8 Ways Stoya Is Redefining Porn

6. She Speaks Truth To Power

Some porn stars have been able to parlay their success into roles in mainstream films and television. The most famous example is probably Sasha Grey's recurring role in Entourage but there have been a a fair few more who've made the leap, often in bit-parts or cameos. Though Stoya is well-placed to follow suit, she's avoided Hollywood. Not only that, she's spoken about the fact that she believes the porn industry is in many ways a more progressive place for women, stating that "It's actually less of a rarity to see the lead female character be the most interesting thing in a production in porn than it is to see in Hollywood". She's also not afraid to criticise her peers in her industry. Part of her motivation in the creation of TRENCHCOATx was the lack of ethics shown by companies such as MindGeek, that owns a massive number of site that pirate videos from other porn producers. This doesn't just affect the producers' bottom lines, it also limits the return for performers and restricts their ability to turn down work from certain companies. In speaking out on these issues and offering an alternative, Stoya is working towards creating a more ethical corporate environment within the industry.