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You may have sent these private images to a partner. A partner may have convinced you to take explicit pictures, possibly in an effort to control or shame you. An abusive partner could even take sexual or nude photos of you without your knowledge. Revenge porn isn't limited to romantic partners, though. A co-worker, family member, or stranger could also gain access to your private images and share them publicly for a variety of reasons. But it's important to understand that someone else’s harmful actions aren’t a reflection of your self-worth. Once you've processed your trauma, take steps to reconnect with your community and take part in social activities that you enjoy.

Harassment and harm to reputation. Revenge porn posts may include your name, links to your social media accounts, and even your phone number. In one study, almost half of people affected by revenge porn said others had harassed or stalked them online.

Some victims have reported that revenge porn caused them to lose their jobs or damaged their family relationships. You might decide not to apply for a job for fear a prospective employer would come across your images in an online search. Is Revenge Porn Illegal?

Forty-six states and the District of Columbia have laws against revenge porn. Only Wyoming, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Massachusetts lack this kind of law.

There’s no federal law against revenge porn. But in all states, it’s illegal to share sexual videos or pictures of anyone under age 18. The Communications Decency Act of 1996 regulates porn on the internet. It says websites and internet providers don't have legal responsibility for pictures or videos posted by their users. That means they're not legally required to take down revenge porn unless it breaks copyright or federal criminal laws. Some may do so voluntarily if the content violates their user guidelines.

How Can Revenge Pornography Affect You?

Revenge porn can harm you in several ways:

Psychological issues. You may deal with long-term personal and psychological issues after private images are posted publicly. One study found that up to 93% of those involved in revenge porn had major emotional distress, such as guilt,

depression

,

paranoia

, anger, or

suicidal thoughts

.

If you're having these feelings, seek help from a mental health professional. Some specialize in sexual trauma. Call the suicide and crisis hotline at 988 or visit

988lifeline.org

if you're thinking of hurting yourself.

Social anxiety and isolation. If you're a victim of revenge porn, you might start to withdraw from social settings and become isolated. It can make you feel worthless or ashamed. Here are some steps you can take:

Document everything. You'll probably have the urge to immediately take down any personal images you find on the internet. But if you want to take legal action, you need to document this information. Before you delete anything, collect data. Take screenshots, download images, and turn website pages into PDFs. Get an order of protection, which creates a legal action to stop abuse. It can legally block an abusive person from communicating with you. These orders are public, which means anyone can see them.

Get your images copyrighted. This can make it easier for you to get control over them and take them down from the internet.

You can also hire private companies (takedown services) to remove your images for a fee.” -https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/ss/slideshow-sex-drive-changes-age.

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“When you're famous, it can be difficult to know who your real friends are. Many people will try to befriend a celebrity in hopes of gaining something in return, whether it be fame, money, or other perks. This can make it hard to trust people and can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.” -Google

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“Being a leader can be full of Cheerfulness . Amusement · Bliss · Gaiety · Glee · Jolliness · Joviality · Joy · Delight · Enjoyment · Gladness · Happiness · Jubilation · Elation · Satisfaction · Ecstasy · Euphoria.” -Antonio Myers. “Being a leader can also be full of Sadness . Depression · Despair · Gloom · Glumness · Unhappiness · Grief · Sorrow · Woe · Misery · Melancholy

Disappointment Dismay · Displeasure.” -Antonio Myers.

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“What is tantra?

Although often synonymous with sex, tantra is really about connection — whether that’s with yourself or between you and a partner.

After all, the word itself — derived from the ancient Sanskrit — means “web” or “to weave energy.”

In practice, tantra is about enlightenment: to transcend both the sexual and spiritual planes by engaging in deeply meditative, spontaneous, and intimate sex. It’s about getting to know your body

Like yoga, tantra is all about physical and spiritual awareness.

