If Sasha Grey loved the p*rn industry that much why did she leave?

[Anonymous]

She said she was in it to empower women and show that p*rn isn't taboo like everyone thinks so why did she leave after 3 years? Even the average span of a short-time p*rn star is at least 5 years Anyone else agree that she actually realized how the industry is actually not female friendly and can ruin your life? In a statement she even said something about how the industry makes you feel used and the managers are just pimps

[MrOracle]

The average span of a female p*rn star's career is 3 years, but she was in it for 5-6 years.

Everyone eventually leaves the industry (except Nina Hartley...), and for many different reasons. Sasha wanted to get married and have kids, plus pursue other opportunities that she likely wouldn't have had otherwise.

There's no doubt that the p*rn industry CAN be very destructive, but the mainstream business is much less so than it used to be. You'd be surprised at just how mainstream it is (as in, mainstream movie making). There are still a-holes on the fringes that exploit girls, but these guys rarely last long in the business.

Now, you also need to take into account that the p*rn business attracts a lot of people who come from bad situations, and often have no other real skills or experience, and, yes, having access to money and fame often leads to tragic results for those people, but the same is true for similar people who don't get into p*rn, it's just that you don't know about it because they aren't famous. You'd only know if you read the Crime Report in your local paper regularly.

The biggest problem with the p*rn industry is that it continues to follow people when they leave p*rn, and can interfere with legit business/jobs they try to do later on. Women who want to do mainstream p*rn all have to go to counselling before they start (they also enroll in the STD screening program at this time), and that's something that is explained to them by former p*rn stars. In fact, the AIM (Adult Industry Medicine) foundation was started by a former p*rn star who went on to become a doctor, and it's where p*rn stars (in LA) go for testing.

People don't get into (mainstream) p*rn by accident: they have to go through several separate steps, on different days, in order to get booked. These people are doing it BY CHOICE, and they could easily choose not to. It's not my business or yours if they'd rather do p*rn for $5,000 a week than waitress for $600 a week.

[Dandeus]

Nina will never leave... when she kicks the bucket, they're just gonna resort to p*rn spoofs of Weekend At Bernies.

[MrOracle]

Nina definitely loves her life, but she very much lives it on her own terms.

[Anonymous]

"Anyone else agree that she actually realized how the industry is actually not female friendly and can ruin your life?"

Um, no.

"In a statement she even said something about how the industry makes you feel used and the managers are just pimps"

That can be said of most any industry.

[pickledxtofu]

She left to pursue other ventures. She wanted to become more mainstream, which is why she appeared in Eminems "Spacebound" video. But supposedly she actually quit for her husband (she got married to a director or producer I believe)

And the industry is female friendly and cannot ruin your life unless you allow it to.

[Asker]

You're very deluded if you believe that last part.

[pickledxtofu]

Sounds to me like you're a deluded feminist who believes her opinion is the only truth in the world.

[Asker]

Not a feminist at all, otherwise I wouldn't watch p*rn, but I've also seen documentaries and done research on the p*rn industry. Even Linda Lovelace who for years praised p*rn eventually came clean and told the harsh truth about the industry.

[pickledxtofu]

And one persons experience is not another

[Asker]

That's why I said almost all and many p*rn stars, obviously not just one.

[britannny]

I have no idea, I'm not Sasha Grey, and I have no idea why she makes the decisions to make. Also, like you and everyone else, I'm not in any position to attempt to read her mind and jump to conclusions about her.

[britannny]

*decisions she makes*, not *decisions to make*

[Stacyzee]

Why is everything seeming like a contradiction now?

Because it was all a act, just like the p*rn scene.

Having sex with hundreds-thousands of men is not empowering at all .

[Asker]

I agree with you, when she says that I don't believe a word of it. Not hating on her at all, but don't try to say you're empowering women by having men spit in your mouth and licking toilet seats.

[Stacyzee]

Yes, I agree too. Dont believe what a lot of p*rn actresses say, their job is to sell a fantasy. And they do a good job doing it. Part of that isn't the flick itself but it is also putting out the idea that the p*rn industry is more glamourized than it really is.

[Asker]

Yes I agree, she says one thing but I do believe over the years that perception that she had has changed. I think it would truly be empowering if she came out and actually said it like it is.

[Stacyzee]

Yes, so true.

Like this ex. p*rn star link . She quit the business after 7 years, but shed some light on how the industry really is.

[Asker]

Almost all of them say similar things about the industry. Even the super famous ones that start off saying they love it. I think one day she'll come clean

[Stacyzee]

Perhaps. Only a matter of time.

[FourStar]

She was a freak! In 3 years she became so famous and did so many videos OMG top 10 p*rnstars on my list

[FourStar]

Sasha grey took huge penis's like a champ and gagged until she couldn't breathe

[Stacyzee]

Money talks and will make some women do anything.

[FourStar]

Yeah but its a talent there's a reason every woman in p*rn isn't famous.

[Stacyzee]

My definition of talent holds a major difference but I get what you're saying.

[FourStar]

Oh lol I'm curious though what do you mean by talent when talking about p*rn

[Stacyzee]

Talent refers to an ability of being great at something. But I wouldn't put it In relation to someone being loose in that area and being able to take big cock. To me that isn't talent and anyone can become that way, especially if they have motivation (money) to work for. People can be great at something, but the word talent should be used in reference to someone who worked hard to attain a fantastic ability. Not someone who spreads their legs. My opinion.

[FourStar]

I like that definition.

[abundantlyrich]

if she stayed too long, she'll be getting a whole load of stds and a very sore bruised genitalia and anus

[steveisbored]

well she did a lot of really hardcore stuff like throatf***ing etc, I imagine there is only so many times you want to make videos doing that where she probably did it thousands of times

[jmurk]

I don't know. You would have to ask her that question. I'm pretty sure she has a website blog, email etc.

[Anonymous]

She left because her career moved on to better things - like the movie with Soderbergh and a recurring role in Entourage.

"Anyone else agree that she actually realized how the industry is actually not female friendly and can ruin your life?"

No. And you'd be better off asking questions without seeking a confirmation bias.

[Anonymous]

She left to be a music producer I believe.

[Anonymous]

for actual information link

1) she did that and brought it to a much more out-front mainstream audience. people (like you) still judged her harshly and only thought of her as a thing in the sex industry instead of as a person.

2) 3 years is average career.

3) no she got to where she wanted to be and has decided to move on. how many people stay in the same business/career/job that they start in? ...not many.

4) source? or is it like your 5 year average career stat

she became a megastar because she was an animal on the set. she had a unique look and used it to her advantage.