Feminist Porn Critique: Unpacking Andrea Dworkin’s Legacy with Goddess Erica

Jul 15, 2025
1 hr

Episode Description

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This week, Becky and Goddess Erica discuss Andrea Dworkin’s 1988 essay on pornography and power. They explore ethical porn, sex education reform, and the intersection of pleasure, patriarchy, and AI. A bold, vulnerable conversation about dismantling shame and building new systems for healing and desire.

This week’s text:  ✍️ “Pornography: Men Possessing Women” by Andrea Dworkin


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Discussed in this episode

  • Andrea Dworkin’s legacy and critiques
  • Mainstream porn vs. feminist porn
  • The role of AI in shaping porn culture
  • Teaching kids sex education through pleasure and media literacy
  • Make Love Not Porn and other ethical platforms
  • The difference between erotic and pornographic
  • Reclaiming bodily agency through semi-nude meditation

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