Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Overview -- What is the definition of pornography? -- What is the difference between erotica and porn? -- Why does pornography matter? -- Is pornography a crime, a sin, a vice, or a choice? -- If pornography is a private issue, why talk about it in public? -- What makes pornography a valence issue? -- 2. Historical questions -- When did pornography begin? -- How has pornography changed over time? -- How has technology impacted pornography? -- How did porn evolve in the twentieth century? -- What are stag films? -- What is the golden era of porn? -- What is the video era of porn? -- What is the digital era of porn? -- What is some of the most famous (or infamous) porn in history? -- 3. The pornography industry -- What is the difference between mainstream and indie porn? -- What is the difference between features, gonzo, and unscripted porn? -- What are some of the leading industry organizations and publications? -- What kind of records need to be kept? -- What happens on a porn shoot? -- How much does it cost to produce porn? -- How much revenue does pornography generate -- and How accurate are these figures? -- Stolen porn : what is internet piracy? -- What efforts are being made to address porn piracy? -- What are the awards given for porn? -- 4. Porn performers -- How much are porn performers paid? -- How do rates vary? -- What is the pay for magazine shoots and adult-themed products? -- What are cam sites and how much do performers earn? -- What is it like to work in porn? -- Do porn performers enjoy having sex for the camera? -- Why do people become porn performers? -- What is the "damaged goods" hypothesis? -- Is this hypothesis true? -- What are some concerns about porn performers' well-being? -- How do performers transition out of the adult industry? -- 5. Who's watching porn? -- Is it true that men are more visually aroused than women? -- What are the demographics on porn use? -- How does age make a difference? -- How many people watch porn while they're at work? -- What is the data on men and women watching porn? -- What is the data on couples watching porn together? -- How does porn use correlate to religious and political views? -- What is the data on global porn use? -- How is this demographic information collected? -- What are the challenges in data collection? -- How might stigma and stereotypes about gender impact the data on who uses porn? -- 6. Pleasure and danger in pornography -- Does pornography cause violence against women? -- What are the debates and the data? -- Does pornography mean that we are what we watch? -- Does pornography cause sexism and racism? -- Are there links between pornography and human sex trafficking? -- What is the impact of pornography on marriage and relationships? -- Does pornography have positive benefits? -- 7. Legal issues -- Why does the First Amendment protect pornography as free speech? -- What makes pornography different from obscenity? -- What are some important legal cases regarding pornography in the United States? -- What is Measure B? -- What are some of the global pornography laws? -- 8. Medical issues -- Are porn performers at risk of contracting STIs or HIV? -- What are the STI testing requirements for porn performers? -- What are some changes in STI testing and health safety protocol? -- What happens if a test is positive? -- Are there other health concerns related to the adult film industry? -- What is labiaplasty? -- Is there a problem with anal sex? -- Is waxing dangerous? -- What are the debates about pornography addiction? -- Are there links between pornography use and erectile dysfunction? -- 9. Children and teens using pornography -- How many youth are watching porn? And how old are they when they start? -- What are key concerns about the effects on teens watching porn? -- Is sexting a form of pornography? -- What are parental controls, and are they effective? -- What is porn literacy, and how can it help? -- 10. The future of porn -- Will pornography become fair trade? -- Will feminist porn become more popular? -- Will more porn be made for women? -- What is queer porn? -- Will pornography be taught in college? -- How might technology change pornography? -- What about porn in space? -- Will people ever stop fighting about porn?

Introduction -- Overview -- Historical questions -- The pornography industry -- Porn performers -- Who's watching porn? -- Pleasure and danger in pornography -- Legal issues -- Medical issues -- Children and teens using pornography -- The future of porn.