Fleshbot: education

Class Is Will Be In Session At Belladonna's School Of Fuck

Lux Alptraum — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:30:01 EDT

We've often thought that it would be wonderful if aspiring porn performers could go somewhere to learn a bit about the tricks of the trade before actually appearing on camera—like an acting school, but for fucking.

Well, with any luck, there may soon (or at least eventually) be such a place. On Twitter, the irreplaceable Belladonna mentioned the possibility of opening a School of Fuck, where new porn girls could go to learn important things like how to train your ass for a scene. The benefits to porn would be immense!

And, of course, every graduating class could have their debut performances in a DVD series called "Belladonna's School of Fuck"—which could then be used to recruit new students! The possibilities are endless!

We haven't been this excited about an idea since we first heard about masturbation.

· Belladonna Entertainment (enterbelladonna.com)
· School of Fuck Twitter discussion (twitter.com)

Penny Flame Roughs Us Up With Her "Expert Guide To Rough Sex"

Lux Alptraum — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT

If there's one thing we love (almost) as much as Penny Flame, it's gotta be rough sex. And Penny Flame plus rough sex? Well, that's like we've died and gone to pervy heaven.

We've been eagerly anticipating "Penny Flame's Expert Guide To Rough Sex" for almost a year now—ever since Penny and Tristan first announced the casting call for the project. Given our history of appreciation for the Vivid-Ed line of eduporns, and the fact that Penny Flame makes us melt, and, ahem, the fact that we enjoy a good (consensual!) roughing up... well, it's just hard to picture that this DVD could be anything less than a smashing success.

Of course, overly high expectations have gotten us in trouble before, so we tried to restrain ourselves as we pushed the DVD into our player. Our prudence turned out to be unnecessary: this film really is as good as we'd hoped.

As with all Vivid-Ed releases, this one begins with a lecture. Well, almost: right before the lecture, Penny introduces her animated helpers, Angel Penny and Devil Penny, who've been brought in to replace the overly whimsical Penny Pop-Up and Lube Fairy seen in "Penny Flame's Expert Guide To Handjobs" (you know, to show some sensitivity for the seriousness of the topic). But after that, it's on to the lecture: Penny walks us through the basics of rough sex, covering topics like communicating with your partner, picking a safe word, and—best of all, where (and how) to safely pinch, pull, slap, and smack your partner to your erotic delights. Assisting Penny in her demonstrations is a very eager (and very naked) Mia Lelani, who offers up her body as an educational tool.

Then, of course, it's on to the sex: and this is where the release really shines. The release offers three scenes (two maledom, and one femdom), where performers live out their rough sex fantasies. Intercut with the action are brief interludes of each performer explaining what, exactly, appeals to them about rough sex—and these interludes help increase the scenes' intensity: we know these people really want it rough.

The first of the three scenes features Penny Flame and Derrick Pierce. Though Penny's a fan of rough sex in her personal life, this is actually her first on-camera rough scene—and it's a really, really good one. Penny and Derrick play around with facefucking, slapping, choking, orgasm denial, and all sorts of fun D/S, and it's thrilling to watch their interchange and connection play out on screen. Okay, it's also thrilling to watch Penny get slapped around and forcefully fucked... but largely because she's just so incredibly into it.

Next we're introduced to Aiden Starr and Devin, who explore humiliation, dirty talk, and, yes, more D/S. This time, Aiden's in charge, and the roughness is more verbal than physical. Aiden orders Devin around, calling him a dog, tying him up, and turning him into her sex slave for a delicious femdom scene.

Mark Davis and Lexi Belle are featured in the final—and most intense—scene. Mark, an experienced player, dominates Lexi, ordering her around and pushing her boundaries, seeing how far she can go before she reaches her limits. It's this scene that has one of the best "teachable moments"—at a particularly intense point, Mark slaps Lexi across the face, which ends up being more than she can take. This leads in to Mark checking in with Lexi, and making sure that she's okay (and okay with continuing), before the two continue playing. It's a nice demonstration of the continuous communication that's an integral part of rough sex—and of the fact that just because someone's reached their limit, it doesn't mean that the entire scene has to be ruined.

