ERIKA LUST: THE FEMALE GAZE

This week on The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by Erika Lust the Swedish born, Barcelona based erotic film director, screenwriter and producer who has dedicated her life to reframing pornography into the feminist space

Since the debut of her first indie erotic film The Good Girl in 2004, Lust has been instrumental in promoting the aims of the feminist pornography movement through capturing the female gaze, and a dedication to female pleasure. Lust created Erika Lust Films whose company values towards an ethical production process set the company apart from mainstream pornography sites. She has played a key role in advocating the importance to pay for porn to ensure safe working conditions and fair pay for sex workers. She has written several books, as well as directed and produced a number of award-winning films.

The team at The Happy Vagina understand that pornography can be complicated for some people, whether individually or within a relationship. For many people porn addiction can be a symptom, rather than a cause, of underlying issues you might be experiencing. You aren't alone; there are place you can go to for support. If you feel like you, or someone you know, might be struggling with your relationship with porn, please reach out and ask for help.

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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington and the Scummy Mummies headlining.

Previous guests on episode 1, 2, 3 and 4 include Gwyneth Paltrow, Lena Headey, Myleene Klass, Nicola Adams OBE, Dr Zoe Williams, Dita Von Teese, Erin O'Conner MBE, Andrea McLean, June Sarpong OBE, Sex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood, Tanya Reynolds, Alix Fox and George Robinson, FGM campaigner Hibo Wardere, poet Nikita Gill, Laura Whitmore, Chloe Delevingne, Kenny Ethan Jones, Charlie Condou, Sex With Emily, Nimco Ali OBE, Nicholas Pinnock, Jesscia Megan, Leslie Zemeckis, Erika Lust and Ruby Rare each sharing a huge variety of uplifting, fun, heartfelt and personal experiences.

The Happy Vagina podcast is hosted by Mika Simmons

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• No. of episodes: 58
• Latest episode: 2023-08-10
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