Adult Industry News

PASS: Production Hold Lifted Immediately
PASS has announced that it has lifted its recently imposed production hold.

LiveJasmin Marks 25th Anniversary With 'Cam Model Days' Promo
LiveJasmin is celebrating its 25-year anniversary by launching the third annual Cam Model Days campaign.

PASS Issues Preliminary Production Hold, Calling Stop to Work
PASS has called for a preliminary production hold following a positive HIV test. The organization's statement follows:

New Creator Platform 'Flirtbate' Launches
Flirtbate, a new creator platform, has officially launched.

2025 XMA Europa Awards Expand With New Creator Branch, Pre-Noms Now Open
XMA organizers are pleased to announce the categories for the 2025 XMA Europa Awards, the capstone of XBIZ’s fall event series in Amsterdam.

Homecoming Heat: The 2025 XMA Creator Awards Celebrate Digital Desire
On a sweltering night in South Beach, where the air sticks to your skin like latex and the breeze smells faintly of tequila and temptation, the adult industry community gathered for Adult Creators’ Biggest Night: the 2025 XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly.

2025 XMA Creator Awards Winners Announced
Winners of the 2025 XMA Creator Awards were revealed Wednesday evening during a live ceremony at M2 in Miami Beach. The event, presented by Fansly, was hosted by Abella Danger.

Nadia Jay to Self-Book All Shoots
Nadia Jay is now self-booking all of her shoots.

Rave Kitty Nabs 2025 XMA Creator Award Nom
Rave Kitty has been nominated for Best Fetish Streamer of the Year at the upcoming 2025 XMA Creator Awards.
LyricsWay Nabs AltStar Awards Nom
LyricsWay, the collaborative duo of Lyric Sky and Dreads Way, has nabbed a nomination for Best Cam Duo at the 2025 AltStar Awards.

SexLikeReal Launches New Brand 'SLR For Women'
SexLikeReal has launched its newest studio brand, SLR For Women, on its VR streaming platform.

Amanda Riley Stars in Latest From GroobyVR
Amanda Riley stars in the latest release from GroobyVR.

Braindance Unveils '6DOF' VR Tech
Interactive virtual reality platform Braindance has debuted its new Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) VR technology.

2025 XMA Award Nominees Announced
'Tis the season to celebrate as the nominees for the 2025 XMAs – Adult Industry’s Biggest Night® – have been revealed, honoring outstanding achievements across the global adult industry, with 1,625 nominees spanning 100 categories.

Blush Erotica Launches VR Channel 'BlushTV'
Blush Erotica has launched BlushTV, a new VR channel, on its flagship site.

ERIKALUST Partners With AR Studio for Immersive Experience in Barcelona
ERIKALUST teamed up with augmented-reality studio Layers of Reality last week to create a "House of ERIKALUST" immersive experience, which took place in Barcelona.

Brazzers Launches Virtual Reality Studio Brand
Brazzers has launched its new virtual reality studio brand, Brazzers VR.

Adult Time Partners With TabooVR, ForbVR
Adult Time has joined forces with TabooVR and ForbVR to expand the virtual reality offerings on its streaming platform.

ViewzVR, SpankChain Partner to Expand VR Solution for Creators
ViewzVR has joined forces with SpankChain to further develop its 3D VR studio software for creators.

2024 XBIZ Europa Awards Winners Announced
Winners of the 2024 XBIZ Europa Awards, presented by premier European creator platform F2F.com, were announced during a star-packed ceremony Thursday night, hosted by Tiffany Tatum and Christian Clay.

Stephanie Love Lands Cover of Kink Queens Mag
Stephanie Love has landed the cover of Kink Queens Magazine's "Heartbreaker Issue" for Spring 2025.

Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey Talks Trauma and Healing on 'Bridging the Gap' Podcast
Dr. Lori Beth Bisbey guests on a new episode of the "Bridging the Gap" podcast, hosted by Nyomi Banks and resident therapist Dr. Will Washington.

Texas Patti Guests on 'Holly Randall Unfiltered' Podcast
Texas Patti is the latest guest on the "Holly Randall Unfiltered" podcast.

