#I DIDNT EVEN SAY ANYTHING TO ENCOURAGE IT they just kept reiterating it out of nowhere and i was like GOD YOU CANT DO THIS TO MEEEE

[menalez]

Lol , the uh, consent discourse is interesting. I HAVE consented to things that were traumatic, a lot of things in fact, but ive also stayed silent, frozen and let things happen, ive put myself back in the same situation.

Point is, i really am the "just regretted it!"-strawman some people love to use lol. Bc i did go back. I didnt even say anything. I dont know if i was sober a single time honestly? (Even the times i did consent to, not just when i was like. Unconscious or actively tried to fight, escape and/or protest verbally)

Ive had, and still have, some pretty bad substance issues, two of the repeated situations have been suppliers. (And no i wasnt even trading drugs for sex) I dont know how to deal with the guilt anymore? I just didnt know what to do, and i still wouldnt if it happened again today? I know i cant physically defend myself, and its terrifying?

Theres at least one time i didnt realise anything happened and just, hoped i imagined it, until i found out the supplier in question had filmed it. Many time i just pretended like i hadnt regained consciousness, and waited until it was over, and acted like i didnt know. There were times i protested and begged and nothing happened, like they didnt even hear me, and there were times i got the shit beat out of me for trying to get away or even for saying no, so i guess i just, i dont know? I dont know why i kept putting myself in those situations when i knew the risks.

I dont even know if they knew that i didnt want it or if they were too fucked up themselves to understand, hear or notice. Its been years, and its still just, always there. I dont want to think about it, i can't even really force myself to, but it still keeps popping up, and i dont know what to do? There are groups for SA victims, ive looked into and met people who run it, but even if they'd never tell me right out that i dont belong there, i still feel so fucking guilty and ashamed for ever contacting them. I just feel like the epitome of playing with fire and whining when i got burnt, only to tell myself its fine and keep playing with fire over and over again. I dont know where im going with this, other than just, i dont know, something something joke about strawmans george and statistical outliers or smth. Anyway. Love ya

girl im sorry but none of what you're mentioning is that bullshit "just regretted it strawman" as you put it. you were sexually abused, potentially even raped, repeatedly. i feel like a part of you knows it but doesn't want to accept it. maybe you feel like you're somehow downplaying rape or sth, i know i felt similarly. its also generally just hard to accept your own powerlessness and the way others (esp men) may take advantage of those moments.

the fact that freezing was a common response and you didn't know how to fight for yourself just emphasises how TRAUMATIC and unwanted it was for you. the fact that you were on substances and cant even remember these incidences well, that people FILMED IT, that some of it was at the hands of drug dealers, that you were abused physically and threatened... you were so clearly sexually exploited based on what you're saying here.

you being unable to think about it but it always coming up regardless is literally traum. you freezing is trauma too. i encourage you to go to those groups for victims of rape/sexual assault. or maybe message an organisation specialised in that stuff or see a therapist (do not pick some asshole conservative man, instead pick a woman specialised in trauma or SA). if you doubt yourself, maybe hearing from them will clarify to you that what you went through is no joke. its not just some silly impulsive decision you made and then regretted the way victim blamers & rape apologists loooooove to frame it.

so many of us will waste so much time blaming ourselves bc that is what our societies do to us. its vile that there are women orbiting feminist spaces right now reiterating the same blame that society throws at us, blame that protects & helps abusers. "oh she just regretted it the next day but she did want it to some degree" "oh well she totally consented" if you showed signs of not wanting it, if you were visibly out of it or wasted or on other substances & clearly not in the right state of mind to consent, if it was in exchange for things you need to survive (or even things you need to feed your addiction bc addiction isnt rational! ppl give their everything to feed it!), if you protested but gave up, etc those are literally unwanted sexual experiences. those are people taking advantage of your vulnerable state. you deserved better and you deserve better now too, don't deprive yourself bc you think it was your fault. we all can find a way to blame ourselves and i found many too, but at the end of the day those man made a totally autonomous decision when they saw you struggling, out of it, w/e else, and took advantage of it and harmed you.

