Ready to meet an emblematic figure of the feminist erotic revolution? 20 years ago, Erika Lust launched herself an adventure that shook up an entire industry that until then had been dominated by men and their desires: mainstream porn.
The opportunity to retrace his journey and his work. My advice? Plug in your vibrator right away…you’ll thank me at the end of the article (yes, I promise).
Erika Lust: A Visionary Pioneer
It all started in the 2000s, when Erika Lust was studying political science at Lund University in Sweden. She discovers Hard core: power, pleasureand the Frenzy of the visible, work by Linda Williams that analyzes pornographic cinema as a genre in its own right.
This is the revelation. She decides to create a totally different porn, one that reflects her values and desires as a woman. The result? Fresh and sensual erotic content that highlights authentic female sexuality.
This is his first short film, The good girl (2004), which marks the beginning of her career as a director and her entry as a pioneer of feminist pornography. Twenty years later, Erika Lust has nothing left to prove and offers us a selection of short films for this new year.
Ethics, pleasure and consent
In her early days, Erika Lust faced a lot of criticism. The idea of producing erotic films at the same time ethical, focused on female pleasure and consent it is therefore far from being unanimous.
It is really surprising that it comes from a sector traditionally governed by male gauze and the objectification of women? No! Luckily for us, the director is determined to impose her vision of a more respectful and inclusive sexuality.
A perseverance that ends up repaying an enthusiastic and eager audience!
Tough guy with a busy and prolific career
For 20 years, Erika Lust has been carrying out a series of projects on pleasure and eroticism, each one more beautiful than the last. She is in particular at the origin of the series XConfessionswhere anonymous people share their most intimate fantasies, some of which are then selected to be brought to the screen with Erika Lust’s specific sensibility and aesthetic. She doesn’t just stay behind the camera: she also shares her ideas during TEDx talks, highlighting the importance of positive sex education. When we tell you it’s so beautiful!
Today the director has more than 300 projects under her belt, including films, series and documentaries. In each of his creations he brilliantly reinvents the genre, finally placing women’s desires and pleasure at the center of his works. And how beautiful it is! All her work can be found on the platform ERIKA LUST, THE reference in feminist pornography. Warning: if you go there, you risk being trapped under the duvet for several hours!
Anyway, that’s what happened to me: RIP my productive afternoon. Because yes, to celebrate 20 years of this incredible career, I got my shirt wet and did a deep exploration on the platform. From this hard work I have selected for you three emblematic films by Erika Lust that I can only recommend to see, alone or with others.
Martini’s Dirty Sex Party
Let’s start with Martini’s Dirty Sex Partyfilm based on a confession of a user of the Erika Lust platform. The fantasy begins with a text message inviting us to a sex party among friends, on the theme of the year 69. The aesthetics are well-finished, I feel like I’m launching an episode of Only murders in the building. Very quickly, the Martini and the love juice are flowing freely. It’s beautiful, playful, terribly sensual… and it’s very, very hot! I only have one idea in mind: to be invited to their next party (if you go that way Erika Lust…).
Heidi and the Pasta Boys
Let’s continue with Heidi and the Pasta Boysan absolute must. This film highlights one of the most popular artists on the platform. And mom, I immediately understand why! Heidi Priestess exudes self-confidence and eroticism, we feel that she is having fun and having a great time with these two men who, to take nothing away, are totally under her spell. Filmed in a real bakery, the atmosphere, the lights and the complicity of the actors: everything in this short film is intimate and authentic.
Going down
Who can say they’ve never wanted to jump on an attractive stranger in an elevator? Not me! Fantasy or cliché, yes, but the result no ! Erika Lust rises to the challenge once again with talent and creativity. The tension is palpable, as is the obvious pleasure that the two lovers feel. Most? This extra sensual body to body in a small, confined space with soft lighting. Needless to say, we want to go to work every morning after seeing this…
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Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
