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.

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