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James Deens Current Girlfriend Chanel Preston, Head of Porns Advocacy Committee, Speaks

Deen co-founded the Adult Performer’s Advocacy Committee (APAC), an organization that helps ensure workplace safety in porn, with Preston. She is now serving as chairman following his resignation—as her boyfriend stands accused of serial rape. Where will performers turn for help now?

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can.

As one of the adult entertainment industrys top male performers stands accused of rape and sexual assault, the industry must now re-evaluate how performers give and receive consent.

On Nov. 28, Stoya publicly accused her porn star ex-boyfriend, James Deen, of rape. James Deen held me down and fucked me while I said no, stop, used my safeword. I just cant nod and smile when people bring him up anymore. Since then, eight other women have come forward with their own allegations of abuse against Deenwith many claiming that the incidents in question took place on an adult film set.

In an industry thats historically lacked performer unity, many have come to rely on the Adult Performers Advocacy Committee (APAC) to represent their interests. Its the closest thing adult performers have come to a union.

Created by performers in the industry, APACs mission is to provide representation for performers in the adult film industry and to protect performers rights to a safer and more professional work environment. Deen was one of APACs co-founders, and up until his resignation last Monday, served as the organizations chairman.

With few entities looking out for adult performers, APAC was supposed to be that safe harbora place to turn to for guidance, to address safety concerns, and to help with any other issues performers had. Its a confusing time in the adult industry; theres no precedent for this. Given the numerous allegations against Deen, its clearly a conflict of interest to head an organization promoting the well-being of performers.

Following his resignation, APAC issued a statement to reiterate whose side theyre on: The APAC Board wants to state unequivocally that we stand with performers and other sex workers who are victims of any sort of sexual assault. APAC is committed to being a safe space for performers, and to creating a safer and healthier industry.

Still, performers may have a difficult time turning to APAC in their time of need considering that APAC president and co-founder Chanel Preston is dating Deen, and continues to as she assumes the additional role of chairmanDeens vacated position.

When pressed for comment about the potential that her relationship with Deen may give performers pause in coming to her organization with concerns, Preston issued this statement (with the condition that it be published in its entirety):

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can. The porn community is small and many performers have had some sort of relationship with Stoya and/or James, and are experiencing this situation in a personal way. James is no longer involved in APAC decision-making, direction, or duties. APAC has issued a statement of solidarity with all sex workers who have been violated or assaulted, and the revised boards members, which consists of Conner Habib, Ela Darling, Veruca James, and I, will continue our commitment to serve our community and provide a safe and supportive environment for performers.

Now more than ever, adult performers are in need of support and advocates they can trust. As more women continue to levy allegations of sexual abuse and assault at Deen, many of which allegedly occurred in a workplace environment, its clearly a time for change.

Tori Lux, who accused Deen of assaulting her on a porn set, wrote, He proceeded to straddle my chest, pinning down my arms with his knees. Then, he raised his hand high above his head, swinging it down and hitting me in the face and head with an open palm. He did this five or six times. Later, Ashley Fires told The Daily Beast she was almost raped by Dean while on the premises of the S&M company Kink. Kora Peters and Amber Raynes experiences also took place on setand on-camera, no less.

It may prove difficult for women in this situation to turn to an organization now headed by Deens current partner, but Preston is not to blame for this. In an industry this small manyif not mostperformers drift in and out of relationships with one another given the difficulty many civilians have in understanding sex work. Nonetheless, women who have felt victimized by Deen may feel like they have nowhere to turn but to the public.

Porn star Nicki Blue, 27, is the most recent woman to come forward, alleging that things between her and Deen got out of handalso on the premises of S&M company Kink. She was 21 at the time. I started giving him [oral sex]. It was nice at first, then it got really rough. I kept trying to pull my head up to say something, it was too rough But he would just push my head back in so I was choking and I couldnt say anything. As he was doing itthis is the embarrassing part and why I didnt say anythinghe said, Oh my God, I have to go to the bathroom, and he pissed in my mouth.

Deen is certainly the most extreme example, but also not the only performer to allegedly violate consent on set. Sadly, adult performers have been dealing with similar workplace issues for years with little recourse. The allegations against Deen may finally force directors and to have conversations about limits and acceptability.

