XBIZ is the world’s leading source for adult industry news and information. https://www.xbiz.com/rss/features/opinion.xml 60 en-us Copyright 1996-2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBiz is a registered trademark of Adnet Media Group, Inc. 2026-06-08T18:59:02-07:00 editors@xbiz.com (Adnet Media) https://www.xbiz.com/features/298512/balancing-fan-access-and-boundaries-as-a-creator As creators gain unprecedented control over their businesses, they also find themselves with direct, constant access to their audiences. From DMs and custom content requests to messages across endless platforms, the boundaries between creator and consumer have never been more porous. 2026-06-08T06:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298512.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298515/how-to-turn-retail-seasonal-lulls-into-sales-opportunities For many adult retailers, summer brings a predictable change in customer behavior. Routines shift, travel increases and shopping habits become less steady. 2026-06-02T07:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298515.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298511/breaking-down-ai-powered-moderation-and-platform-safety Adult platforms, including content sites, cam services and dating apps, consistently face a range of high-risk challenges. These include verifying consent, particularly for user-uploaded content, addressing non-consensual material such as leaks and so-called revenge porn, and ensuring effective age verification and protection for minors. 2026-06-01T06:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298511.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298445/how-to-optimize-subscription-billing-for-compliance-and-stability The Federal Trade Commission’s “click to cancel” rule is coming back around. Last year, a federal appeals court vacated the FTC’s Negative Option Rule, aimed at addressing deceptive or unfair practices and making it easier for consumers to cancel online subscriptions. 2026-05-29T06:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298445.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298444/key-strategies-for-streamlining-payment-processing-approval Why is it taking so long to get my account approved? It's frustrating for everyone involved, but it's all part of the process. Over the past year, timelines have stretched to 60 days or more for merchants to complete onboarding, from internal compliance review to banking partner approval and final card brand registration. 2026-05-27T06:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298444.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298442/how-female-shoppers-are-setting-the-pace-for-retail Not long ago, walking into an adult store often felt like stepping into the shadows. Dim lighting, overwhelming product displays and a transactional experience made many of these spaces unwelcoming. For many women, these environments were not designed with comfort, curiosity or empowerment in mind. 2026-05-26T07:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298442.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298380/what-to-know-about-alabamas-regulatory-push-on-adult-content Over the past two years, Alabama has quietly but aggressively transformed itself into one of the most restrictive and unfriendly jurisdictions for the adult entertainment industry. Through the enactment of House Bill 164 and related enforcement mechanisms, the state has layered taxation, compliance burdens and content restrictions in a way that goes far beyond traditional regulation. 2026-05-22T06:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298380.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298379/how-ai-is-turning-adult-retailers-into-developers-no-degree-required Every long relationship with software hits a point where you realize the tool isn’t exactly what you need. It does what the vendor assumes you need, often created by engineers who have never counted units in a stockroom or looked at countless stockouts and wondered which ones really matter. 2026-05-21T07:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298379.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298356/why-discretion-has-been-the-defining-force-in-indias-sex-toy-market One of Besharam’s earliest customers contacted us three times before placing an order. Not about the product, but about the packaging. “Will anyone know what’s inside?” 2026-05-19T07:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298356.jpg https://www.xbiz.com/features/298072/how-to-pivot-platforms-without-disrupting-your-income As a creator, you must inevitably navigate the constantly changing terms of service, regulations and financial systems of various platforms. Those platforms host your content at their own discretion, so deplatforming is always a possibility. 2026-05-15T06:00:00-07:00 https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/298072.jpg