When you learn and practice tantra, you become more in-tune with your body, what gives it pleasure, and the way it feels pleasure. This allows you to pay better attention to your body’s wants and needs and make sure they’re fulfilled.

Plus, the energies you channel during tantric sex flow throughout your body and can intensify your orgasm. “How to prepare your space

Tantra is a holistic practice. It isn’t about sex or orgasm — it’s about the journey to get there. Your environment has a direct impact on your mindset and your ability to relax and enjoy that journey.

Try this

Make sure your space is at a comfortable temperature. If it’s cold, turn on the heat an hour before your practice so that your room is cozy and warm. If it’s hot, turn on the air conditioner, but set it to the high 70’s, so that the space is cool, but not chilly.

Set the mood with candles or tinted light bulbs. Candlelight will add romance to the space, while soft red bulbs will give the area a sensual touch.

Fill the space with your favorite scent. Light a scented candle, diffuse an essential oil, burn incense sticks, or hang flowers. Pick a smell that makes you feel sexy, but isn’t overwhelming.

Soften your space. Lay down a satin throw blanket and a few plush cushions.

Create a romantic or sexual vibe. Playing some music that you can move to, either by yourself or with a partner.” “Try not to overwhelm your partner with information. Instead, explain to them what you enjoy about your sex life and how you could enhance the experience.

Listen to what they have to say. Your partner may give you an enthusiastic yes or a hard no. Or they may be somewhere in the middle. No matter their response, listen to and respect what they have to say.

Let a teacher lead the way. If your partner is open to tantra, seek out a teacher who can guide you both as you learn more about the practice.” “Try this

Focus on breathwork. Take 15 to 30 minutes to breathe gently all the way down into your belly and lower back, and get in touch with what’s going on in your mind — whether it’s stress or fulfilling your desires.

Stretch for a few minutes. As you stretch each limb, clear your mind of any negative thoughts that are weighing you down. The more you unpack, the lighter you’ll become.

Spend at least 30 minutes a day journaling. Work through the thoughts that may be blocking your spiritual growth by writing them down.” “How to prepare your mind

Tantra is a spiritual practice, which means your mind comes into play as much as your body.

When you practice tantra, you’re connecting your body, mind, and soul. A clear mindset and willingness to step out of your comfort zone are important to uniting those parts of yourself.

Some people find that spending 10 to 15 minutes in meditation can help prepare your mind for tantra practice, as it allows you to go inward and examine your thoughts.” “It’s about getting to know your body

Like yoga, tantra is all about physical and spiritual awareness.

When you learn and practice tantra, you become more in-tune with your body, what gives it pleasure, and the way it feels pleasure. This allows you to pay better attention to your body’s wants and needs and make sure they’re fulfilled.

Plus, the energies you channel during tantric sex flow throughout your body and can intensify your orgasm.” -https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/tantric-sex#know-yourself.

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“What is the difference between Feminist, Ethical and Female-Friendly Porn?

In an industry traditionally dominated by men as directors and viewers, porn has evolved to begin to include women – and transfolk – as a creators of porn and as an audience.

Whether it be for profit of increasing sales to an untapped market and/ or for the passion of including those whose desires and sexualities have been left out, the options in porn have significantly changed. Many existing studios have set up a new arm of their business to cater to this market and other companies have emerged to specifically target this group of consumers. With some similarities and differences in markets and goals, they all define themselves differently. Female-Friendly Porn:

Also known as “couples porn” or “romance porn”, this style targets mainly straight women to watch alone or with a partner. The films are generally a little softer than mainstream porn, with fewer facials (men ejaculating on women’s faces) and anal scenes, more kissing and more sensuality. Many films have a romantic element. They are generally heterosexual and the performers are usually white, thin and young and follow gender stereotypes. In the big studios, the performers are the same ones used on the mainstream sides of the industry. Sometimes the directors are women.

