Is pornography beneficial to women?

You know, I have to deliver this essay on the topic of pornography in about ten days from now... Maybe we could start a discussion here? What do you think?

Some of my arguments that could support the beneficial aspect is that women can make a lot of money from it. Also, some of them are even treated like goddesses in a way... Jenna Jameson is an excellent example, she is a serious businesswoman who runs her own company and achieved what she wanted, whether you approve of it or not. The guy who teaches composition class at my university also said that there are porn fans even among feminists. And, last of all, it is women, not men, who make this business going.

Think about it before you answer. Try to think not only whether pornography is beneficial, but also whether it's beneficial to women.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

i've never watched or have any interest in porn...

but i've read,and have heard from discussions,opinions from diff men and women...

so some women say they wonder why the gals that perform the sex thing is doin' it wit the guy....it's like they're more interested in why they so it,than what they do...

erm,was it understandable???

so i have a Question also that is aligned with Qball's...is it beneficial,in the sense for arousal?

I believe that at least some females do enjoy porn (I mean lesbian porn here). Is it beneficial for sexual arousal? Well yes, if it's not gross, it can be very stimulating. But it's all a subjective thing, of course.

Oh, and I also think that it's their personal decision when it comes to acting in porn or not acting. Of course, if a woman is forced to act in porn movies, then it's simply a crime. But in the world of five-star porn, like Vivid company, nobody is forced to do anything and it's a pretty liberal thing. You know, letting women decide what they themselves want to do in life. You cannot stop anybody from doing porn if they really want to and I guess that's what constitutes living in the modern world.

I've decided to add a poll here. Just curious about what the results might be.

But it's all a suibjective thing, of course.

:brows:

so sometimes it's also weird to know and hear women that are Quite bold and liberated to express such sexual feelings...while some repress...

beneficial also maybe where they can release tension..and feel calm

The stereotype thing is that people tend to look down on pornstars, as if they were sluts or something. But again, take Jenna Jameson. She won't sleep with just any guy, it's not that simple.

...maybe if you offered her a million dollars for a night...

It is beneficial to women in some way. It's an easy way to make money. The women even make more money than the men. But not every pornstar makes it big like Jenna Jameson and money doesn't last. So when their careers are over, all you're stuck with is that stigma of a has-been pornstar. I don't believe it looks good on a resume. If women are in the adult industry they should definitely watch and invest their money carefully because this may have been their only career.

Good point, Ack.

But on the other hand, there are people like Clara Morgane, a French ex-pornstar who is now a successful TV celebrity and glamour model. While it's impossible to completely forget one's past, it can't be said that one cannot as if, "start" again, either.

True. If I remember correctly a former pornstar is now a Italian politician.

But it's very rare to overcome the things you've done in the past. They always tend to influence your future.

And then there's kids. I don't think a lot of children like to see/hear about either one of their parents, but especially their mother, being a pornstar. So in the end you're not only influencing your own life, but also the life's of your loved ones.

*edit*Googled the name: that italian pornstar was named Ilona Staller

True. If I remember correctly a former pornstar is now a Italian politician.

Oh yeah, I think her nickname was Cicciolina.

Pornstars engaging in politics is also an interesting topic. There's this girl called Mary Carey who took part in the last local elections in Los Angeles, I believe. She wasn't elected the mayor, but she received a decent amount of votes, from what I've heard. I think her main points were to abolish taxes on plastic surgery, make law more liberal towards porn and so on.

So, I guess that being a pornstar can buy you lots of votes.

But it's very rare to overcome the things you've done in the past. They always tend to influence your future.

And then there's kids. I don't think a lot of children like to see/hear about either one of their parents, but especially their mother, being a pornstar. So in the end you're not only influencing your own life, but also the life's of your loved ones.

Sure. And the other way round, typical parents wouldn't like their daughter to act in porn movies. I myself would feel very weird if my sister was to go for it, for example.

Is your primary focus women that appear in porn or women in general?

For women that appear in porn, there are a lot of stereotypes based on what kind of porn it is: Playboy vs. Penthouse, Perfect 10 vs. Vivid Video, etc. that should be considered.

ok, so I haven't read anyone's opinion, only the first post in which the question is asked, so as not to make my reply bias.

Unlike some women, I have nothing against pornography.. and I do agree that in (lesbian and heterosexual) pornography, women are basically keeping the business going because they pretty much take centre stage from a fewers point of view. So in a sense, it's an empowering career for women.

I don't think that it is demeaning to women in any way to be a part of pornography just because it's acting (and doing whatever), as long as it is their choice and it is something they want to do... then it's benefitial no matter what they are doing.

What I do dislike however is how some women get used in the process of making it big in this industry, however. But this isn't anything new, after all the same kind of things happen to anyone who is trying to become famous in other situations such as trying to become a singer or actress/actor, it's unavoidable.

