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Articles by Eric Paul Leue

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There Is a Tech Way Forward Against Piracy

Our industry has always suffered from piracy and counterfeit products. But anyone who has been in the industry for the past decade knows that both adult film producers and pleasure product manufacturers are vulnerable in ways they never were before.

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opinion

Dealing With the Press Can Be a Mixed Blessing

For those new to the industry, mainstream media attention can seem like a fast-track to fame and success in an increasingly competitive market.

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opinion

The Adult Industry Can No Longer Be an Island

I recently returned from the 2017 IAS Conference on HIV Science, where I had been invited to speak about adult industry’s testing protocols, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the rights of sex workers.

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opinion

It’s Time for FSC to Set the Terms of Debates

When I started at Free Speech Coalition a year and a half ago, my goal was not only to grow the organization, but to rethink who we are, and what we could accomplish.

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opinion

Refined Protocols Reduce STI Risks for Performers

Every so often, I hear from a producer or performer who feels that the 14-day testing protocol is too much work, or too much money, or not necessary. Why can’t we return to the days of monthly testing?

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opinion

Could Adult Content Be Banned?

Earlier this month, I met with the Free Speech Coalition’s board of directors for our annual review. Despite the headwinds our industry faces, politically and economically, we are, as an organization, on firmer footing than we have been in years.

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opinion

Porn ‘Public Health Crisis’ Is False, Dangerous

We are witnessing the early stages of a moral panic, the likes of which we have not seen since the Reagan Administration.

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trends

Adult Biz Faces More Obstacles Past Prop. 60 Battle

On Feb. 1, I completed 365 days as the Free Speech Coalition’s executive director. It was a turbulent first year, and when I received the 2017 XBIZ Industry Leadership Award I was startled, humbled and honored.

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opinion

So, What’s the Real ‘Public Health Crisis’?

In the month since the election, we’ve seen state after state rush to condemn or regulate adult content.

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opinion

Adult Industry Keeps Fighting On

On Nov. 8, we had one of the most momentous — and to political observers, improbable — victories in the history of our industry.

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opinion

See Bigger Picture, Participate and Stand United

Anyone who’s worked in the adult industry in the past five years knows the challenges we’ve faced. Some people have even questioned staying in the business. After all, between cheap content, government harassment, regulatory dictates and political platforms that blame you for the decline of civilization, it can be a tiring fight.

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opinion

The Condom Battle Is Far From Over

On Feb. 18, Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board voted down new regulations for adult film performers. These regulations not only included mandatory condoms, but latex dental dams to protect the mouth and eye protection such as goggles. This was a huge victory for adult performers, and the adult industry in general. However, the battle is far from over.

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