• 34:27 - 37:45
Conner Habib | Sexuality, Oppression, & The Occult
Altered States, Pornography Production and Athletic Sex
Sex is framed as an altered state of consciousness similar to the effects of psychedelics, which Habib argues is why it is so heavily contained by marketing and legislation. Drawing from his experience as a pornographic performer, Habib describes the "athletic" and observational nature of professional sex, which requires a level of detachment and reflection not found in the "immersive" sex typically portrayed in media. This perspective allows for a deeper analysis of the intertwining of two bodies outside of pure passion.