![]() ![]() One of these is XConfessions, founded by Erika Lust, a Swedish film director, whose output is ‘based on real-life stories and sexual fantasies submitted anonymously’. She goes on to give a guide to ‘erotica sites’ and Paltrow-approved porn which is ‘shown through the female gaze, made by women, ethically produced – and hot.’ Others experience porn as a powerful exploration of sexuality.’ ‘For some, taking sex to an external world, on a screen, disconnects us from our own bodies. ‘Of course, porn is not for everyone,’ she adds on her website. Ms Paltrow, whose Goop website has eight million followers, is an influential voice having been one of the few Hollywood stars to speak out about sex predator film producer Harvey Weinstein. ‘In truth, the multi-billion pound porn industry is not going to be changed, or its impact diminished, by a few ethical porn companies.’ ![]() Some experts are unconvinced, particularly at a time of heightened concern about violence against women.Ĭlaire McGlynn, a law professor at Durham University and an expert in pornography, said: ‘I fear that debating the niceties of ethical porn is a worrying distraction from the realities of mainstream online pornography. Her attitude is unexpected considering that high-profile women have long condemned pornography as degrading – with much of it promoting female submission.īut her intervention is part of a fightback by some feminists against misogyny as they champion ‘female-friendly pornography’ which ‘espouses ethical standards’. Her intervention is part of a fightback by some feminists against misogyny as they champion ‘female-friendly pornography’ which ‘espouses ethical standards’ ![]()
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