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Good Porn

Good Porn

A Woman’s Guide
ISBN-10: 1580053068
ISBN-13: 9781580053068
256 pages
Paperback
$17.95 US
Rights: US & Canada
Published: June 2010

About the Book

Porn: For so many women it is a dirty word, a taboo topic. Even with the prevalence of porn in the world today, so many women are still afraid of it—unsure of what exactly porn is, what constitutes "good" porn, and why it should matter to them.

Good Porn is a women’s comprehensive guide to porn—what it is, what types are available, and why men and women enjoy different styles. With her poised expertise, author Erika Lust examines the films, the industry, and the phenomenon, making porn more accessible to women. Lust breaks away from the assumption that porn is for men only—examining the role of women within the porn industry, from female directors to the stars themselves. She addresses the myth that one can't be a feminist and still like porn, offers insight on the educational and erotic value of porn, and covers the benefits of porn in heightening women's sexual appetites. Sharp and honest, Good Porn breaks away from women's previous assumptions of porn, opening a new discourse on sexuality and relationships.
Erika Lust
About Erika Lust
Erika Lust has forged a name for herself as a producer, director, author, and innovative feminist. Erika is the founder of production company Lust Films, and her first film Five Stories for Her won several international awards including Best Script at the Barcelona Erotic Film Festival in 2007; Best Film for Women at the Erotic E-Line Awards (Berlin 2007); Honorable Best Mention at the CineKink Festival in New York (2008); and Best Film of the Year at the Feminist Porn Awards (Toronto 2008). Barcelona Sex Project, the second movie she wrote and directed, is an outstanding erotic experimental film that delves deep into the personal pleasures of six young people, and which also garnered awards worldwide. In September 2009 her newest short film, Handcuffs, will open Erotic Night at the short film festival Circuito Off in Venice, Italy.

Erika Lust holds a bachelors degree in political science from Lund University (Sweden), with a specialization in gender studies and human rights. She currently resides in Barcelona.

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