The 'Porn Professor' Retires

PASADENA, Calif. — After a summer of nonstop scandal that included two suicide attempts, five psych ward stints and a Twitter meltdown, Pasadena City College “porn professor” Hugo Schywzer has announced on his blog that he will not be returning to teach in the Fall — or ever — or anywhere.

“I am on medical leave for the entire fall semester, and in early 2014, will transition into disability retirement status. I do not anticipate returning to the classroom at PCC, or anywhere else for that matter,” Schwyzer wrote on his blog yesterday.

The professor, deemed academically contentious for his Navigating Pornography class, voiced his frustration with folks who doubt his mental illness, which he says has caused a “desperately difficult time for him and his family.” Schwyzer has reportedly been struggling with bi-polar disorder and borderline personality disorder since he was 19.

“The repeated insinuation that I’m not really ill is infuriating: people who’ve never met me offer diagnoses as well as assertions that I’m ‘faking it’ all,” he wrote.

He concludes the post with an “update” that he and his wife have “pledged to an amicable and cooperative divorce” geared towards protecting the well-being of their children.

The news follows closely behind Schwyzer’s public admittance (also published on his blog) that he has slept with multiple students and adult film performers, as recently as 2011. He formerly claimed he had reformed from having sex with students following treatment for drug and alcohol addictions.  

A Pasadena Star News reporter noted that Schwyzer co-authored the school's current policy that prohibits students from sleeping with and/or dating students. 

Schwyzer previously received media attention in February when college officials barred the public from attending a lecture for his porn course by adult crossover star and former PPC student James Deen.  

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Siri Dahl and Friends to Host 2nd 'Corn Telethon'

Siri Dahl will host the second 12-hour "Corn Telethon" livestream with several of her friends from inside and outside the industry on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Lady Dee Stars in Latest From Immoral

Lady Dee stars with Paul Stalker and Charlie Dean in a new three-part release from Immoral Productions.

Adult Time Drops 'Busting Porn Myths Vol. 1' Informational Video

Adult Time has released the first volume of its new Performer Center series, “Busting Porn Myths.”

Octavia Red Stars in Final Episode of Bree Mills' 'Escape From Camp Conversion' From Adult Time

Octavia Red stars in the final episode of the Bree Mills-helmed thriller "Escape From Camp Conversion," from Adult Time studio brand Girlcore.

Octokuro Makes Her Vampired Debut

Octokuro has made her Vampired debut alongside Sata Jones in “Vampirella Unleashed.”

Natalia Starr Stars in Latest From New Sensations

Natalia Starr stars with Danny Mountain in the latest release from New Sensations.

Sabien DeMonia Drops Latest Evil Angel Directorial 'Depravation of Innocence'

Sabien DeMonia has dropped her latest directorial effort for Evil Angel, “Depravation of Innocence.”

Yhivi Makes Her Tushy Raw Debut

Yhivi has made her debut for Vixen Media Group (VMG) studio imprint Tushy Raw, alongside Dan Damage.

Cubbi Thompson Stars in Latest From Brazzers

Cubbi Thompson stars with Small Hands in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "She’s Good with Her Mouth."

Show More