All in all, it's an excellent release—though there was one thing we found a little troubling. Though the release limits its discussion of choking to a few voiceovers warning the viewer about the dangers of the practice (and rightly so—there's no such thing as "safe" choking), the performer testimonials are peppered with statements about how great choking is. Granted, the testimonials are intended to depict real life rough sex experiences, and in real life, people choke and experiment with breath play—caution be damned!—but it's an odd juxtaposition to see in an educational release.

[EDIT: Turns out there is an entire mini-feature on the DVD on erotic asphyxiation, which we missed out on cause we had a pre-release copy. Tristan says it's full of talk about risk, risk reduction, and even demonstrations of techniques. Which definitely puts our mind at ease.]

"Penny Flame's Expert Guide To Rough Sex" is a great release for any couple looking to get into rough play—or anyone at all interested in watching some hot, rough sex porn. We've got our fingers crossed that Penny and Tristan are planning a second edition of this expert guide—we'd love to see Penny & co. tackle more advanced rough sex techniques, exploring incorporating toys, tools, and maybe even role play to heighten the experience.

· Buy "Penny Flame's Expert Guide To Rough Sex" (vividsuperstore.com)
· Vivid-Ed (vivid-ed.com)

This public service announcement from Belgium...

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:05:31 EDT

This public service announcement from Belgium sends an important message: maybe you should get your sex education before you start putting strange things in your mouth. Also maybe get a travel size bottle of Listerine and keep it with you. (Click image for video)

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(YouTube, via adrants.com)

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Adult Industry (But Didn't Want To Have To Pay To Find Out)

Lux Alptraum — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:45:14 EDT

An online venture called Carnal University has announced a new interactive web-based training module which promises to teach its students everything they need to know about the world of porn. (Take that, University of Phoenix!) For just a mere twenty bucks, you can sign up to learn the history of the adult industry, with special sections on porn pioneers as well as milestones in the skin business, some of its notable technological achievements, and memorable pop culture moments. Which sounds like a worthy course of study, to be sure—but why should you have to pay for something which is, after all, our collective borthright as proud porn-loving citizens? After the jump, let our own trained educational staff teach you everything you ever wanted to know about porn, except for maybe why melon-scented body spray is so popular on porn sets. And yes, there will be plenty of videos by way of illustration. (But no pop quizzes, we promise.)

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Industry Pioneers: Names To Know
John Holmes

Vintage Hardcore Sex (megarotic.com)

Ron Jeremy

Ron Jeremy and Amber Lynn (megarotic.com)

Jenna Jameson

Jenna Jameson Fuck (megarotic.com)

Tera Patrick

Tera Patrick fucked and facialized (megarotic.com)

Buck Angel

Buck Angel V For Vagina (xtube.com)

Joanna Angel

Hard Threesome (megarotic.com)

Milestones
Teagan Presley Becomes A Former Hardcore Pornstar
Saying Goodbye To All That: When Pornstars Quit The Business
Erica Campbell: From Nude Model To Model Christian
Welcome Back, Sara Stone
Bye Bye, Belladonna and Welcome Back, Belladonna

Technology
Teledildonics
iPhone Porn
Marital Aid Test Kitchen Archive

Pop Culture Moments
Justine Joli: From Girl On Girl To Girl On Game
Savanna Samson, Porn Pundit
Happy "Birthday," Sasha Grey!
Lisa Daniels: Heavy Metal, Major Boobage
Sasha Grey Is Our "Superchrist" (And The Smashing Pumpkins' Too!)
Joanna Angel Does LA Ink
Porn Valley Dispatch: Lexington Steele Smokes "Weeds"

· "Carnal University Launches First Online Course" (avn.com)
· Carnal University (carnaluniversity.com)
· Thumbmail via ultimateuniforms.com via Ask Jolene

Vintage Sex Ed Booklet Is Hilariously Well Informed

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:33:59 EDT

We were all set to rail against this 1970s sex education manual, because old people are funny and confused. It's called "A Boy Today ... A Man Tomorrow"—which we think is also the title of a DVD we saw over here one day—and it's the story behind those strange things that are happening to your testicles when you're a teenager. Since it's from 1972 we just assumed that it gives a lot of hilariously outdated advice about sperm counts and masturbation and such, except that ... it doesn't! It actually dispels the myths that jerking off (it actually says "jerking off"!) makes you insane, that penis size doesn't matter, and that "experimenting" with other boys at camp won't damn you to hell. Why, that's not funny at all! That kids today can get a better sex education from a 30-year-old pamphlet (that also reminds them to trust in God) than they can from our government is actually kind of depressing. Maybe they have a chapter on that too!

