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Can porn be ethical?

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Producers of so-called ‘ethical pornography’ say it considers the rights and safety of workers, pays them fairly and ensures consent. The idea is that viewers can then watch porn with a clear conscience, knowing that their consumption is not promoting negative elements such as human trafficking. Ethical porn aims to showcase a balance of male and female pleasure, as well as sexual and body diversity. It is also said to be against the romanticism of non-consensual sex.

Sounds great, but is this too good to be true? Can porn really be ethical? Find out why as we unpack the ethical porn argument.

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