Annie Sprinkle is, quite simply, a Sexual Icon. To attempt to define her is a daunting task. She is an erotic/porn film star, writer, film producer, lecturer and soon to be PhD holder. She is an artist, activist and spiritual teacher.

What sets Annie apart from numerous other women in the Sex Industry is that no matter what she is involved in, her passion, compassion and humour shines through like the sun rising over the horizon. And, it is clear that not only is she having great fun, she is working toward a future where all women (and men) can revel in their unique sexuality freely, without shame, without guilt.


Lauren: You've been involved in virtually every aspect of the Adult Entertainment Industry for two decades. Why did you choose to use your considerable talents in this field?

Annie: Gee...Thanks for the compliment. I simply think that sexuality is the most interesting subject there is. I'm amazed that EVERYONE doesn't want to make sexually oriented stuff. It's fascinating. Also, I KNOW that sexuality is a very important area for our society to look at, learn about, heal about. We are still suffering from Victorian sex negative attitudes, among other things. Also, sexuality is something that concerns everyone. We are all born with a sexuality. For some of us it is a treasure trove of wonderful gifts, and for others it is a source of fear, suffering, confusion. As a visual artist, I'm always interested in getting a rise out of people, touching some place in them, sparking thought and conversation. For me, sex is (can be) DIVINE. A profound spiritual experience. I'm prostelizing my religion. Sex is also very political. So I'm spreading my propaganda. The cause nearest and dearest to my heart is sex workers rights, and destigmatizing sex work. Sex can heal, so I'm promoting my belief that sex can help people in many ways.

Lauren: There is a ground-swell of women becoming involved in creating female-friendly erotica/pornography. Do you think that this will have substantial impact on society at large? Do you feel that this impact will have positive effects for women?

Annie: Absolutely. I believe that all artistic/creative sexual expressions are intrinsically a good thing. Porn has until recently been only in the male bastian, and was kept hidden from "good" women. So often it is as misogynist as men are. When women make porn, they can enlighten the men. But first women will learn about themselves making porn. As women pornographers we are just taking baby steps in a whole new world. Making good porn is a lot more challenging than you would think.

Lauren: Could you elaborate on your concept of "Medi-bation," the blending of the spiritual and the sexual?

Annie: Medibation is to meditate and masturbate at the same time. Totally relax, relax the body, relax the mind. Let go of thoughts. Be at peace. Focus on the breath. Focus on the life force pulsing thru the body, the energy waves. Feel one with the universe. Expand your concousness. Let thoughts come into the mind, as thoughts do, and gently let them pass through you. Take lots of time. A half hour is good. Don't be orgasm goal oriented. Eventually you will have a huge full body orgasm in every chakra. Run pleasure through your body by stimulating the genitals, nipples, skin, etc. If you have really relaxed and opened your whole "inner flute", spun all those charkas, and fully let go. After (multiple) orgasm, relax more. Go deeper. Orgasm again and again. Bask in the afterglow. Orgasm more. Bask in afterglow. Become the sun, the moon, and the stars. Expand your entire being It all sounds terribly corny and new age, but the experience actually feels like what I describe. I like to have big emotional releases. Especially crying. I have orgasms for all women. I imagine that as I experience pleasure, I make the world a more pleasure filled place, and heal pain. Have a good trip. Medibation is like a fantasmagorical and moving drug trip without the drugs. I might be full of shit, but it works for me.

Lauren: I understand that you are currently attending graduate school. What are you studying and what are your plans for the future?

Annie: I'm at the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. I'm in a PHD program. If, when, I finish, I'll be Dr. Sprinkle-- Sexologist. I like the idea that all big slutty whore porn stars get PhD's.

Lauren: Thank you so much for taking take from your busy schedule to chat with me.

Annie: My pleasure. I wish you lots of pleasure and sexy fun.

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