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#METOO?
Ashley Fires was the third of nearly a dozen women to accuse porn actor James Deen of sexual assault. Now, she’s found herself nominated for an award with her alleged attacker.
Award-winning actress Aurora Snow performed and directed in the adultbusiness for 10 years. She is currently a full time writer and divides her time between California and the Midwest.
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FRUITLESS ENDEAVOR
“It’s f*cking ridiculous,” say those in the adult film world of the social media behemoth’s censorship of “sexually-suggestive” emojis like the peach and eggplant.
BEHIND THE SCENES
With the Times Square-advertised “I Am Riley,” the adult industry is experimenting with form by blending porn and documentary, giving fans a different look at their favorite stars.
OBSESSED
BBW adult star Sofia Rose opens up to Aurora Snow about the large volume of death threats she receives—and how they only seem to be increasing as her popularity grows.
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SORRY, GIULIANI!
A series of porn billboards secretly made their way into New York City’s Times Square, recalling the pre-Giuliani days.
GOING VIRAL
Francia James’ photo and video content to her 2.4 million Instagram fans always pushes the envelope. And the Playboy model turned social-media sensation says the pay is great.
ADULT DECISIONS
Many adult actresses are pressured into getting bigger breasts for bigger paydays, but for some it’s led to a number of health problems.
SAFETY FIRST
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate recently said she’s open to decriminalizing sex work, but given her history some in the adult industry aren’t buying it.
ENDURANCE TEST
Even the most gifted male performers in the adult industry are sometimes forced to get a little outside help in order to stay hard for hours on end.
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LEARNING FROM THE PAST
Sexual harassment was once a rite of passage in porn. But thanks to new legislation, adult performers in California may be able to avoid some of my creepy experiences.