· A Boy Today…A Man Tomorrow (weirduniverse.net)

Extra Special Extra Credit

Lux Alptraum — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:45:15 EDT

As the school year draws to a close and final report cards make their way home, slacker students across the country are getting an unpleasant wakeup call. After all, who wants to be stuck in summer school and miss out on all the summer fun? But if your grades are a little short of passing, never fear: we hear there are some special ways of earning extra credit and making sure you pass next time. (Though with assignments like these it seems like being held back would become a more interesting option than ever.)

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· She Wants to Pass (megarotic.com)

Texas high school students were recently...

Lux Alptraum — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:05:52 EDT

Texas high school students were recently shocked to discover a picture of a newsstand with "revealing" adult magazines in their German textbook. Hey, how do you say "But what about the children?" in German? (dallasnews.com)

If you're a University of Wisconsin Law...

Jonnobot — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:40:04 EDT

If you're a University of Wisconsin Law School student who was hoping to bone up (sorry) on your sex toy knowledge via that "Sex Toys 101" seminar that was canceled this week in a possible violation of certain First Amendment principles, not to worry— we'll still be here to teach you everything about sex toys you ever wanted to know. Of course, we won't be able to help you with any hands-on demonstrations of your own: that costs extra, and you'll have to take us out for dinner first. (avn.com)

Tristan Taormino Gets Up Close And Personal With The G-Spot (Really!)

Lux Alptraum — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:23:45 EDT

The g-spot has seen a lot of press in the past few weeks: after those Italian scientists used their fancy machines to locate it, it felt like was all anyone could talk about for a while. So it seems only fitting that this week marks the release of Tristan Taormino's "Expert Guide to the G-Spot," the latest title from Vivid-Ed. True to form, Tristan cuts through all the myths, misinformation, and mindless chatter about the g-spot and offers up some real, solid information ... along with some super hot porn. Our favorite combination!

As with all her Vivid-Ed releases, Tristan begins this installment of "The Expert Guide to the G-Spot" with a brief lecture. With the help of Princess Donna and Sarah Blake, who provide a live action demo, Tristan educates the viewer (and an audience of porn stars) on the finer points of female anatomy and g-spot stimulation. Turns out you don't need a fancy ultrasound machine to find a woman's special area: fingers or toys will do the trick just fine. And (spoiler alert!) every woman has a g-spot, even if every woman's g-spot isn't equally sensitive.

Once Tristan's imparted her wisdom, the action segues from the classroom to the bedroom. In three hot scenes, we're shown the basics — and not-so-basics — of g-spot stimulation: using fingers, toys, and a variety of fancy positions, the cast of "The Expert Guide to the G-Spot" shows us exactly how it's done, and, in the last scene, how "it" can lead to the wonder that is female ejaculation (a bonus girl-girl scene, illustrating the basics of strap-on sex, is also included on the disc). Tristan stays on as a voiceover, offering insight on the different tactics and techniques being demonstrated, with occasional assistance from some colorful, pop-up video style notes.

(Bonus tip: Want to enjoy the hot sex without the pressure of having to learn something? The scenes are also available without the voiceovers.)

Instructional porn is a notoriously tricky genre. Though it seems only logical to have porn stars - who are, after all, sex professionals - teaching us regular folk about sex, in practice, it can get a little complicated. Education (which requires a brain full of blood) is pitted against titillation (which... doesn't), and it can be hard to find a balance between the two. Judging from her entries in the Vivid-Ed line so far, Tristan been quite successful with making porn that's as smart as it is sexy. We can't wait to see what she comes out with next—we'll happily learn whatever she's willing to teach us.

