Pornographic Films Research Articles

Advances in Deepfake Generation and Detection Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities

In recent years, deep learning technology has been exploited to create fake videos, leading to the widespread presence of deepfake content on the Internet. This technology facilitates the production of counterfeit content, including pornographic films, fabricated news, and political misinformation, by altering or substituting the facial data, expressions, and body movements in original videos, as well as synthesizing voices of specific individuals. Various generative tools, such as generative adversarial networks (GANs), are employed in deep forgery, introducing significant risk challenges. Detection technology serves as a crucial countermeasure to mitigate the adverse effects, with methods based on spatial and frequency domain information playing a pivotal role. This paper delves into the generative tools and detection techniques of deepfake technology, examining their principles and applications, and thoroughly discusses the risk challenges encountered. The aim is to furnish references for further research and practical measures, enhancing understanding and management of this technology and its impacts, thereby fostering the advancement and refinement of the field.

Erotic countermapping and queer urban publics: the hardcore cinema of Arthur J. Bressan, Jr

ABSTRACT This article offers an analysis of hardcore films by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr, whose status as a pioneer of HIV/AIDS cinema has overshadowed his prolific work as a director of gay pornography. By focusing on the urban landscape of San Francisco as central to the dramaturgy of his early pornographic films, the article considers the documentary impulse evident in Bressan’s representation of urban queer topographies as inseparable from the films’ erotic charge. The article puts critical pressure on representations of cruising, the closet of sexual secrecy, and the prison as a site of sexual fantasy as erotic and spatial tropes central to Bressan’s queer countermapping of San Francisco. The urban landscape and its infrastructures are analyzed as central to Bressan’s cinematic mediation of San Francisco, and are reframed in this article as the scaffolding for the films’ thematic interest in queer pedagogy, gay visibility, and sexual liberation.

Application of Corporate Crime Sanctions in Pornography Crimes (Study of the Porn Film Industry and Trade)

The development of information and communication technology has contributed to the increase in the creation and dissemination of pornography which has had a negative influence on the morals and noble personality of the Indonesian people. In relation to the era of globalization, the existence of a corporation has a big contribution to the interests of the country and its citizens. The existence of corporations is often accompanied by violations, including violations of criminal law, one of which is the case of the pornographic film industry and trade. The authors examine the criteria for criminal acts of pornography which are classified as corporate crimes and how sanctions are applied for criminal acts of pornography as a corporate crime. This research uses normative-empirical juridical methods and analytical descriptive research specifications. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the criteria for criminal acts of pornography which are classified as corporate crimes are non-violent, corrosive effect, and have a very detrimental impact on society at large. The industry and trade in pornographic films is a form of criminal corporation/organization, and there has never been a court decision regarding sanctions for corporate criminal acts applied to cases of criminal acts of pornography. Efforts that can be made to overcome this problem are to harmonize the definition of a corporation, create clear criteria for corporations as subjects of criminal law, need to hold Focus Group Discussions (FGD) among academics and law enforcement officials, and apply sanctions against perpetrators of criminal acts of pornography which are classified as corporate crimes.

UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KEKERASAN TERHADAP ANAK DALAM PRESPEKTIF HUKUM PIDANA DAN KRIMINOLOGI DI KOTA TANJUNGPINANG

Violence against children is currently becoming a hot phenomenon, so violence against children has an impact on various places such as families, schools, playgrounds, Islamic boarding schools, and orphanages. This study focuses on violence against children in Tanjungpinang City, This study formulates the reasons for the phenomenon of violence against children in Tanjungpinang City using qualitative and juridical normative methods. The researchers' data collection technique uses interview techniques. Based on the results of the study, the author found that the causes of violence in Tanjungpinang City children are economic factors, stress or experiencing pressure, and the effects of pornographic films that create and maintain violence against children. In the problem, it is seen in the perspective of criminology in efforts to prevent children in Tanjungpinang City based on the sociological research approach of law raised in law. The results of the study explained that in 2021 there were 76 children as victims, in 2022 there were 83 children as victims, and in 2023 there were 90 children as victims. So that in total from 2021 to 2023 there were 249 cases of violence against children recorded in UPTD PPA Tanjungpinang City and Simfoni PPA. Forms of violence against children in Tanjungpinang City range from physical, psychological, neglect, sexual, and trafficking. It was recorded in the UPTD PPA Tanjungpinang City and the PPA Symphony, that the form of sexual violence was the most common form of violence from 2021 to 2023 in Tanjungpinang City. The fewest forms of violence from 2021 to 2023 were trafficking. Then the number of violence against children by age, the most are at the age of 13-18 years. Meanwhile, the highest number of violence against children based on education level was recorded in elementary schools from 2021 to 2022.

