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Dame Products Launches Workshop Series
NEW YORK — Dame Products has launched a workshop series featuring programming to help customers enhance intimacy with a suite of courses, exercises and materials. The workshops are developed by experts such as sex therapists, yoga teaches and massage specialists, and will center around different themes in the world of sexual health and wellness, with subjects like relationship help, communication, breath work and re-igniting the spark.
NYTC Founder Chelsea Downs Talks Growing Gender Affirmation Products Sector
At the glitzy 2020 XBIZ Awards, held this year at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Los Angeles this past January, winners were announced on stage with several titles scrolling through towards the end of the evening. It was then that Chelsea Downs, co-founder of New York Toy Collective, saw the company’s name flash on screen, right underneath the title of LGBT Pleasure Product of the Year. They’d won; a prestigious award for any company to pick up, the honor marked the first for Downs and NYTC.
Say Uncle Network to Partner With Wynwood Pride Online Fest This Weekend
JC Adams Jun 10, 2020 7:00 AM PDT MIAMI — The Say Uncle Network of all-male premium paysites has partnered with the Miami-based Wynwood Pride online festival unspooling this Saturday, June 13, beginning at 4 p.m. (PDT), and running through Sunday morning. All performances will be available for free via the Wynwood Twitch channel, on Instagram and teleconferencing for "audience participation, costume contests and dancing," a rep explained.
Kheper Games Launches 'I HATE' Game for Adults
SEATTLE — Kheper Games has introduced its newest drinking game for adults called “I HATE.” The game is adaptable for those couples and groups of friends who are observing social distancing guidelines. According to the company, there are three ways to play I HATE. As a party game, players can get points when guessing correctly if another player hates or loves something. Players can also take part by drinking when they hate something.
Corey Silverstein Launches Legal Resources Service Adult.Law
DETROIT — Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein has launched Adult.Law, a subscription service providing legal resources, with no retainer fee, to adult performers. Journalist, performer and sex workers’ rights activist Siouxsie Q will serve as a brand ambassador for the service.
ePlay Makes Gamified Camming ‘Easy, Empowering and Exciting’
Offering fans free, instant access to their favorite live streamers, ePlay seeks to deliver instant fun through popular games and new features that reward users for playing. With pocket-play mobile design and one-touch controls for players, ePlay further sets itself apart with daily prizes, special events and more in a truly gamified ecosystem.
Motley Models Owner Dave Rock Releases Statement
LOS ANGELES — Motley Models president and CEO, Dave Rock, issued a statement today which reads as follows: It’s come to our attention that a former model from 2016 has made some claims against both myself and my agency that I’d like to address. I met this talent in April of 2016 when she contracted with our agency to help her procure adult modeling work.
Lovehoney Calls for Quality Over Quantity in Adult Retail
BATH, England — Lovehoney is sharing the benefits of marketing quality pleasure products. “The old saying of quality over quantity has stood the test of time and still holds value in today’s business landscape,” the company said.
Anastasia L'Amour to Guest on 'CannaPornia' Tonight
Jun 4, 2020 1:30 PM PDT LOS ANGELES — Anastasia L'Amour guests tonight on the latest episode of the “CannaPornia” radio program. The show will air from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (PDT) on the Demon Seed Radio Network.
Spencer Bradley Creates Free OnlyFans Profile With Clips, Photos
Jun 4, 2020 1:38 PM PDT LAS VEGAS — Spencer Bradley has created a free OnlyFans profile featuring videos and sneak-peek photos designed to "cure the blues" of her ardent admirers. Ten videos and 20 photos have been uploaded, with more content pending. "I know things are tough for some of my fans, so I wanted to give them a free treat to look forward to every day," Bradley explained. "That's why I decided to create a free OnlyFans page for them to get a taste of my premium content.
Adreena Winters Pens Column for XBIZ World on Producing Indie Content
Jun 4, 2020 1:05 PM PDT LONDON — Performer and fashion model Adreena Winters is touting a column she penned for the June issue of XBIZ World about "indie Euro-porn and pro stars collaborating on content." Her column "reveals the differences between producing content in Europe versus the U.S., including pay scales, size of markets, and why it pays to create your own content," a rep explained.
Larkin Love Offers JOI Tips, Techniques to Hustler
Jun 4, 2020 1:20 PM PDT AMSTERDAM — "Indie porn star, role-play expert and kinky cosplay queen" Larkin Love chats with Hustler magazine for a new piece on JOI tips, tricks and techniques. Love joins Alex Coal and Meana Wolf in giving "top kink fans around the world advice and explains the allure of the naughty niche," explained a rep.