New girls entering the porn industry often dont know their limitsthey learn on the job. I didnt know it was okay to say no, that I could leave whenever I wanted to, says adult actress Carmen Valentina. As a newbie she felt pressured into pleasing a director in the hopes of being rehired. I was booked for a handjob, when I got there the director and talent kept trying to also get me to do a blowjob scene. Not wanting to make anyone angry, and being so new, I did the blowjob scene. I didnt get paid more for it, says Valentina. I felt taken advantage of. I was new and still learning the ins and outs of the industry.

Anxiety about not being rehired or the fear of being labeled difficult prevents some female porn stars from speaking up. As hundreds of women compete for relatively few jobs, it creates an environment in which newand sometimes establishedperformers participate in acts they later regret. There are no advocates for these women on set, no one to protect them from being bullied into submission.

Workplace issues are at times unavoidable no matter how experienced the performer is. Adult actress Katja Kassin was hired to do a rape-like scene in an old bathroom with several urinals. She agreed the male performers could put her head in a urinal under one condition: it be sanitized. I explained my concerns about germs and contracting diseases like hepatitis A or B. All performers and the director were present during the conversation, says Kassin. Only one urinal was cleaned and approved of, but her co-stars had other ideas.

The male performers dragged me towards a bathroom stall and attempted to dunk my head in the toilet even though I made it clear I do not consent, says Kassin. I said no several times but it took me using physical force and pushing off the guys to stop the scene. The director made no attempt to interrupt the scene. She did not intervene.

Though Kassin wanted to stop the scene, the director communicated to her that if I didnt finish I might not get paid in full, which increased the pressure for me to continue the scene. Afterwards, Kassin addressed the issue with company staff but no one seemed to care. I decided to just suck it up, says Kassin. I can understand why none of the girls reported their abuse [regarding Deen] because oftentimes it feels like as a female porn performer you dont have any support.

With repeated exposure, alarming situations or on set behaviors can become conventional over time. Performers are encouraged to push limits physically and mentally. Its not just about the sex; its about finding the extremes. Seasoned male porn star Voodoo believes the extreme nature of sexually violent pornand the way its handled by directors, crew members, and performers on setis creating problems within the industry.

I will never defend him but you cant just blame James Deen, says Voodoo. I believe the women who accused him 100 percent, but at the same time the porn industry is responsible for creating that kind of monster. 

As a director, Voodoo feels obligated to ensure the comfort of performers within a scenea responsibility he wishes more directors took seriously. If Im behind the camera and I see my performer experiencing physical or psychological discomfort, its my duty to stop that and see if theyre OK, but directors arent doing that, says Voodoo. Instead theyre saying, Go harder, more, more, oh she can take it! As a performer, Ive been subjected to that and told directors to go fuck themselves. Directors are getting out of control with what they want to put out there.

Source: http://allofbeer.com/2017/09/19/james-deens-current-girlfriend-chanel-preston-head-of-porns-advocacy-committee-speaks/

from All of Beer https://allofbeer.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/james-deens-current-girlfriend-chanel-preston-head-of-porns-advocacy-committee-speaks/

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James Deens Current Girlfriend Chanel Preston, Head of Porns Advocacy Committee, Speaks

Deen co-founded the Adult Performer’s Advocacy Committee (APAC), an organization that helps ensure workplace safety in porn, with Preston. She is now serving as chairman following his resignation—as her boyfriend stands accused of serial rape. Where will performers turn for help now?

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can.

As one of the adult entertainment industrys top male performers stands accused of rape and sexual assault, the industry must now re-evaluate how performers give and receive consent.

On Nov. 28, Stoya publicly accused her porn star ex-boyfriend, James Deen, of rape. James Deen held me down and fucked me while I said no, stop, used my safeword. I just cant nod and smile when people bring him up anymore. Since then, eight other women have come forward with their own allegations of abuse against Deenwith many claiming that the incidents in question took place on an adult film set.

In an industry thats historically lacked performer unity, many have come to rely on the Adult Performers Advocacy Committee (APAC) to represent their interests. Its the closest thing adult performers have come to a union.

