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Apr 2024
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Episode 285: Ethical Gangbangs – Filming...

DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER
About this episode

The term “ethical gangbang” probably sounds like an oxymoron to a lot of folks. Can a gangbang really be ethical? Let’s talk about it! In today’s show, I’m speaking with a porn director whose latest film features an ethical gangbang. Some of the topics we’ll dive into include how things like consent and safety are managed when filming a group sex scene, the difference between objectification and empowerment in adult films, and how consumers can identify ethical erotic content.

I am joined once again by Erika Lust, an award-winning indie erotic filmmaker who creates sex-positive adult cinema by portraying relatable characters and realistic hot sex. Over the past 20 years, Erika has directed 6 feature films and series and over 130 short films. In 2015, Erika gave her a popular TEDx talk titled ‘It’s Time for Porn to Change‘.

Some of the topics we discuss include:

  • What does the term “ethical porn” mean?
  • What does an “ethical gangbang” look like?
  • How are consent and boundaries maintained when shooting complex group scenes?
  • How does a scene look or feel different when it’s empowering as opposed to when it’s objectifying?
  • What should consumers look for if they want to support ethical porn?
  • How are growing legal restrictions on porn shaping the industry?

You can check out Erika’s films here, and use the code “SEXANDPSYCH” for a 30% discount on the site’s content.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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