Yesterday, news broke that Game of Thrones co-stars Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie, known in Throne-lore as Jon Snow and Ygritte, are now engaged. And six “Jon Snow and Ygritte: Best Moments” YouTube montages later, I got to thinking: Is Jon Snow a feminist icon? From his early days as Ned Stark’s “bastard” to his current status…
Read moreThe concept of feminist porn—that is, adult entertainment that’s ethical and non-exploitative while still being hot—has been gaining traction. Because more women are willing to spend money on porn they like, more porn for women can be made, and as a result, a crop of great, feminist sites are popping up and enjoying newfound popularity.…
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Consider Cindy Gallop the godmother of sex tech: The renowned activist, educator, and founder of the world’s first self-proclaimed “social sex sharing site,” Make Love Not Porn, has helped define what we consider feminist porn. She’s also helped draw the line between ethical adult entertainment and the stuff that borders on exploitation—for example, porn in…
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