Sex & Sustainability: How to Come Green

Can Good Porn Save the Planet?

Get ready for a playful and funny ride through the world of eco-eroticism! From solar-powered vibrators to PETA-approved sex toys, this lecture takes a cheeky dive into how sustainability and sexuality collide. We’ll explore the wild and wonderful world of “sexecology” as coined by Annie Sprinkle (the godmother of post-porn) and Beth Stephens, and peek into what ethical smut might teach us about saving the planet.

Expect fun facts, surprising numbers, and a light-hearted look at how even your steamiest desires leave a carbon footprint. We’ll wrap things up with an open discussion—because who wouldn’t want to chat about whether good porn really can save the world?

Lecture will be held in ENGLISH

Bring along: Fun!

Facilitator CV: Based in Vienna, Jasmin Hagendorfer is an acclaimed contemporary artist, filmmaker, and curator known for her exploration of socio-political themes and gender identity through a variety of artistic mediums. Her works are showcased internationally, reflecting her commitment to addressing critical issues through art. Hagendorfer is also a prominent figure in the realms of feminist and queer theory, particularly through her role as co-founder and festival director of the Porn Film Festival Vienna. This festival uniquely blends feminist and queer perspectives with art and pornography, fostering dialogue and reflection on the intersections of these fields. Hagendorfer also delivered a TEDx talk in Vienna titled "How Good Porn Can Save the Planet," where she discussed the potential environmental benefits of high-quality, alternative pornography. Additionally, she has contributed a chapter to the book "Fragile Fäden—Beziehungsweisen im Kapitalismus" (translated as "Fragile Threads—Modes of Relationship in Capitalism"). In this chapter, Hagendorfer explores how intimacy, sensuality, and capital-ism intersect and influence personal and societal relationships, using the concept of pornography as a lens to envision alternative futures. Her latest articles appear in the Arse Elektronika anthology Sexponential, where she also serves as an editor. Her filmography includes works such as "Fudliaks! Tear The Sexes Apart!," "Slugfest," and "Musings of a Mechatronic Mistress," which further exemplify her innovative approach to art and social commentary.

Accessibility: Accessible to anyone with auditory capacity and the visual ability to follow a PowerPoint.