Also, of course there are women who’ve been sexually abused in every industry – crikey, they’re every where because, well, women get abused a lot (Incidentally, studies show that men who have just viewed porn are less likely to dole out a guilty verdict or strict punishment in a rape case)- but I doubt that the percentages wash out the same.

Also, I don’t hear the stories of women “getting out” of, let’s say, being a doctor because they realized they were only doing it because of early sexual trauma. Not to mention that most other careers don’t recreate the abuse in both fantasy and reality. Not all porn is abusive, but plenty of it is. Just ask Jenna Jameson.

I agree, it would be progressive to be able to speak to your guy about it. That’s why I speak up, because if you happen to fall on the side of the line that isn’t so sure, you should know that’s not uncool, it’s your right. Not many people are willing to stand up and say that for fear of being ridiculed for being “uncool”.

Thanks, Marinka!

And I think that unfortunately, there are women who have been sexually abused in every industry.
And you’re right, being cool with porn doesn’t make you progressive. But being able to discuss the issue with your partner, even though you may be embarrassed, does.

Really, being a woman and being “cool” with your man gettin busy with porn doesn’t make you progressive, because the issue isn’t black and white. Everyone’s “line” is in a different place.

That aside, hello? Stats on the percentage of women in the porn/sex industry who have sexual abuse in their past? Look it up.

Acid test question: Would you want your daughter doing porn?

There’s your answer.