Put Some Respect to Porn: What is Ethical Porn and Why It’s Better.

You might be reading this title wondering: What in the world is ethical porn?

It’s an odd pairing of words because there is a common notion that porn is supposed to be just porn – an act that involves two people in their own skins, engaging in the intimate act of sex. It’s raw, passionate and messy.

The reality is, porn isn’t just porn. It has two distinct types in the context of this article – ethical and unethical. The latter being the one growing rampant in the online space since time immemorial.

In fact, according to The McGill Tribune, unethical porn or more commonly known as mainstream porn upholds problematic views through their production of content such as racism and sexism. Additionally, the said production of mainstream porn lacks the presence of fair communication, negotiation and most of all – consent.

As you keep on reading this and reminiscing on all the porn you’ve seen, you might start to feel guilty that you might’ve participated in watching something bad but we’re here to remind you that it’s not your fault because you didn’t know.

But now that you do, allow us to guide you through what ethical porn is and where to find them so you can enjoy it without guilt.

What is Ethical Porn?

According to Mind Body Green, ethical porn is defined as “pornography that is made consensually, treats performers with respect, and pays performers and filmmakers fairly for their work”.

It means from conception, planning, casting, choreography, filming, editing, and releasing, the porn is created without abusing anyone’s time, skills and mental and emotional health.

There’s no “I” in the team, so knowing that everyone that had worked on a single porn video wasn’t harmed or short-changed means more to your emotional and mental satisfaction as a viewer on top of the assured physical satisfaction you’ll have.

But as a viewer, it can be difficult to tell what comprises ethical porn but together with Women’s Health, we’re going to teach you how by looking out for these characteristics:

• Ethical porn isn’t overproduced. In comparison to mainstream porn, ethical porn doesn’t include an exaggerated set, an unrealistic script or perfectly waxed genitals, pits or legs. This is because real life isn’t that perfect. Porn should be a reflection of reality and mainstream porn deviates from that so much that it creates a harmful stereotype for a lot of us who are easily influenced. Allow us to use this moment to remind you that you are beautiful, no matter what and to never let mainstream porn make you feel you should look and act a certain way just to get the sex you want.
• Ethical porn isn’t free. Mainstream porn and its problematic views have garnered such a following and notoriety because it’s offered for free and is hosted on many websites like PornHub. It’s because it rids viewers of financial responsibility, it makes it easy for mainstream porn to sell it itself because doing the right thing costs money…at least for now.
• Ethical porn isn’t all skinny or muscular bodies. If we circle back to our first point, it can also be applied to here. Ethical porn provides a reflection of reality which means that everybody has sex – any size, color, sexuality, gender orientation, preference, anything which means that it breaks down people’s own insecurities by making them feel seen on the naked screen.
• Ethical porn doesn’t fake enthusiasm. Imagine a workplace where everybody is seen, heard and their ideas are respected and put into consideration – it will show in the final product. This might be a little harder to spot so one tip we can give you is if the porn already has actors moaning like wolves two seconds in or even before the receiving partner adjusts to the giving partner’s size or strap, then it’s probably not real or even ethical.
• Ethical porn isn’t just one race. Have you ever looked at a website and saw no one who looked just like you? We had that experience too when we were growing up and we share in the feeling of being set aside or worse, not even considered even in the world of porn. Ethical porn tries to break this down by producing content that highlights actors from a variety of races and backgrounds which is something to celebrate since inclusivity builds a stronger community! We’re all just horn-dogs here.

Where can I watch Ethical Porn?

With great need comes great resources and from the same article from Mind Body Green comes a few websites where you can begin your journey in the exploration of good, ethical porn. Fair warning, these can be a lot so definitely dedicate your weekends to deep diving and appreciate all of it!

• PinkLabel.TV – This website specializes in the fluidity of sexuality so it features a lot of LGBTQIA+ actors and stories.
• Bellesa – A company run by women, and creates content specially for women. This is incredibly empowering for women who have seen how mainstream porn treats them in their content.
• Kink.com – Now this is for the ones who’re into BDSM or want to get to know it better because their content is curated specifically for that! If you want to add on, you can definitely use any of Honey Play Box’s BDSM toy offerings to get a more wholesome experience.
• Bright Desire – This website highlights the best yet underrated thing in sex – intimacy. So if you want to see porn that is full of love and care, this is the place for you.
• Make Love not Porn – This one focuses on creating se based on reality so you never have to feel that you need to measure up to perfection.
• Ifeelmyself – Is the place to be when you want to see content that is focused on female self–pleasure. Perfect for me-time on the weekends with your trusty sex toys.

Conclusion

There you have it! We hope to have shed light on the difference between mainstream and ethical porn, how to know the difference and where you can watch them so you can finally engage in porn that doesn’t weigh heavy with guilt in your heart! Enjoy!