129 - Tumblr, Vtubers, and Ana Valens

We’re talking with Ana Valens! Internet culture, learning about yourself, and vtubing. 

https://twitter.com/acvalens 

Readings

Tumblr Porn by Ana Valens (Remember the Internet, Vol. 1): https://instarbooks.itch.io/tumblr-porn-by-ana-valens-remember-the-internet-vol-1 

Trans Women and Smut: The 4 Worst Tropes From Porn Artists | [Sex Ed Video Essay]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jf_aLAuCtE 

Why Don't Games Journalists Cover Adult Games? It's Complicated. And Getting Worse.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m8C_gkvXGA 

Public sex is at the center of a queer culture war: https://cashmeremag.com/public-sex-lgbtq-845525/ 

Pixiv's NSFW Ban In The US & UK, Explained — And Why DLSite Still Doesn't Have MasterCard & Visa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMdpWC-ReIA 

Media mentioned

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/anonymous-kill-the-couple-in-your-head

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/trans-bodies-trans-selves-9780199325351

https://opendistro.net/