It's an easy way to make money.

I don't know if I would say that. People think that about modeling, acting and singing too and it's easy to think so when you haven't actually been in their place. You have to take into consideration that they deal with the pressure of having to look a certain way and stay that way as well. Another factor is that it probably starts out harder for them because some people, although they might dream of getting into the business, may still find it hard at first to get naked and get into it while being infront of a camera and an entire film crew. Plus ... I'm sure filming takes is a pain, ... what if you are on the job with someone you don't like .. anything. Those are just some factors you might have to consider before you say the job is real easy.

What you're asking isn't 100% clear to me, but I assume it's about women working as porn stars. If that's so, I think that it can be beneficial to the woman. However, this is only when she chooses to work in porn herself and has the right mind set about it. Some women might think they can handle it and speak with so much confidence about being in these porn films, but when they're put in the spot and actually have to do it they freak out and get scared and so on. I think it also depends on how they get into the industry. If they're working with the wrong people they can get stuck in it even after they've changed their mind and they could also get forced into doing things they don't want to do.

It's an easy way to make money.

I don't know if I would say that. People think that about modeling, acting and singing too and it's easy to think so when you haven't actually been in their place. You have to take into consideration that they deal with the pressure of having to look a certain way and stay that way as well. Another factor is that it probably starts out harder for them because some people, although they might dream of getting into the business, may still find it hard at first to get naked and get into it while being infront of a camera and an entire film crew. Plus ... I'm sure filming takes is a pain, ... what if you are on the job with someone you don't like .. anything. Those are just some factors you might have to consider before you say the job is real easy.

Let me rephrase that. It has become easier for a women to get into the adult industry and to make money.

Especially when they start with small movies and don't mind having cum from 5 different men in their face. There are a lot of small porn production companies that require women to do those kinds of things and there are a lot of women who are willing to endure that in hopes of hitting it big. No pun intended.

I voted for not sure. I'm not sure whether it can be beneficial for a woman if she doesn't plan on staying in the business

But let me get this straight, are you asking whether it is beneficial career wise, or when a woman is watching it?

But let me get this straight, are you asking whether it is beneficial career wise, or when a woman is watching it?

I meant both, women watching and acting in porn movies.

Another thing that just crossed my mind... Consider Paris Hilton. Her sex tape did help boost her 'career', didn't it?

Let me rephrase that. It has become easier for a women to get into the adult industry and to make money.

Especially when they start with small movies and don't mind having cum from 5 different men in their face. There are a lot of small porn production companies that require women to do those kinds of things and there are a lot of women who are willing to endure that in hopes of hitting it big. No pun intended.

ok... now I agree...

I just can't stop the double entendres, I just can't

Another thing that just crossed my mind... Consider Paris Hilton. Her sex tape did help boost her 'career', didn't it?

She didn't really have a career to begin with, so there was nothing to ruin. And the reason she now does have a "career" is because her last name is Hilton..

I took this issue with fun on the other thread, but I don't think (or maybe I'm not sure) this is good for women.

Thinking of a woman who watches porn, there are all kinds of movies. I would choose those that are more erotic than porn (meaning: I wouldn't enjoy watching a movie where seven men are considered as super machos because they are all having sex with one girl and make her do really disgusting things). So, i would't say beneficial, but some porn is nice to be watched with your couple ... sometimes you can get good ideas from there . But the other one really scares me; turns me off to see how a man can get excited by humilliating a woman. I think hard sex is not opposite to love. You can be in love and be really romantic or wild as hell; but there's a limit between wild and perv

Thinking of a woman who's a porn actress, the good part is porn actress make very good money, but back to what I explained above, most of the times they have to do very humilliating things which include violence, rapes, sex with animals, well.....abominable )

And finally, the main issue: The use you do to porn. You can get ideas, you can even learn, but also there are some people (especially boys) who think all girls are going to behave like the ones in the movies they watch.

Sorry, just an oldfashioned opinion from me

ponography is good for the men and women...

unfortunately women are very "hypocrite" and enjoy to play the victims.

it's like the strippers. when men spend the night in the striptease club it's a "shame". women says maybe these girls need money to buy food or because their kids is sick etc but when these same women spend the night with chippendales they just want to jump on the chippendales and make a blowjob without take care of the boy's desirs.

i never saw an interesting porno movie... but i think this is not the goal... and maybe i didn't watch the good movies. but i think the pornography itself is very interesting because it reflect people's personality.

by the way men can be raped, humbled, tortured etc etc etc in porno movie too.

it's hard to rape somebody with a "hole" or a clitoris... and this is not easy to make a blowjob when the boy hasn't a erection but if these anatomical things were differents maybe many thing could be different too...