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A Look at Diversity in Today's Pleasure Biz
As the pleasure industry has grown and evolved, so has a movement of multicultural executives, engineers and influencers challenging the status quo and working to make the sector more inclusive and representative.
Staying Safe Online and in Person as a Creator
Years of content, all gone. Thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment, gone. Feeling safe in your own home? Guess what: also gone. Luckily, my friend was able to move, but she never recovered her stolen property, even after she found out who broke into her home.
Former Trump Staffer, Project 2025 Advisor John McEntee Predicts a Total Porn Ban
John McEntee, senior advisor to the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and a former key figure in the Trump administration, is predicting an eventual full ban on pornography, claiming that once it is enacted, “this country will flourish.”
India in Focus: A Look at the Region's Budding Pleasure Market
Rich in culture and steeped in tradition, India has contributed some of the world’s most important and enduring art and literature — including classic depictions and examinations of sex and sexuality, most notably the Kama Sutra.
Managing Personal Risk as a Sex Worker Advocate
Everyone in the adult industry is feeling the effects of censorship and discrimination, but it’s sex workers who take the biggest hit when our livelihoods are under attack. If you feel compelled to do something in defense of our industry, there are lots of ways to take action.
AI Is Coming: A Look at What's Ahead and Its Implications
The AI era has dawned, and the impact of this technology is beginning to be felt across the adult industry. We are already seeing a plethora of content, synthetic interactions and customizable avatars enabled by artificial intelligence.
A Guide to Sustainable Pleasure Product Merchandising
Sustainable practices are no longer merely an option for the pleasure industry, but an imperative response to consumer expectations. Just as in other sectors, the resounding call for sustainability has reached unprecedented levels.
TTS Adds a 2nd European Location in Prague
Talent Testing Service (TTS) is now offering a new partner site in Prague, Czech Republic.
A Guide to Avoiding Scams in Hard Link Media Buying
‘If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” So cautionary wisdom reminds us, yet people still get scammed all the time. Fortunately, there are “red flags” you can watch for to help you identify scams and thereby avoid them.
Cosplayground Releases 'Furiosa XXX: A Porn Parody'
Cosplayground has released its seventh original production, “Furiosa XXX: A Porn Parody.”
A Look at the Evolution of Pleasure-Enhancing Pumps
Even though the pleasure industry is famously innovative, most “new” products are still ultimately reimagined versions of previous ones. They expand on the core idea by introducing a new feature or solution that takes the original concept to a new level of sensation, functionality or convenience.
Beducated Offers Advice for a 'Dead Bedroom'
Sex-ed platform Beducated is offering relationship advice in its article “The 7 Sins of a Dead Bedroom.”
How to Be a Kickass Guest on a Podcast
Podcasts have become a powerful platform for sharing ideas, stories and expertise. Guesting on podcasts can therefore provide tremendous opportunities to grow your fan base. However, being a good podcast guest goes beyond simply having interesting things to say.
Stoya Makes Directorial Debut for ERIKALUST With 'If Only I Had a Dick'
ERIKALUST's latest release, “If Only I Had a Dick,” directed by Stoya, will debut Friday.
A Look at the Do's and Don'ts of Gift-With-Purchase Promos
Imagine you’re at a store, deciding between two products with similar packaging, features and pricing. You’re not predisposed toward either brand and you haven’t seen any reviews — but one of them offers, “Free gift with purchase!” Does that win you over?
Tips for Navigating a Completely Remote Job in Sexual Wellness
Anyone working in the sexual wellness and pleasure sector has at some point had to deal with issues like bias against the industry, as well as limited marketing and advertising options.
A Pro Domme's Guide to Digital Domination
In 2023, I pivoted hard, expanding my femdom work to include online subs. This shift was not only prompted by the time constraints inherent in one-on-one interactions, but also fueled by a desire to creatively share my fantasies, foster community and fulfill myself in new ways.
Transcendent Hollywood Evening: The TEAs Show Gives a Community Their Flowers
It has become a yearly tradition: As winter gives way to spring, the most glamorous entertainers, movers and shakers in the adult industry’s trans community gather at the Avalon, at Hollywood and Vine in the storied heart of Tinseltown, to celebrate the year’s achievements at the Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs), presented this year by Pornhub.
Skinfluential Media's Cosplayground Releases 'Ghostbusters XXX: A Porn Parody'
Skinfluential Media’s Cosplayground.com has released its sixth original production, “Ghostbusters XXX: A Porn Parody.”
A Look at How Customer Demographics of Full-Size Sex Dolls Have Evolved
For a long time, sex dolls were dismissed as cheap novelties used by lonely heterosexual men. This was especially true of early, inflatable versions, which became the butt of jokes in pop culture. However, things have changed dramatically.