Created by performers in the industry, APACs mission is to provide representation for performers in the adult film industry and to protect performers rights to a safer and more professional work environment. Deen was one of APACs co-founders, and up until his resignation last Monday, served as the organizations chairman.

With few entities looking out for adult performers, APAC was supposed to be that safe harbora place to turn to for guidance, to address safety concerns, and to help with any other issues performers had. Its a confusing time in the adult industry; theres no precedent for this. Given the numerous allegations against Deen, its clearly a conflict of interest to head an organization promoting the well-being of performers.

Following his resignation, APAC issued a statement to reiterate whose side theyre on: The APAC Board wants to state unequivocally that we stand with performers and other sex workers who are victims of any sort of sexual assault. APAC is committed to being a safe space for performers, and to creating a safer and healthier industry.

Still, performers may have a difficult time turning to APAC in their time of need considering that APAC president and co-founder Chanel Preston is dating Deen, and continues to as she assumes the additional role of chairmanDeens vacated position.

When pressed for comment about the potential that her relationship with Deen may give performers pause in coming to her organization with concerns, Preston issued this statement (with the condition that it be published in its entirety):

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can. The porn community is small and many performers have had some sort of relationship with Stoya and/or James, and are experiencing this situation in a personal way. James is no longer involved in APAC decision-making, direction, or duties. APAC has issued a statement of solidarity with all sex workers who have been violated or assaulted, and the revised boards members, which consists of Conner Habib, Ela Darling, Veruca James, and I, will continue our commitment to serve our community and provide a safe and supportive environment for performers.

Now more than ever, adult performers are in need of support and advocates they can trust. As more women continue to levy allegations of sexual abuse and assault at Deen, many of which allegedly occurred in a workplace environment, its clearly a time for change.

Tori Lux, who accused Deen of assaulting her on a porn set, wrote, He proceeded to straddle my chest, pinning down my arms with his knees. Then, he raised his hand high above his head, swinging it down and hitting me in the face and head with an open palm. He did this five or six times. Later, Ashley Fires told The Daily Beast she was almost raped by Dean while on the premises of the S&M company Kink. Kora Peters and Amber Raynes experiences also took place on setand on-camera, no less.

It may prove difficult for women in this situation to turn to an organization now headed by Deens current partner, but Preston is not to blame for this. In an industry this small manyif not mostperformers drift in and out of relationships with one another given the difficulty many civilians have in understanding sex work. Nonetheless, women who have felt victimized by Deen may feel like they have nowhere to turn but to the public.

Porn star Nicki Blue, 27, is the most recent woman to come forward, alleging that things between her and Deen got out of handalso on the premises of S&M company Kink. She was 21 at the time. I started giving him [oral sex]. It was nice at first, then it got really rough. I kept trying to pull my head up to say something, it was too rough But he would just push my head back in so I was choking and I couldnt say anything. As he was doing itthis is the embarrassing part and why I didnt say anythinghe said, Oh my God, I have to go to the bathroom, and he pissed in my mouth.

Deen is certainly the most extreme example, but also not the only performer to allegedly violate consent on set. Sadly, adult performers have been dealing with similar workplace issues for years with little recourse. The allegations against Deen may finally force directors and to have conversations about limits and acceptability.

New girls entering the porn industry often dont know their limitsthey learn on the job. I didnt know it was okay to say no, that I could leave whenever I wanted to, says adult actress Carmen Valentina. As a newbie she felt pressured into pleasing a director in the hopes of being rehired. I was booked for a handjob, when I got there the director and talent kept trying to also get me to do a blowjob scene. Not wanting to make anyone angry, and being so new, I did the blowjob scene. I didnt get paid more for it, says Valentina. I felt taken advantage of. I was new and still learning the ins and outs of the industry.

Anxiety about not being rehired or the fear of being labeled difficult prevents some female porn stars from speaking up. As hundreds of women compete for relatively few jobs, it creates an environment in which newand sometimes establishedperformers participate in acts they later regret. There are no advocates for these women on set, no one to protect them from being bullied into submission.

