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Triple Win: When the Pleasure Industry Gets Charitable, Everybody Benefits

The pleasure industry has always been about helping people to feel good, and today innovators are doing so in even more far-reaching ways. There is a constant stream of new products released, each designed to encourage users to feel better.

Vanessa Rose ·
opinion

7 Tips for Enhancing Cam Shows With Interactive Toys

As we all have seen in recent years, innovation and technology continue to revolutionize the ways creators engage with their audience. One feature that has gained immense popularity is the incorporation of interactive vibrators and sex toys into live cam shows.

Vanna Faye ·
opinion

Misguided Notions: A Look at How Vulvas Have Been Misunderstood Throughout History

When the U.K. cervical cancer charity Jo’s Trust recently included the term “bonus hole” in a glossary of language relating to trans and nonbinary people, as an “alternative word for the vagina,” it sparked fervent online backlash.

Julia Margo ·
profile

WIA Profile: Caroline Karolinko

When Caroline Karolinko joined Segpay in 2018, she did not know a lot about the adult industry. After graduating from the University of Florida with a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, she worked with autistic youth and others with behavioral disorders.

Women In Adult ·
opinion

Electrostimulation Tips to Normalize Exploration, Boost Product Sales

Electrostimulation has come a long way in the BDSM world, yet it’s still often considered a taboo kink that only sadists and masochists can enjoy. That’s because most shoppers — and likely retail staff, too — are simply unfamiliar with its pleasure powers.

Rebecca Weinberg ·
opinion

Is the VR Porn Gold Rush Upon Us?

When I opened the box, I couldn’t believe it. Inside, I found an unexpected Oculus Quest 2, the most popular virtual reality headset on the market. VR had been a common topic within our company for some time.

Juicy Jay ·
opinion

Logo Assessment: A Look at the Traits of Recognizable Logos

Creating a captivating logo is much like composing an orchestral masterpiece where the brand’s visual voice resonates as the leading instrument. In this intricate symphony of design, every single note — every color you choose, every unique character, every deliberate line or curve — plays a pivotal role.

Joe Powell ·
opinion

The Ins and Outs of Payment Gateways

Online transactions have become an integral part of our daily lives — and payment gateways play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring these transactions are seamless and secure.

Jonathan Corona ·
opinion

How to Outsmart an Economic Downturn With Retail Tech

As I sit and scan the retail horizon, it’s hard not to get caught up in the economic doom and gloom the mainstream news seems hell-bent on proliferating. Yes, we are in uncertain economic times. Yes, we have to be ready for anything.

Sean Quinn ·
opinion

Commonly Forgotten Steps When Migrating a Website

Switching hosting providers can be a daunting proposition. If you felt a bit of panic right there just from the thought, you’re not alone. There isn’t anyone on the planet who looks forward to migrating a website — but planning will make everything flow smoother.

Brad Mitchell ·
opinion

Tips and Insights for Building Retail Success With Google Ads

Building a successful Google Ads campaign can be a time-consuming process, and tasks such as selecting the right setup and bidding strategy can feel overwhelming to those unfamiliar with the platform’s endless acronyms, like PMAX, SSC, LIA, DSA and ROAS.

Lauren Bailey ·
opinion

The Dawn of the Electronic ID and Its Financial Ramifications

Next year, the European Union plans to release its biometrically secured electronic ID, or “eID” for short. What is it? An eID is an all-in-one digital identity gateway — and something that could significantly alter the payment processing landscape.

Cathy Beardsley ·
opinion

'For You, I Will': Disruptive Films Team Talks Erotic Thriller

In the diabolical Netflix series “You,” bookish stalker Joe Goldberg is so obsessively enamored of the women on whom he fixates that he is perfectly willing to commit murder to ensure the object of his laser-focused romantic ambitions becomes his.

Alejandro Freixes ·
profile

Q&A: Emma Magnolia Flexes Indie, Studio Stardom

Fiery-maned Emma Magnolia describes herself as a “slut from the South with some big pancake stacks,” but get to know her a little and it quickly becomes apparent that there’s a lot more to her than just that.

Alejandro Freixes ·
trends

Boutique Blazers: A Look at How Savvy Indie Retailers Are Navigating Latest Trends

Despite the rise of the internet, online shopping and the explosion of social media galloping across phone screens at an unprecedented pace, the centuries-old brick-and-mortar method of retail maintains its relevance by offering unique in-store experiences.

Ariana Rodriguez and Kim Airs ·
opinion

Ensuring Care Before, During and After Hardcore Shoots

My journey into extreme porn was a little unorthodox. Performers often spend years working their way up the ladder, ticking off “firsts” before progressing from tamer to more extreme content, but I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I signed up for my first porn shoot.

Ivy Maddox ·
opinion

The Benefits of a Body Neutrality Mindset in Content and Marketing

Between omnipresent social media and constricting mainstream beauty standards, most people can relate to falling into the trap of self-doubt and hypercriticism of their own physical appearance.

Tomie Tang ·
profile

Kix'ies Founder Samantha DeMartini Aims to Revolutionize Sexy Fashion

“I was 17 years old and getting in a boy’s truck for a ride home,” she recalls. “The most popular boy at school! But as I climbed in, my skirt got stuck in my backpack, exposing my ‘nylon butt.’ You know, when a girl’s rear end is smushed into a pair of high-waisted nylon tights.”

Colleen Godin ·
opinion

9 Reddit Mistakes to Avoid as an NSFW Content Creator

When it comes to sex worker marketing, Reddit often feels like an inhospitable jungle. It’s a huge hub for NSFW content, but subreddits are often run by non-sex-worker moderators who are harsh judges of what is allowed in their space.

Suki Jade ·
opinion

Turning Up the Heat on Summer Sales

It’s no secret that the summer months can be a slow time for sales. Fans are off on vacation or saving up for trips, and bills may be higher. With this in mind, it’s important to be proactive about attracting customers during the summer slump.

Megan Stokes ·
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