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Amirah Adara Talks Roots, Ambition and the American Dream
Amirah Adara may be new to college football, but she's no stranger to scoring big. Fresh from attending her first Trojans game, the Budapest native shows off her newfound team spirit in a black USC tank top as she settles in at Sana’a Cafe in Los Angeles. It’s a taste of American life she’ll have more opportunities to enjoy with her work visa secured and a bevy of stateside projects ahead.
What Retailers Should Know About Pheromones and Attraction
A woman stands at your counter. She dabs a drop of something clear and nearly odorless on her wrist, brings it to her nose and something in her posture changes before she even leaves the store. A few feet away, a man turns a small bottle over in his hand, reading the label twice and wondering whether it might help him feel noticed again by a longtime partner.
Digital Playground Premieres Ricky Greenwood's Action Feature 'Crash and Burn'
Digital Playground has dropped the first installment of "Crash and Burn," an action crime feature from multi-XMAs winner Ricky Greenwood.
Blake Blossom Guests on 'And Now We Drink' Podcast
Blake Blossom is the latest guest on Matt Slayer's podcast, "And Now We Drink."
Brent Aldon, Erik Vasquez to Return as Hosts of 2027 XBIZ Awards, Pleasure and Retail Edition
Aneros Director of Sales and Marketing Brent Aldon and Sliquid VP of Marketing Erik Vasquez will once again bring their signature showmanship to the stage as co-hosts of the 2027 XBIZ Awards, on Jan. 9 at Avalon Hollywood.
Creator Pricing Strategies to Protect Your Time and Earning Power
Let's talk about something many creators stress over: setting your rates. Tip menus, private shows, goal bars, contests — practically every number you put on the screen says something about the value of your time. Yet too many creators price from a place of fear: “What if no one tips?”
Ria Bentley Drops New Clip Featuring Thad Maxxx and Becki Bottomz
Ria Bentley has dropped a new clip featuring Thad Maxxx and Becki Bottomz, titled “Is It Really 11 Inches?”
BranditScan's Aerie Saunders on Fostering Creator Knowledge, Confidence and Community
Aerie Saunders is firmly in her season. When she sits down with XBIZ, a fall-scented WoodWick candle burns in the background, pumpkins decorate her desk and the first signs of spooky season are already on display. Not that Saunders waits until autumn to embrace the macabre.
2027 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominees Announced for Pleasure Product and Retail Edition
XBIZ is pleased to announce the executive nominees for the pleasure product and retail industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Awards, presented by Svakom and sister brand Kaotik Labs, set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 9, in conjunction with the XBIZ 2027 event series.
Svakom, Kaotik Labs Return as Presenting Sponsor of XBIZ Awards, Pleasure and Retail Edition
The pleasure industry’s biggest night is set to shine even brighter as Svakom and sister brand Kaotik Labs return as presenting sponsors of the 2027 XBIZ Awards, Pleasure & Retail Edition, taking place at Avalon Hollywood on Jan. 9.
Porn Piracy: How AI Is Transforming Content Theft and Protection
Gone are the days when the word “pirate” primarily conjured images of clever scoundrels like Captain Jack Sparrow, swaggering across the high seas in search of gold and jewels. Today’s most prolific pirates operate in the darkest corners of the internet, armed with bots, scrapers and generative AI.
Erika Lust Talks Parenting, Personal Growth and the Power of Porn at LA Book Launch
Acclaimed director and producer Erika Lust, founder of the Barcelona-based studio that bears her name, brought her new book “Lust: Pleasure, Performance, Power” to a packed Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles Tuesday night for a spirited reading.
How Local Payments Can Expand Access and Reduce Friction at Checkout
Global adult platforms often enter new markets with a familiar assumption: If their checkout accepts major cards, they're ready for local customers. In reality, payment habits vary widely by country. Dutch consumers use iDEAL for online shopping, BLIK is a leading e-commerce payment method in Poland, and India's UPI handles billions of transactions each month.
How Detailed Receipts Build Consumer Trust and Reduce Chargeback
When was the last time you bought something online? Chances are you looked for the confirmation almost immediately. Did the transaction go through? Does it show what you bought? Were you charged correctly? And if there's a problem, who can you contact?
Reborn Cinema Sets Sex and Storytelling to a Tropical Soundtrack
In Karim Z's imagination, it all started in Rio de Janeiro. There was sun, sand and plenty of skin. Beautiful people cavorted along the beach while the sounds of bossa nova, rock and electronic music washed over scenes of sex and excess. The performers would be Brazilian, the dialogue would be in Portuguese and music would drive the action as much as anything happening on screen.
Tiffani Time Guests on 'And Now We Drink' Podcast
Tiffani Time is the latest guest on the "And Now We Drink" podcast, hosted by Matt Slayer.
Dallas Rea Guests on 'And Now We Drink' Podcast
Newcomer Dallas Rea is the latest guest on the "And Now We Drink" podcast, hosted by Matt Slayer.
YourVids' Gino on Listening, Learning and Putting Creators First
Get Gino talking about the work creators pour into their careers, and his passion quickly becomes contagious. He deeply appreciates the people powering the business and has firm ideas about what they deserve in return.
Vendo CEO Mitch Platt Reflects on 20 Years of Lessons and Evolution
More than 20 years ago, three entrepreneurs in Barcelona began gathering over beers to pitch, dissect and routinely destroy one another's business ideas. The ritual was simple: One person arrived with a concept, while the other two tried to expose every weakness. Any proposal that survived earned another look. Most did not.
Abby Rose on Camming, Connection and Creative Chaos
Abby Rose has mastered the art of viewing life through rose-colored glasses, finding the good in even the most challenging circumstances. With the bubbly charm of Elle Woods and the steely determination of G.I. Jane, she pairs a resilient spirit with a deep love for bringing people together.