Workplace issues are at times unavoidable no matter how experienced the performer is. Adult actress Katja Kassin was hired to do a rape-like scene in an old bathroom with several urinals. She agreed the male performers could put her head in a urinal under one condition: it be sanitized. I explained my concerns about germs and contracting diseases like hepatitis A or B. All performers and the director were present during the conversation, says Kassin. Only one urinal was cleaned and approved of, but her co-stars had other ideas.

The male performers dragged me towards a bathroom stall and attempted to dunk my head in the toilet even though I made it clear I do not consent, says Kassin. I said no several times but it took me using physical force and pushing off the guys to stop the scene. The director made no attempt to interrupt the scene. She did not intervene.

Though Kassin wanted to stop the scene, the director communicated to her that if I didnt finish I might not get paid in full, which increased the pressure for me to continue the scene. Afterwards, Kassin addressed the issue with company staff but no one seemed to care. I decided to just suck it up, says Kassin. I can understand why none of the girls reported their abuse [regarding Deen] because oftentimes it feels like as a female porn performer you dont have any support.

With repeated exposure, alarming situations or on set behaviors can become conventional over time. Performers are encouraged to push limits physically and mentally. Its not just about the sex; its about finding the extremes. Seasoned male porn star Voodoo believes the extreme nature of sexually violent pornand the way its handled by directors, crew members, and performers on setis creating problems within the industry.

I will never defend him but you cant just blame James Deen, says Voodoo. I believe the women who accused him 100 percent, but at the same time the porn industry is responsible for creating that kind of monster. 

As a director, Voodoo feels obligated to ensure the comfort of performers within a scenea responsibility he wishes more directors took seriously. If Im behind the camera and I see my performer experiencing physical or psychological discomfort, its my duty to stop that and see if theyre OK, but directors arent doing that, says Voodoo. Instead theyre saying, Go harder, more, more, oh she can take it! As a performer, Ive been subjected to that and told directors to go fuck themselves. Directors are getting out of control with what they want to put out there.

source http://allofbeer.com/2017/09/19/james-deens-current-girlfriend-chanel-preston-head-of-porns-advocacy-committee-speaks/ from All of Beer http://allofbeer.blogspot.com/2017/09/james-deens-current-girlfriend-chanel.html

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James Deens Current Girlfriend Chanel Preston, Head of Porns Advocacy Committee, Speaks

Deen co-founded the Adult Performer’s Advocacy Committee (APAC), an organization that helps ensure workplace safety in porn, with Preston. She is now serving as chairman following his resignation—as her boyfriend stands accused of serial rape. Where will performers turn for help now?

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can.

As one of the adult entertainment industrys top male performers stands accused of rape and sexual assault, the industry must now re-evaluate how performers give and receive consent.

On Nov. 28, Stoya publicly accused her porn star ex-boyfriend, James Deen, of rape. James Deen held me down and fucked me while I said no, stop, used my safeword. I just cant nod and smile when people bring him up anymore. Since then, eight other women have come forward with their own allegations of abuse against Deenwith many claiming that the incidents in question took place on an adult film set.

In an industry thats historically lacked performer unity, many have come to rely on the Adult Performers Advocacy Committee (APAC) to represent their interests. Its the closest thing adult performers have come to a union.

Created by performers in the industry, APACs mission is to provide representation for performers in the adult film industry and to protect performers rights to a safer and more professional work environment. Deen was one of APACs co-founders, and up until his resignation last Monday, served as the organizations chairman.

With few entities looking out for adult performers, APAC was supposed to be that safe harbora place to turn to for guidance, to address safety concerns, and to help with any other issues performers had. Its a confusing time in the adult industry; theres no precedent for this. Given the numerous allegations against Deen, its clearly a conflict of interest to head an organization promoting the well-being of performers.

Following his resignation, APAC issued a statement to reiterate whose side theyre on: The APAC Board wants to state unequivocally that we stand with performers and other sex workers who are victims of any sort of sexual assault. APAC is committed to being a safe space for performers, and to creating a safer and healthier industry.

Still, performers may have a difficult time turning to APAC in their time of need considering that APAC president and co-founder Chanel Preston is dating Deen, and continues to as she assumes the additional role of chairmanDeens vacated position.