Some of these female-friendly films are also labeled lesbian. These are also softer in terms of style of sex, using the same performers following stereotypes of lesbian looks (feminine) and behaviour. Since the advent of Fifty Shades of Grey, the themes have begun to include some kink, but gender lines are still generally the same. They tend to pay more attention to detail in the filming and include more female pleasure than the mainstream options.

Ethical Porn:

Discussion of ethical porn is on the rise, although few companies themselves are using this branding per se. The ethical standards that they espouse are generally that performers are paid a fair wage with fair labour practices, given a choice about the kinds of sex that they have and with whom, and what kinds of safer sex supplies that they wish to use. Some employ a revenue-sharing model between producer and performers.

Ethical porn concerns itself mainly with the working conditions of the performers-ensuring fair labour practices so that the viewer can be assured that there is no trafficking, pressure to perform or lack of consent on set.

Feminist porn:

Feminist porn takes ethical porn and female-friendly porn one step further. It includes the ethics of fair labour practices and working conditions, respect for performers, and offering choices of kinds of sex that they wish to have. It strives to appeal to women and trans folk of all varieties as well as men, who also often appreciate the alternative option.

In addition, feminist porn concerns itself also with expanding the boundaries of representation in film: more diversity of bodies, sexes and gender expressions, desires and sexual acts. Rather than espousing the same old stereotypes and scenes, especially of women and marginalized communities, it reflects many more types of people and pleasure in its films. It strives to portray all of the performers having power in their pleasure, even if that power is to choose to give it away. In essence, feminist porn strives to appeal to those left out by the mainstream as well as mainstream viewers, create positive business practices with its performers and reflect the diversity of desires and pleasures experienced in the population in general.” -https://www.feministpornawards.com/what-is-feminist-porn/difference-feminist-ethical-female-friendly-porn/

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“What Is Ethical Porn?

Ethical porn is focused on fair wages for performers and crew, respectful treatment of performers (always respecting boundaries, stopping if they need to, etc.), as well as a safe, private set. Ethical porn studios also tend to be conscious about marketing, meaning they avoid harmful tropes and stereotypes about performers, and are always sex-positive and inclusive. Here are five ways ethical porn differs from traditional, mainstream porn.

1. You Pay for It, So the People Making It Can Earn Fair Wages

“More often than not, you’ll find ethical porn is always behind a paywall, because the people who bring you pleasure deserve to be paid fairly,” Rowntree says, adding that ethical studios know that it costs money to ensure casts and crews are compensated for their labor.

2. Performers Have Creative Agency on Set

On sites dedicated to ethical porn, like Sssh.com, MakeLoveNotPorn and Bellesa, ethical porn films are typically character-driven stories during which “sex scenes actually help to move the story forward,” Rowntree explains. Additionally, performers have creative agency and input about their characters, making for a more authentic, genuine experience for the performers and consumers of the content. And, of course, enthusiastic consent is paramount.

3. Performers Are Often Real-Life Couples or Content Partners Who Choose to Work Together

Speaking of authentic, genuine experiences, Rowntree says that, unlike traditional porn can feel awkward when the performers are clearly not interested in each other, Sssh.com likes to bring real-life partners together on camera, or allow performers to choose the scene partners they want to work with. “We find that this practice also helps to encourage open communication and respect, as performers readily share their ‘dos and don’ts’ for each scene before ever stepping foot on set,” she says. “Moreover, even if ‘faking it’ works in most Hollywood rom-coms, connection and chemistry simply cannot be ‘faked’ during actual live sex.”

4. The Sex Itself Isn’t Formulaic or Stereotypically Porn-y

Compared to traditional porn, ethical porn often feels more natural and real. Think: no campy, stereotypical porn tropes (“Oops, I can’t believe my friend just burst through the bedroom door unannounced!”). Ethical porn, on the other hand, is focused on mutual pleasure, passion and chemistry. Rowntree says there’s no problem if you do like formulaic porn, but, “as an ethical studio, we are more about capturing those nuanced moments of pleasure and togetherness as the sex naturally unfolds.”

