Tag Archives: pornography
Sunday Scraps 48
1. OCCUPY: Guest post at Sociological Images by Celia Emmelhainz on the rhetoric of luck in the national conversation about the OWS movement. What and who do we consider “lucky,” and why? 2. ADELE: Love this Vogue interview with Adele … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes at a Porn Studio
I bought a Groupon for a porn studio facilities tour. Let me back up…. Remember porn star James Deen? So when I was doing my “research” for that interview (I guess I don’t need quotes, I really was doing research), … Continue reading
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Why I’m MIA (blame it on Kink.com)
So I’ve been MIA for a few days touristing around San Francisco with some friends. We did many a wonderful thing, but get excited for a post in the next few days on the highlight of my trip: a tour … Continue reading
The Unexpected Sexualization of Halloween
I know what you’re thinking. At this point there’s nothing unexpected about the sexualization of Halloween. Every year, parents pen the requisite outraged editorials about slutty nurse costumes for 8-year-olds and Jezebel publishes their favorite sexy costumes (this year’s winner? … Continue reading
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Phoenix: Before and After
Earlier this week, I published an article summarizing my thoughts on porn (especially as it fits, or doesn’t, into relationships) for The Good Men Project. The comments went ballistic (many were longer than my essay), but at least no one … Continue reading
Filed under Body Image, Hollywood, Media, Sex
Is Porn Cheating? Depends.
This week on the Good Men Project, I write about porn. Specifically, I was asked to address the question, “Is Porn Cheating?” I think not. But then again…. who cares what I think? After some minor soulsearching and irritating my … Continue reading
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From “Ooh La La” to Tears with Gaby Dunn
If you don’t read Gaby Dunn’s blog 100 Interviews, you should. The basic premise is simple and brilliant and I’m jealous I didn’t think of it myself. She made a list of 100 types people she wanted to meet, and … Continue reading
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Sunday Scraps
1. BODY IMAGE: Addicted to textsfromlastnight? Spend a lot of time thinking about body image/health/beauty etc? Meet your dream site. 2. FASHION: I want this coat. I’m not cool enough to wear it, but whatever. From NYMag‘s slideshow of the … Continue reading