When pressed for comment about the potential that her relationship with Deen may give performers pause in coming to her organization with concerns, Preston issued this statement (with the condition that it be published in its entirety):

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can. The porn community is small and many performers have had some sort of relationship with Stoya and/or James, and are experiencing this situation in a personal way. James is no longer involved in APAC decision-making, direction, or duties. APAC has issued a statement of solidarity with all sex workers who have been violated or assaulted, and the revised boards members, which consists of Conner Habib, Ela Darling, Veruca James, and I, will continue our commitment to serve our community and provide a safe and supportive environment for performers.

Now more than ever, adult performers are in need of support and advocates they can trust. As more women continue to levy allegations of sexual abuse and assault at Deen, many of which allegedly occurred in a workplace environment, its clearly a time for change.

Tori Lux, who accused Deen of assaulting her on a porn set, wrote, He proceeded to straddle my chest, pinning down my arms with his knees. Then, he raised his hand high above his head, swinging it down and hitting me in the face and head with an open palm. He did this five or six times. Later, Ashley Fires told The Daily Beast she was almost raped by Dean while on the premises of the S&M company Kink. Kora Peters and Amber Raynes experiences also took place on setand on-camera, no less.

It may prove difficult for women in this situation to turn to an organization now headed by Deens current partner, but Preston is not to blame for this. In an industry this small manyif not mostperformers drift in and out of relationships with one another given the difficulty many civilians have in understanding sex work. Nonetheless, women who have felt victimized by Deen may feel like they have nowhere to turn but to the public.

Porn star Nicki Blue, 27, is the most recent woman to come forward, alleging that things between her and Deen got out of handalso on the premises of S&M company Kink. She was 21 at the time. I started giving him [oral sex]. It was nice at first, then it got really rough. I kept trying to pull my head up to say something, it was too rough But he would just push my head back in so I was choking and I couldnt say anything. As he was doing itthis is the embarrassing part and why I didnt say anythinghe said, Oh my God, I have to go to the bathroom, and he pissed in my mouth.

Deen is certainly the most extreme example, but also not the only performer to allegedly violate consent on set. Sadly, adult performers have been dealing with similar workplace issues for years with little recourse. The allegations against Deen may finally force directors and to have conversations about limits and acceptability.

New girls entering the porn industry often dont know their limitsthey learn on the job. I didnt know it was okay to say no, that I could leave whenever I wanted to, says adult actress Carmen Valentina. As a newbie she felt pressured into pleasing a director in the hopes of being rehired. I was booked for a handjob, when I got there the director and talent kept trying to also get me to do a blowjob scene. Not wanting to make anyone angry, and being so new, I did the blowjob scene. I didnt get paid more for it, says Valentina. I felt taken advantage of. I was new and still learning the ins and outs of the industry.

Anxiety about not being rehired or the fear of being labeled difficult prevents some female porn stars from speaking up. As hundreds of women compete for relatively few jobs, it creates an environment in which newand sometimes establishedperformers participate in acts they later regret. There are no advocates for these women on set, no one to protect them from being bullied into submission.

Workplace issues are at times unavoidable no matter how experienced the performer is. Adult actress Katja Kassin was hired to do a rape-like scene in an old bathroom with several urinals. She agreed the male performers could put her head in a urinal under one condition: it be sanitized. I explained my concerns about germs and contracting diseases like hepatitis A or B. All performers and the director were present during the conversation, says Kassin. Only one urinal was cleaned and approved of, but her co-stars had other ideas.

The male performers dragged me towards a bathroom stall and attempted to dunk my head in the toilet even though I made it clear I do not consent, says Kassin. I said no several times but it took me using physical force and pushing off the guys to stop the scene. The director made no attempt to interrupt the scene. She did not intervene.

Though Kassin wanted to stop the scene, the director communicated to her that if I didnt finish I might not get paid in full, which increased the pressure for me to continue the scene. Afterwards, Kassin addressed the issue with company staff but no one seemed to care. I decided to just suck it up, says Kassin. I can understand why none of the girls reported their abuse [regarding Deen] because oftentimes it feels like as a female porn performer you dont have any support.

With repeated exposure, alarming situations or on set behaviors can become conventional over time. Performers are encouraged to push limits physically and mentally. Its not just about the sex; its about finding the extremes. Seasoned male porn star Voodoo believes the extreme nature of sexually violent pornand the way its handled by directors, crew members, and performers on setis creating problems within the industry.

