She never passes judgment against those who enjoy adult literature or have fantasies that most would consider abnormal. What makes this book remarkable is that it does not try to become the voice of women involved in pornography. Unlike many in the pro-censorship crowd, she lets them tell their own stories. In fact it was most difficult for McElroy to interview porn actresses when she identified herself as a feminist. After three attempted interviews, she had to drop that f-word altogether.
Coercion is a common theme among radical feminists to justify their pro-censorship arguments.
Like Dworkin, and McElroy sets out to find out for herself whether or not women had been forced into pornography. I feel bad for the women who get into pornography not for the fun, but because they seek only economic gain, because they are the ones who will be hurt by the experience. They will feel exploited, used, and abused. Quoting a male porn producer, she notes that women who do not love what they do are not likely to last in the industry because their performances appear forced, and hence, unerotic. It was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee but never voted on by the whole Senate.