Articles by Jeff Dana
XBIZ Honors Uplifts Spirits Amid Challenging Times for LA and the Adult Industry
"A bunch of misfit toys." That’s how MojoHost founder Brad Mitchell described himself and his industry peers at the 2025 XBIZ Honors ceremony at Hollywood’s Kimpton Everly Hotel. Everyone cheered in agreement. Frankly, they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Seth Warshavsky, IEG Founder and Entrepreneur, Passes Away at 51
Seth Warshavsky, the early adult internet entrepreneur who founded Internet Entertainment Group, reportedly died in October in Thailand of unknown causes. He was 51.
Federal Judge Upholds Injunction Against Tennessee AV Law Pending Appeal
A federal judge has denied Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's motion to lift an injunction against enforcement of the state's new age verification law, which was scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.
X3 Expo Unveils Lineup of Movie Screenings
X3 Expo has unveiled its 2025 screening lineup, which includes XMA-nominated titles "Birth," "Dirty Cops," "D.O.L.L.S.," "Project X" and "Spun."
2025 XBIZ Expo Schedule Announced
The full schedule for XBIZ Expo, set to take place Jan. 16-19, has been released, detailing the slew of business-to-business activities slated for the premier pleasure product trade show, exclusively open to manufacturers, retail buyers, educators, reviewers, influencers, press, and other industry professionals.
UK Performer Rebecca Jane Smyth Passes Away at 51
Veteran British performer Rebecca Jane Smyth has passed away, according to her longtime friend, Tanya Virago. She was 51.
Sexual Wellness Brand Arya Raises $8.5 Million
Upstart sexual wellness concierge service Arya has raised $8.5 million from investors, which the company will use to grow its user base.
Politicians Aim to Study Effects of FOSTA-SESTA on Sex Workers
In an encouraging sign for sex workers, California State Representative Ro Khanna and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts have reintroduced the SAFE SEX Workers Study Act, which aims to study the effects of FOSTA-SESTA.
Texas Bill Aims to Ban Sex Toys at 'Big-Box' Retailers
Republican State Representative Hillary Hickland has introduced a bill in the Texas legislature that would restrict the sale of pleasure products at "big-box" and other non-adult retailers.
Industry Veteran Jon Berg Passes Away at 54
Jon Berg, a beloved member of the online adult industry, passed away on Monday following an eight-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was 54 and had recently entered hospice care after undergoing BiTE therapy.
State of the Creator' Report: Kink Up, Camming Down
Adult-sector market research outfit SWR Data, led by industry veterans Mike Stabile and MelRose Michaels, has released its "State of the Creator" report, based on a survey of over 425 adult creators conducted this past summer.
OnlyFans Now Accessible in China
OnlyFans is now accessible in China after previously being blocked by government censors.
Judge Pauses Lawsuit Over Indiana AV Law
A U.S. district court judge has paused a lawsuit over Indiana’s age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the Free Speech Coalition-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
Halle Berry Partners With Joylux for Menopause-Focused Sexual Wellness Line
Halle Berry has partnered with pleasure brand Joylux to launch a line of menopause-focused sexual wellness products, including an intimacy gel called Let's Spin.
Performer Apollo Moon Passes Away at 25
Performer Apollo Moon passed away on Sunday due to complications from a serious accident that left him on life support, according to his family. He was 25.
Satisfyer Helps Dutch Police Dismantle Counterfeit Network
Satisfyer has teamed up with Dutch authorities to help dismantle a counterfeit network that sold fake products online, including items purporting to be the brand's Pro 2 and Penguin vibrators.
Indiana, Ohio AGs File Amicus Brief in Support of Texas AV Law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, along with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and officials from 22 other states, on Friday filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law.
The Pelvic People Debuts 'Kiwi' Vibrator
The Pelvic People has released Kiwi, a vibrator designed for people who experience pain during sex.