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Ashley Mathews (aka Riley Reid) - Inside the world of professional pornography

Historically, fighting obscenity and indecency charges has always been a central part of the free speech movement. Jim Morrison, Mae West, Lenny Bruce and George Carlin have all been arrested for exciting the public in ways that authorities have found threatening. Recently, however, the erotic and comedic arts have undergone more cryptic attacks via…

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  1. How Is the Operation Choke Point Suffocating the Adult Industry at 10:06

    Operation Choke Point was an initiative started unders the Obama administration which is making it harder for the adult industry to run their business by… Full answer

  2. How Did John Stagliano Make a Dent in Pornography at 16:34

    John Stagliano made a name for himself showcasing women enjoying sexuality for their own pleasure, thus in a way giving a feminist up turning to the concept… Full answer

  3. What Is the Biggest Legal Obstacle to the Porn Industry Today at 18:10

    Circa 1973 American court redefined pornography laws, putting everyone in the industry at risk. Full answer

  4. Biggest Difference Between Movie Set and a Pornography Movie Set at 31:25

    People working for the sex industry are very used to seeing sex all around them. Actors and actresses can undress and play around without any second thoughts. Full answer

  5. Is It Hard for Riley to Date Outside of the Industry at 45:06

    Riley is an open book. She can easily and honestly tell you what she wants and does not. Full answer

  6. What Are Some of the Challenges With Entering Porn as an Industry at 47:40

    Riley says that it's very common for people who are starting to work in porn to be humiliated by their own families, nevermind the social media mob that comes… Full answer

  7. What Inspired Riley to Be So Confident in Her Sexuality at 59:26

    Riley has always looked up to her mother, who despite being somewhat overweight has always been strong and confident woman. Full answer

  8. What Does Ashley Mathews Say It Is Like to Date Her? at 1:17:00

    On The Portal, Ashley Mathews, also known as Riley Reid, says the men who date her in public pay for the association. Full answer

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