I recently wrote a book review for the academic journal Theory in Action. The review considers the book Trans: Gender and Race in an Age of Unsettled Identities (2016) by Rogers Brubaker. Let’s dive right in with my opening paragraphs: [S]cholars, students, and every other sort of remotely thoughtful human have
#MeToo, How To Be A Good Male Ally, and Consent (UPROXX Commentary)
Back in March, I corresponded with Alia Stearns, writing for UPROXX, about being a dude and also a good male ally, consent, and #metoo. Alia introduced the contributor-generated, sourced Q&A listicle in the following way: On October 15 of last year, Alyssa Milano took to Twitter and encouraged her followers
UPROXX Commentary: How to Make Your Social Life Better (Including the Sex Parts)
I recently corresponded with Alia Stearns, writing for UPROXX, about being a dude and also a feminist ally, as well as something that emerged from the mind of her editor in the process — “Sex Experts Tell Us Exactly How To Make Our Sex Lives Better.” I’m not a sex
#MeToo, CAM U and The Phoenix Forum
What impact has the #MeToo movement had on the live cam space? I got to explore this question and many more during a series of adult industry seminars. I recently got to help organize and moderate two of the four seminars that constituted the first ever CAM U Day, held
On Ethical Content Production — An Interview with Deseret News
I recently corresponded with a writer from The Deseret News/Deseret InDepth. According to their About page, the publication is “the first news organization and the longest continuously-operating business in the state of Utah. Owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints… its mission is to be a leading news brand
#SXSW — A Total Success!
Coming off a week at SXSW is not easy, but here’s a wrap up of the whole thing. Enjoy! — #SexStoryFilm and #SexStoryFilmFest Successful, Scintillating March 20, 2018 (Austin, TX) — Three esteemed women directors returned home last week after two smashing, successful events held in Austin, TX during
Stripping Away Stereotypes: Dancing with Stormy Daniels
I recently joined Stormy Daniels for one of her dance bookings in Houston, TX. You can read about the entire experience on AVN right here. My idea was to give the piece a sarcastic title — “Amateur Stripper Mines Political Scandal at Texas Gentlemen’s Club” — that would make sense upon reading. AVN
#SexStoryFilmFest Coming to Austin, TX
In addition to — but totally separate from — the “Using Explicit Sex as a Storytelling Element” panel I organized and will be moderating at SXSW this year, let me tell you about Sex Story Film Fest. Three legends will be screening content and answering questions following the screening during a small
#SexStoryFilm at SXSW 2018 — Happening March 11
It’s getting close! I am very excited about SXSW this year because the panel I organized and will be moderating — “Using Explicit Sex as a Storytelling Element” — is happening at SXSW Film 2018 on March 11! Below is some press about the event that was released last week. Hope
Brand Building & Fan Engagement (AEE Seminars Wrap Up)
As you may recall, I recently organized and moderated three seminars for AEE 2018. AVN has written up coverage for two of the three seminars (both about brand building and fan engagement) here. Here’s some key text: [While performers] all have their different ways of pursuing a career in adult, they