#20 Alison Boden - Free Pornography, Cancel Culture and Filming Kinks

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Alison Boden is a veteran adult entertainment industry executive currently serving as an Executive Director for FSC (Free Speach Coalition). She has worked in the industry since 2003 in various roles. From the project manager and marketing director through the software engineering and technology executive. One of the places she worked was Kink.com, where she ensured the professional treatment of performers and an ethical approach to the production of the scenes.

Alison holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology with a concentration in Women’s Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Recently she was voted XBIZ’s Community Figure of The Year.

With her work, Alison supports and advocates for marginalised groups and people’s fundamental rights.
Episode navigation:

00:01:40 - Blow-up doll costume

00:08:40 - Growing up

00:15:51 - Selling sex toys

00:24:21 - Sociatey and sexual pleasure

00:27:28 - Free pornography and its impact on the industry

00:35:25 - SESTA - FOSTA and social media

00:46:25 - Adult content and sex-ed

00:56:37 - Porn and values

01:00:55 - Bodily harm, consent and filming kink

01:05:08 - Ethical process

01:08:28 - The motivation

01:11:18 - Abortion
Links:

Alison’s Twitter

Alison’s website

FSC

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