ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
Feminists have been debating, studying, and creating pornography for decades, and the transformation of feminism, sexual politics, porn, and popular culture over the last decade has broadened the dialogue on this provocative topic. With the resurgence of anti-pornography feminist scholarship and activism, the time has come to hear from progressive, anti-censorship, sex positive, and sex worker feminist voices.

The Feminist Porn Conference, a one day conference, will bring together academics, cultural critics, sex workers, activists, fans, and producers to explore the intersections between feminism and pornography as well as the emergence of feminist porn as a genre, industry, and movement. It will be a part of The Good for Her Feminist Porn Awards, one of the largest gatherings of feminist pornographers in the world. We seek to raise awareness, pose critical questions, and incite dialogue about the shifting landscape of pornography and what roles we can play in it. It includes sessions, two special screenings, a keynote luncheon, and a closing reception.

I will be a panelist on If I Had A Hammer: Reclaiming Feminist Porn As A Tool of Political Activism Against Oppression with Panelists: Courtney Trouble (moderator), April Flores, Carlos Batts, Tobi Hill-Meyer, Carrie Gray, jes sachse

This will be an exciting time with creators and participators in the Feminist Porn movement coming together to discuss and celebrate our hard work and inspirations. If you would like to attend the conference you can register here.

I have an essay in the Feminist Porn Book and am so honored to have the chance to discuss my experiences as a BBW performer in the book! If you would like to buy a book, you can receive a 50% discount using the coupon code PORN502013 on The Feminist Press website, feministpress.org!

Pleasure Chest
Thursday, September 13th 2012
7 PM – Midnight
April Flores in Store Performance Pleasure Chest
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Last year The Pleasure Chest turned 40 and we we threw an epic party for our friends and customers. This year we’re back—bigger, better and dirtier! The Pleasure Chest has joined forces with sponsors Masque, Fun Factory, LA Weekly, Dominion and Pink Taco to present Gloryhole 2012 on Thursday, September 13^th at our West Hollywood store.

Gloryhole is a peek behind the red curtain, giving guests a chance to mix and mingle with the sexual glitterati. Equal parts tease and sleaze, Gloryhole will let the curious see what goes on after hours at one of Los Angeles’ most storied locations, on the very same floor where Joan Jett once shopped for leather gear and 70s gay porn movies were made.

Hosted by Lenora Claire, Luke Nero and Andrés Rigal

The night will include:

• A XXX Gloryhole installation- Gaze through a voyeuristic portal into the extremes of human sexuality. Featuring appearances by Nina Hartley, Buck Angel, April Flores, Reid Mihalko, Jiz Lee, Damon Holzum and Midori.
• Dominion Spanking Station
• Aerial pole by Kitty Cadillac
  
• $3 tacos by Pink Taco
  
• Oh Snap! Photo Booth
  
• Free booze
  
• Live DJ

Check out LA Weekly‘s photos from last year’s Gloryhole for a peek at what to expect.

Attendance is free, but given the nature of the entertainment, the party is invitation only and restricted to those 18 and older. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by sending an email to gloryhole@thepleasurechest.com and tell us how many will be in your party.

April Flores World

She’s graced the covers of Bizarre and AVN Magazine. She’s modeled for some of the world’s most sought-after fine art photographers. She’s been featured in dozens of adult films and is now the subject of a real-life documentary that follows her on the road trip of a lifetime.

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In this exciting debut, watch April Flores pose for painters, photographers and directors. Follow her as she searches out the perfect coastal spot to “unwind” and see April engage award-winning crime fiction author Christa Faust in what has been described as the most exciting and sexually-tense pie fight ever caught on film.

Also featured is April Flores telling some of her most personal stories, live, on stage in Hollywood. From her first job to the very intimate and erotic story of how she got started in the adult industry.

This is your very first, and very personal, look at the world of April Flores – the fearless BBW star with scarlet hair who took your breath away with her unapologetic confidence, her outspoken support for body diversity, and of course, her jaw-dropping beauty. This is the REAL story of April Flores!

A never before seen collection of photography over a 12 year period of model April Flores by artist Carlos Batts.

*Both Events same day Downtown LA July 27th*
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: MOCA Grand Avenue
Ahmanson Auditorium

Fat Girl Book Exhibit
Gallery: Coagula Curatorial
Date: Saturday, July 27th
Time: 7pm-11pm
Location: 977 Chung King Road, Los Angeles CA 90012
Nail Bar by Cha Cha Covers
Cupcakes by Little Sweeties
Spanking Station sponsored by The Pleasure Chest
DJ Mr.Numberonederful of Cannibal Flower

Gallery Details:
coagulacuratorial.com
Publisher:
rarebirdbooks.com
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Distributed by:
Publishers Group West
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Contact:
Cbattsfly@gmail.com
@Fatty_D, @Cbattsfly

Alter EGO

April Flores invites you to taste all of her in this erotic fantasy cum true. Get seduced by her intoxicating beauty and fearless sexuality. Wrap yourself in a secret world of APT.408 where 3 Fashionistas unleash there exotic energy with submissive rope play and sensuality to shock your world. Inspire titillating desires with the burlesque and beautiful goddesses, Super Muses. The fantasy continues…

A poetic visual erotic tale.

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Directed by Carlos Batts
Staring April Flores

ARTCORE

Artcore documents a diverse range of sexual interest from body image, gender identity and fetish role playing. With such an ever evolving interest in sexuality in the media such as movie stars playing adult stars, celebrities sex tapes, runway fetish shows and reality television. Artcore becomes a digital mix tape blending music, mood and tempo to create a new approach to recording sex.

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Director: Carlos Batts

Starring: April Flores, Kelly Shibari, Courtney Trouble, Drew Deveaux & Damali Dares

Music By: HustlePUNCH, Trouble MIND, Ryan Kinetic, JUNG HOLLYWOOD

It’s April as you’ve never seen her before — a mind-blowing display of versatility added to the explosive curves and deadly sex appeal we all know and love. First she gets kinky with “The Hoodman,” showing off her dominant side with fabulous fetish wear and a high heel-clad foot job. Then April finds herself with Courtney Trouble, Kelly Shibari, two Hitachis and an NJOY dildo, resulting in a multi-orgasmic voluptuous extravaganza. They laugh, they cum, and a good time is had by all.

In a bowler hat and drawn-on mustache, April is joined by queer porn heartthrob Drew Deveaux for a hot gender-bending romp.

During a late night rendezvous Damali and April have an After Hours fling.

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