I will never defend him but you cant just blame James Deen, says Voodoo. I believe the women who accused him 100 percent, but at the same time the porn industry is responsible for creating that kind of monster. 

As a director, Voodoo feels obligated to ensure the comfort of performers within a scenea responsibility he wishes more directors took seriously. If Im behind the camera and I see my performer experiencing physical or psychological discomfort, its my duty to stop that and see if theyre OK, but directors arent doing that, says Voodoo. Instead theyre saying, Go harder, more, more, oh she can take it! As a performer, Ive been subjected to that and told directors to go fuck themselves. Directors are getting out of control with what they want to put out there.

from All Of Beer http://allofbeer.com/2017/09/19/james-deens-current-girlfriend-chanel-preston-head-of-porns-advocacy-committee-speaks/ from All of Beer https://allofbeercom.tumblr.com/post/165525070767

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James Deens Current Girlfriend Chanel Preston, Head of Porns Advocacy Committee, Speaks

Deen co-founded the Adult Performer’s Advocacy Committee (APAC), an organization that helps ensure workplace safety in porn, with Preston. She is now serving as chairman following his resignation—as her boyfriend stands accused of serial rape. Where will performers turn for help now?

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can.

As one of the adult entertainment industrys top male performers stands accused of rape and sexual assault, the industry must now re-evaluate how performers give and receive consent.

On Nov. 28, Stoya publicly accused her porn star ex-boyfriend, James Deen, of rape. James Deen held me down and fucked me while I said no, stop, used my safeword. I just cant nod and smile when people bring him up anymore. Since then, eight other women have come forward with their own allegations of abuse against Deenwith many claiming that the incidents in question took place on an adult film set.

In an industry thats historically lacked performer unity, many have come to rely on the Adult Performers Advocacy Committee (APAC) to represent their interests. Its the closest thing adult performers have come to a union.

Created by performers in the industry, APACs mission is to provide representation for performers in the adult film industry and to protect performers rights to a safer and more professional work environment. Deen was one of APACs co-founders, and up until his resignation last Monday, served as the organizations chairman.

With few entities looking out for adult performers, APAC was supposed to be that safe harbora place to turn to for guidance, to address safety concerns, and to help with any other issues performers had. Its a confusing time in the adult industry; theres no precedent for this. Given the numerous allegations against Deen, its clearly a conflict of interest to head an organization promoting the well-being of performers.

Following his resignation, APAC issued a statement to reiterate whose side theyre on: The APAC Board wants to state unequivocally that we stand with performers and other sex workers who are victims of any sort of sexual assault. APAC is committed to being a safe space for performers, and to creating a safer and healthier industry.

Still, performers may have a difficult time turning to APAC in their time of need considering that APAC president and co-founder Chanel Preston is dating Deen, and continues to as she assumes the additional role of chairmanDeens vacated position.

When pressed for comment about the potential that her relationship with Deen may give performers pause in coming to her organization with concerns, Preston issued this statement (with the condition that it be published in its entirety):

James and I are involved. It was never a secret but we dont talk much about it publicly. Obviously, this situation has presented me with complicated feelings, and Im navigating them as best I can. The porn community is small and many performers have had some sort of relationship with Stoya and/or James, and are experiencing this situation in a personal way. James is no longer involved in APAC decision-making, direction, or duties. APAC has issued a statement of solidarity with all sex workers who have been violated or assaulted, and the revised boards members, which consists of Conner Habib, Ela Darling, Veruca James, and I, will continue our commitment to serve our community and provide a safe and supportive environment for performers.

Now more than ever, adult performers are in need of support and advocates they can trust. As more women continue to levy allegations of sexual abuse and assault at Deen, many of which allegedly occurred in a workplace environment, its clearly a time for change.

Tori Lux, who accused Deen of assaulting her on a porn set, wrote, He proceeded to straddle my chest, pinning down my arms with his knees. Then, he raised his hand high above his head, swinging it down and hitting me in the face and head with an open palm. He did this five or six times. Later, Ashley Fires told The Daily Beast she was almost raped by Dean while on the premises of the S&M company Kink. Kora Peters and Amber Raynes experiences also took place on setand on-camera, no less.

