Sex on camera: the porn industry and its effects
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An ex-worker blogs about her experiences in the sex industry, the reality behind the videos, and the effects of such material on the younger generation.
I have sampled the sex industry in its full and varied diversity. And in that time, I had taken two overdoses, been raped twice, consistently manipulated and became a functioning drunk. It’s true to say, I am a rehabilitated abuse victim who gave her consent. The turning point was recognising I had to change for my child, now children, as well as furthering my education – which awarded me the ability to see the truth of what happened to me. I wasted most of my twenties in the industry, continuously pursuing the promise of a bit more money than the average wage, only to be left with no CV, and struggling with feelings of anger from sexual and emotional violation.
I must first point out that not all pornography is harmful, that sex on camera in itself is expression and can be artistic.
What I do have a problem with, is how easily mis...
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