Take a guess. It’s the fucking, right? Yeah, sort of! More precisely, it’s the energetic, back-arching, sweat-drenching, piston-powered loins of fire style fucking that James is known for that helps keep him looking so lean and mean. But there’s more to it than that! Read and learn!

Our favorite quote: “My doctor actually told me that sex doesn’t count as cardio and working out. And then the next time I saw him he had seen one of my scenes, and he told me, ‘You are OK.’”

Take that, medical professional! Shows what you know about James and his hip thrusts.

· Read about it: The James Deen Workout (gq.com)

Guess who’s on the cover of the latest Village Voice? Supreme Commandress Stoya, that’s who, and beneath her lovely face it says, “The Prettiest Girl in New York [line break] Is a Porn Star.” You hear that, universe? She’s ours. We called her the prettiest so she has to love us now because that’s how it works. Fourth grader logic, go!

This Village Voice profile of Stoya by Amanda Hess is just lovely, and whether you’re Stoya’s biggest fan or barely know anything about the girl, you’ll have a blast reading it: her early days are there, her Digital Playground ascension is detailed, and Stoya’s acerbic wit is squeezed all over the story like fresh lemon on smoked salmon (it’s lunchtime and we’re hungry). Our favorite section:

Stoya declined Digital Playground’s offer of free breast implants, twice. When the company later seated her next to a plastic surgeon at an awards show, she told him, “I’ve seen your work, and I am not impressed.” When she books a sex scene, she stuffs herself with ice cream for a week in an attempt to exhibit, she says, “something resembling a bosom.” [...] Once, at a signing, porno fans mistook Stoya for Jesse Jane’s assistant. She was OK with that. She mocks the plots of porn films and constructs morbid fantasies about her least-favorite co-star (“Peel strips of her skin off and douse her in lemon juice and just let me watch!”).

And while we’re on Stoya’s infinite jock, we remembered that she has two new articles up at Vice: “Stoya On Why Las Vegas and Megachurches Are the Pinnacle of Human Achievement” and “Stoya On How to Perform a ‘Meathook.’”

· Read her, love her: Stoya, Pop Star of Porn (villagevoice.com)

If you haven’t heard the news, you might want to sit down for this: Camille Crimson is taking a young woman named Clara Lawson under her wing and teaching her everything she knows about the oral manipulation of penises. In other words, Camille has a blowjob apprentice! (And Mike Flirt is the luckiest man alive.) We had to ask these lovely people a few questions, and they told us all we want to know.

There must’ve been scores upon scores of people reaching out to Camille and Mike over the years, praising their work, asking to be a part of The Art of Blowjob. Who could’ve predicted that there was a shining diamond amongst the horny multitudes waiting to connect–on a truly intimate level–with this special couple? It’s a testament to the power of open dialogue between porn performers and fans. One minute Camille and Mike are a solid twosome, and the next minute their geometry shifts and they’re frolicking in a pool in Miami. Seriously, look at this adorable time (and their sexy swimsuits):

So without further ado…

Fleshbot: How did you meet? And how did this apprenticeship come to be?

Camille Crimson: We met because Clara found us online and liked what we do. It started with a few messages back and forth, then we met up with her and things clicked immediately.

Clara Lawson: I just had to message them to see how I could be involved. I knew right away that I wanted to get involved as long as everything felt right face to face… and it really did!

What’s the first thing you plan on doing together?

CC: First we’re shooting updates every month for The Art of Blowjob where we give blowjobs together and I show her everything I know. We’re also working on developing her own site, but things take time.

CL: For now I’m on The Art of Blowjob sometimes, but I can’t wait for my new site!

Clara, could you tell us a little about yourself? Who are you, where are you from, how did you get involved in pornography?

CL: I’m from Montreal with Canadian/Chinese/Reunionaise background. I love so many things like drawing, painting, traveling and reading. What else? I love strawberries, I don’t watch a ton of TV, my all time favourite is “The Little Mermaid” (I love the sea!) and my favourite music lately is Owl City, which always bring joy to my mornings! I got involved in making erotic content because I felt like Camille and Mike’s style would fit with my sexuality and personality.

