Audacia-ray Quote by Audacia Ray
““As a rule, menstruation is generally not something seen in porn, which is a peculiar omission in an industry that fetishizes everything from shoes to stuffed animals to excretory functions. Though credit-card processing companies seem to have no problem with double- and triple-penetration sites, bukkake, and electricity play, most of them regard menstruation and other forms of blood play as out of bounds, citing obscenity violations as well as safer sex concerns---though anal cream pies and the like are at least as risky.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Feminist Wire, 2015
The adult industry avoids showing menstruation despite fetishizing many other bodily functions, highlighting double standards and censorship.
In simple terms: Porn excludes periods while allowing other taboo acts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge hidden biases in media.
Themes
gender
media
censorship
sexuality
double standards
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- content moderation
- advertising policies
- sexual health education
- activism
- industry regulation
Key Concepts
feminist critique
media studies
sexual politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do economic incentives shape what is shown?
- What are the health implications of excluding menstrual content?
A Different Perspective
Financial processors may still block blood-related content despite other allowances.
