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A Creator's Guide to Building Your Own Website
I wanted my website to be the one space online that I fully owned and had complete autonomy over. Third-party platforms and social media are useful for discovery and quick monetization, but they also come with limitations you can’t control, such as policy changes, sudden bans, payout delays or algorithm shifts.
Delicto Serves Up Online Retail With a Side of Super-Charged Sex-Ed
Meet Rose MacDowell and Sarah Riccio, co-founders of the online pleasure product hot spot Delicto.com. Since 2021, these business owner besties have been slinging vibes and dildos while openly sharing their love for self-induced orgasms on social media — a strategy that has earned Delicto half a million followers on TikTok.
DC Xavier to Release Australian Feature 'A Love Electric' This Month
Filmmaker DC Xavier has announced that his new feature "A Love Electric" will be released on April 20.
Violet Voss on Parlaying Her Fetish Roots Into a Breakout Year
The term “raven-haired beauty” may be somewhat of a cliché, but every now and then, a star comes along who truly fits the bill. Performer and fetish creator Violet Voss is just such a presence.
A Guide to Displaying Sex Dolls In-Store
Sex dolls are high-priced and visually striking, but often misunderstood by first-time buyers. Displayed poorly, they can seem intimidating, gimmicky or off-putting. Displayed well, they become conversation starters, high-quality premium products and confidence-boosting sales opportunities.
VR Bangers Drops 2 New Scenes, Including Anna Claire Clouds' 'A Huge Fan'
VR Bangers released two new scenes across its network of sites this week.
ChickPass Amateurs Presents a Double Feature Showcasing Deem Strokes
ChickPass Amateurs has released two new group scenes featuring Deem Strokes.
Viben's Kara Liburd on Building a Fulfilling Career in the Industry
“We work in an industry where trust, follow-through and service matter just as much as product quality,” declares Viben sales exec Kara Liburd. “Retailers today want analytics, marketing assets and deeper product knowledge, and brands are stepping up to provide that support.”
At Last: Jennifer White Reflects on a Breakthrough Year and XMAs Gold
Jennifer White has reached the top of the mountain. Not only did the veteran performer’s recent showcase, “Hollywood Whore,” win Best Performer Showcase at the 2026 XMAs, but White herself scored the ultimate honor by being crowned Female Performer of the Year.
WoodRocket Delivers Classic Adult Fun With a Quirky, Modern Twist
What does it take to stand out in the industry these days? How about a “Live, Laugh, Cum” keychain?
Efren Méndez Leads LoveStore Mexico With a Community-First Approach
Fifteen years ago, Efren Méndez and a friend walked into a sex shop. They were looking for nothing more than a few items for a party. Instead, the moment altered the direction of his career, and ultimately his life.
Texas Patti Featured in German TV Show 'Rent a Pocher'
Texas Patti is featured in an upcoming episode of the popular German TV show "Rent a Pocher," starring comedian Oliver Pocher.
Stripchat's Jessica on Building Creator Success, One Step at a Time
At most industry events, the spotlight naturally falls on the creators whose personalities light up screens and social feeds. Behind the booths, parties and perfectly timed photo ops, however, there is someone else shaping the experience.
Addis Fouche's 'Lust Files' to Examine 'How to Date a Porn Star' on Thursday
Addis Fouche is teaming up with Stand Up NY for the latest edition of "The Lust Files," where the topic for the evening will be "How to Date a Porn Star."
Jennifer White Reflects on a Breakthrough Year in X3 Magazine
Newly crowned XMAs Female Performer of the Year Jennifer White takes center stage in the March issue of X3 magazine, the premier publication spotlighting the real personalities, passions, and stories behind top stars.
Ricky Johnson on Building His Enterprise One Sleepless Night at a Time
Ricky Johnson is always in motion. Even as he takes time out of his busy shooting schedule to chat with XBIZ, there’s restless energy behind the calm. This makes it easy to envision a younger version of Johnson, back when he arrived on the adult scene with no connections — but a great deal of persistence.
A Hands-On Review of AI Camera Monitoring for Retail
Last month, I outlined the main AI-powered loss prevention options available to businesses: DIY solutions, hosted services and enterprise platforms. This time, I decided to test one out myself. I contacted a cloud video platform that integrates with Lightspeed POS and scheduled a demo.
Building a Stronger Strategy Against Card-Testing Bots
It’s a scenario every high-risk merchant dreads. You wake up one morning, check your dashboard and see a massive spike in transaction volume. For a fleeting moment, you’re excited at the premise that something went viral — but then reality sets in. You find thousands of transactions, all for $0.50 and all declined.
Elaina St. James Launches 'It's a Bust' Podcast Series Featuring Erika Love
Elaina St. James has launched a special series titled "It's a Bust" as part of her "Chat With Elaina" podcast.
