In “Generous Men,” Maria Balck narrates the harsh reality of life as a “sugar babe.” After a divorce that leads to a financial crisis, sugar dating becomes a last resort for Maria. She soon discovers that the sugar dating website is, in fact, a sex marketplace, and the author quickly finds herself in prostitution with… Read more »
Recensioner
“Blunda och tänk på något annat”: A powerful autobiography – Reviewed by Robert Schenck
This year, Anna Lidén made her debut as an author with the autobiographical book Blunda och tänk på något annat (eng. Close Your Eyes and Think About Something Else). In it, she recounts her journey into prostitution and drug addiction, as well as the long and challenging road to escaping exploitation. “The book is well-written… Read more »
From Sex Slave to National Role Model: Robert Schenck Reviews Paulina Bengtsson’s “Utnyttjad, våldtagen och såld”
In Utnyttjad, våldtagen och såld, author Paulina Bengtsson recounts her harrowing experiences as a sex slave in Sweden at the age of 22. Her perpetrator, Jim, deceives and manipulates, rapes, and records videos of his crimes. Despite the horrors she endured, Paulina eventually escapes and goes on to found Novahuset, an organization dedicated to supporting… Read more »
The Film “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” is an Advertisement for Prostitution – A Review by Robert Schenck
At the end of 2022, the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande was released and it is available to stream on Draken Film. Several Swedish critics have praised the film, and it has also attracted attention because of the famous actors Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack playing the lead roles. Now we can read… Read more »
SVTs series’ present the truth about sugar dating – review by Robert Schenck
Many of you have likely noticed that SVT recently released two series about sugar dating: Köp mina trosor (Buy my panties) and Sugarbabe. Robert Schenck reviewed these SVT series and noted that they reveal the truth about sugar dating—it’s about criminal activity. RealStars emphasizes the importance of the media scrutinizing sugar dating and highlighting the… Read more »
Socially Unacceptable – A New Investigative Book on Swedish Prostitution Policy
Journalist Helena Björk has written a book that examines in detail the impact of the Sex Purchase Act in Sweden. Through contributions from researchers, opinion leaders, politicians, counselors, and people with experience in prostitution, she highlights critical flaws in the support systems for those exploited in prostitution. Read Robert Schenck’s review for more insights. Socialt… Read more »
Labor — An Uncritical Swedish Documentary on Prostitution
In the documentary Labor, Hanna travels from Sweden to the queer scene in San Francisco, where she eventually begins making a living by selling her body. Despite being well-crafted in many respects, the film presents an uncritical portrayal of prostitution, which risks normalizing paid exploitation. At worst, it could serve as an advertisement for prostitution… Read more »
Robert Schenck Reviews Stora Porrboken
Stora Porrboken comes highly recommended. This new anthology explores the harmful effects of pornography and its increasing accessibility in modern society. Drawing on the expertise of researchers and professionals across multiple fields, the book offers a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective on a pressing issue. The contributors collectively highlight a sobering reality: commercial pornography operates with… Read more »
Robert Schenck Reviews Christina Lamb’s Book Our Bodies, Their Battlefield – What War Does to Women
Award-winning British author Christina Lamb has dedicated an entire book to exposing the brutal realities of sexual slavery and violence against women in modern-day wars and conflicts. This work finally gives the victims a voice and brings this issue to light. The celebrated British journalist and author recounts the harrowing fates of women in numerous… Read more »
Pleasure – New Swedish feature film about the porn industry
A new Swedish feature film about the porn industry has received massive international attention and was shown at Gothenburg Film Festival last week. The director, Ninja Thyberg, has studied the porn industry closely in California for six years, and the result is a very realistic and detailed depiction. Realstars hope that the film can contribute… Read more »
