Podcast ‘Your sexual fantasies, we know what they look like’ (Dutch)

Podcast ‘Your sexual fantasies, we know what they look like’ (Dutch) From threesomes to sex with aliens — sexual fantasies are the perfect way to safely experiment in your own head, and they can even improve your sex life. The only problem is that shame often gets in the way. In this podcast from De […]

Podcast ‘Stereotypes in Pornography’ (Dutch)

Podcast ‘Stereotypes in Pornography’ (Dutch) Are you Dutch-speaking and want to learn more about this research? Dr. Samira van Bohemen explained the reasons behind the research further as guest on the podcast De Sociologie Show. The podcast is an initiative of the Journal of Social Issues (Sociale Vraagstukken) and the Dutch Sociological Association (NSV). Author: […]

The Tension Between Feminist Ideals and Erotic Fantasies

The Tension Between Feminist Ideals and Erotic Fantasies Every day, hundreds of millions of people watch pornography, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Yet porn is full of stereotypes about gender and sexuality. From the “MILF” to the “Slutty Schoolgirl,” women are often portrayed as submissive, while men are depicted as driven by an insatiable […]

Podcast “Why Is Porn Full of Clichés?” (Dutch)

Podcast “Why Is Porn Full of Clichés?” (Dutch) Have you ever noticed that in most porn videos the same characters keep showing up? The naughty schoolgirl, or for example the “BBC,” meaning “the big black cock”? That’s no coincidence, explains cultural sociologist Samira van Bohemen (Erasmus University) in this podcast. These stereotypes are deeply embedded […]

Podcast ‘Over de Liefde’ (Dutch)

Podcast ‘Over de Liefde’ (Dutch) In this podcast, ‘Over de Liefde’ (in Dutch), cultural sociologist Samira van Bohemen joins Debbie Gerritsen to talk about why pornography remains one of the last big social taboos, despite being a major part of many people’s sexual lives. Drawing on her research, she explains how our porn preferences often […]

Research in the heart of a Dutch music festival: Exploring gender stereotypes in pornography at Lowlands Science

This summer, my research team and I took on an exciting challenge—collecting data at one of the most famous music festivals in the Netherlands: Lowlands. Over the course of three intense days under the August sun and next to the festival’s booming main stage, we experienced an overwhelming amount of interest in our study on gender stereotypes in pornography. Read all about it in this look back at our ‘Pornfessions’ research.

Let’s Talk About Sex: Exploring Stereotypes in Pornography

From “hot MILFs” to “slutty schoolgirls,” pornography is saturated with social stereotypes. But why do these stereotypes evoke pleasure, and is this pleasure universal? Join us for an evening of thought-provoking talks and discussions as we delve into these questions with the researchers from the PORN-TYPES project.

Interview dr. Samira van Bohemen on Flemish Radio 1 program ‘Nieuwe Feiten’

Interview dr. Samira van Bohemen on Flemish Radio 1 program ‘Nieuwe Feiten’ Are you curious to know more about our Lowlands Science project ‘Pornfessions’? Principal Investigator, Dr. Samira van Bohemen discusses the motivations and innovative research methods behind the study on Flemish radio. In this interview by presenter Lieven Vandenhaute, aired on the VRT Radio […]

Our ‘Pornfessions’ research project at Lowlands Science!

From ‘Horney MILF’ to the ‘Slutty Schoolgirl,’ online porn is rife with gender stereotypes. Why do people find pleasure in these stereotypes? And is this pleasure the same for everyone? Our PORN-TYPES team will research these and other questions during the famous Lowlands Science festival on the 16th, 17th and 18th of August 2024.