Porn is everywhere and nowhere. It’s a private affair, but it shapes public behaviour and perceptions. Men and sex-positive feminists are loathe to discuss its detrimental effects, the former because they seem to really need it to survive, and the latter because they think if they own it, they can tame it.
The influence of porn on the rise of transgender madness has been difficult to discuss for this reason. Many men who are otherwise gender critical get their backs up immediately when you say that porn could be leading to lots of people to troon out. It sounds too much like jealous-haggery, and the conversation is impossible.
But the evidence is clear to those willing to look for it.
The role of porn in the escalation of self-sissification is not hidden on the fora where men openly discuss their autogynephilia mental illness (and yes, it is a mental illness). The desire for shemale porn is evidenced by a quick search on any porn site. Just google “shemale prostitutes in my area”.
Where there’s a shemale, there’s a punter.
But funnily enough, even though the supply is everywhere to be seen, it’s extremely hard to find the demand. Who are the customers? Where are they? Why aren’t they open about their preferences?
You can hear the “trans women” twinks and femboys complaining about this all the time. Their admirers don’t want a relationship, and they certainly don’t want anyone mistaking them for gay. They want a quick fuck with a hyper-feminised “doll” with a dick, and then they want to go back to their wives and kids.
The only evidence you’ll find of these customers/consumers, apart from all the “Brazilian pre-op transsexual woman” ads, is on Reddit and Discord, where they creep quite openly on young, gay, feminine men. They even creep on the straight autogynephilic ones, when the latter are young enough and featureless enough to “pass” as gay.
But there’s another place where you can find trace evidence of these gynoandromorphophiles, and that’s in the straight men who rigorously defend “transgender rights” and the erasure of sex in law, to a degree that makes you wonder: what’s up with that otherwise-reasonable man? I’ll tell you what’s likely up with him: he wants a shot at a shemale. Many such cases.
A video did the rounds on Twitter recently (it appears to be AI-generated) of an apparently be-dicked beautiful catwalk model. She is female in every way except for the novelty of a penis shape in her bodycon dress. This is what these men want. And they are not proud of it. This is what “doll” means in “Protect the dolls”. You will never see its autogynephilic analogue, the “brick” lumbering manlyly down a catwalk. Not much market for that (though the demand is not zero).
Jo Bartosch wrote a book about porn with Robert Jessel. She’s a feminist and she’s a powerhouse. She’s on Twitter. Enjoy the conversation.
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Episode Overview
In this episode of Peaked, Róisín Michaux speaks with journalist and author Jo Bartosch about the growing influence of online pornography on culture, politics, gender identity, and sexual behaviour.
The discussion centres around Jo’s forthcoming book Pornocracy, exploring how internet pornography has evolved into a powerful cultural force extending far beyond individual consumption. Together they examine pornography’s relationship with gender ideology, autogynephilia, gynandromorphophilia (GAMP), online radicalisation, algorithmic recommendation systems, Reddit “egg” communities, fetish culture, masculinity, female objectification, and the changing attitudes of younger generations towards women.
The conversation also explores the historical roots of cross-dressing, WPATH, Genevieve Gluck’s investigative work, Scottish Government funding, Stephen Ireland’s criminal case, and recent legal developments in France concerning violent pornography.
Featured Topics
Pornocracy and pornography as a cultural force
Porn addiction and escalation
Algorithmic recommendation systems
Gynandromorphophilia (GAMP)
Autogynephilia (AGP)
Reddit “egg” communities
Egg chasers
FetLife
Gender ideology and pornography
WPATH
Gender Recognition Certificates
Male sexuality
AI companions
Autism and Theory of Mind
Online radicalisation
Virginia Prince
Sheila Jeffreys
Louise Perry
Genevieve Gluck
Robert Jessel
Caitlyn Jenner
Eddie Izzard
Hijra
Sleeping Hermaphroditus
Scottish Government funding controversy
Stephen Ireland case
J.K. Rowling’s “Dress however you please” tweet
Andrew Tate
France’s legal ruling on violent pornography
Pornography regulation
Featured Book
Authors: Jo Bartosch & Robert Jessel
Jo discusses her forthcoming book examining how pornography has become one of the most influential cultural forces shaping modern attitudes towards women, sexuality, technology and gender identity.
The book explores:
Pornography algorithms
Male sexuality
Porn addiction
Gender ideology
Online radicalisation
Policy implications
Pornography’s influence on culture
Organisations & Websites
FetLife
Referenced by Róisín as a research resource while examining fetish communities, gender identity, and online sexual subcultures.
https://fetlife.com/
Aylo
Formerly MindGeek.
Parent company of Pornhub, referenced during discussion of recommendation systems and internal content strategy.
https://www.aylo.com/
WPATH
World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
Referenced while discussing youth transition and online communities.
https://www.wpath.org/
Genspect
Referenced when Róisín and Jo discuss meeting at the Genspect conference in Killarney.
https://genspect.org/
Reduxx
Independent investigative publication.
Referenced through Genevieve Gluck’s investigations.
https://reduxx.info/
The Case Against the Sexual Revolution
Louise Perry
Referenced near the end of the discussion while talking about making the subject more accessible for younger readers.
https://www.louisemperry.co.uk/
Anticlimax
One of the foundational feminist books examining pornography, prostitution and male sexuality.
Historical References
Sleeping Hermaphroditus
Referenced during Jo’s discussion of the long historical tradition of fascination with hermaphroditic imagery.
https://www.uffizi.it/en/video/the-sleeping-hermafroditus
Hijra
Referenced while discussing cross-cultural examples of gender non-conforming communities and ancient history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijra_(South_Asia)
Court Cases & Legal Developments
France — Council of State ruling on violent pornography
Towards the end of the episode, Róisín discusses a recent French legal decision concerning violent “gang bang” pornography and the principle that human dignity can override consent.
Article:
Stephen Ireland
Referenced while discussing online exploitation, vulnerable young males and forced feminisation.
Article:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/35652381/surrey-pride-leader-groomed-raped-boy/
Investigations & Articles
Sound Investigations — Pornhub Executive Exposé
Referenced during the discussion about Pornhub recommendation systems and internal practices.
Investigative Journalist: Arden Young
https://soundinvestigations.com/pornhub-exec-attacks-porn/
Genevieve Gluck
Referenced throughout the discussion regarding her investigative reporting into pornography, online grooming, WPATH and child transition.
https://reduxx.info/author/genevieve/
Social & Public References
J.K. Rowling
Referenced during discussion of her widely quoted “Dress however you please...” post.
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Jo Bartosch
Journalist, feminist writer and co-author of Pornocracy.
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Róisín Michaux
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