Veronica Vera Writes...

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4 MIN READ

Each month in New York, Marc Stevens weaves a little magic and hundreds of people take off their clothes. Marc, one of Porndom’s most versatile performers, began his career by dropping his pants to reveal his notorious 10½ inches. His glorious meat now remains sheathed and reserved for special occasions while he hosts what are…Read More

12 MIN READ

To celebrate the premiere of Keith Wilson’s new documentary project ‘Moore For Sale’ – charting both the challenges and joys of working with the archives of the performance artist Frank Moore, I share this piece on my own encounter with the amazing artist, shaman, and all around horny guy. …Read More

10 MIN READ

My mission in porn has always been about discovering myself as a woman. In 1982,  my research took me around the world – to India’s tantric temples and brothels. In Africa, I roared in ecstasy. With more exotic locales and adventures to come, the following essay is part one of that adventure. …Read More

3 MIN READ

Before his untimely death at 48 my beloved husband Stuart Cottingham put together a website that honored his life and art, including the life of his femme alter ego, Misty Madison. I share his words to inspire others who may have questions about their sexuality or gender. Stu would be 60 today. Misty is forever young.…Read More

9 MIN READ

Cable TV was just a baby when Al Goldstein’s Midnight Blue hit our screens and treated New York City to a refreshing kind of sex ed. It rocked from 1974-2003 – thanks to an intrepid crew of talented rascals. In 1986 I visited them in the studio. I remember them fondly.…Read More

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Monica Kennedy’s long career on the bumpy burlesque trail went from risque to raunchy. A classy stripper in the 70’s when we met ten years later her act was down and dirty and she was proud to share her outrageous history.…Read More

10 MIN READ

Here I share an article to honor Gloria Leonard, beauty, businesswoman and my Club 90 sister. Her contributions to the world of adult entertainment brought class and distinction to an industry that constantly struggled for both. Pin-up queen, political activist, magazine publisher, actress mother-Gloria was that combination of brains, beauty and balls that makes strong women. And she was definitely all woman. In 1985 she had just made her hardcore movie comeback in the film Taboo, American Style, so I thought it high time I write about her entire career. I invite you to come along with me now on that visit.…Read More

13 MIN READ

A personal letter I discovered in my archives describes in juicy detail what happened when my gorgeous girlfriend, Club 90 sister and adult business megastar Gloria Leonard booked us on an adventure aboard the QE2.…Read More