
What happens when your earliest education about sexuality comes from growing up around the adult industry?In this episode I chat with filmmaker and storyteller Laila Ocean to explore her unique experience of being the daughter of a porn performer, and how that shaped her understanding of sexuality, relationships, stigma, freedom, and desire.Laila is currently creating Unbound, a documentary exploring sexuality, identity, and the human stories behind the adult industry. We discuss what it was like discovering her father's profession, the assumptions people make about pornography, and how growing up around adult entertainment influenced her own erotic development.We explore:Growing up as the child of a porn performer.Sexuality, stigma, and identity formation.The making of the documentary Unbound.Media narratives around sex work and porn.Sexual freedom and cultural expectations.Parenting, sexuality, and honest conversations.Research Article: Adolescents and Pornography: A Review of 20 Years of Research.Supporters of The Erotic Realm:Firm Tech for sexual health tracking here.Splash blanket for intimacy-friendly comfort here.ProDx Health at home STI testing here.Innovative Sex Tech:Lioness here.Kiiroo here.Luxus here.Lovense here.Science-backed libido support:Flow supplement here.Desire supplement here.Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? Register Here.The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out here.Visit psychologyofdesire.com to apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you.Thanks for listening!Stay perverted,EmmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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