Adult Industry News
Hentaied Founder Romero 'Mr. Alien' on Fetish, Fantasy and Finding Order in Chaos
A sharp sting pierces the woman’s skin. Something foreign slips beneath the surface. Eggs, maybe. She doesn’t know it yet, but soon her body will become a vessel, a hive, a source of contamination.
Hailey Rose Heats Up the Fall Issue of X3 Magazine
2025 XMA Fav Female Performer Hailey Rose headlines the latest issue of X3 magazine, the industry’s premier “authenticity first” publication spotlighting the real personalities, passions and stories behind today’s top creators.
Serenity Cox Reflects on Trading Scrubs for Adult Stardom
Serenity Cox is halfway through her neighborhood’s Canada Day picnic when she dashes home to chat with XBIZ. She’s sun-kissed and relaxed as she opens up an ice pop and gets comfortable.
Lily Starfire on Power, Pleasure, and Listening to Her Body
On any given day, you might easily pass Lily Starfire in a park or notice her picking out vegetables at the market, and never guess that she’s one of the adult industry’s rising stars. Not because she doesn’t look the part — she’s radiant — but because there’s zero diva energy here, just a young woman with an easygoing smile, a contagious laugh and a friendly aura that whispers “Georgia roots.”
Ricky Greenwood on Finding Purpose, Pushing Limits and Making LA Home
Ricky Greenwood always knew he wanted to make movies. After graduating from high school, he studied film at a college in Quebec, where he grew up.
Chloe Amour: Recharged, Refocused, and Ready for Real Love
These days, getting ahold of Chloe Amour on the weekend can be tough. She might ditch her phone, as was the case on a recent weekend while celebrating her birthday with family at Disneyland, riding the rides and taking in some sun.
Abella Danger Talks Philosophy, Film, and the Future
Abella Danger is crying. It’s the good kind of crying, though. The kind you do when you can’t believe your luck — and Abella Danger definitely considers herself lucky.
Unpacking the Pleasure Industry's Friend-or-Foe Status With Mainstream Outlets
Over the years, pleasure products have increasingly made their way into big-box stores and mainstream marketing channels. As a result, brands now face a complicated balancing act.
Stalwart Defender: Jeffrey Douglas on 30 Years Fighting for Free Expression
“If you had told me in 1995 that I would be on the FSC board for 30 years, I would have laughed out loud,” says Jeffrey Douglas.
Nerdgasm: A Look at the Naughty Side of Pop Culture Geekdom
From “Call of Duty” to cosplay, from tabletop dice rolls to dungeon-inspired dirty talk, the worlds of geek fandom and fantasy are no longer confined to the basement. They’ve kicked down the door, shed the “Firefly” tee and gone full frontal.
A Look at What's Driving the Booming Demand for Imagination-Inspired Sex Toys
It’s a tale as old as time. In childhood, we are captivated by fantasy stories that allow us to escape into a world of make-believe, where anything is possible. For adults, fantasy can also shape sensual experiences, allowing people to be whoever they want, do whatever they wish and go wherever they desire through role-playing — and an expanding array of imagination-inspired pleasure products.
Violet Myers: From Shy Girl to Social Media Queen
Clad in a futuristic, form-fitting, barely-there black ensemble that somehow evokes both bedroom wear and combat gear, Violet Myers looks like a character from “The Matrix” or the heroine of some “Blade Runner” reboot, trapped in a glowing virtual-reality maze.
Taboo Porn: A Look at the Ethics and Allure of the Forbidden
Taboo lurks on the edge of human curiosity, where power, transgression and fantasy collide. Taboo turns the illicit into the irresistible, appealing to our deepest, most secret urges.
Anna Claire Clouds: From Nashville to XMA Gold
The photo shoot is going great. Anna Claire Clouds knows all her angles. The moment the cap comes off the camera lens, Clouds tilts her head just so and deploys her signature dreamy eyes with all controls set to “smoldering.” Girl knows what she’s doing.
Emma Rose, Adult Time Collab for Introspective Journey in 'Discovering Myself'
Not everyone gets to tell their story to the world. But then again, not everyone is twice-crowned XMA Trans Performer of the Year Emma Rose.
What Changes in DC Could Mean for the Adult Industry
On November 5, 2024, American voters were called to the polls. The results of that election revealed an unquestionably uncomfortable truth for everyone, regardless of party or ideology: the “united” part of United States does not appear to be holding strong.
Agatha Vega: From Venezuela to Venerated Vixen
Agatha Vega was brought up in a small neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela, a city known for its urban dangers. Yet despite her surroundings, she says, she had very positive experiences growing up. With various relatives living in close proximity, she was always able to enjoy the company of her family.
Gal Ritchie: From British Dominatrix to Rising L.A. Starlet
Gal Ritchie left her home in the U.K. and arrived in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2023. She remembers the exact date because it was such a key moment in her life.
Riley Reid Makes Studio Comeback With Dorcel's 'Strip'
France-based studio Dorcel has convinced Riley Reid to return to studio work for a starring role in the company’s latest feature, “Strip,” which focuses the company’s glamcore lens work on a distinctly unglamorous subject: the seedier side of strip clubs.
Kayley Gunner: From Combat Boots to Bombshell Heels
When Kayley Gunner started shooting porn in 2020, it wasn’t just her military background that made her stand out. There was also the “bombshell factor.” In this OnlyFans and Instagram “girl next door” era, Kayley was glamming it up and bringing old-school sexy back.