DiscoverWatson-HowlandWhy Do People Become P*rnstars? - Evolutionary Psychologist Catherine Salmon
Why Do People Become P*rnstars? - Evolutionary Psychologist Catherine Salmon

Why Do People Become P*rnstars? - Evolutionary Psychologist Catherine Salmon

Update: 2025-11-16
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Understanding the Evolutionary Drive Behind Sex Work and Pornography with Catherine Salmon

In this episode, Catherine Salmon explores the evolutionary explanations for why individuals get involved in paid sex work and pornography, both as workers and consumers. She discusses male sexual psychology, reproductive strategies, and the financial motivations behind participating in the sex industry. Catherine also touches on the business-savvy side of the industry, financial considerations, and the varying reasons people engage in this type of work. This in-depth analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play in the sex industry.

00:00 Introduction to Evolutionary Explanations for Sex Work

00:34 Male Sexual Psychology and Short-Term Mating Strategies

02:46 The Appeal of Pornography to Male Consumers

03:41 Why People Enter the Porn Industry

04:55 Financial Motivations in the Porn Industry

06:08 Prostitution: Survival and Financial Strategies

06:57 Escort Work and Financial Independence

09:29 The Business Savvy of Sex Workers

10:00 Financial Education for Sex Workers and Athletes

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Why Do People Become P*rnstars? - Evolutionary Psychologist Catherine Salmon

Why Do People Become P*rnstars? - Evolutionary Psychologist Catherine Salmon