While checking out some of Angel's (see pic) scenes from the 80's, I came across the famous bedroom scene with her and Harry Reems from 'L'Amour'. It occured to me that, for a guy who went on to renounce the porn industry, Harry looks like he's having a whale of a time going to town on these beautiful (and very well made-up) women.
I hate to use the word 'hypocritical' - its like a damn cliché. But, I tell you, something about it just doesn't sit right with me. Can one at least acknowledge what a pleasurable experience the below pic must have been - as well as many similar experiences.

Maybe he has - hey, I am not the most informed pundit out here and I am sure Harry had his share of negative experiences in the industry. In particular, that whole imbroglio surrounding the 'Deep Throat' saga. Btw, by several accounts, many in the adult industry ( and mainstream, as well), rallied around him regarding his legal situation at the time.
And furthermore, I do not wish to trample on a man's grave.
On the other hand, consider John Leslie, a performer of similar note and from the same time period. He has managed to settle into "retirement", at least from performing ( I know he was a director up until his passing). But after watching the documentary 'When Porn Ends'; here is a guy who had moved on without being an apologist. he had settled in, gotten married, and made an effective life for himself.
John Leslie, among a very select few, may be the closest thing to (or best candidate as) an ambassador for adult film.
At least that's my impression.
So what I am thinking is, the porn experience does not necessarily have to be detrimental to one's mental well-being. It may be the flaws in one character that create issues - with regards to their porn experience - that come to the surface later on.
I invite comment.
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Edited by - KinkWilliams on Sep 24 2013