Shalina Devine to Host SecretFriends Livestream on SinfulXXX
Shalina Devine will be hosting a SecretFriends livestream this Saturday, June 14, at 12 p.m. (PST) for all members of SinfulXXX.com and the AdultPrime network.

Kitana Montana to Host Live Show on OnlyFans This Saturday
Kitana Montana is hosting a live show on her VIP OnlyFans page this coming Saturday, June 14, at 7 p.m. (PST).

Coco Bae Accepts Ride, Makes Her Debut at Fake Taxi
Coco Bae has now made her debut as a passenger at Fake Taxi.

Clips4Sale Launching 3-Day Promotion This Weekend
Clips4Sale is launching Fetish Frenzy, a platform-wide promotion designed to help creators drive sales and increase traffic to their stores.

Tommy Pistol Talks Staying Power and What Fuels His Fire
To be sure, there are other performers who excel at dramatic acting or have starred in adult parodies of mainstream films. There may also be a handful who can reliably crack up audiences as well as their colleagues on set. There are even some who are universally respected and beloved by directors, co-stars, crew members and fans.

FSC Publishes Guidance on Google Analytics Lawsuits
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has published guidance on how adult websites can protect themselves in the wake of several consumer class action lawsuits filed against sites for using Google Analytics.

PASS: Production Hold Lifted Immediately
PASS has announced that it has lifted its recently imposed production hold.

WIA Profile: Pettus Ashley
Pettus Ashley brings her A game to the world of authentic adult branding, flitting between airports as the American face of U.K. brand Bathmate. As a company brand ambassador, Ashley personifies Bathmate’s dedication to the retail world, showering staff with equal amounts of appreciation and sales education.

Packing Tips: A Must-Have Travel Checklist for Creators
Traveling as a content creator isn’t just about hopping on a plane and hoping for the best. You need to be ready for anything, whether that means an amazing sunset you just have to capture, a last-minute editing session or an impromptu collab.

Good Relations Fosters Sex Wellness, Positivity for 40+ Years
Melinda Myers, the founder and owner of Good Relations in Eureka, California, was still in college when she got invited to attend her first pleasure products home party.

Camming as a Couple: How to Balance Love and Livestreaming
Real-life couples who work together in the adult industry face a unique set of challenges that can test relationships in ways that most couples are unlikely to experience. The industry can offer both financial benefits and creative freedom, and working together can strengthen a partnership — but it can also present emotional, social and professional obstacles that must be carefully managed.

PR Moves: How to Know When It's Time to Hire a Rep
If you’ve achieved a stable career with steady work, but find yourself at an impasse where growth is concerned, it might be time to look into hiring a public relations professional to help you expand your brand and reach.

Why It's Time for Pleasure Brands to Stop Ignoring B2C Marketing
For many B2B adult brands, marketing to consumers feels like a waste of time. I’ve heard it so many times: “We sell to retailers, not consumers. Why should we invest in B2C marketing?”

WIA Profile: Lexi Morin
Lexi Morin’s journey into the adult industry began with a Craigslist ad and a leap of faith. In 2011, fresh-faced and ambitious, she was scrolling through job ads on Craigslist when she stumbled upon a listing for an assistant makeup artist.

The Midlife Movement Is Exploding; Is the Pleasure Industry Ready?
In marketing, there tends to be an emphasis on the younger generation — the trendsetters. The assumption is that appealing to the younger market has a halo effect on older consumers, who look to younger folks for what is on trend.

Still Rocking: The Hun Celebrates 30 Years in the Game
In the ever-changing landscape of adult entertainment, The Hun’s Yellow Pages stands out for its endurance. As one of the internet’s original fixtures, literally nearly as old as the web itself, The Hun has functioned as a living archive for online adult content, quietly maintaining its relevance with an interface that feels more nostalgic than flashy.

Digital Desires: AI's Emerging Role in Adult Entertainment
The adult industry has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to embracing new technology. From the early days of dial-up internet and grainy video clips to today’s polished social media platforms and streaming services, our industry has never been afraid to innovate. But now, artificial intelligence (AI) is shaking things up in ways that are exciting but also daunting.