We Were Always Here

Pornography

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Episode notes

TW: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault

For most of us, our relationship to porn is very secretive - just us and the dim light of our phone screen. Which is interesting given the fact that every single one of us has a relationship to porn - whether we watch it or not. In this episode, Ruby unpacks the realities of making and consuming porn. She speaks to porn performers about why people are so reluctant to pay for their pornography and the benefits and limitations of ethical porn, as well as unpacking the impacts watching porn can have on the self esteem and sexual experiences of adults.

In Touch was hosted by Ruby Rare. It was produced by Bea Duncan, with executive producer Hana Walker-Brown. The production assistants were Rory Boyle and Mars West. This is a Broccoli Production.

Full transcript available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18NAxsEo_y2Qjj_CpydS5B724xVXpEJtv/view?usp=sharing

RESOURCES:

Brook

The UK's leading provider of sexual health and wellbeing for young people under 25

Service directory: https://www.brook.org.uk/find-a-service/

Website: https://www.brook.org.uk

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge

Free and confidential helpline.

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day)

Galop

Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people

Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm)

Website: http://www.galop.org.uk

LINKS & FURTHER READING:

Rufai and Erika Lust joint statement https://www.hellorooster.club/joint-statement-by-erika-lust-films-and-hello-rooster/