Instead of showing the performative masturbation expected by the mainstream porn industry, each participant in Cliff Media s Authentic Masturbation series touches themselves exactly however they would alone, with a voiceover explaining why they do it the way they do and what it means to them. Tinasparkles describes their process of creating a cozy environment for themselves and indulging in emotional intimacy, watching videos, remembering moments and thinking about friends and people in their life. Changes in how they masturbate over time mirror their deepening authenticity and self-knowledge about their own gender and sexuality.
