers. I will also be exploring the views of anti-pornography feminist activists and questioning their opinions on the strategies to stop the objectification of women in Pornography. Furthermore, lastly, I will be exploring societies perceptions of sexuality and questioning if Feminist Porn could effectively benefit society by changing their views of female sexuality. It can be hard to talk about what really feels good with a sexual partner, but communication is key to having a mutually enjoyable sexual experience.

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