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Where are the Real Lesbians?

Hot girl-on-girl action is all over the Internet. It seems there are countless numbers of lip-glossed lesbians tickling each other with manicured nails and pretty pink dildos; and lucky for us there's always a camera nearby.

Anne Winter ·

Early Registration for XBIZ Hollywood Conference Ends Wednesday

Early Bird registration ends Wednesday for the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

opinion

Straights Targeting Gays

"Going gay" — it's an increasingly common choice today for many adult webmasters; and one more often born of economic necessity rather than sexual preference.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

2008 XBIZ Awards Website Launches; New Categories Featured

The excitement and anticipation for the 2008 XBIZ Awards taking place Feb. 7 at The Highlands in Hollywood, Calif., is building with the launch of the show's official website at XBIZAwards.com.

XBIZ Hollywood '08 Runs Early Bird Special, AdultWhosWho Promo

Webmasters and industry professionals can register early to guarantee a spot at the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference at a discounted rate.

opinion

Your Exit Strategy

Selling an adult entertainment company is about to change: Instead of looking to the next generation of family or a group of outside buyers, you may consider employees, a private equity fund or the investing public.

Tom Johansmeyer ·
profile

XPays

XPays.com, the patented affiliate model that Internet businessmen like to call "affiliate pooling," has grown into an industry behemoth.

John Stuart ·
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Managing Perception

On Sept. 7 in Portland, Ore., Paul Eugene Frizelle, 37, was charged with the murder of 18-year-old model Emily Egan, whose body was found in his apartment.

Tod Hunter ·

FSC’s Bash Features Pres. Candidate Gravel; Honors Eddie Wedelstedt

History was made at the Free Speech Coalition’s Red, White and Blue Bash last night by former Sen. Mike Gravel when he became the first U.S. presidential candidate to speak at an adult entertainment industry function during a campaign.

opinion

The Skin Trade

A look at the latest film from Joe Gallant.

Registration Open for XBIZ Hollywood '08 Conference

Online registration is now open for XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

Wasteland’s Colin Rowntree Is Newest XBIZ Blogger

Colin Rowntree, the founder of the venerable BDSM website Wasteland.com, has launched a blog on XBIZ.com today. He is the latest industry veteran tapped by XBIZ to weigh in on industry issues.

profile

Retail Kings

Our list of 10 Leading Retailers is a diverse cross-section — from couples-friendly boutiques, to upscale specialty stores, to mega-sized adult emporiums.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
profile

Zero Tolerance M-2-M

Zero Tolerance is applying the same point-of sale promotional approach as mainstream companies.

Tod Hunter ·
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Branching Out

Some adult webmasters who started with heterosexual erotica have successfully launched gay adult sites.

Alex Henderson ·
opinion

A Business Slowdown?

Is the industry experiencing a downturn or is it mostly perception?

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
profile

John Bruno

The gay market is no redheaded stepchild but a potent demographic with wads of disposable income.

Erik Jay ·
opinion

Washington Lobbying

Lobbying on Capitol Hill is an incredibly tricky and complex endeavor, but one that is necessary for the industry.

D. Grimaldi ·
opinion

Cal/OSHA Rules for Adult

Information from the State of California Department of Occupational Safety and Health pertaining directly to requirements for the adult industry.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
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The Store Experience

In the good old days of traditional brick-and-mortar adult retail, any customer brave enough to walk into a shop probably already had in mind what products were going to be purchased.

Joanne Cachapero ·