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So You Wanna Be a Porn Star?
An interview with Ana Loria
By Leonardo Calcagno
Published August 2001

Sex!Sex!Sex! a word that get some going crazy and others smiling. Porno!Porno!Porno! well there is a word that when mentioned, most of our society barks for murder. But hypocrisy is a sad thing; show me anyone who never saw a porno movie or magazine and I’ll tell you that they’re lying just to be interesting.

From the beginning of time, people have always felt the urge to sexually fantasize, but most of them are too chicken to venture into the world of flesh and horniness. But some are taking this world into the mainstream with hip zines, movies and clothing lines like Porn Star. But porno still makes people uncomfortable. Did you know that people would rather see war and misery on TV than people having sex? They are shocked and bark to stop it at any cost (freaking right wing close-minded society -- sorry had to write that).

But like any war to win minds and change perceptions, there are those who resist society’s knee-jerk censorship and prohibition of anything sexual, by taking porn to the people and helping them to overcome their sexual frustration.

Ana Loria is just one of those people. This beautiful lady took time to tell me of her crusade, her book 1-2-3 Be a Porn Star! A Step-by-Step Guide to the Adult Industry and safesex.org, a website that helps people fulfill their sexual desires.

Leonardo: Tell me a little about yourself.

Ana Loria: I am a model and an aspiring actress, but probably my most unique aspect is my view of sexuality. Ever since I can remember, I've always been a very sex-positive person, and I've always felt that society is completely screwed-up in its moral priorities. I feel that this world could be such a better place if there were ten times the sex and one-tenth the violence. So why do our advertisements tease and titillate so much, when the reality is that most people do not get as much sex as they want? I believe it's because that inner dissatisfaction makes us hungrier as consumers, so it's good for big business, but it's bad for our souls and spirits. That's why I've made it my personal mission to help people enjoy safe-sex as much and as easily as possible.

What urged you to do porno or get involved in the adult industry?

Actually, I've never had any aspiration to be an adult performer, and so I've never appeared in any pornography. Of course, I've had plenty of opportunity, and I do enjoy lingerie and bikini modeling. But believe it or not, I'm quite a private person. On the other hand, I will say that I find most porn stars extremely brave and wonderful people.

What's safesex.org?

SAFESEX.ORG is the website I've administered for the past five years, with the most excellent help and funding of my publisher, InfoNet Publications. The site is designed to help men and women learn about all the ways one can get paid to participate in safe sex programs. It also is a resource for people who want to become escorts, dancers, masseuses, phone sex operators, Internet strippers, tantric sex teachers, adult movie stars, and much more. Recently, we just unveiled our new website SEXYJOBS.COM which is super-cool because it has a free job board where you can check out listings posted by adult industry employers. Plus you can post a free ad to let employers know you are looking for a sexy job. To my knowledge, it's the only job site on the Internet for adult performers.

Tell me a little bit about your book: 1-2-3 Be a Porn Star!

Let's face it, at some point or another, just about everyone fantasizes about being a porn star. Who wouldn't want to get paid to enjoy sex in exotic locations with beautiful people? Of course, the problem has been figuring out how to break into this secretive business. But the fact is, the porn world is booming. Over 10,000 new adult videos are now being produced every year, and the demand for talent is at an all-time high. So I wrote the book in order to help people find the right places to look for work. It tells you who the right people are, how you can meet them, and how to land your all-important first job. And how to avoid being burned.

Whether you're male or female, my book is designed to make it easy to cut through the usual obstacles. I give up-to-date contact information for all the best talent agents, directors and producers, along with advice in their own words for how to ensure your success. Plus I interviewed legendary porn stars like Jill Kelly, Max Hardcore, Nina Hartley, Peter North, Stacy Valentine, Randy West, Sharon Mitchell, Ashlyn Gere, Guy DeSilva, Annabel Chong and many more. 1-2-3 BE A PORN STAR! covers all the main areas of porn, including amateur, mainstream, hardcore, softcore, fetish, gonzo, gay, bi, lesbian, transsexual and couples. Extensive discussion is devoted to how to produce and market your own adult material. In addition to the video industry, I also discuss opportunities in cable, CD-ROM, DVD, print media and the booming Internet arena. Plus, of course, I had to devote an entire chapter to health and safety issues for adult performers.

Do you urge people with sexual fantasies to try porno?

I always urge people to be as honest as possible with themselves and their partners about what kind of sexual experiences would turn them on the most. I think fantasies are meant to be fulfilled... not stifled. Because repressed desire is what makes us mean and nasty and stupid! In other words, as long as its consensual, I say go for it.

Whats your advice for somebody thinking about a porno career?

Educate yourself! Read my book and Nina Hartley's stuff, and check out Sharon Mitchell's AIM Health Care Foundation. Make sure you know what you're getting into and who you are dealing with... and then HAVE FUN!

Do you have fans, and have you encounter many weird ones?

Yes, I estimate that I've received over 100,000 e-mail letters from my kind website visitors over the past few years. Thanks to everyone, I've learned so much about humans it could fill 20 books! And yes, even the weird ones are appreciated. Because weird is human, so let's not make anyone feel bad about who they are.

Are you married, and if yes how does your husband feels about it?

I'm not married... yet. I love people too much to commit to one right now, but I do intend to... and I know we will rock each other's worlds.

How do you feel about anti-porno right-wing movements?

I understand their dilemma. They have a lot of pain and anger and conditioning to wrestle with, and sexuality scares them deeply. I just wish I could make them see that we actually improve as a species from having hot kinky wild sex. We are evolving to understand this, so I'm not worried.

Has porno become mainstream?

Yes, but I'm afraid a lot of this has to do with money. The next step is for it to be about love, respect, and personal growth.

Any last thoughts?

Yes, here's a big kiss for everyone who loves sex and hates violence. Oh, in case you're interested you can also find my books on Amazon. They're also at Borders or Barnes and Noble. Yippee!

Leonardo Calcagno, well know writer in Montreal Canada. He's been writing for local Canadian, Americano and European e-zines and zines in French, Spanish and English for almost 5 years. More known to get hate letters from right-wing housewives and to get into fights with promoters who don't let him interview bands! You will mostly see him eating tofu dogs and drinking Guinness with his laptop in Montreal writing another article about politics, music and sex. Graduated with a bachelor degree in International Politics with a minor on international law... his parents are still wondering why he took on a life of sex writer! Tattooed with Che, Husker Du and ARA! Played chino-Hispanic punk on Les Kalisses D'immigrant, Trash Blues on Les Tetes Reduites and now stoner rock on Your Sister ! He contributes on Freezerbox.com, Kerozen, Indymedia.org, Stooky.com, Eroticandy.com, Biotech Montreal Action, QuebecTel, Zona de Obra and other zines!

For more of Leonardo's work, please visit www.montrealnightguide.com and www.montrealconfidential.com

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