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/