Koncepcje „nowej seksualności” we współczesnej fantastyce rosyjskiej ("Nie" Linor Goralik i Siergieja Kuzniecowa)

The article is devoted to the concept of „new sexuality” in Linor Goralik and Sergey Kuznetsov’s dystopian work No (Нет, 2003). Set in 2060, where the primary human activities revolve around fulfilling increasingly sophisticated sexual fantasies. This is achieved through two means: body modifications, often to resemble various animal species, and pornographic films, considered the highest form of art. These films convey not only traditional imagery but also sexual experiences scanned directly from the actors’ brains. In Goralik and Kuznetsov’s narrative, pornography serves as a metaphor for new cultural models, which strip away the remnants of human individuality and distinctiveness, thereby becoming a form of oppression. Furthermore, the new technologies associated with this trend do not contribute to human development but serve as tools for total mind control.

The relationship between attitudes and porn viewing activities with pre-marital sexual behavior in adolescents

Introduction: The widespread availability of the internet, coupled with adolescents' natural curiosity about sexuality, has created avenues for accessing pornographic websites. However, this curiosity, when not tempered with self-restraint, can lead adolescents into the habit of watching pornographic films. One significant consequence of engaging in this behavior is its potential to influence pre-marital sexual activity among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between attitudes toward and the frequency of watching pornographic movies and pre-marital sexual behavior among adolescents in Sidoarjo.Methods: The study employed a descriptive analytics approach with a cross-sectional design. A sample of 138 adolescents was selected using probability sampling, specifically the cluster simple random sampling method. Two research instruments were utilized: the Cyber Pornography Use Inventory (CPUI) for gathering data on porn-watching activity and the Adolescent Sexual Activity Index (ASAI) for collecting information on sexual behavior. The data were then analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation method.Results: The findings indicated that the majority of students in Sidoarjo exhibited a non-supportive attitude category (48.6%, n= 67), with low engagement in watching porn movies (44.2%, n= 61), and most teenagers demonstrated low/less risky sexual behavior (63%, n= 87). Moreover, the results revealed significant relationships between attitudes and sexual behavior (P-value <0.001) as well as between watching porn and sexual behavior (P-value <0.001).Conclusions: This research suggests the importance of parental and teacher involvement in guiding and supervising adolescents to prevent engagement in risky behaviors such as watching pornography and engaging in pre-marital sexual activity. By actively monitoring their children and providing guidance, parents and teachers can play a crucial role in minimizing such behaviors and promoting adolescent reproductive health through counseling and education. Keywords: adolescent; attitude; porn-watching activity; pre-marital sex

Analisis Pelaksanaan Program Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) Remaja di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jenggot Kota Pekalongan

Sexual behavior in adolescents is increasingly closely related to modern lifestyles and tends to violate rules. For example, they will spend their free time doing negative things such as smoking, coming home late at night, taking drugs and accessing pornography. The phenomenon and desire for free sex in adolescents occurs in the form of pornographic films by 97%, kissing, fondling and oral sex by 93.7%, junior high and high school adolescents are no longer virgins 62.7%, junior high and high school adolescents 21.2% do abortion. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the level of hedonistic lifestyle and sexual behavior in class XI adolescents at SMK Bakti Purwokerto. Correlative quantitative analytic research method with a cross sectional design approach. The sample technique used was total sampling technique with 127 class XI students as respondents. The analysis of this study used univariate analysis in the form of a frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using the Spearman rho test. The results of this study are that there is a relationship between the level of hedonistic lifestyle and sexual behavior in class XI adolescents at SMK Bakti Purwokerto.

‘There is a No that means Yes!’ – Coercive and aggressive sexual behaviours in adolescents’ heterosexual relationships in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

ABSTRACT This qualitative study examined sexual negotiation in heterosexual romantic relationships of rural adolescents in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Participatory visual research methodology alongside focus group discussions were employed with 18 and 19-year-old adolescent boys (n = 10) and girls (n = 12) to understand how sex is negotiated in heterosexual relationships. Findings suggest adolescent boys and girls had little understanding of mutual sexual consent, and lacked the skills for exercising it. Adolescent boys’ coercive and aggressive sexual behaviours in romantic relationships were embedded in hegemonic masculinity characterized by male dominance, hypersexuality and multiple partners; and included boys pleading for sex, buying gifts, threatening to dissolve the relationship if sex is not initiated, screening pornographic films and rape. Sexual violence prevention strategies commencing during early adolescence are needed and should focus on developing adolescents’ understanding of mutual sexual consent, incorporate skills for autonomous sexual negotiation, and emphasize gender transformative and equitable norms.