· Order "The Expert Guide to the G-Spot" (adult.dvdempire.com)
· Vivid-Ed (vivid-ed.com)

Sex Work 101: School Yourself

Jonnobot — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:08:25 EDT

Confused over the meaning of terms like "call girl" (which is outdated) and "street worker" (which is much better)? Interested in knowing more about how that amorphous "sex industry" you keep hearing about really works? Let friend of Fleshbot Audacia Ray help teach you the, uh, ins and outs of sex work in the succinctly named Sex Work 101, a fledgling project intended to "add to public knowledge about sex work and to encourage discussion about the issues sex workers face". At the very least, it'll save you from any embarassing gaffes in your conversation when you're talking about these issues; and who knows, it might even inspire you to do some more personal research of your own. (sexwork101.com)

Turn, Turn, Turn: Richard Dreyfuss In "Mr. Holland's Anus"

Gram Ponante — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:42:54 EDT

After the unexpected success of his self-produced porn sequel to "Jaws" (2005's "Balls Deep"), pornhound Richard Dreyfuss has again plumbed his mainstream film career for porn fodder. "'Mr. Holland's Anus'" will explore five decades in and out of the anal cavity of a very inspiring teacher," said Dreyfuss, "and you will see Olympia Dukakis like you've never seen her before." At one point Holland is faced with teaching clarinet to a slow learner:

"Isn't there anything you're proud of?" he asks.
"My step-dad says I have a great ass," she replies.
"Play your ass."

· "Mr. Holland's Anus" (trailer @ ksjadg.com)

To celebrate their new issue, the lads at...

Jonnobot — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:33:13 EDT

To celebrate their new issue, the lads at Front Mag have uploaded a bunch of new wallpapers to their Flickr account — including this one of covergirl Seren Gibson. Maybe she can help explain to us what this whole "emo vs. chav" thing is all about? She sure does look smart enough to teach us anything. (myspace.com + Flickr)

We totally saw this one coming: that Porn...

Lux Alptraum — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:16:25 EDT

We totally saw this one coming: that Porn Camp Seminar we told you about a few weeks ago is already overbooked. Shockingly, there are more than 12-20 people in (or willing to travel to) the Tampa area who want to know how to make a porn video. Or at least who want to meet Courtney Cummz. (tampabays10.com)

Two-Fisted Education From Hand Job Advice

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:18:10 EST

The hand job may be among the most underrated ways to get off—not as hot as a blow job, but a lot more work than masturbating. But perhaps it's also just the most misunderstood? After all, no one really knows how someone else's junk works — even if you happen to have your own junk yourself — and that can lead to a lot of awkward and potentially painful moments. The aptly named Hand Job Advice graciously decided to help by offering several techniques that might come in ... uh, handy; even better, they all come with video demonstrations so you can see what the hell the scary headless lady is talking about. Heck, even solo flyers might learn some new tricks. So if you're a little unsure about your manual labor skills, give it a shot. Who knows? With a little practice your man might even decide that he prefers some mano-a-cock action. We guess stranger things have happened.

· Hand Job Advice: Learn to Give a Fantastic Hand Job (handjobadvice.com)

Flesh Flicks: Blowjobs 101

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:02:03 EST

Look, not everyone is born an expert when it comes to certain sexual arts: you can't just show up for your first important blowjob and expect to nail it on the first try. And guys, do you think that girl who gave you the best hummer of your life in the back row of that Whitesnake concert didn't have a few practice rounds under her belt? But where does one go to acquire such a talent? Finally, the truth can be revealed with this behind the scenes look at one of the finest blowjob academies in the world. (we know it's one of the finest because they actually break down the whole process into three easy-to-swallow steps ... with diagrams, even!) Just remember when that big exam comes to keep your eyes on your own cock, OK?

· "Blowjob School" (YouPorn)

Notes On Porn Camp: Or, Kum Ba Ya ... On My Face!

Gram Ponante — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:56:18 EST

Ever wanted to make and sell a homemade porn movie but lost hope after the penis pictures you posted on Craigslist yielded nothing? Visit Tampa from March 28-30 for a comprehensive seminar that will cover everything from lighting to where to store your talent IDs for when the feds break down your apartment door.

