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Why the 'G-Spot' Is More Than a Spot

When it comes to sex, pleasure and anatomy, few things are as lauded, debated, fixated on or misunderstood as the so-called G-spot. Yet for all the attention paid to it, the G-spot is often still shrouded in mystery and misinformation.

Rebecca Weinberg ·

EFF Podcast Explores How 'Safer Sex Work Makes a Safer Internet'

Electronic Frontier Foundation today released a new episode of its podcast “How to Fix the Internet,” titled “Safer Sex Work Makes a Safer Internet” and devoted to sex worker rights online.

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What Makes a Sex Toy Brand Truly Ethical?

In the early days of the pleasure industry, nobody was talking about body-safe silicone. There was a culture of shame surrounding sex toys, which for most people meant the less talk about them, the better.

Kristen Tribby ·
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Q&A: Sabien DeMonia Dominates Content Game as Creator, Producer

By the time Sabien DeMonia took to the stage at the XBIZ Honors this past January to accept the crown as the inaugural Creator Ambassador of the Year, she had, as they say, come a long way.

Alejandro Freixes ·

Jewelz Blu Stars in BaDoink's CGI-Fueled 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, A XXX Parody'

BaDoink Studios has released “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, A XXX Parody,” starring Jewelz Blu, from studio brand VRCosplayX.

Kheper to Debut French, German Editions of 'A Year of Sex!' Game

Kheper Games will be releasing the French and German versions of its “A Year of Sex!” card game — “Une Année De Sexe!” and “En Jahr Voller Sex!”

Anna de Ville, Billie Star Topline SINematica's 'Life's a Bitch'

Anna de Ville and Billie Star headline the first release from newly relaunched paysite SINematica, titled "Life's a Bitch."

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7 Ways Creators Can Craft a Strong Marketing Campaign

A strong marketing campaign is a crucial part of building a business as a creator. And that’s what you are, a business! To be successful in advertising your brand, it is critical to have a solid marketing plan in place.

Megan Stokes ·

Queenie Sateen Makes 'A Royal Fucking Return' to Ricky's Room

Queenie Sateen revisits Ricky's Room in a new scene with Mazee the Goat, titled "A Royal Fucking Return."

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Q&A: Demi Hawks Spreads Her Wings as Cam Model, Studio Star

Reflecting on why she first became an adult performer, Demi Hawks confesses, “My fast and short answer is always, ‘the rent was due!’” Yet like many others in the industry, the noted cam model, studio star and indie content creator also enjoys how the work empowers her.

Alejando Freixes ·

Motorbunny Partners With BanksieTV on 'Like a VRgin' Web Series

Pleasure brand Motorbunny is partnering with Lindsey Banks on her BanksieTV virtual reality web series "Like a VRgin."

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Marketing Tools, Strategies to Build a Strong Pleasure Business

We’re all familiar with the age-old question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” When it comes to running a business, we might ask: “If a new product drops into the market and no one knows about it, does it make an impact?”

Verna Meng ·

Leana Lovings Lands Cover of Elegant Angel's 'It's A Mommy Thing 13'

Leana Lovings and Bridgette B co-star in Elegant Angel’s latest release, “It’s A Mommy Thing 13.”

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A Look at the Questions Adult Store Employees Get Asked the Most

After almost 14 years in the pleasure industry, I sometimes forget that pleasure and sex toys aren’t necessarily at the forefront of everyone else's mind.

Loretta Goodling ·

Milo Miles, Bob Knight Star in Carnal Media's 'Taking a Break'

Studio exclusive Milo Miles stars with Bob Knight in the latest release from Carnal Media imprint FunSizeBoys, titled "Taking a Break."

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A Look at the Evolution of Ride-On Sex Machines

It’s no secret that sex toys are more mainstream than ever, but some product categories still leave shoppers feeling intimidated — or even shocked — because of their sheer power.

Rebecca Weinberg ·

'MindGeek Has a Responsibility to Lead by Example': An Interview With Solomon Friedman, Partner at New Owner ECP

Solomon Friedman, partner and VP at Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), the Canadian private equity firm whose purchase of MindGeek was made public yesterday, gave an exclusive interview to XBIZ today.

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Q&A: Connie Perignon Talks Rising Stardom, Future Ambitions

Connie Perignon spent much of her 20s pursuing a corporate career. She began in the fashion industry doing public relations and marketing for brands encompassing streetwear, contemporary, high-end couture and more, before transitioning into the tech space for a search engine optimization agency on the social media side.

Alejandro Freixes ·
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Q&A: JustFor.fans Blazes Trails with Community-Centric Innovation

JustFor.fans founder Dominic Ford is a determined leader in the marketplace of fan platforms, fueled by an insatiable desire to be as innovative on a technological level as on a community level.

Alejandro Freixes ·

Erika Lust Presents 'A Night of Lust' Tonight in Calgary

Erika Lust will be appearing tonight at a special “A Night of Lust” screening event at the Globe Cinema in Calgary, Canada, celebrating International Women’s Day.