After Camille has taught you everything she can, what do you see for yourself and your site?

CL: My aspiration would be to showcase seduction and pleasure. Everything that fits in there I will try to explore in an artistic manner.

So, Camille, how exactly does one teach another to give a blowjob?

CC: I’m not giving her lessons with a blackboard or even talking. It’s just by doing. I show her, then she gives her own spin on it, we collaborate back and forth. It’s a really beautiful feeling.

How does Mike feel about this new development?

CC: I’m sure you can imagine he feels pretty great! As do I, honestly.

Are you concerned that there may someday be an oral duel between master and student?

CC: We’re partners, not adversaries. We’ll just continue to grow together and she’ll be able to take her skills wherever she likes.

Now that you’ve taken someone under your wing, do you see yourself training another student in the future?

CC: It’s not something we’re planning, but we weren’t planning this either, so you never know.

· Many thanks to Camille and Clara: The Art of Blowjob (theartofblowjob.com)
· Follow Clara on Twitter (twitter.com)

[At top: sexy threesome picture via Camille Crimson's Blog (camillecrimson.com)]

We like to expose you to the cool and curious facets of the adult industry, and so when we heard about a young Arabic stripper who was crowned Miss Exxxotica Miami 2012 and took it as a cue to start making porn, we knew we had to share her with you. Her name is Ameera Milan, she’s a mega-babe, she has a brand new website, and best of all, she answered some questions for us!

And she hooked us up with a gallery full of photos! If you’re looking for something a little more hardcore, you’ll have to see what secrets her freshly opened website holds. But we urge you not to rush. Stay here a while, learn about Ameera with us, and ponder the future of this PYT as she makes her way in the Porniverse.

Oh, and if you’re going to Exxxotica in Atlantic City this weekend, you can meet Ameera in person!

Fleshbot: First things first, where are you from and where are you living now?

Ameera Milan: I was born in Cleveland, Ohio so I’m originally a Midwest girl but I’ve been living in Miami, Florida for over four years now.

How did you get started doing porn? What were you doing beforehand?

I started off as a stripper and I’ve always loved to dance. When I was young I used to watch rap videos, stand in front of the television and imitate the girls. I guess being sexy comes natural to me so stripping was fun and easy (wink). When I started making good money dancing in the clubs I knew there had to be more that I could do so I researched a little and was informed about EXXXOTICA. It’s an incredible sex convention where adult entertainers, strip clubs and adult product can promote themselves. I got myself a booth, advertised the best way I could, wowed the crowd with my charm and a few hours later I was crowned Miss EXXXOTICA Miami 2012, that’s when I knew I could really take this all serious!

What’s the most challenging part of your job?

The most challenging part of my job is my family accepting me in all of this. I’m Arabic and was born into a Muslim family so it’s hard you know?

Do you have any pornstar heroes? (Or non-porn heroes?)

I don’t have any porn star heroes but I really love Kim Kardashian. As dumb as people like to label her, she’s actually one of the smartest women in entertainment I’ve seen.

What do your tattoos represent?

I love tattoos and love my tattoos even more (giggle). I have two really big tattoos right now which makes it look like I have a lot. I’m still not done just yet but the ones I have are a sleeve and a piece going down my back and left side. The sleeve is Alice In Wonderland and the one on my side is a bunch of wild flowers with my god kids names inside of them.

Who do you hope to work with in the future?

Hmm that’s a tough one but lately I’ve been thinking about Skin Diamond. I think we would be really hot together.

What was it like being crowned Miss Exxxotica Miami? What was the competition like?

Winning Miss EXXXOTICA was really a big shock. I didn’t even enter myself, Eva Lovia entered my name and told me what it was about so I really didn’t expect to win especially since it was my first time even hearing about the convention.

Do you have long term goals for your porn career, or are you taking things slowly and piece by piece?

I’m pretty much taking things slowly just to see how big I can get. I’m finally getting my feet wet so I don’t want to rush stuff. My fans will dictate my pace pretty much. The more love my fans show me the more I will give them things to love about me! I just adore my fans!

What can you tell us about your new site?

