The proliferation of internet pornography signifies a fundamental shift in its political and social functions, reflecting broader societal trends in self-exposure and governance. Margret Grebowicz, in this philosophical analysis, argues that the production and consumption of online porn are symptomatic of the modern obsession with self-exposure, a trait amplified by social networking media. This phenomenon, she contends, is intertwined with the democratic construction of the individual as both transparent and communicative. Grebowicz's work offers a feminist critique that prioritizes the impact of internet distribution over the explicit content, examining niche communities and the display of female sexual pleasure as elements within a larger democratic framework.

This work is recognized for its imperative philosophical analysis of internet pornography, offering a novel feminist critique that centers on the medium of distribution rather than content. Grebowicz's examination of online porn communities and their connection to broader democratic projects provides a counterpoint to prevailing cyber-libertarian notions of sexual freedom. The book is noted for its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on diverse thinkers to formulate a theory of sex, speech, and power.