I recently was a guest on The #GoodBadDirty Web Psychologist podcast, featuring host Nathalie Nahai! Here’s a bit of press: LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2015) – Noted sociologist and adult industry expert Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals discusses the porn business, its stars, gender, media, and more, when she joins best-selling author and host Nathalie Nahai on her popular
Review of Exposure on BaDoink.io
I am so honored by this early review of Exposure by BaDoink.io’s L. Isaac Simon (6/18/15). Here are some highlights. My guess would be that when the vast majority of consumers think about adult entertainment, their minds drift over to pop-up-ridden piracy sites, low budget content, and a whole host
‘Magic Mike XXXL’ poster (for your eyes only!) – New Piece on UPROXX
For your eyes only… Well, not anymore. But last Thursday when this story first published on UPROXX a la me, it was the only place to see this poster, which made me feel very fancy! You can still it though (and the trailer too, which is also below) – looks
14 Points with Sovereign Syre – New Column on UPROXX
Life often takes us in directions we’d never anticipate – the biology major finances mobile home sales (real person), the computer customer service rep works on the bomb squad (another real person). And sometimes, the over-amped academic is a porn star. Sovereign Syre is that over-amped academic-cum-porn star. She became
Assessing Flibanserin, the “Female Viagra,” on Glammonitor
I recently spoke with Aurora Snow for her piece “Women Deserve Equal Access to Drugs That Treat Sexual Dysfunction” (via Glammonitor, 6/17/15). Per Aurora: Designed to improve the lives of women suffering from Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD is defined as the persistent distressing lack or absence of sexual fantasies and desire
Would You Sell Your Private Sex Tape? – New Column on Men’s Health
It probably won’t make you rich. So why do some couples do it? So like thousands (and maybe millions) of couples in the world, you made a sex tape. And now you’re wondering, should I share it? Not with friends or family. But maybe with strangers. Maybe millions of strangers. Just
Are Cam Girls the New Porn Stars? – New Piece on UPROXX
Web cam network Flirt4Free announced an exclusive deal with Fleshlight, and the top cam models from their Viewers Choice contest winners are getting personalized molds (here, NSFW). While at first glance that seems like your usual sex toy press release, it could represent an important shift in the adult industry.
Presented without Comment: Bill Murray on Dogs
Just a good quote that I saw somewhere on the interwebs… * * * Got a sociology question? Need some social justice informed life advice? Contact Dr. Chauntelle right here.
Live MindBrowse Discussion with Candida Royalle & Jacky St. James
“Pioneers of Feminist Porn” discussion LIVE on June 16 at noon PDT/3 pm EST on Mindbrowse.com! I will be moderating this discussion. Here is some press about it… — June 11, 2015 – Groundbreaking feminist porn director, producer and author Candida Royalle will be joined by award-winning New Sensations director
Interview with Sex/Tech Mag, BaDoink.io
I recently had a wonderful, in-depth conversation with BaDoink writer/reporter L. Isaac Simon — and you can read all about it in a not-one-but-TWO part interview! Here’s how Isaac starts out Part 1: If you’ve ever wondered where all the academic and sociological thought is on the subject of adult