My new site is Ameeramilanxxx.com and it’s great!! I’ll have video clips and webcamming as well as pictures updated daily! I’ll have all sorts of Ameera Milan accessories for the office, car, clothing etc as well as intimate favors like my lingerie I’ve worn and toys I’ve used (wink).

What should we expect from Ameera Milan in 2013?

Well 2013 is going to be a huge year for me…. I’m really going to take things off and promo myself as much as possible for people to get a chance to know me. I’m new, fresh and very rare so I’m sure people would love to see me!

Anything else you’d like to plug?

Of course! You can follow me on Twitter @Ameeramilanxxx and Instagram at @xxxAmeeramilan. For my fans that want to see some EXCLUSIVE scenes of me they can go to www.Ameeramilanxxx.com and become a member! I’ll also make my way to a couple conventions this year, hope to see all my fans there!

In case you missed the links above, look for Ameera at:
· Her website AmeeraMilanXXX (ameeramilanxxx.com)
· And her Twitter (twitter.com)

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News of the Vatican’s BDSM smut habit has been spreading, and now that they’ve had a chance to process their thoughts, pornstars and producers have been speaking out. Long story short, they’re very flattered but not very pleased.

Lea Lexis did an interview with Huffington Post on the possible papal porn-watching, and was both thoughtful and totally adorable with her answers. After describing what goes on in her Whipped Ass scene with Krissy Lynn, Lea notes, “It’s not for everybody, but it’s clearly for people in the Vatican!” and then giggles. She giggles a bunch! Even when she calls them hypocrites: “Of course they’re hypocrites, but we all know everybody watches porn, and this is a statement that really everybody watches porn!”

Tiffany Starr, whose work for TS Pussy Hunters was also downloaded, told HuffPo, “It doesn’t change my stand against piracy, but I was pretty excited.” Indeed, her Twitter is a blaze with mentions of the Vatican, and there’s one tweet we especially love:

Vatican residents asked god for great porn and so god delivered unto them Tiffany Starr and @dirtysheenashaw

— Tiffany Starr TS (@TiffanyStarrXXX) April 10, 2013

Kink founder Peter Acworth echoes the “Boo Piracy, Hooray BDSM” vibes coming from his stars, and he even goes so far as to empathize with the Catholic Church in a post on his blog:

In many ways, the Church isn’t so different from Kink. The peculiar vestments, the intricate rituals, the absolute surrender to authority — these are all things we practice in the consensual BDSM. What is aftercare if not the absolving of sin? What is subspace if not a way to exorcise demons? We, too, believe in seeking the sublime and transcendent.

Beautifully put, Peter!

And now we wait for the Vatican to respond. Will they blame the Swiss Guard? Claim someone in Rome is jacking their wifi? Ignore this altogether? (Probably that last one.)

· Lea Lexis, Tiffany Starr Call Vatican Porn Downloaders ‘Hypocrites’ (huffingtonpost.com)
· Does the Pope Like Porn? (peteracworth.com)

We stumbled across Miranda Lehman’s work during a regular browse of Indie Nudes, and since then, most of our free time has been spent looking through the archives of her photographs (dark fleshy bits with a zesty California flavor) and her drawings (erotic, with great attention to the small things that make sex memorable, like rug burn). Come, join us on an adventure in this wonderful woman’s mind!

And she’s a filmmaker, too! We almost forgot! Curse our bones.

Dazed and Confused mag got a chance to ask Miranda some questions, and fortunately for us, they’re the same damn questions we want to ask. For example, Dazed asks, “Your work has very gothic overtones–what is this influenced by?” Miranda’s response: “I love dark things. They make me ache.” Right? So cool. There’s more to her answer, it involves film noir and the unknown, but we think those two statements do the trick.

And what’s up with the sex in Miranda’s work?

As an old woman, my grandmother wrote that her favourite growth experiences had been sexual. A sentiment like this is quite moving, but just imagine if you could see such a transformation take place in front you! I’ve always wondered why there are not more films and photos that depict sex truthfully. I’d be very happy to see that kind of visual prudishness go away. I like to believe that with the help of courageous artists, it will.

