Europe
Clemence Audiard Draws 12 Nominations for XMA Europe Awards
Clemence Audiard has received 12 nominations for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards, including for Female Performer of the Year.
2026 XMA Europe Nominees Announced
XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards, the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent, presented by premier creator platform Fansly, recognizing 980 nominees across 62 categories.
Europe-Wide Production Hold Advised After Positive Syphilis Test
Talent Testing Service Europe has issued a statement calling for a Europe-wide production hold following a positive syphilis test in Spain.
Cara Mella Celebrates 2 New Features Ahead of XMA Europe Awards
"Swingers Resort" from Private and "Agatha's Secret" from Dorcel.
2026 XMA Europe Pre-Noms Now Open
XMA organizers have announced the award categories for the 2026 edition of the European extravaganza, presented by Fansly, the capstone of XBIZ’s fall event series in Amsterdam.
'French Friends 2' Earns 7 Nominations From Grabby Awards Europe
Not Friends Anymore" has received seven nominations from the 2026 Grabby Awards Europe.
Pablo & Sebas Receive 8 Nominations From Grabby Awards Europe
International content creators Pablo & Sebas have received eight nominations from the 2026 Grabby Awards Europe.
Multipurpose Products Take Center Stage as Pleasure Brands Face Headwinds in Europe
As 2025 unfolds, the European pleasure industry finds itself balancing between resilience and recalibration. After riding high on customer demand during the pandemic, the sector is now adjusting to more cautious customer behavior, global geopolitical tensions and shifting retail strategies.
Staying Compliant With Payment Standards Across Europe and Australia
So, you’ve got your eye on international growth. Smart move. No matter where adult-industry merchants operate, however, one requirement remains consistent: regulatory compliance. This isn’t just a legal checkbox — it’s a critical component of keeping payments flowing and business operations intact.
Luxus Inks Exclusive Europe Distro Deals With Rimba, Orion
Luxus has signed exclusive deals with Rimba and Orion for European distribution.
Mika Ayden's 'French Friends: La Vie Est Belle' Wins Award at Grabbys Europe
Mika Ayden's first independent production "French Friends: La Vie Est Belle" won the award for Best Group Scene at the 2025 Grabbys Europe.
NakedSword's 'Spain in the Ass' Wins Award at Grabbys Europe
NakedSword's original movie "Spain in the Ass" won the award for Best Feature Length Movie at the 2025 Grabbys Europe.
Countess Diamond to Attend SxTech Europe
Countess Diamond will attend SxTech Europe, which runs May 3-5 in Berlin.
Pineapple Support to Host Grabbys Europe Yoga
Pineapple Support will host yoga sessions during the upcoming Grabbys Europe event, which runs April 24-28 at Hotel Ritual.
Navigating Age-Related Regulations in Europe
Age verification measures are rapidly gaining momentum across Europe, with regulators stepping up efforts to protect children online. Recently, the U.K.’s communications regulator, Ofcom, updated its timeline for implementing the Online Safety Act, while France’s ARCOM has released technical guidance detailing age verification standards.
CockBlock Toys, O-Products Ink Exclusive UK/Europe Distro Deal
Pleasure brand CockBlock Toys has signed an exclusive deal with O-Products for U.K. and European distribution.
Grabby Awards Europe Announces Details for 2025 Event
The Grabby Awards Europe will take place on April 24-27, 2025, at the Hotel Ritual in Torremolinos.
GSI Développement Reports Euro Certifications for AV Solution 'Go.cam'
France-based GSI Développement has reported it has received certification from two European regulating agencies for its open source age verification solution Go.cam.
'European Conservative' Editor Urges Total Porn Ban
One of Europe’s leading right-wing publications, the European Conservative, published an editorial this week claiming that “anti-porn activists have essentially won the public argument that pornography is poisoning our society” and calling for a total porn ban.
Adult Industry Collective Seeks Inclusion in EU's AI Debate
New European industry initiative Open Mind AI has penned a letter asking EU authorities to include adult companies and creators in ongoing discussions on setting up a legal framework for AI content.