ana-valens

Ana Valens


Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. She is a former Daily Dot staff writer. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

Bridgefy App Protest

Bridgefy blew up during the Hong Kong uprising. Should Americans use it, too?

What happens if the internet goes down?

On Nov 3, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Cyberpunk 2077 Trans Voices

Cyberpunk 2077 is coming. Remember to listen to trans people about its problems

Trans voices should be centered. Why aren't they?

On Oct 29, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Best Famous Porn

Famous porn films and adult videos, and where you can find them online

From hentai to Andy Warhol, the most famous porn in adult history.

On Oct 28, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Amy Coney Barrett Arielle Scarcella

Amy Coney Barrett highlights the rise of fascist, ex-liberal women

It's a pipeline with far-right funding behind it.

On Oct 27, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Vintage Porn Best Retro Porn

From bondage to lesbian smut, the best retro porn online

Watch classic queer smut or catch the best performers of yesteryear.

On Oct 23, 2020 by Ana Valens

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JList Anime Hentai Ban Australia

Anime retailer sparks fears of ‘hentai ban’ over product dispute (updated)

J-List is sounding the alarm—but is there really a ban?

On Oct 22, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Prodom Erewhon

Dominatrix goes viral after walking man on leash through supermarket

Don't worry, they were wearing masks.

On Oct 19, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Emjoy App Review

Emjoy is a promising sexual education app—but falls short for trans women

It's sexual wellness for some—but not all.

On Oct 19, 2020 by Ana Valens

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What Is Shadowbanning Hacking Hustling

Report says shadowbanning is real—and it’s suppressing sex workers

Social media companies deny shadowbanning, but they've long been accused of lying.

On Oct 17, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Captain Hardcore Oculus Quest Hand Tracking

Captain Hardcore supports hand-tracking on Oculus Quest, sparking questions about VR porn’s future

Hand-tracking on PC VR isn't ready yet—but it's coming.

On Oct 15, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Thirsty Sword Lesbians Kickstarter Tabletop RPG

‘Thirsty Sword Lesbians’ role-playing game blows past Kickstarter goals

Playing a lesbian with sword isn't required.

On Oct 14, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Futanari Adult Visual Novel Reborn in Sin Kickstarter

Why are Westerners so fascinated with ‘futanari’? This adult visual novel may have answers

Futa remains as appealing as ever, controversies aside.

On Oct 13, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Apple Watch Sex Activity Calories

The Apple Watch tracks calories burned during sex. What does that mean for data privacy?

Apple values privacy. But is it enough?

On Oct 10, 2020 by Ana Valens

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smart chastity qiui

Smart chastity device’s security flaw let hackers ‘permanently’ seal users up, researchers warn

'If you’re locked in there’s no way out.'

On Oct 7, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Queer Rights Supreme Court Gay Marriage

As the Supreme Court targets gay marriage, we must become more radical, not less

It's time to return to our roots.

On Oct 5, 2020 by Ana Valens

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