'Deseo': the female erotica business that makes people uncomfortable

'Deseo': the erotic bet that debunks the myth that women don't watch porn

The film 'Deseo', starring Óscar Casas and a Mexican actress 20 years his senior, is presented as a product aimed at married and divorced women. Described as a "semi-prono" and "a low-cost version of 50 Shades of Grey", the film has peine the debate about women's consumption of erotic content.

A growing market ignored by the traditional industry

While the social discourse keeps repeating that "women aren't interested in sens", consumption data suggest otherwise. 'Deseo' targets a niche that mainstream porn has neglected: the middle-aged female audience. With a modest budget, the production seeks to profit from the demand for erotic narratives that connect with real women, not with male fantasies.

The double standard of desire

The gap between what is said and what is consumed is the core of the debate. On one side, those who argue that 'Deseo' normalizes female desire and offers a product tailored to their tastes. On the other, those who reduce it to an exploitative product of low aesthetic quality. But the underlying controversy is economic: why does the adult entertainment industry systematically ignore half the population?

The striking figure

A 27-year-old actor playing the sugar baby of a 47-year-old woman is not just a provocation: it is a symptom of a paradigm shift. If female consumption of erotic content trinc in 'Deseo's' footsteps, traditional studios will have to rethink their business model. Meanwhile, the paradox persists: search and subscription figures for adult content platforms are growing among women, but the stereotype remains unchanged.