Penny Flame No Longer Performing But Not Leaving Adult Industry

LOS ANGELES — Adult star and director Penny Flame today told XBIZ that she is not leaving the industry, contrary to numerous published reports that claimed she’s left porn after taping a new season of VH1’s “Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew.”

While Flame has stopped performing in front of the camera — a move that was in the works well before being cast in the reality series — she will continue to direct her line of sex education videos through Vivid Entertainment’s Vivid-Ed label.

Her latest edition in the series, “Penny Flame’s Guide to Rough Sex,” is out now.

“After eight years of enjoying, benefiting from and embracing this industry, I’ve come to a point in my life that performing is not a place — mentally — that I am capable of being in anymore,” Flame told XBIZ. “I’m in no way denouncing the industry; I love the adult business and I always will. It made me everything I am today. I’m grateful for the time I spent in front of the camera, but I am not going anywhere.

“Not performing anymore will allow me to pursue other goals that I had no time for previously, like getting a film degree. I’m still excited to direct and work on other projects for Vivid — albeit from behind the camera this time. Like I said, I’m not leaving, I’m just taking my business in this business in a new direction.”

Part of Flame’s continued involvement will be in her website, PennyFlame.com, now part of Vivid’s web operation. She said she’s shot tons of content for the site and will be rolling out plenty of updates to keep subscribers happy. Members also receive access to the full complement of Vivid websites after subscribing to Flame’s site.

Flame has launched a blog that chronicles her post-performing life at BecomingJennie.com.

Related:  

Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Nobü Adds to 'Essentials' Collection

Nobü has expanded its Essentials collection with three new vibrators.

Blush Expands 'B Yours' Collection

Blush has introduced a new vibrating plug from its B Yours Collection.

We-Vibe Debuts 'Shared Touch' Vibe

We-Vibe has introduced its new Shared Touch vibrator for couples.

Lumi Ray, Blake Blossom & Isa Bella Star in Latest From Bellesa Plus

Lumi Ray, Blake Blossom, and Isa Bella star in the latest release from Bellesa Plus, titled "The Girl They Both Wanted."Directed by Jacky St. James, the scene opens with Ray, on her birthday weekend, being reunited with sorority sisters Blossom and Bella.

Maddie Wren, Chanel Camryn Star in 'My Lesbian Masseuse 2'

Maddie Wren and Chanel Camryn star in the second volume of "My Lesbian Masseuse," from Girlfriends Films.

'Studio Vanniall' Launches Through PAYSITE

Vanniall's official website StudioVanniall.com has launched through PAYSITE.

Kiiroo Introduces New Tyler Wisby Stroker

Kiiroo has debuted the new Tyler Wisby stroker sleeve from its FeelStar line.

ERIKALUST Releases 'Squeaky Bed'

Venus Rey and Martin Grey star in the latest release from ERIKALUST, titled “Squeaky Bed,” directed by Rebecca Stewart.

Evil Angel Drops Proxy Paige's 'Gape Your Heart Out 3'

Evil Angel has released director Proxy Paige’s new title, “Gape Your Heart Out 3.”

France Weighs Ban on Purchase of 'Remote' Sexual Services

The French National Assembly is considering a proposal to criminalize the purchase, and/or facilitation by online platforms, of sexual services performed remotely by streamers and custom content creators.

Show More