Florida's Nightmoves Magazine, a respected stripper publication, and performer Courtney Cummz are teaming up with Tampa lawyer Brandon Kolb for the first-ever seminar, which promises to address the casting couch as well as "the legalities from experienced adult entertainment Attorneys."

Participants will actually shoot a porn scene with Cummz' guidance by the end of the seminar. Talent will be provided by a local casting agency, TandA Management.

We were concerned that no one from the number listed on the website answered our calls during business hours and that there was no mention of what the seminar would cost, but we reassured ourselves that porn really is about promise rather than delivery.

In any case, it's got to be better than Kate Capshaw's "SpaceCamp."

· Porn Camp Seminars (porncampseminars.com)
· Courtney Cummz (courtneycummz.com)

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Previously: "Breaking Into Porn": You Think It's Easy Banging Hot Chicks For A Living?

Conservative types on this side of the pond...

Jonnobot — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:11:17 EST

Conservative types on this side of the pond might balk at the idea of a children's museum devoted to sex like the one that opened in Paris recently, but we think it's a pretty enlightened idea. Plans for that forthcoming Children's Guide To The Busty Topless Stars of French Cinema, however, might be taking Gallic permissiveness a little too far. (latimes.com)

Porn Valley (Adjacent) Dispatch: Sex Please, We're Yalies

Gram Ponante — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:41:36 EST

There are those who would have you believe that Ivy League students only lead lives of the mind, but if you've ever been to New Haven, you'd know that Yale scholars need to have sex to keep from crying. Still, the venerable institution will be trucking in the likes of Monique Alexander and Dr. Ruth for Sex Week later this month, and Vivid is sponsoring a whole day of festivities. "(Sex Week at Yale)'s mission is to get beyond the awkwardness, discomfort and taboo of conventional sex education programs and to get students talking about sex openly and realistically," its organizers say. Funny, my own alma mater's philosophy about sex held that self-delusion always resulted in at least a more interesting relationship.

· Sex Week at Yale (sexweekatyale.com)
· Vivid (vivid.com)

Boink: The Book

Jonnobot — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:52:11 EST

Regular readers of Fleshbot know that we're big fans of Boston University's Boink, which is pretty much the only one of the much-ballyhooed bunch of college sex magazines to hit the streets a couple of years ago that we're happy to keep on our coffee table: it's smart, sexy, and features some truly hot erotic photography. So we were happy to find out that it'll be gracing our coffee tables in a more permanent form with the publication of "Boink: College Sex By The People Having It" next month, a 272 page ~~hardcover~~ book featuring "never-before-published true stories, prescriptive advice, graphic confessions, and no-holds-barred nude pictures of real university students (not the fake 'college co-eds' all over the internet)." (And yes, we just lifted all that from the press release; we want to get back to ogling those no-holds-barred nude pictures of real university students as quickly as possible, so you'll excuse us if we don't have time to get too creative with this post.)

· "Boink: College Sex by the People Having It" )book info @ boinkmagazine.com)
· "Boink: College Sex by the People Having It" (preview pics @ flickr.com)
· Order: "Boink: College Sex by the People Having It" (Amazon)

Let Jamye Waxman Teach You About Vulvas

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:18:26 EST

Despite some questionable "advertising", and an even more questionable location (buried in the Sands Expo Center basement's "Fan Theater," which is neither a theater or filled with fans), Fleshbot crush object and sexpert extraordinaire Jamye Waxman continued her AVN Expo quest to deliver orgasms to the female population of the world. (From what we understand, she's also in favor of orgasms for guys.) To be frank, attendance was a bit low at her Good Sex Workshops at the AVN Expo this afternoon, but that's mostly because no one who wanted to be there could actually find the room where they were being held. Still, that didn't stop Jamye from imploring those about to enter the fray to take a few moments and learn the proper way to service a partner. Would the promise of free demonstrations by an actual porn star couple be enough to sway them? Only their sex toy distributor knows for sure.

· Jamye Waxman (jamyewaxman.com)

Previously: Toying With Jamye Waxman