The rest of the interview is worth a read (and Miranda mentions a collaboration with another artist involving light bondage, which excites us deeply), but if you need to wet your whistle with some of the raw photography/films/drawings first, check out Miranda’s site(s).

· All work: Miranda Lehman (mirandalehman.com)
· Drawings/paintings: Dirty Pictures (dirtypictures.tumblr.com)
· Via Indie Nudes (indienudes.com)

After watching Woodrocket’s “Sex Toy Story” last week, we found ourselves wanting to know more about one of the stars. We’re familiar with Veruca James, everybody knows all about James Deen, but we’re definitely light on our Dani Jensen knowledge. Fortunately, she had an interview with Dave over at Orgasm.com, and we can easily drink the wine of their brain grapes! Let’s learn about this ravishing redhead.

Dani is one of those strange cases in which the girl has been in the porn industry for years (since 2008 in Dani’s case) and yet we know almost nothing about her! Interestingly, she was nominated for Unsung Starlet of 2013 by AVN, but lost to Brandy Aniston. Nuts to that (with great respect to Ms. Aniston)!

We’ve had our eye on Dani even before she dropped her flawless Jessie impression on “Sex Toy Story,” but now we have a greater appreciation for her flavor. Did you know that she was a hostess/bus girl at Applebee’s before entering the adult industry? Well, you do now. Another fascinating gem from the interview: Dani has a seventy-pound pit bull! According to IAFD, she’s only thirty-ish pounds heavier than her dog. We don’t know why this fascinates us; probably because we can imagine her walking down the street and rolling her eyes as the twentieth person shouts “Hey! Who’s walking who?” from across the street. “It’s ‘who’s walking whom,’” says Dani in our mind.

· Read the interview here: Orgasm News Interviews Dani Jensen (orgasm.com)

[Above: pic via Naughty America (naughtyamerica.com)]

Ever wonder how Nate “Igor” Smith got to be where he is today? How he finds himself at strange parties, festivals, conventions, Black Masses, and other places surrounded by mayhem and titties? How he feels about his photography? An interviewer from Models & Rappers sat down with Igor, and not only do we learn a lot about the guy and his mindset, we also get to see a nice variety of his work (both nude and non-nude).

There are definitely some surprising facets of the interview, such as when Igor says, “I don’t consider my photography art. It’s not saying anything… It’s just there.” We don’t necessarily agree with that, but it’s not our place to tell Igor how to feel about his own work, and besides, this view fits in with his whole photographic drive: going and doing and existing in weirdness. Also, it’s interesting to hear that he has complicated feelings about his nude content, as well as how it affects the overall vibe of Driven By Boredom (people don’t groove on his SFW content as much as his booby content, advertisers won’t work with him because of the nudity, and other issues).

On that note, we want Igor to know that we dig his SFW work, we admire his style, and we (being perverts) especially love when he gets to express his creativity and throw some boobs in the mix. Remember that time he and Kimberly Kane took some pics near the Salton Sea?

· Watch the interview at Vimeo (vimeo.com)
· Via Models & Rappers (modelsandrappers.com)

We know these people are good at fucking, but what other nifty talents are they hiding? We worked up the gumption to ask them right in their pretty faces when we went to AEE, and we got some fascinating responses. For example, Skin Diamond likes to sing, but she won’t do it in public: “My asshole’s all over the internet but I’m too shy to sing in front of people.”

What other skills do they hide while they bang to pay the bills? You have to watch the video and find out, but we can’t help but highlight a few notable ones. Lexi Lowe says she can hula-hoop quite well, and if you’re thinking, “Remy LaCroix already has that on lock,” then Lexi says she also really likes baking cakes. She’s embarrassed to say that though, because “that’s a dweeby little hobby.”

Our favorite talent: Girlfriends Films star Elexis Monroe is certified by 3M to install graphics on anything. Watch your fucking trains and airplanes.

For the beautiful ladies of porntopia, one can only imagine daily life involving a slight barrage of hopeful fellows throwing their best lines out, hoping for a bite. We inquired of the babes of AEE as to some of the standouts or standbys they’ve encountered — and the real zingers may induce a groan, giggle, or grimace, but for the most part it’s pretty much a womp womp sort of situation. Nevertheless, we can all giggle together.

