Rachel Steele, adult film pioneer and founder of Red MILF Productions, joins host Deborah Kat for an unfiltered and fascinating conversation on the newest episode of The Better Sex podcast, “Taboo to Truth: Inside the World of Adult Film with Rachel Steele.”

In the interview, Rachel Steele opens up about her accidental entry into the industry, her evolution as a creative and performer, and the emotional weight of shame, identity, and desire.

“I got into this industry quite by accident,” she explains. “But I found that I really enjoyed connecting with people through their secret little kinks…it was rewarding—it felt like a service.”

The conversation also explores the transition from secrecy to self-acceptance. After years of staying “under the radar” to protect her family, Steele shares, “Now I actually feel free. I can produce and be who I am, and I can be out there. I’m not closeted anymore.”

Steele also reflects on her creative process and her mission to challenge tired formulas in adult film: “I try to pull away from those norms and create more of a storyline… so the viewer can be more cerebrally stimulated than just visually.”

The episode dives into the impact of censorship, the rise of taboo content, and how real people respond to fantasy with curiosity, not confusion. “I still receive so many emails from people thanking me,” Steele says. “They thought something was wrong with them until they saw how many others shared the same desire.”

Kat and Steele also discuss the stigma around adult work, public misconceptions about performers, and the deep importance of creating shame-free spaces for erotic expression. “We’re really legitimate and we’re filmmakers,” Steele emphasizes. “We follow all the rules. We’re just trying to produce entertainment that fulfills fantasies without harming anyone.”

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You can follow Rachel Steele on Twitter (X) @RedMILFRachel.

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