The following interview was graciously provided by the fine folks at Project Publicity and its author, Spencer White.
Vander Pulaski, a bona fide star in the adult film industry known for his charisma and versatility, is making a bold move into the world of kink with his latest role in KinkMen’s “Do What I Say.” In the intense KinkMen’s film that delves into the realms of domination and submission – and explores the dynamics of control and obedience – Pulaski teams up with Greg Hollywood. Together, the men add a new dimension to kink, showcasing their willingness to push boundaries and embrace the edgier side of adult entertainment. Vander Pulaski explains more from his rural and remote home in Oregon.
Are you originally from Oregon?
No, I’m from Pennsylvania. I grew up in a suburban neighborhood north of Pittsburgh. My dad was a family doctor and my mom was a physical therapist. They used to share an office. I have a lot of memories of being in their offices as a kid, including one of my dad showing me how a sigmoidoscope is used to look inside a person’s colon.
Were you a jock?
I wouldn’t have considered myself a jock at the time, but I did swim competitively from about ages 10 until 17.
When did you have your first same sex experience?
I was 15 the first time I had sex. I bottomed for a friend on the swim team. I had experienced oral sex at a park near me before then, though. I had heard it was “cruisy” in AOL chatrooms so I checked it out. I met an older guy leaning against a tree.
What led to your pursuing a career in adult film?
I have always been a bit of an exhibitionist. I am rather introverted by nature, but am paradoxically more comfortable when I am naked. I also was looking for a way to make decent money while I was pursuing my career goals in biology. I didn’t consider porn as a career path until fan sites became viable. They have allowed me more flexibility and self-determination in the industry while also challenging my previous assumption that I would age out of the industry sooner than now.
What are the best parts of the job?
Having sex with incredibly hot guys.
How has being a porn star impacted your dating life?
I have had partners who had difficulty accepting my career. Most recently, with the fan sites, it has been difficult at times balancing how much to share with fans. I don’t want to monetize every sexual experience I have, nor can I perform on demand. It is still a constant question of how much of myself I want to keep private for me and my real-life partners.
When did you first discover kink?
It depends how you define a kink. As for bondage, I was first tied up by a friend when I was 19. He introduced me to both dom/sub power dynamics as well as a few specific kinks, including rope bondage, watersports, and CBT.
Do you like pain?
Not generally. But some pain begins to feel good, like gas with CBT. Or when the pain is a tribute to the power dynamic at play, I like that.
Do you find pleasure in being disciplined?
Yes, sir.
The scene in KinkMen’s “Do What I Say” is literally Greg Hollywood beating your balls… that had to hurt!
Beating my balls hurts in a really good way. I like it!
Were the screams real?
If I’m screaming, it’s real. I am a pretty terrible actor. Directors often encourage me to react and play up what is happening in a scene. I prefer to have the reactions be legitimate. It also encourages the tops to increase their intensity!
How did the director keep things from getting out of hand on set?
There are always safe words. I have never had to use them.
Do you prefer being the dom or sub?
Generally, I prefer being submissive. Though I do think there is a bit of an age/maturity component to that. As I get older and become more of a daddy, domming has seemed more natural.
Will you play the dom role in an upcoming KinkMen’s film?
I played the dom role in my scene with Buck Richards! I have not filmed another scene as a dom since then, but who knows what the future holds. I would definitely be willing!
What is something fans would be surprised to know about you?
I have a master’s degree in biology and professionally, I am a cannabis breeder, agronomist, and mycologist.
What is the biggest misconception about Vander Pulaski that you would like to clear up once and for all?
People may be surprised that I often go through phases in sexual desire. While I can at times have an insatiable sexual appetite, it is not infrequent that I have little interest in sex for weeks at a time. I am always down to bate it, though.
What makes you smile?
Good times with family, friends, and nature. Good music. Tropical beaches and forests. Reaching a personal goal.
What makes you angry?
Right-wing politics and environmental destruction.
You find a magic genie bottle. What are your three wishes?
A society where wage-labor is obsolete, and humans have moved beyond capitalism. A world that has solved the most pressing environmental issues. And lastly, I want people to be free and happy to choose their own destiny, whatever that entails, constrained only by the limitations of our reality and without any influence of dogmatic religions and state power, as long as they do not interfere with the rights of others.
Which celebrity would you most like to slide into your DMs?
Ilana Glazer or Sarah Silverman.
You’re about to be hit by a truck (sorry). What flashes before your eyes?
That I had a good run while it lasted!
What does your gravestone read?
Lived life by the load.
Vander Pulaski stars in KinkMen’s “Do What I Say,” available now on KinkMen.com
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