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SBA Loans Expert Pens Op-Ed Against Arbitrary 'Prurient' Clause

Attorney Derek Adams, an expert on Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, has penned an op-ed arguing that the SBA “can and should refrain from applying its ineligibility rules" — including the so-called “prurient clause” that discriminates against sexually oriented businesses — at the time of loan forgiveness.

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COVID-19 Sparks Interest, Questions About Sex Toy Disinfectants

The statement “kills 99.9 percent of germs” is a big lie. Adult industry friends, please stop and think with the big head and not the little one for a moment.

Deborah Semer ·

Florida County Re-Opens Strip Clubs, Mandates 10-Feet Social Distancing

Last Friday, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry issued an emergency order allowing adult entertainment establishments and other nightlife businesses to re-open after months of COVID-19 closure, mandating dancers to maintain at least 10 feet of distancing from customers

Japanese Porn Industry Reportedly Recovering From COVID-Related Shutdown

Part of the Japanese porn industry experienced a shutdown this summer over positive COVID-19 tests, according to reports and industry sources.

Nalpac Features Sensuva in Final Week of 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with Sensuva for the 20th and final week of its "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with a social media takeover, spending promotion and other treats.

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How to Overcome the Lasting Effects of COVID-19 on Retail

What do we do now? Well, unless you have a crystal ball, no one knows; but suffice to say that we all need to start re-thinking our business and marketing plans.

Kris Lynch ·

Nalpac Features Pjur in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with pjur for week eighteen of its "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with a spending promotion, webinars and two social media giveaways.

Nalpac Features Earthly Body in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with Earthly Body for week seventeen of its "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with a social media takeover, spending promotion and other prizes and giveaways.

Nalpac Features Sportsheets in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

alpac has partnered with Sportsheets for week sixteen of its "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with daily social media giveaways, webinars and other prizes.

Nalpac Features Blush Novelties in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with Blush Novelties for week fifteen of its "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with daily social media giveaways, webinars and other prizes and discounts.

TTS Head Offers Update on COVID-19 Testing Situation

Sixto Pacheco, the principal of Talent Testing Service (TTS), held three Zoom meetings this week, open to all adult industry members, to clarify issues regarding COVID-19 testing through their network of laboratories.

Nalpac Features Dame Products in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with Dame Products for week fourteen of its ongoing "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with daily social media giveaways and other prizes and discounts.

Vendo Updates Stats on COVID-19 Effect on Subscription Businesses

Vendo has released information from their most recent User Conference, including updated stats about the effect of the novel coronavirus outbreak on subscription content businesses.

FSC, Agents Establish Process to Track COVID-19 Exposures

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has reached an agreement with a group of talent agents to institute "a more formal process" for reporting positive COVID-19 tests and "possible exposures outside of PASS."

West Coast Clubs Join Legal Battle Against SBA Over 'Prurient Clause'

A group of West Coast strip clubs have asked a California federal judge to grant them a preliminary injunction preventing the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against them by applying the “prurient clause” written into COVID-19 relief loan applications.

Nalpac Features Pipedream in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with Pipedream Products for week thirteen of its ongoing "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with daily social media giveaways and other prizes, a "fun and informative" IG Live training session and more.

Experts: Gloryholes Less COVID-Risky Than Kissing -- But Still Risky

Despite public health authorities in Canada and New York endorsing “barriers, like walls (e.g., gloryholes) that allow for sexual contact but prevent close face-to-face contact,” sexual health experts have clarified that gloryholes still put participants at risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.

Tampa Area Adult Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging SBA's 'Prurient' Clause

A group of Tampa Bay, Florida adult businesses have filed a lawsuit challenging the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “prurient” clause in their loan application, which discriminates against sexually oriented businesses.

New York Times Publishes Reuters Report Criticizing SBA's 'Prurient' Clause

The New York Times has published a report by Reuters journalists surveying the confusing, discriminatory language about “prurient” businesses embedded in the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s loan applications for COVID-19 relief.

Nalpac Features Womanizer in Latest 'F*ck COVID-19' Campaign

Nalpac has partnered with Womanizer for week twelve of its ongoing "F*ck COVID-19" campaign with targeted social media giveaways and other prizes and Womanizer bundles on tap.