5. The Pleasure You’re Seeing Is Real and Relatable

“Whether the sex is ‘vanilla’ or more on the kinky spectrum, ethical porn scenes are always created from enthusiastic consent, transparency, chemistry and connection,” Rowntree says. In practice that means the sex you’re seeing in ethical porn is believable, relatable, doesn’t typically involve the usual cliches and emphasizes female pleasure as much as male pleasure. She adds, “ethical porn showcases pleasure in a way that is not just aspirational, but actually attainable.” -https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ethical-porn-just-might-best-010000432.html

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“The benefits of ethical porn for women

While ethical porn isn’t just for women, it’s often called “feminist porn” because it addresses the abuse, inequity, and inequality that run rampant on traditional porn sets — issues most likely to harm female sex workers.

But this so-called women’s porn isn’t just good for performers. Ethical porn is a healthy (and fun!) option for consumers of all genders. Here are some of the key benefits.

1. Leads to increased sexual satisfaction

Ethical porn places the genuine pleasure of every participant at its center, showcasing a wide range of sexual preferences and experiences. And with a wider range of stories and performers, it can inform and enhance your understanding of your own desires and boundaries.

2. Promotes authentic sexual pleasure

In contrast to the often-fake depiction of female pleasure in traditional porn, ethical porn is all about displaying authentic, consensual sexual activities. Watching real orgasms is more enjoyable for female viewers, and it also helps educate male viewers, showing them what genuine pleasure looks like and what they can do to make it happen.

3. Appeals to all kinds of viewers

People of every gender and sexuality have diverse tastes and preferences. Ethical porn caters to a broader audience by presenting a wide variety of scenes and scenarios, offering an avenue for viewers to safely explore and express their sexuality without fear of judgment or stigma.

4. Promotes inclusion, diversity, and body positivity

Ethical porn breaks away from the conventional body standards and scenarios prevalent in mainstream adult content. It showcases the beauty of all body types, races, and sexual orientations, allowing everyone to see representations that resonate with their own identities and experiences.

5. Promotes a healthy sex life

Engagement with ethical porn can show you how to start real-life dialogue about personal desires, boundaries, and safe sex. Consuming this type of content, either alone or with a partner, helps you gain a deeper understanding of sexual inclinations and communicate needs more effectively in relationships.” -https://www.tryquinn.com/blog/ethical-porn-benefits.

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“Exceptional performance of pornographic actors and actresses is recognized in the AVN Awards, XRCO Awards and XBIZ Awards. The AVN Awards are film awards sponsored and presented by the American adult video industry trade magazine AVN (Adult Video News). They are called the "Oscars of porn".[44][45][46] The AVN Awards are divided into nearly 100 categories, some of which are analogous to industry awards offered in other film and video genres, and others that are specific to pornographic/erotic film and video.[47] The XRCO Awards are given by the X-Rated Critics Organization annually.[48] The Venus Awards are presented each year in Berlin as part of the Venus Berlin trade fair.” “With some notable or occasional exceptions, pornographic actors are not generally reported on by mainstream media. As a result, specialized publications (or trade journals) emerged to serve as a source of information about the industry, its business dealings, trends and forecasts, as well as its personnel. Two of the predominant media outlets are Adult Video News and XBIZ. Certain performers also have had their public accounts blocked on social media platforms.[49]

The Internet Adult Film Database (IAFD) lists adult film productions dating back to the 1970s, the performers in those films, and the associated directors.” “Why is mainstream porn problematic?

To fully understand the potential ethical porn has to transform the industry and the people associated with it, it’s crucial to first understand how bad porn is when it’s made without safety and fairness in mind.

Psychological effects: Traditional porn can lead to interpersonal guilt and emotional disregulation and can lessen well-being for all genders. And excessive consumption may also lead to a compulsive need for porn that veers into addiction, interfering with consumers’ daily lives and overall mental health.