Dampak Adiksi Pornografi Terhadap Kehidupan Sosial Remaja

Adolescence is a phase of life that all humans will definitely pass through. This phase is very important because during adolescence a person will search for their own identity. Apart from that, the current condition of teenagers will influence the conditions when teenagers approach adulthood and play an active role in productive life and social life in society. Today's technological developments are very sophisticated and easy to access, one of which is access to pornographic films which are very easily accessed by teenagers which results in addiction to watching pornographic films repeatedly and will affect their social life behavior when interacting in the community such as not being able to socialize because they are closed and not confident and in the school environment teenagers will have difficulty concentrating on studying and will be alone away from their friends because of their lack of self-confidence. The method used in this research is the observation method, namely a data collection technique carried out through observations, accompanied by notes on the condition or behavior of the target object. Many teenagers have girlfriends at a very young age and even hold hands easily in society because the films they watch are not appropriate for their age, which makes them curious in the phase of finding their identity. The aim of this research is to find out how teenagers behave regarding the impact of pornography addiction. The results of this research show that many teenagers behave negatively and begin to imitate sexual acts towards anyone.
 Keywords: Pornography, Teenagers, Social Life

Prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundEarly sexual initiation refers to engaging in sexual activity at a young age, typically before the age of 18. Even though many studies have been conducted in Ethiopia, the result is inconsistent between studies. In the study area, the pooled prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth were not done before. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among Youth in Ethiopia.MethodsThis study used a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted from 2008 to 2022, in Ethiopia. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Hinari, and Google Scholar electronic databases were searched. The analysis was performed using STATA 17 software. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed using forest plots, I2, Cochran’s Q statistics and Funnel plots, Egger test, and Begg rank tests respectively. Duval and Tweedie’s ‘trim and fill’ method was also performed to adjust the pooled estimate. Pooled analysis was conducted using the inverse-variance fixed-effects model.ResultsA total of 10 articles were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia was 24.7% (95%CI: 10.4, 38.9). Being female (AOR = 3.57; 95% CI: 1.387, 5.743), having poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention (AOR = 3.65; 95% CI: 1.981,5.309), alcohol use (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI: 1.415, 2.679), khat chewing (AOR = 3.03; 95% CI: 1.800, 4.254), Viewed pornographic film(AOR = 4.21, 95% CI: 2.135, 6.283), Cigarette smoking (AOR = 2.74; 95% CI: 2.102, 3.370) and Poor family controls (AOR = 4.39; 95% CI: 2.572, 6.199)were associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse.ConclusionsThe pooled prevalence of early initiation of sexual intercourse among Youth in Ethiopia was high. Being female, poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, alcohol use, khat chewing, Viewing pornographic films, Cigarette smoking, and poor family controls were associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse. It is recommended that targeted interventions be put in place to address the high prevalence of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia. These interventions should focus on addressing the associated factors such as poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, alcohol use, khat chewing, viewing pornographic films, cigarette smoking, and poor family controls. It is important that these interventions are gender-sensitive and take into consideration the unique challenges faced by females in accessing sexual and reproductive health services.

Drifting, cruising, leaving: the ecological intimacies of Boys in the Sand (1971)

ABSTRACT Wakefield Poole’s 1971 pornographic arthouse film Boys in the Sand stages a lavish cruising encounter in Fire Island’s Meat Rack, a globally rare ecosystem now threatened by rising sea levels and erosion. Shadowing Glyn Davis – who maps the erotic convergences between the Situationist dérive and practices of homosexual cruising – I locate the Meat Rack’s sexual and cinematic appeal in its knotted spatiality as both passage and destination. This article glances back and forth between the verdant gay Brigadoon mythologized in Poole’s film and the erosive terrain of the Island’s precarious future, in order to test Sarah Ensor’s theorization of cruising as ‘an unexpected model for a new ecological ethic’. Ultimately, this article underscores the ambivalence of Boys in the Sand as a pornographic requiem for an Island at risk, and a nature trampled by the steps we take to satiate our ‘natural’ desires. Touching the material and metaphoric textures of the Island’s leaves and sand, I consider the potential of ‘cruising’ pornography as both an erotic and an ecological archive.

‘He came to **** the dead back to life’: ambiguous (de)pathologization in Bruce LaBruce’s L.A. Zombie

ABSTRACT A visionary, if controversial, queer director, Bruce LaBruce is known for his ambiguous films. L.A. Zombie, LaBruce’s second feature-length pornographic zombie film, serves as one such example. The purpose of this article is to investigate the source of this ambiguity. In particular, the article will highlight L.A. Zombie’s ability to depathologize gay men and gay sex whilst simultaneously further pathologizing them. In concluding the article, the implications of this ambiguity will be discussed.