It may prove difficult for women in this situation to turn to an organization now headed by Deens current partner, but Preston is not to blame for this. In an industry this small manyif not mostperformers drift in and out of relationships with one another given the difficulty many civilians have in understanding sex work. Nonetheless, women who have felt victimized by Deen may feel like they have nowhere to turn but to the public.

Porn star Nicki Blue, 27, is the most recent woman to come forward, alleging that things between her and Deen got out of handalso on the premises of S&M company Kink. She was 21 at the time. I started giving him [oral sex]. It was nice at first, then it got really rough. I kept trying to pull my head up to say something, it was too rough But he would just push my head back in so I was choking and I couldnt say anything. As he was doing itthis is the embarrassing part and why I didnt say anythinghe said, Oh my God, I have to go to the bathroom, and he pissed in my mouth.

Deen is certainly the most extreme example, but also not the only performer to allegedly violate consent on set. Sadly, adult performers have been dealing with similar workplace issues for years with little recourse. The allegations against Deen may finally force directors and to have conversations about limits and acceptability.

New girls entering the porn industry often dont know their limitsthey learn on the job. I didnt know it was okay to say no, that I could leave whenever I wanted to, says adult actress Carmen Valentina. As a newbie she felt pressured into pleasing a director in the hopes of being rehired. I was booked for a handjob, when I got there the director and talent kept trying to also get me to do a blowjob scene. Not wanting to make anyone angry, and being so new, I did the blowjob scene. I didnt get paid more for it, says Valentina. I felt taken advantage of. I was new and still learning the ins and outs of the industry.

Anxiety about not being rehired or the fear of being labeled difficult prevents some female porn stars from speaking up. As hundreds of women compete for relatively few jobs, it creates an environment in which newand sometimes establishedperformers participate in acts they later regret. There are no advocates for these women on set, no one to protect them from being bullied into submission.

Workplace issues are at times unavoidable no matter how experienced the performer is. Adult actress Katja Kassin was hired to do a rape-like scene in an old bathroom with several urinals. She agreed the male performers could put her head in a urinal under one condition: it be sanitized. I explained my concerns about germs and contracting diseases like hepatitis A or B. All performers and the director were present during the conversation, says Kassin. Only one urinal was cleaned and approved of, but her co-stars had other ideas.

The male performers dragged me towards a bathroom stall and attempted to dunk my head in the toilet even though I made it clear I do not consent, says Kassin. I said no several times but it took me using physical force and pushing off the guys to stop the scene. The director made no attempt to interrupt the scene. She did not intervene.

Though Kassin wanted to stop the scene, the director communicated to her that if I didnt finish I might not get paid in full, which increased the pressure for me to continue the scene. Afterwards, Kassin addressed the issue with company staff but no one seemed to care. I decided to just suck it up, says Kassin. I can understand why none of the girls reported their abuse [regarding Deen] because oftentimes it feels like as a female porn performer you dont have any support.

With repeated exposure, alarming situations or on set behaviors can become conventional over time. Performers are encouraged to push limits physically and mentally. Its not just about the sex; its about finding the extremes. Seasoned male porn star Voodoo believes the extreme nature of sexually violent pornand the way its handled by directors, crew members, and performers on setis creating problems within the industry.

I will never defend him but you cant just blame James Deen, says Voodoo. I believe the women who accused him 100 percent, but at the same time the porn industry is responsible for creating that kind of monster. 

As a director, Voodoo feels obligated to ensure the comfort of performers within a scenea responsibility he wishes more directors took seriously. If Im behind the camera and I see my performer experiencing physical or psychological discomfort, its my duty to stop that and see if theyre OK, but directors arent doing that, says Voodoo. Instead theyre saying, Go harder, more, more, oh she can take it! As a performer, Ive been subjected to that and told directors to go fuck themselves. Directors are getting out of control with what they want to put out there.

from All Of Beer http://allofbeer.com/2017/09/19/james-deens-current-girlfriend-chanel-preston-head-of-porns-advocacy-committee-speaks/