# Female Pleasure Portraits Lauren Crow Photographs the Female Subject in States of Ecstasy By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-07-03 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-crow References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/female-pleasure-real-faces-photos?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [laurencrowrbonmade](https://laurencrow.carbonmade.com/) 'The Little Death,' a photo series developed by Lauren Crow, was borne out of an anger towards the porn industry. As the Portland-based photographer explains, "[porn] often gives people the wrong idea of what it really is to see a woman in a state of pleasure." Wanting to correct many a misconception derived from the industry, Crow set off to photograph [real women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-positiv-health) as they masturbated. To take a topic as hush-hush and under-the-covers as [female masturbation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womanizer-enhance), and bring it to light, was a very bold move for Crow, but one that many people appreciated, as the photographs took off in a huge way on Tumblr. According to Crow, the series is a way to encourage women to get lost in the act of masturbation, and fully surrender themselves to [feelings of pleasure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moisture-mood) that they so often deny. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Female Pleasure Revolution:** The portrayal and encouragement of female pleasure in photography and media is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to promote female empowerment. - **Erotica Empathy:** Creating art that depicts the female orgasm in a way that is educational and empathetic rather than exploitative is a trend that could lead to innovation in the adult entertainment industry. - **Sex-positive Feminism:** The growing popularity of sex-positive feminism and the desire for more realistic depictions of female pleasure in media can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as advertising and entertainment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** There is potential for photographers to embrace the female pleasure movement and create empowering portrait work similar to Crow’s 'The Little Death' series. - **Social Media:** As seen through the success of the series on Tumblr, social media and networking could take advantage of this shift in attitudes and promote female pleasure in a way that is accessible and relatable. - **Adult Entertainment:** The adult entertainment industry can move away from exploitative depictions of female pleasure and towards the realistic and educational, possibly attracting a broader and more diverse audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Celebratory Artist-Created NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nars-campaign.md) - [Womens Sexual Wellness Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dott-wand.md) - [Sleek Self-Pleasure Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womanizer-wave.md) - [Sensual Self-Care Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasing-4.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md)