And once you find something you like, Rowntree stresses the benefits of watching. The very good news is that there are a lotta different types of ethical porn out there to fulfill any fantasy or highlight any kink. “Why do movies at a theater cost money? Ethical porn pays everyone (cast and crew) and has production costs.” And FWIW, watching porn that you know was created safely just feels better. “Like any other form of entertainment, porn costs money to make,” Rowntree says. A bummer, sure, but in reality, this is a good thing. But what fans often find is that the ethically made stuff isn’t free. “Everything you see in the scene has been negotiated and consented to by all parties before the cameras are ever rolling.” Rowntree also adds that ethical porn means fair pay for performers, secure sets with food and water, performers’ ability to choose scene partners, and consent checks throughout shooting.Ĭlearly, ethical porn is the way to go. “ Ethical porn is made with open communication, honesty, respect, and transparency,” explains Angie Rowntree, the founder and director of the sex-positive, safe porn site. Do that and you’ll be bombarded with ads at best and phishing scams at worst.īut “safe” doesn’t just mean safe for you-it means safe for the creators as well. So readily available, in fact, that sorting the safe porn sites from the predatory (and grimy) ones isn’t as simple as typing “porn” into your search browser.

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