Relationship issues: It’s not just a question of what porn does to you — it’s what it does to the other people in your life. When viewers develop a skewed view of what sex actually looks like, dissatisfaction in real-world relationships is all but inevitable. Unrealistic expectations can eventually decrease sexual satisfaction or intimacy with your partner.

Discrimination and exploitation: Discriminatory and exploitative practices are historically common in the porn industry, whether that’s race-based, gender-based, or anything in between. When you watch mainstream porn that isn’t vetted, you might never know if there was inequity, harassment, or abuse on that set.

Normalization of violence: Violent or aggressive pornographic content may normalize or even trigger a desire for violence in viewers. Consensual kinks of this nature are totally normal, but porn has the potential to teach practices that lack respect, understanding, and proper care.

Objectification of women: In many cases, the traditional, male-centric porn industry historically objectifies women, contributing to harmful social views and standards relating to women's roles and appearances. And when porn caters to male eyes, people of other genders might not see themselves accurately represented.

Porn doesn’t have to be this way, but these problems need systemic change to truly go away. That’s the role ethical porn plays: ensuring this industry (and the content it produces) eventually brings more good to the world than harm.” -https://www.tryquinn.com/blog/ethical-porn-benefits.

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“Community service is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit and betterment of their community without any form of compensation.[1] It can be distinct from volunteering, since it is not always performed on a voluntary basis and may be compulsory. While individual benefits may be realized, they may be performed for a variety of reasons, including citizenship requirements, alternatives to criminal justice sanctions, school or class requirements, and requisites to obtain certain benefits.” “Collaborative partnerships are agreements and actions made by consenting organizations to share resources to accomplish a mutual goal. Collaborative partnerships rely on participation by at least two parties who agree to share resources, such as finances, knowledge, and people. Organizations in a collaborative partnership share common goals. The essence of collaborative partnership is for all parties to mutually benefit from working together.” -Wikipedia. “These summaries best describe my callings in literary form.” -Antonio Myers.

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“Prison reform is the attempt to improve conditions inside prisons, improve the effectiveness of a penal system, or implement alternatives to incarceration.[1] It also focuses on ensuring the reinstatement of those whose lives are impacted by crimes.[1]

In modern times the idea of making living spaces safe and clean has spread from the civilian population to include prisons, on ethical grounds which honor that unsafe and unsanitary prisons violate constitutional (law) prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment. In recent times prison reform ideas include greater access to legal counsel and family, conjugal visits, proactive security against violence, and implementing house arrest with assistive technology.” “Psychiatric hospitals, also known as mental health hospitals or behavioral health hospitals, are hospitals or wards specializing in the treatment of severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, dissociative identity disorder, major depressive disorder, and others. Psychiatric hospitals vary widely in their size and grading. Some psychiatric hospitals may specialize only in short-term or outpatient therapy for low-risk patients. Others specialize in the temporary or permanent confinement of patients who need routine assistance, treatment, or a specialized and controlled environment due to a patient's psychiatric disorder. Patients often choose voluntary commitment, but those who psychiatrists believe pose significant danger to themselves or others may be subject to involuntary commitment and involuntary treatment.[1][2] Psychiatric hospitals are sometimes referred to as psychiatric wards/units, psych, wards, or units when they are located in a hospital.

Modern psychiatric hospitals evolved from and eventually replaced the older lunatic asylum. The treatment of inmates in early lunatic asylums was sometimes brutal and focused on containment and restraint.[3][4]

With successive waves of reform, and the introduction of effective evidence-based treatments, most modern psychiatric hospitals emphasize treatment, usually including a combination of psychiatric medications and psychotherapy, that assist patients in functioning in the outside world. Many countries have prohibited the use of physical restraints on patients, which includes tying psychiatric patients to their beds for days or even months at a time,[5][6] though this practice still is periodically employed in India, Japan, and other countries.[7]” -Wikipedia.

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