Encouraged Ethical Porn Production
By showing mutual respect and pleasure, Taboo modeled consent-based production long before "ethical porn" became a buzzword.
Taboo is an adult website that produces films featuring people who enjoy sex in all its forms – heterosexual, homosexual, transgender, kinky, queer, and more. It has been doing so for nearly two decades and was founded by feminist pornographers Jenna Sens and Logan Levine in 20014. They aim to create sexual media without preconceptions about gender roles, race, ability, age, body type, and any other social constructs that limit what people think they can do and see in pornography. Their work involves realistic depictions of relationships between consenting adults in settings that may be familiar but are also uncommon and challenging.
Taboo has always tried to encourage ethical porn production. For example, they made their actors sign a contract stating that no drugs or alcohol would be used during filming sessions. They required directors and performers to adhere strictly to safe sex protocols such as condom usage. And they emphasized communication throughout the process with regular checks about how everyone felt about what was being filmed, how it could be improved upon, whether anyone wanted anything different from what had already been agreed upon, etc. This approach has helped them produce quality porn that appeals both aesthetically and emotionally while protecting their cast and crew members' mental health.
Their commitment to authenticity extends beyond just the content itself; Taboo believes that it's essential to show respect for its audience by acknowledging their diverse needs for representation on screen. That means making sure there is diversity among its models – something many mainstream productions still struggle with today despite advances made over recent years regarding inclusivity within mainstream entertainment industries. As Jenna Sens herself put it: "We don't want to make movies where people look like us because we know how boring that would be!" Instead, she wants viewers who watch her films to feel like seeing themselves reflected back at them in all forms: race, gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, disability status, age range. everything!
This philosophy carries over into other aspects of production too; one example is using non-traditional casting techniques where actors are cast based not solely on looks but also personality traits such as confidence levels or past performance experience (or lack thereof). Another aspect involves allowing performers creative control over how they want scenes shot so long as everyone involved agrees to it beforehand–this allows each individual artist to bring something unique to every project rather than having preconceived ideas imposed upon them from outside sources. It also allows performers to work without fear since no one else has final say about how things will play out once filming begins - again giving everyone more freedom while maintaining safety protocols throughout the entire process.
Taboo isn't alone either - plenty of other companies have implemented similar practices even though most don't publicize them due to societal pressures against sex positivity or shame surrounding pornography consumption altogether. But by leading by example with its commitment towards respectfulness & understanding throughout every step along the way - both behind and in front of cameras - Taboo continues proving that ethical adult entertainment doesn't just benefit consumers who watch these types of films but also helps create healthier relationships between all parties involved within this industry overall.
When asked what advice she would give aspiring producers looking to make ethically produced pornographic content, Jenna responded: "Be mindful at every stage." She continued saying "The key is to always communicate openly with your cast members about what you need from them during filming sessions and afterwards - especially when dealing with potentially sensitive material like BDSM play or role-play scenarios involving power dynamics which might require extra care when executing correctly". Ultimately she believes making sure everyone feels comfortable enough speaking up about concerns early on can prevent potential problems down the road when those same individuals may feel less inclined to do so later because they've been conditioned into thinking silence equals agreement." With careful consideration taken beforehand instead of waiting until something goes wrong afterward - plus some good old fashioned common sense applied throughout production itself - there's no reason why any producer should ever feel rushed into compromising their artistic vision for anyone else's agenda again.