Jezebel: Nina Hartley

Rumors, Concern Continue To Swirl In Porn Valley After Positive HIV Test

Megan Carpentier — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:00:59 EDT

Since the porn industry testing agency has not released the name or partner of the performer who tested positive for HIV over privacy concerns, his or her colleagues continue to worry about their health. And rumors are running rampant More »

Legendary Porn Star Defends Bareback Sex And Shaved Vulvas

Anna North — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:35:00 EDT

We were so impressed with porn star Nina Hartley's appearance in the documentary Exxxit, we had to talk to her more. After the jump, her thoughts on condoms, shaving, and why Who's Nailin Paylin was a victory for feminism. More »

Exxxit: Lust, Labia Trimmings, And The Lasting Stigma Of Porn

Anna North — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT

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Yesterday I attended the premiere of the documentary Exxxit: Life After Porn. I learned some disturbing things about what it's like to have sex on camera — and to stop. More »

More Women In Porn Making Waves Behind The Camera

Megan Carpentier — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST

While Hugh Hefner's daughter Christie (seen at left) may be one of the more famous women in porn who's never actually been in porn, there are actually plenty of women cashing in on the industry. MSNBC's Brian Alexander talked to more than a few of them about what it's like to make your money in an industry that many people consider less-than-mainstream — and far from than feminist. More »

Jenna Jameson Plays "Coy" In Order To Get What She Wants

Jessica G. — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:30:00 EDT

There's a short feature on retired porn star Jenna Jameson in this month's Esquire, and in it, she describes herself as a "powerful woman" and goes on to say "I think that’s intimidating to a man, on every level. That’s why I always go out of my way to be ultranice and ultrasweet and coy, because it makes people feel comfortable, and I want people to feel comfortable around me before I put them in a headlock." Ugh. More »

It must be sexy pregnant lady day today...

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:40:00 EDT

It must be sexy pregnant lady day today or something. Nina Hartley has announced the release of her latest DVD Nina Hartley's Guide to Great Sex During Pregnancy. Hartley, a former nurse, said, "There's a real curiosity and a lot of misinformation on sex during pregnancy. I felt it was time to set the record straight ... and I believe the public is ready to accept that a pregnant woman can be a sexual, desirable woman." [AVN] More »