Nina Hartley is an adult-film performer, author, and educator. Her work also reaches beyond film: she has written a book, taught, and spoken about communication and relationships. Here is a short guide to that background and where to read more.
Four parts of her work
| Area | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Early film career | In a 2006 interview, Hartley identified Educating Nina in 1984 as her first video. |
| Mainstream film | Her publisher’s biography lists her appearance in Boogie Nights. |
| Writing | Penguin Random House lists Nina Hartley’s Guide to Total Sex among her books. |
| Education and nursing | Her own About page discusses her nursing background, classes, and talks. |
Read the original sources
For her account of getting started, read the 2006 interview with Violet Blue. For her book and author biography, see Penguin Random House. Her About page at Nina.com describes her current website in her own words.
For recordings selected on this website, browse Helen’s Special collection. For another directory entry, see Nina Hartley on Velvetube.