Humans have always made, consumed and loved pornography. There have been plenty of arguments about it over the years - who it's bad for, who should be able to access it, what its connotations might be - but ultimately, what's clear is that it's a fundamental fact of the human condition and it isn't going anywhere. The answer isn't to try and stamp it out, particularly not as for many people it's a healthy form of sexual exploration and self-expression; what we need to do now is work together as a community to create new, inclusive, ethical porn that's as hot as hell to boot.
Once upon a time, nobody had a personal computer and many didn't have any kind of video player or cable television connection, and so was the adult cinema born. They quickly developed a reputation for being dingy and sleazy, and with the advent of the internet they all but died out - until recently.
An adult movie theater of the 21st century is nothing like the dark, awkward venues of decades past. Most are set up to be clean and comfortable, and generally offer a flat entrance fee after which you can move from screen to screen as you see fit. You'll find a broad range of sexual preferences and gender identities at these places, particularly if you seek out adult theaters that offer couples-only or LGBTQ-specific nights.
It's never been easier to make your own porn - and thousands of people all over the world have started doing just that. While some choose to experiment with it as a way of making a little extra cash, this is risky and difficult to get right - most people choose to keep their homemade movies to themselves, to enjoy on a future occasion or share with another partner.
As with everything, honesty and consent are key when you're playing around with home movies and erotic film. Make sure everyone involved in the recording knows they're being recorded and has agreed to it, and make sure they additionally agree to anything you might go on to do with that recording - be it showing it to someone else or posting it online. If you don't get consent, you could be breaking the law as well as behaving like an asshole!