Erika Lust
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In this landmark episode of Girls on Porn, hosts Rachel and Laura welcome Erika Lust, the pioneering feminist pornographer and founder of Erika Lust Films, in person in Barcelona—a moment they describe as a full-circle dream. The conversation dives deep into the ethics, artistry, and societal misconceptions surrounding porn, with Lust reflecting on her journey from a teenage encounter with VHS porn to becoming a leading voice in ethical, feminist adult filmmaking. She challenges the monolithic view of porn, emphasizing the importance of consent, performer agency, and diverse representation. The hosts and Lust explore key films like 'His Was First In My Ass' and 'Sweet But Psycho,' highlighting how they subvert mainstream tropes by centering female pleasure, emotional intimacy, and playful authenticity. The episode also addresses the evolving landscape of porn production, from VHS to AI, and the ongoing struggle for visibility amid platform censorship and digital surveillance. Lust advocates for porn as a legitimate art form deserving of critical discourse and social consumption, not just private viewing.
Porn should be viewed as a fictional genre with artistic merit, not a monolithic evil.
Consent and performer well-being are central to ethical porn production—real conversations about pleasure, not just boundaries.
Feminist porn challenges harmful tropes by centering female pleasure, emotional connection, and realistic intimacy.
The industry is evolving, but systemic barriers like platform censorship and tech oligarchy still hinder ethical porn's reach.
Authenticity and playfulness—like in 'Sweet But Psycho'—can make group sex scenes feel real, consensual, and emotionally resonant.
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Welcome to Barcelona: A Dream Come True
“This feels like a really important full circle moment for us. Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.”
Erika's Early Encounters with Porn
Lust shares her first experiences with porn at a sleepover with VHS tapes and later with a boyfriend, describing how mainstream porn felt disconnected, fake, and centered on male pleasure.
The Myth of Porn as Monolith
“We view porn as a monolith, as like one entity, as opposed to looking at different production houses, different consent practices.”
From Book to Film: The Birth of Feminist Porn
Lust recounts how Linda Williams' book 'Hardcore' inspired her to see porn as a cultural force, leading to her first film, 'The Good Girl,' which reimagined the 'pizza guy' trope from a woman's perspective.
Challenges in Ethical Porn Production
“Can I leverage that? Or is that only allowed to be leveraged by the tech oligarchs?”
“The ass can't lie. Which I love because this film supports the idea that you want to be vulnerable and sensual and connected and relaxed into the act.”
“Can I leverage that? Or is that only allowed to be leveraged by the tech oligarchs?”
“We view porn as a monolith, as like one entity, as opposed to looking at different production houses, different consent practices.”
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Erika Lust
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Girls on Porn
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His Was First In My Ass
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Erika Lust Films
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Sweet But Psycho
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The Good Girl
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AI
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Barcelona
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X Confessions
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Owen Gray
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