24 to 27, was something that had never before crossed my mind.Īlthough I had devoted my time to write about pornography and sexuality during my studies in Singapore, direct encounters with the industries allow a more nuanced analysis – a brief ethnography that takes seriously the personal experiences of the people working in the industries and also my very own embodiment as both a consumer and observer.Ĭonceived in Melbourne and hailed as the longest-running adult consumer exhibition in the world, this year's SEXPO celebrates its 20-year anniversary, having drawn crowds to celebrate sexuality throughout its long-spanning history. Going to Melbourne, Australia, to venture into an exhibition of sex industries, porn stars and sex workshops in SEXPO, which ran from Nov.
