Feature Articles
Free Agent Auteur: Casey Calvert Expands Her Directing Horizon
Now, having brought that highly-awarded polyamory trilogy to a close, Calvert is concluding the exclusive Lust Cinema directing chapter of her career and charting a new course out into open creative waters as a free agent.
A Pro Domme's Guide to Digital Domination
In 2023, I pivoted hard, expanding my femdom work to include online subs. This shift was not only prompted by the time constraints inherent in one-on-one interactions, but also fueled by a desire to creatively share my fantasies, foster community and fulfill myself in new ways.
The Power of On-Brand Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Styling
In today’s visually-driven digital landscape, creating compelling content goes beyond just the images, words and messaging. It’s about curating an experience that resonates with your audience on multiple levels. One often underestimated aspect of sex work is the visual presentation, specifically how hair, makeup and wardrobe styling contribute to your brand’s identity.
Tricks of the Trade for Monetizing Your DMs
To be a successful content creator, you need to wear several hats: performer, editor, copywriter and sales rep. There are several ways to make sales on your content platform profiles, but the one we’re going to focus on here is selling your content through locked DMs.
How to Harness Dynamic High-Quality Lighting
In this industry, we’re always working hard to reach our target audience on social media, whether it be with short-form video content, an interaction-boosting text post or photos in a brand-new eye-catching outfit.
How Awareness Revolutionized Materials Used in Pleasure Products
Today’s manufacturers and consumers are material-savvy, giving rise to pleasure products that are safe to use, beautiful to look at, high-quality and even environmentally responsible.
How Sex-Ed Lays the Groundwork for Well-Informed Shopping
We often do some research before making purchases, whether by delving into a company’s background, exploring specific products or simply making sure we understand how to use something before we buy it.
An Ethical Approach to Global Tech Staffing
One thing my 24-year career as a technologist working to support the online adult entertainment industry has taught me about is the power of global staffing. Without a doubt, I have achieved significantly more business success as a direct result of hiring abroad.
A Look at How Customer Demographics of Full-Size Sex Dolls Have Evolved
For a long time, sex dolls were dismissed as cheap novelties used by lonely heterosexual men. This was especially true of early, inflatable versions, which became the butt of jokes in pop culture. However, things have changed dramatically.
Finding the Right Payment Partner
Whenever I am talking with businesses that are just getting started, one particular question comes up a lot: “How do I get a merchant account?” It’s a simple question, but it has a complicated answer.
The Taxman Cometh for Every Business
February may be the month of romance, but it is also a time when we need to think about something that inspires very little love: taxes. April is not far away, and the taxman is always waiting. This year, federal and most state income taxes are due Monday, April 15.
Why Getting Back to In-Person Events Is Imperative for Pleasure Biz
Even before COVID-19, consumers were already increasingly shopping online. During the pandemic, that trend naturally skyrocketed, and many of us store owners and suppliers became accustomed to leaning back and managing nearly all of our business from behind a screen.
The Continuous Journey of Legal Compliance in Adult
The adult entertainment industry is teeming with opportunity but is also fraught with challenges, from anticipating consumer behavior to keeping up with technological innovation. The most labyrinthine of all challenges, however, is the world of legal compliance.
What Pleasure Brands Need to Know About Celebrity Endorsements
The right celebrity endorsement could skyrocket your brand into profitable relevance. The wrong one could send your brand crashing down into obscurity. While the allure of celebrity endorsements is obvious, less obvious are the risks that come with handing over the responsibility for your brand’s reputation to a third party.
Basics Boot Camp for New Streamers, Creators
Success as a creator requires maximizing your visibility, expanding your audience, producing appealing content and getting the most out of that content. Let’s break down how to approach these tasks using some of the most effective tools in your creator tool belt.
10 Habits to Practice for Successful Camming
In the evolving landscape of live shows, creators are continually seeking innovative ways to engage audiences and enhance their online presence. As we step into 2024, here are 10 habits to help you step up your game, boost the success of your shows and kick off the new year with a real bang.
How to Make a Great Jerk-Off Instruction Vid
First things first: JOI stands for “jerk-off instructions.” Many fans love it when creators provide explicit instructions on self-pleasure, so it’s a frequent request. In a JOI video, the creator guides viewers on the precise steps to take for self-gratification.
Selling Tactile Stimulation With Textured Toys
Tactile stimulation plays a pivotal role in elevating intimate encounters. As consumers recognize and explore the link between diverse, expansive sensory engagement and enhanced pleasure, we are seeing a shift toward products that go beyond basic functionality.
Establishing Boundaries to Maximize Professional Success, Personal Happiness
It’s the beginning of 2024, and independent creators continue to redefine industry success through unprecedented earnings and growing mainstream recognition.
How Mainstream Can Show Respect in Its Appropriation of Fetish Wear
Once upon a time, fetish wear was strictly confined to kink communities and subcultures. However, it has now made its way onto the catwalk and even mainstream Instagram and TikTok. This visibility of fetish clothing raises important questions about respect for its origins and the cultural significance of fetish wear.