Adult Industry News
Sid Knox Reflects on 3 Decades of Craft and Keeping It Fun
Sid Knox is marking his 30th year in the industry. Asked what he enjoys most about his work, the prolific producer/director says it’s the process of creating something with like-minded people.
Addis Fouché on Intellect, Intention and Humanizing Sex Work
The red braids are often what people notice first.
Cherry Kiss Talks Perfectionism, Pressure and Loving the Grind
Cherry Kiss was en route to Exxxotica New Jersey when she learned she had received her green card. Fittingly, she had just landed at an airport in New York — home to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. After successfully navigating the naturalization process, which she describes as “hard work,” she felt grateful for the friends who helped her with all the paperwork, and has since been trying to pay it forward by helping other friends with their U.S. visa applications.
Liz Jordan on Creative Confidence and Earning Her Vixen Angel Wings
On the first day of COVID lockdowns, Liz Jordan got temporarily laid off from her job at Pressed Juicery. While waiting to be called back to work, she decided to launch a casual side hustle.
Jonni Darkko on Balance, Creativity and Doing What He Wants
Jonni Darkko wakes up around 6:30 each morning, but it’s not just because he’s a busy entrepreneur. True, he has run his own production company for the past 20 years and maintains a hectic production schedule, directing for DarkkoTV.com and EvilAngel.com—but there’s also Lulu.
Raging Stallion Blends Terror and Temptation in 'The Devil You Know'
“Dating can be like a haunted house full of jump scares, where each moment has the potential to thrill or harm,” observes Ben Rush. “How do you know if you’re falling in love or falling into a trap? This movie shines a light on that trap — dressed in a jockstrap and leather harness and saying all the right, charming things.”
Erika Lust Reflects on Vanguard Legacy and the Right to Pleasure
Erika Lust has spent two decades defying assumptions about what porn can be. The Barcelona-based filmmaker and studio head has built a global reputation on a simple premise: that sex onscreen should feel human, ethical and emotionally resonant.
Matthew Meier Talks Confidence, Chemistry and Acclaimed Craft
Matthew Meier is riding high. At the 2025 Euro XMAs, he not only took home a Best Sex Scene trophy for the second year in a row, but was also crowned Male Performer of the Year.
Eve Sweet on Turning Sexual Energy Into Crowning Glory
“I was literally crossing my fingers,” says Eve Sweet, recalling the moment just before her name echoed through the Theater Amsterdam and she walked onstage to be crowned 2025 Euro XMAs Female Performer of the Year. “I was thinking, ‘Please, I worked very hard for this.’”
Drake Von Breaks Down Big Twink Energy
Drake Von may be the internet’s favorite “twink” porn star, but even after winning multiple adult industry awards declaring him as such, he still seems bemused by the label.
Jason Luv on Balancing Stardom, Strength and Self-Mastery
For Jason Luv, it all started with being in the right place at the right time. “Vixen Media Group was looking for new male talent,” he recalls. “They found me from a previous modeling shoot and reached out. That’s where my career began.”
Octavia Red on Channeling Loss, Love and Liberation Into Her Craft
Octavia Red makes no bones about her life before porn. “I was working a shitty little casino job, getting sexually harassed by toothless drug dealers,” she recalls. “And they don’t even tip!”
Charlotte Sins on Turning Obedience Into Strategy
“My freckles are probably my most commented-on feature.” That’s not necessarily the sort of thing you expect to hear from a porn star — but then, Charlotte Sins has never been one to fit neatly into any preconceived category, or worry overmuch about expectations.
AV in Focus: A Guide to Unlocking Compliance With Clarity
The age verification era isn’t coming — it’s here. Laws are already on the books in numerous U.S. states, as well as in the U.K., France and beyond.
A Look at the Growing Business of Artificial Companions Powered by AI, Advanced Materials
Step into any adult expo or consumer forum thread today and the evidence is unmistakable: the sex doll category is in the middle of a full-scale transformation.
Vince Karter Discusses His First Foray Into Directing for Evil Angel
After 13 years on screen, Vince Karter has taken his talents to the other side of the camera. He recently made his studio directing debut for Evil Angel, where five scenes helmed by the two-time Euro XMAs Male Performer of the Year are already streaming on the site.
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.
Bree Mills Unpacks Power, Pain and Family Ties in New Pure Taboo Film
Bell is shooting a scene for “The Secrets We Share,” a new feature from Pure Taboo and Adult Time — and moments like this remind the crew that they are not out to make just another adult movie.
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.
Shawn Alff on Directing, Discipline, and the Art of Making It Weird
Shawn Alff considers himself one of the industry’s most unlikely porn stars. He’s done just about everything else in the porn industry, but never thought he’d be a performer.