Carmen Valentina Releases New Solo Scene on Her Official Site
Jun 4, 2020 1:24 PM PDT LOS ANGELES — Carmen Valentina has announced the release of a new solo scene, "Teasing on the Kitchen Counter," on her official website CarmenValentina.com. "Sometimes solo scenes are much sexier than BG scenes," commented Valentina. "No one knows my body better than me, and I can make myself cum over and over. I hope you all enjoy watching me play with myself!" Her OnlyFans is also available for $5 for new subscribers through June 10.
Pineapple Support to Host Virtual Retreat at WMA
Jun 4, 2020 10:13 AM PDT LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support is providing a free wellness virtual retreat at Webmaster Access, which takes place online June 4-6. Their slate of activities include full body pilates workout, an introduction to essential oils, slow flow yoga and more. “We’re beyond excited to share our incredible lineup of speakers and activities on the Virtual Retreat by Pineapple Support stage,” said Leya Tanit, founder of Pineapple Support.
Adult Time Celebrates 'Authentic Intimacy' in 'She Wants Him'
MONTREAL — Adult Time celebrates authentic sexual intimacy and real-life chemistry in the erotic docu-series "She Wants Him" launching today. Bree Mills, CCO for Adult Time, approached three female performers — all of them trusted members of Adult Time's repertory company — and invited them to choose a male costar with whom they shared an intense sexual connection. "We shot a candid interview and sex scene with each of them," said Mills, "paying equal visibility to how both partners are feeling.
Figure Skater Turned Performer Coralyn Jewel Releases Memoir
Jun 4, 2020 9:20 AM PDT CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Figure-skater-turned-adult-performer Coralyn Jewel has released a book of memoirs, "When The Ice Melts: The Story of Coralyn Jewel." The tome chronicles her life's journey from Olympic figure skating hopeful, to theatrical production major in college, to adult performer and founder of a swingers club. "Four years ago I was approached by a journalist for an interview," Jewel said.
Dominic Pacifico Celebrates Grabby Awards 'Wall of Fame' Honor
Jun 4, 2020 9:05 AM PDT LAS VEGAS — Performer, director, producer and DJ Dominic Pacifico is celebrating his induction into the 21st annual Grabby Awards "Wall of Fame" during a virtual ceremony this past weekend. The Grabbys, presented by Grab Magazine, honors the best in all-male entertainment. Organizers were compelled to cancel their annual red carpet affair in Chicago because of "stay-at-home" concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic and pivoted to an online broadcast.
Bella Jane Is LéWood's latest 'Anal Crush'
Jun 4, 2020 9:02 AM PDT HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Bella Jane stars in LéWood’s latest release "Anal Crush." “Porn Valley’s favorite husband-and-wife team — Francesca Lé and Mark Wood — team up with Bella Jane, with Francesca working behind the camera and Mark in front working Bella’s behind,” said a rep.
Womanizer Conducts 'Menstrubation Initiative' Study
OTTAWA, Ontario — Last month, in honor of Masturbation Month, premium sex toy brand Womanizer launched the Menstrubation Initiative ((Menstru(ation) + (Mastur)bation), a global clinical study that attempts to answer the question: can orgasms reliably relieve period pain? "The lack of studies on women’s health motivated us to take matters into our own hands,” Johanna Rief, head of sexual empowerment at Womanizer.
Sophia West Guests on 'Danglin' After Dark' Podcast This Week
Jun 3, 2020 3:43 PM PDT ATLANTA — "Classy, educated blonde MILF and super-slut" Sophia West is the featured guest on a recent episode of the "Danglin' After Dark" podcast and flusters host Dick Dangle.
A Look at How the Social Distancing Brought Pleasure Products Biz Closer Together
The adult industry has once again proven itself to be resilient, even in the face of a global crisis like the coronavirus. Sales are currently strong; our people are working as best they can under strict new guidelines and the community has rallied. It goes without saying, really, that the last few weeks have felt incredibly strange — certainly, with the most widespread disruption I’ve experienced in my lifetime.
MyWebX Launches Turnkey Fan Platform
SYDNEY — MyWebX announced today the launch of a turnkey-hosted and downloadable black/white-label fan platform. "Create your own version of a ‘Fans-Type website’ with your own domain and branding hosted by us or on your server,” said MyWebX Fan Site Builder co-founder Jenny Kensington. “The platform includes credit card processing — or you can use your own payment methods — or even daily payouts worldwide to your content providers.
Adam & Eve Poll Reveals How Often Men, Women Buy Sex Toys
Jun 2, 2020 10:05 AM PDT HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Adam & Eve has released the results of their annual poll regarding how often people buy sex toys. The web-based survey of over 1,000 American adults, age 18 and up, was conducted by an independent third party company and sponsored by Adam & Eve to study sexual preferences and practices.
Op-Ed: International Sex Workers Day, in a World Under Lockdown
AMSTERDAM — The 2020 commemoration of International Sex Workers Day (originally known as “International Whore’s Day”) sees the militant marches for sex worker rights of years past — a yearly push for life-saving visibility epitomized by those red umbrellas — replaced by a sobering assessment of how COVID-19 protocols worldwide have essentially put sex workers’ right to work in the hands of uncaring government officials.
