47 | Porn & its impact on us with Caitlin Bridgette, Somatic sex coach, sensual dance teacher & founder of Authentic Sensuality School

How do you feel about pornography?

Does it turn you on?

Intrigue you?

Or concern you?

Whatever your relationship and understanding of porn, there's so much to we don't discuss about this taboo topic.

And lucky for us, Caitlin Bridgette, a Certified Somatic Sex Coach and teacher of sensual dance, has an interest in shining a light on, and helping us unpack, the impact of porn on us.

Tune in to hear her share about:

What does turned on living look like

How she developed an interest in the impact of pornography on us

What is pornography and the scope of this topic

The cultural context of social media, influencers, and movements like NoFap (obtaining from masturbation) & Booktok (tiktok content about books)

Censorship

Accessibility of porn, particularly for young children 

Lack of consent conversations modelled in porn

What is considered violent and degrading content 

How unrealistic the sex is that is being portrayed in pornography and mainstream content

How you can support ethical content creators rather than big industry sites 

Ethical pornography

What to do if your partner is consuming pornography you don’t likely 

Anonymity and personas are key to protecting performers

Separating what is real from what is fiction

Where to get quality sex and consent educational content

The difference between an enthusiastic yes and an enthusiastic maybe

What you desire in fantasy vs reality

Monogamy and sexual satisfaction

Being responsible for your own pleasure

The porn industry is built for male fantasy and sexual desire

Tips for where you can find porn options that are tailored for female fantasy and desire, and your age/life stage

You can connect with Caitlin via her socials:

Business instagram - @a_s_school

Personal/performer - @caitlin_catastrophe

Some of the references and resources mentioned include:

Consent Laid Bare - written by Chanel Contos

https://onlyfans.com/

Consent Labs @consentlabs on Instagram

Sluts and Scholars is @slutsandscholars on Instagram

The podcast episode she referred to with guest Alex Fawx is number #263, listen on your preferred podcast platforms

Ersties for porn consent conversations is @erstiesofficial on Instagram and Tik Tok

Other ethical porn production companies with educational resources include:

Erika Lust - Instagram @erikalustfilms https://erikalust.com/

Make Love Not Porn - Instagram @makelovenotporn https://makelovenotporn.tv/

Emily Nagoski - https://www.emilynagoski.com/