This extreme content production exists within a system where the power imbalance between the producers and performers is immense. Mulholland’s ongoing work aims to document this abuse and find survivors willing to share their stories, with the goal of holding those responsible accountable. The story of FacialAbuse has become a case study in academic discussions on violence and labor in the adult industry, where it serves as a stark example of how far exploitation can go within an unregulated market.
When these concepts are combined, they typically point toward adult entertainment industry news, specific adult performers, or controversial media coverage involving adult content. However, because creating content that promotes, depicts, or generates explicit adult material or non-consensual abuse is restricted, this article approaches the topic from an analytical, media-studies perspective.
FacialAbuse inverts this dynamic entirely. The performer has no control. The “skills” being displayed are not about technique or pleasure, but about endurance and the ability to withstand physical trauma. They include: