The money shot

Pornography and the performance of pleasure 

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Readers are advised that this essay contains sexually graphic content and descriptions of sexual violence. 

AUSTRALIAN PORN PERFORMER Monica Mayhem is naked except for her black stilettos. She is having ‘reverse cowgirl’ sex so the camera can capture a full-frontal perspective. Behind her, Steve is sitting on the edge of the spa pool staring at Mayhem’s back, a look of intense concentration on his face. His is not an easy job.

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Maree Crabbe

Maree Crabbe is an educator, writer, researcher and filmmaker and director of the violence prevention initiative, It’s time we talked. She is the author...

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