Saoirse Hanley: I consider myself a feminist, so why did I roll my eyes when Lily Phillips said she met some of her best friends in the porn industry?

"We tie ourselves in knots by wondering whether or not sex work can ever be feminist Can porn ever be feminist? It's a question that has likely rattled around the brain of every person who is in any way involved in feminism in the past few years. As platforms like OnlyFans made it easier - and more ethical - for people to create adult content, women in particular have been able to carve out careers for themselves and make a case for"

"It's a question that has likely rattled around the brain of every person who is in any way involved in feminism in the past few years. As platforms like OnlyFans made it easier - and more ethical - for people to create adult content, women in particular have been able to carve out careers for themselves and make a case for its legitimacy as a way of making money. But the jury is seemingly still out on whether it can ever be empowering."

Debate persists about whether porn and sex work can be feminist. Platforms such as OnlyFans have lowered barriers and created more ethical routes for producing adult content. Many women have used these platforms to build careers and earn income. Those workers have presented arguments for legitimacy and financial autonomy. Critics continue to question whether participation in porn or sex work can be truly empowering. Questions about consent, exploitation, and cultural objectification remain central to the contention. Public and feminist opinion remains divided on whether sex work advances or undermines feminist goals.

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