160: Carter Cruise: On Sex Work Stigma, Mia Khalifa, and Transitioning to a DJ Career

Carter Cruise has never been someone who is afraid to raise her voice, and that hasn't changed even though she is no longer actively working in the adult industry. She still aligns herself with-- and indeed often comes to the defense of-- sex workers, and articulates her opinions in an intelligent and reasoned way. We sat down with the pornstar-turned-DJ to talk about OnlyFans, sex work stigma, and her thoughts on the recent Mia Khalifa controversy. Show Notes: 04:23 How seriously is she taking quarantine? 21:35 Is she still doing sex work?  Her thoughts on OnlyFans. 24:45 Porn persona vs real personality. 27:15 Girls who leave industry and then turn against it. 29:26 She never even saw porn until right before she started working in adult. 33:26 The structure of porn features. 44:32 Her thoughts about people who complain about the industry after they leave it. 57:49 The specifics of the Mia Khalifa Twitter controversy. 01:06:49 Problems with sex work are really about the stigma of sex. 01:16:20 Often the worst effects of being in porn show up in personal relationships. 01:19:44 Her music career.   Support our show by supporting our sponsors! Roman provides help with ED through private online consultation with a physician, plus discreet shipping right to your door! Go to GetRoman.com/holly and get $15 off your first order plus free shipping! Enjoy the best high-quality lesbian erotica at Twistys.com-- their Treat of the Month is shot exclusively by me and their content is the best on the web! Follow them on Instagram at @twistystreats or on Twitter @twistys!  Want more from this podcast? Get access to tons of perks by joining my Patreon! We have exclusive bonus content with stars such as Eliza Ibarra, Alex Grey, Gia Derza and Molly Stewart, and Holly has her own behind-the-scenes podcast called My LA Porn Life! Also watch the show live and get cool gifts like signed prints. Join our community now at Patreon.com/hollyrandallunfiltered Don't forget you can always email us at hollyrandallunfiltered@gmail.com!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support.

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HRU is a podcast series that sheds light on those working in the adult industry, and explores all topics of sex with authors, educators, and advocates. Hosted by world renowned erotic photographer and director Holly Randall, she interviews some of the biggest names in the adult industry, and various non-porn guests who touch on the subject of sex in one way or another. With an honest and humorous outlook on life, Holly strips away the misconceptions on people who work in the sex industry, and offers sex-positive discussions on various social and political issues. You can follow Holly on both Instagram and Twitter at @hollyrandall and drop us an email at hollyrandallunfiltered@gmail.com. Expect to be intrigued, to laugh your ass off, and to learn something new! Holly Randall Unfiltered is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts. For network details, contact cameron@pleasurepodcasts.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support.