Talking about adult content and pornography is still considered taboo in India, where even openly discussing sexual health remains stigmatised.
Because of this persistent stigma, the Indian adult industry has always struggled.
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Recently, the industry has come under renewed threat due to rampant piracy. However, creators find themselves helpless because producing pornographic content is illegal in India.
In many cases, videos of creators are leaked and circulated without their knowledge or consent, violating their fundamental rights and privacy.
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These creators often have no one to turn to for help. The illegal status of their work prevents them from seeking legal recourse. Many also wish to maintain their anonymity, which could be compromised if they speak out.
As a result, creators are stuck between a rock and a hard place, with no clear way forward.
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The adult industry in India was banned largely due to the societal taboo surrounding sex and the lack of comprehensive sex education.
While pornography is prohibited, the country reports hundreds of rape cases each week, with countless others going unreported.
While porn is deemed “immoral,” soft porn that objectifies women, through item songs or overly sexualized film scenes, is freely shown on the big screen.
Perhaps these are the consequences of the ban.
To begin addressing this issue, policymakers must first reevaluate the nation’s understanding of sexual well-being instead of sweeping the topic under the rug.
They must also find ways to protect those affected by this unregulated ecosystem because this isn’t just about content, it’s about people’s lives.
However, the solution is not as simple as legalizing porn in India. The adult industry globally has its own set of challenges, including exploitation, non-consensual recordings, blackmail, and trafficking.
There’s no easy answer, but it is a conversation India needs to have.