We were surprised though, there actually were some we’d never heard before, and some that made no damn sense. But we did hear from the vast majority of the ladies we spoke to that, if they’re gonna be approached, they much prefer a dude to drop the lines and just be genuine. Real live friendliness goes a long way! Hey, that’s solid advice. So, uh… are you from Ireland? ‘Cause our dick’s a-Dublin! (Oy vey.)

[Thanks to Angela Sommers, Bethany Benz, Brandi Love, Brooklyn Lee, Chanel Preston, Francesca Le, Kelly Divine, Lea Lexis, Lexi Lowe, Stormy Daniels, and Tanya Tate. Video by Florabel Mulvaney.]

Thing X–a web-based hybrid of pure sassiness and fatal cleverness hosted by Adult Swim–recently interviewed our glorious leader, Lux Alptraum. She wouldn’t write about it herself (because who does that?), but we’re writing about it because the shit is damn funny and gives you a nice sense of how her brain works. Shameless Fleshbot self-promotion is go!

Of course, we’re not just interested because one of our own is featured; we’re generally captivated by Thing X’s wit. They’ve also sat down with “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” creator Dave Willis, comedian Paul F. Tompkins, and legendary pornstar Ron Jeremy, and their video interviews are all silly and insightful. Anyhow, now is not the time to think about others. Now is the time in which we praise Lux (and by extension, ourselves) for talking about feet entering anuses in a classy way.

· Think X with Lux Alptraum (thingx.tv)

This video is a neat little departure from the usual insanity that Richardson Magazine delivers in that it’s just a segment of an interview with James Deen spliced with illustrative clips from his movies. Ever wonder how James got into the industry or how he feels about all the rough and ruthless fucking he’s famous for? No? Uh, well, wanna see some instances of James banging the bejesus out of ladies? Yeah, we thought so.

There’s really a lot of fascinating information packed into such a short video. Did you know that James’s plan to become a pornstar involved nothing but fucking Hollywood hotties until he fucked one who had connections? And did you know that even though he’s a skilled composer of carnal brutality, he really wishes people would cast him in softer, sweeter scenes? He says he just wants to make out with chicks. We forget that he’s a simple, innocent, enthusiastic boy sometimes. Clearly we haven’t been reading his blog enough. (It’s because he stopped reviewing foods and scoring them with different boob sizes.)

· See the video at Richardson Magazine (richardsonmag.com)

I believe in beautiful porn. That means a lot of things. I use my blog as a platform to share my ideas, but also increasingly to expand and reach out to others who share this vision.

I also love to talk to couples, and especially women, who have decided to expand our ideas of what the adult industry can be. For a while, I’ve had my sights set on talking to the people behind X-Art, which many of you know as a pioneering porn site focusing on beautiful people having sex in lovely locations, often featured right here on Fleshbot. I was able to get some questions out to Colette, half of the couple behind the successful site, to find out how they make their version of beautiful porn.

Camille Crimson: How did you get started working in the adult industry?

Colette: Originally Brigham (her husband) had a website which showcased his gorgeous fashion-nude style photos. We really wanted to work together so we came up with the idea to make a new website that showed sex in the same style as his nudes ~ beautiful, erotic and artistic.

What was your biggest influence when you started?

We looked to mainstream fashion photography for guidance on lighting and quality of models.

Your fanbase has expanded significantly. How many members do you have today?

I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you. We have a lot of members.

Do you consider your work porn? How do you engage with that word?

Pornography or porn is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter, so technically you could say so. But I believe we are actually offering Erotica… Here’s the definition of Erotica from Wikipedia: Erotica (from the Greek ἔρως, eros “desire”) are works of art, including literature, photography, film, sculpture and painting, that deal substantively with erotically stimulating or sexually arousing descriptions. The term is a modern word that describes the portrayal of the human anatomy and sexuality with high-art aspirations, differentiating such work from commercial pornography.

What types of people make up your audience? Do you skew towards women and couples?