Zimbabwe Licenses First Upscale, Sex-Positive Pleasure Products Store
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The Zimbabwe government has licensed the country’s first “premier” pleasure products retail establishment, Intimate Store. Until now pleasure products were sold to Zimbabweans in the far more salacious surroundings of traditional "sex shops" and novelty stores.
Canada's Stag Shop Adult Retail Chain Announces Re-Opening
JC Adams Jun 2, 2020 10:12 AM PDT LOS ANGELES — Canada's Stag Shop adult retail chain has announced a series of staggered re-openings following "stay-at-home" restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. The original Stag Shop, opened in 1972, was among Canada's first brick-and-mortar adult emporiums. "We are excited to announce that we will open store locations throughout the first two weeks of June," a rep explained.
Xgen Now Shipping Expanded White Label Collection From Baci Lingerie
HORSHAM, Penn. — Xgen Products is now shipping the newly expanded White Label Collection from Baci Lingerie, with six new styles in a variety of colors and sizes. A company rep described the Four Piece Sexy Lace Bra Set as "the highlight of this release." "The convenience of daytime wear, and provocative for the boudoir, this ebony set can take you from professional to playful in moments," the rep said. "A sheer, black bralette pairs perfectly with the lace and straps of the G-string.
Stripchat Offers Free Advertising to Small Businesses Struggling During Pandemic
NEW YORK — Stripchat has launched a promotional campaign designed to assist small businesses negatively impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic by offering free advertising on its site via branded T-shirts won by its featured cam models. Besides the T-shirts, Stripchat will promote linkage to the small business website and social media channels within the cam model's public chat, alongside her show, to help drive traffic.
Orion Touts the 'A & G-Spot Vibrator' from Sweet Smile
FLENSBURG, Germany — Orion Wholesale has added the A&G-Spot Vibrator from Sweet Smile to its list of offerings. Orion project managers developed the vibe "in close cooperation with a German inventor." The A&G-Spot Vibrator stimulates the A-spot — the Anterior Fornix Erogenous Zone. "The G-spot is one of the most well-known pleasure spots that women have. However, there’s a spot that’s not as well-known but which is still very stimulating — and that is the A-spot," explained an Orion rep.
Making Offline Time as Profitable as Online Camming
There are more models than ever signing up for camming. Even aside from the global requirements to work-from-home, sign-ups in the adult cam industry snowballed in recent years — many new people are looking for the same income cam models have long known about. Yet if a performer wants to continue to pay the bills and generate extra income, they need to hold and grow their audience.
Industry Exec David Diamond Passes Away
LOS ANGELES — Industry sales vet David Diamond has passed away at the age of 61. Diamond, the sales manager for Girlfriends Films, suffered a massive cardiac arrest last month while cycling on Pacific Coast Highway. A GoFundMe campaign had been launched to help him with medical bills and additional expenses. NS Novelties account executive Janet Reynolds, announced the passing of her friend on Facebook.
Audio Porn Thrives in This Stay-At-Home Era
LOS ANGELES — Audio porn — non-visual adult content that has thrived in the age of the podcast — is another of the forms of adult entertainment that’s currently thriving during the stay-at-home era prompted by the COVID-19 health crisis.
FSC: We Stand With Those Outraged by George Floyd Murder, Police Brutality
LOS ANGELES — The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement of solidarity with Americans nationwide protesting police murders and brutality. This is the FSC statement: FSC stands with those outraged by the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, and every Black person murdered or brutalized by police across the nation. We mourn for our Black brothers and sisters, but more importantly, we fight. The fight is not yours or ours alone. We fight together.
Nalpac's 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign Week 5 Features 'Shots America'
Jun 1, 2020 1:15 PM PDT FERNDALE, Mich. — Nalpac has partnered with Shots America for the fifth week of its "F*ck COVID-19" campaign featuring social media giveaways, a webinar and other prizes. The campaign centers on a different manufacturer each week, such as Evolved Novelties, System JO and WOW Tech. Nalpac's Shots America bundle promotion runs through July 1; any customer who spends the designated amount will receive the company's bestselling Layla Massage Wand for free, while supplies last.
Groceries Delivery App Instacart Confusingly Pressured Into Partnership With Anti-Porn Group NCOSE
LOS ANGELES — Last week, grocery-delivery giant Instacart was pressured by leading War On Porn organization NCOSE to add the religiously-inspired activist group as a “safety resource” to its popular app.
How AB5 Helps and Hurts Models Offline vs. Online
While states like New York are creating laws identical to AB5, California sex workers — including online content creators, streamers, strippers and film performers — are still reeling from the bill. Some industry positions may find benefits with AB5, while others may find unemployment.
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