Direct-to-Video (On Demand): New Industrial and Cultural Valuations of Nontheatrical Film Releases

Direct-to-Video (On Demand): New Industrial and Cultural Valuations of Nontheatrical Film Releases

The View from Pompey’s Head; But for Whom Charlie

The View from Pompey’s Head; But for Whom Charlie

Provocative euphemism in pornographic film titles

AbstractFollowing a critical discourse-analytic approach, this study explores the role of euphemistic language in a corpus of titles of pornographic films designed for heterosexual male consumption that were nominated and awarded in the different categories of the AVN (Adult Video News) Awards, also known as “Oscars of Porn”, from 2015 to 2020. The analysis demonstrates that provocative euphemism contributes to the discursive representation of gender and sexual stereotypes that fall under a dominant heteronormative discourse in which female characters are represented both as victims of male dominance and as perverted, sex-crazed animals. This study also reveals that in the context of male supremacy that straight pornography seems to exalt, the sexist and misogynistic connotations that euphemistic references carry are used with a strategic purpose intended to attract the interest of pornography consumers, stimulate their curiosity, and ultimately make them buy, rent or stream the film.

The Spanish obscenities of Bruce LaBruce

ABSTRACT This article examines Bruce LaBruce’s exploration of obscenity and pornography in the Spanish context, studying three of his recent Spain-based pornographic films alongside his 2012 photographic exhibition ‘Obscenity’ at the LaFresh Gallery in Madrid. By filming in Madrid and Barcelona while casting Spanish adult film actors and celebrities from popular culture for his porn and photography, LaBruce playfully toys with the boundaries separating transnational and local porn production. Through close readings of his films and photography, this article considers the cultural narratives, characters, and celebrity personas of LaBruce’s ‘Spanish’ work both within Spanish culture and transnational media. In doing so, we see how his productions challenge the form and national nature of pornography in Spain, destabilizing what might count as ‘Spanish’ or not. Such purposeful instability becomes a new sort of transnational Spanish pornography, with LaBruce’s Spanish films adhering at once to cultural and transcultural narratives even as they push against the borders of the obscene and the pornographic in Spain.

What can philosophy contribute to ‘education to address pornography's influence’?

Abstract Responses to the pernicious influences of mainstream pornography on its viewers fall into two main sorts: regulation and education. Pornography has long been a core topic in analytic feminist philosophy, but it has largely focused on issues around regulation, in particular with trying to undermine arguments against regulation on the grounds that pornography should count as protected speech. Here I instead look at some ways that philosophy can contribute to an education-based approach, in particular to what has been called an ‘education to address pornography's influence’. I first argue that philosophical considerations can help to motivate this kind of overall approach to countering pornography's influence, but the main contribution of the paper is to contend that such considerations can also contribute to shaping the kind of content and messaging that such an education should have. I discuss two related issues, focusing on pornographic films. The first concerns the status of pornographic films as fiction; it is misleading and unhelpful to tell teenagers and young adults that pornography is ‘just fiction’, as is sometimes proposed, but it is not clear what more effective and accurate message might be offered instead. The second concerns the ways that pornographic films often present the people (and in particular the women) who perform in them as ideals or archetypes when it comes to what kinds of sexual acts people typically choose and enjoy, which I argue is a neglected form of objectification. I briefly evaluate some suggestive examples of proposed messaging, targeted at teens and young adults.

Consent Communication (Portrayals of Sexuality in Pornography)

Consent Communication (Portrayals of Sexuality in Pornography)

Performer Demographics (Portrayals of Sexuality in Pornography)

Performer Demographics (Portrayals of Sexuality in Pornography)

Hard core i wyzwolenie. Wpływ przekształceń gatunkowych konwencji pornograficznych na postać kobiecą w filmie „Imperium zmysłów” Nagisy Ōshimy

The article is dedicated to the analysis of pornographical genre conventions in Nagisa Ōshima’s In the Realm of the Senses (1976). Many of the previous scientific inquiries into this subject emphasized the subversive nature of certain narrative schemes adopted in the film, which disrupted the paradigm of phallic authority, typical for the genre. The author aims to broaden those observations and to answer the following question: can the portrayal of the female protagonist in Ōshima’s film — in the light of contemporary standards of pornography — be viewed as emancipated? In order to resolve this issue, the article concludes with a comparison between In the Realm of the Senses and Anne W. Eaton’s model of a feminist pornographic film.