Our audience is still mostly men, but the number of woman and couples joining X-Art increases every day. I know many women and couples who appreciate the site and that makes me REALLY happy!

What is the most poignant feedback you’ve received about X-Art from a fan?

Wow, that is impossible to narrow down. You will have to join the site and read the comments, we have so many!

What types of models do you work with?

Beautiful, nice, smart and sexually adventurous women and men. Also our models have a very clean and natural look, a fashion-style girl is perfect for us.

How many shoots a year do you do in your stunning locations?

We are shooting constantly.

How do you select the locations for your shoots?

We choose the most beautiful places we can find. We look for great architecture, views and light.

You often have an element of fantasy in the writing of your site… Are the romantic/couple-based contexts ever reality, or are your performers strictly performing.

A lot of the context is based on reality, especially when the models are a real couple.

What is your thought on the concept of free porn, specifically tube sites, and how has that effected X-Art?

Tube sites have brought us some traffic and I am ok with them as long as they remove our videos when we ask (which most of them usually do). I believe people who want real quality will still pay for it, regardless of the tube sites.

What’s the most popular video on your site?

This changes often. See for yourself here.

Almost all of your models are tattoo-free. Is that an aesthetic or business choice?

It’s a business choice, most of our members do not like tattoos. I personally think the right tattoos can look very hot on a man or a woman, but aesthetically I believe our site looks better with as few tattoos as possible.

Most of your shoots feature a lot of white. Is that related to symbolic purity?

Not at all.

What influence do you think X-Art has had on the industry?

I think X-Art has changed the way that people feel about watching erotica online. I think that we have made it ok for women, men and couples to enjoy beautiful sex scenes, get turned on, get off and have that be OK – I mean it is becoming acceptable in our society. We still have a long way to go, but I like to believe that we are saving marriages and making people happy. I think ‘the industry’ sees any ‘niche’ that is doing well and will just try to copy that.

What is next for X-Art?

We have so much cool stuff planned, but you’ll just have to wait and see!

Thank you so much to Colette for giving this little inside look at how they make their version of beautiful porn. It’s always fascinating to get insight into such a unique site, but the undercurrent of wanting to make something stunning and new that everyone can enjoy is a commonality that a lot of beautiful porn sites share. If we can reduce the stigma around porn, we can open up a lot of people to pleasure.

· Visit X-Art (x-art.com)
· Read more by Camille Crimson on her blog (camillecrimson.com)

Although it’s been around for a little while, we’ve just gotten caught up with the awesomely honest interviews Vice collected for their “People Who Just Had Sex” series. The most recent couple (well, the most recent straight couple; there are gays but this is the straight Fleshbot) is Meredith and Kevin, polyamorous newlyweds who discuss their feelings about fucking on new pieces of furniture!

They’re adorable, and to be honest, we were a little disarmed by how candidly they discuss the sex acts they literally just finished minutes before. It’s a good thing though; we have to learn to unprudify ourselves. Some other things we noticed: every couple in this series has at least one person with a beard (LOL, Vice) and this picture is quite funny when taken out of context.

· See more at Vice (vice.com)

Seth Kushner’s CulturePOP Photocomix have been been making their way through the fascinating personalities of the world, with comics and interviews featuring everyone from Jonathan Ames to Reggie Watts. So it was only a matter of time until the CulturePOP spotlight landed on one of the world’s most fascinating porn performers. (We’re talking about Stoya, duh.)

· Check out the photo comic and Stoya’s interview here (welcometotripcity.com)

We spend a lot of time talking about porn performers and crediting them for their spectacular scenes, and we realize that we ought to give some love to porn directors–we may not see them sweat, but we know that they’re running the show, keeping things organized, and finding the best possible ways to deliver the dirty goods that we crave. With that in mind, we decided to get in touch with one of our favorite people in the adult industry: the legendary pornstar/director and all-around master of smoothness, Sean Michaels.

