Conversations

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The Positively Porncast™ and our published interviews explore career journeys, identity, sexuality, and wellbeing in adult entertainment. Conversations examine entering the industry, combining professions, and pursuing new directions.

The project and its hosts

The project was inspired by Abby Somers’s career journey. Conversations bring together lived experience and the perspectives of educators, advocates, researchers, and qualified health professionals.

Jordan Carlton Schaul is a scientist and health and natural science writer turned publicist and media strategist. As brand strategist, he supports SexualWellness.help through brand strategy, communications, outreach, and public engagement. His PhD is in wildlife disease ecology and conservation.

Abby Somers — Adult Performer

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Abby Somers is an adult film performer whose career journey inspired this project. Before entering adult entertainment, she worked as a regional manager in the hospitality sector. A mother of three adult children, she transitioned into adult film work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read Abby’s biography →

Published conversations

Read Jordan Carlton Schaul’s HuffPost interview featuring Valerie Baber.

Guests and inquiries

Contact the project to suggest a guest, discuss an interview, or ask about recordings. Guest views are their own; participation does not establish clinical expertise.

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Career journeys into, within, and beyond adult entertainment.

Different directions. Equal dignity.

For adult readers. Content is educational and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Profile inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

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Inspired by Abby Somers’s story.