Personal Life
Hartley is openly bisexual in her private life and describes herself as an atheist.
She married Ira Levine (aka Ernest Greene), a director of porn films, particularly BDSM films. They sometimes work together, as in The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, directed by Tristan Taormino and Greene, and O: the Power of Submission, directed by Greene. In both of these films, Hartley plays supporting roles. The couple consider themselves Polyamorous.
Hartley does not have any children due to a combination of a lack of interest and fibroid tumors. She has eight nieces and nephews.
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