Sean has been in the adult industry since 1985 and started directing in 1991, so there is a damn good chance that you’ve jerked off to his work in some way, shape, or form. If you honestly don’t know who the man is, here’s a quick rundown:

Mr. Michaels was born in Brooklyn on February 20, 1958. He moved to Los Angeles in the ’80s determined to get into the porn game, and even though he had to deal with a lot of racism (he’s even been edited out of scenes by nasty directors), his reputation as a stellar cock-swinger, a charmer, and a level-headed gentleman quickly spread. Sean isn’t just a huge hit in the States; he’s also spent a lot of time getting freaky around England, Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. Most recently, he’s been directing some crazy-steamy movies for Evil Angel, and they hooked us up with the man so we could pick his beautiful brain.

Fleshbot: How did you get started directing?

Sean Michaels: I first got started as a director in 1991 with Christian Mann and Video Team production and distribution. The movies were “My Baby’s Got Back” and “In Loving Color.” It was something I always wanted to do after attending the Lee Strasberg Institute. People like Sidney Poitier, John Leslie, Spike Lee, Alfred Hitchcock, John Stagliano, and John Singleton have been my inspiration as a director in the adult industry and it has been and continues to be very, very exciting for me.

How did you forge a relationship with Evil Angel? What’s it like working with them?

My relationship with John [Stagliano] and Evil Angel spans over twenty years as he, along with Christian Mann, gave me the opportunities to do more than be a male performer. Three years ago I was looking for a distributor for my product, and Evil Angel was my best choice, allowing me to be me and to continue to grow my brand name like never before. John has my back and I can trust him to “do the right thing.”

In past interviews you’ve mentioned the importance of romantic lighting and having a small crew to establish the right mood on a set. Do you still stand by these factors? Are there any new ideas you’ve incorporated into your craft?

I still stand by my lighting rules because my fan base after twenty-two years is still growing domestically and around the world. My fan base has stated that the mood, lighting, and the talent that we choose are the most important factors. What I do as a director is tell the story because for me each scene is a story in itself.

Ever get the urge to ditch the camera and suddenly jump in a scene you’re directing?

Yes, I do sometimes get the urge to jump in a scene here and there, but most of the time my focus is on the scene and making it the best it can be by conveying what it is that needs to be captured during the scene at hand.

A lot of black performers look up to you for paving the way for them and working to dispel racism in the adult industry. What do you feel still needs to be done to promote equality and respect in the porn world?

I appreciate the fact that my peers hold me in a high regard. That means a lot to me. It has not been an easy road for me as I still stand for “NO COLOR LINES” in any arena! I lost out on lots of opportunities both as a performer and director because of the blatant racism that abounds in the adult industry. This is the only working industry where agencies tell and list on their websites the new models not to work with black men because it will certainly hinder their ability to make money, and affect their careers. Even black women have refused to work with me on separate occasions. What if I charged more to work with other nationalities!? It is LUDICROUS!

There is still a lot of work to be done to fight racism. I look around and I believe I have set a good example of things we need to do, and how to carry one’s self while doing so.

IAFD says you’ve appeared in 1399 movies, you’ve directed at least 218, you’re in multiple Halls of Fame, and you’re still in the saddle. What keeps you going? Do you feel like you’re still in your prime?

IAFD is way off! It’s more like 3200 as a performer. I have directed over 300 movies as well.

What keeps me going is the fact that I have and continue to have a very positive effect on people with my work and career in the adult industry. I feel I am just getting started, and I still have a few more years of “primetime” left in this Brooklyn kid.

What are you working on next? Are there any performers you’re looking forward to working with, or hope to work with in the future?

I have a few projects that are in the works. I just released my new titles through Evil Angel, “Black Diamonds” and “Evil Cuckold 5.” Next is my take on the “Rat Pack,” something I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time! I am hoping to work in the same scene together with all the top black male and female performers around today! The potential cast is as follows: Nyomi Banxxx, Jada Fire, Monique Symone, Skin Diamond, Ana Fox, Layton, Benton, Lexington Steele, Mr. Marcus, Jack Napier, Prince [Yahshua], Shane Diesel, Tee Reel, and yours truly. My other big project due out January 2013 is “The Return of Mandingo.” This is my take on the 1975 classic starring Ken Norton, Susan George, and James Mason: the first interracial love story!

