...Porn studies...

Porn studies is an academic publication. Yes, that is right, an open-access, international, peer-reviewed journal by Routledge. Most importantly, this is the first - and only - academic publication dedicated exclusively to porn. 

P-O-R-N. The 4-letter 'prohibited' word. 

And why not?

The first issue has two key papers titled 'Psychology and pornography: some reflections' and 'Gonzo, trannys, and teens - current trends in the US adult content production, distribution and consumption'. But don't stop reading, there is a lot more there for you to explore. 

You can read the journal here if you like. Click here for a news item about this journal on the Independent.

Is this the end of the taboo era in academia?