For Dee Severe, sex in film is a tool to dispel misconceptions. “I strive to show authentic BDSM lifestyles, complete with love, humor, intimacy — and explicit sex,” Severe shared. “So much of the real emotional interaction between people occurs during sex, so why censor that?”Panelists will also discuss various social and cultural issues impacting adult content production today including safety standards, workplace ethics, representation, and common misperceptions of porn.