Peace & NO COLOR LINES!

· Evil Angel (evilangel.com)
· Curious about what Sean’s been doing with Evil Angel? Check out his releases here: Evil Distributor (evildistributor.com)

[At top: Sean Michaels always measures twice and bangs once. Please note that the chalkboard behind Sean has "Do The Right Thing" written on it. Picture via "Daddy Knows Best" (fleshbot.com)]

We didn’t think it was possible, but after watching Vice’s interview with Andy San Dimas, we might love that lady even harder. For real: we could listen to her talk forever. If you’ve ever wondered how Andy first got interested in porn, how she feels about her peers and fans, or how she got revenge against some doppelganger during a throatfucking scene, then you absolutely have to watch this.

And can we just say that Andy looks gorgeous here? The plaid, the leather, the messy hair, and the sneer all make it seem like she stepped out of an episode of “Freaks and Geeks.” By the way, that picture above was taken at the exact moment that Andy San Dimas says she’s a pornstar. Priceless.

· Watch Pornification – Andy San Dimas (vice.com)

Fleshlight already boasts an impressive bunch of masturbation sleeves painstakingly modelled after pornstar body parts, but people–eternally aroused people–are always wondering which babe will next go under the plaster. Wonder no more, horny masses, because Nina Hartley went to Texas to duplicate her orifices for your wanking pleasure!

The ever-brilliant Gram Ponante had a chance to chat with Nina about her experience, and you can read all about it on his website. Our favorite piece has to be this:

Gram: What will you do with the finished product?
Nina: I think it’s really going to be interesting to strap on a strap-on and fuck myself.

If you have reservations about using the Nina Hartley Fleshlight–because you’re ageist or lame or something–then check out what Lexington Steele has to say about Nina:

Roger T. Pipe: Do you have any favorite women that you’ve worked with?

Lexington Steele: The single greatest sexual experience of my life was with Nina Hartley. I say that without hesitation or fear of consequences. Her body is better than ninety percent of the twenty two year olds around. Being with her was a fantasy come true and that’s what I love about this business.

Will Nina’s Fleshlight be better than any other Fleshlight? What about Puma Swede, also part of the “Legends” line? BiBi Jones has a sleeve coming out soon; will Nina’s vagina outsell hers? There’s only one way to find out: buy and bang every last Fleshlight you can.

· Via Gram Ponante’s Porn Valley Observed (gramponante.com)

[At top: picture via Twitter (twitter.com)]

The Rumpus is back with another installment of their Recession Sex Workers series, and this time we get to hear about the struggles and successes of Nadia Payne: a gorgeous, muscular woman with quite a few stories to tell.

After being abused at home and backstabbed by fellow strippers, Nadia has become a successful chef and is currently working on her memoirs. She wants to help children in some fashion—cooking Sunday dinner for kids in her restaurant, encouraging them to speak out about abuse, giving them a safe space to call their own—but she hasn’t completely turned her back on the sex industry. Payne doesn’t condemn the industry, but she warns people about its pitfalls and hypocrisy:

“Prostitution should be legalized. I would like to see women to get unionized, and be shown more respect. For us to have more respect for ourselves. At the time, I wanted to stay grounded as a dancer because it was working for me. The business has changed… I would tell [prospective dancers] this is not for the faint of heart, that understand that every dance you are giving a piece of your soul and how much of your soul is for sale? Or what price do put on your soul?”

· Read: RECESSION SEX WORKERS #14: Phoenix Rising, An Interview with Nadia Payne (therumpus.net)
· Photos by Michael Siu (michaelsiuphoto.com)

Though Skin Diamond’s performed for everyone from Burning Angel to Belladonna, she got her start in the world of fetish modeling and porn—and it seems pretty safe to say that her experiences in the world of BDSM have shaped her ideas about sex and porn. In an interview with Richardson Magazine, Skin details her involvement in kink porn, and why feeling bad can feel oh so good.

(And if you find yourself inspired to learn more about Ms. Diamond after hearing her wax philosophic on the pleasures of pain, may we direct your attention over here?)

· Watch the video at Richardson Magazine
· Photo from Sex and Submission