News & Information - AIA News Blog - Adult Industry Association2024-03-28T11:40:42Zhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/feed/category/News+%26+InformationFSC Meets With UK Baroness in Charge of Tory Government's Porn Reviewhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/fsc-meets-with-uk-baroness-porn-review2024-02-24T15:45:50.000Z2024-02-24T15:45:50.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12388916653,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12388916653?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">LONDON — Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has met with Baroness Gabrielle Bertin, the member of the House of Lords charged by the U.K. government with conducting a full review of the country's pornography laws.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This is the statement by FSC regarding the meeting:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Free Speech Coalition and a group of sex workers, producers and industry advocates met with UK Baroness Gabrielle Bertin, the member of the House of Lords charged with conducting a full review of the country's pornography laws. Baroness Burton reached out to FSC Executive Director Alison Boden in January, asking if the organization would participate in a discussion as part of the government’s Independent Pornography Review.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>The Review’s Call for Evidence — a request for stakeholders to weigh in — says it seeks “to shed light on the associations between the pornography industry and the abuse, exploitation and trafficking that may pervade it.”</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>During the meeting, FSC implored the Review to focus on facts, not headlines. We challenged assumptions made suggesting that the adult industry was engaged in illegal activity, or that illegal content — such as revenge porn and CSAM — was tolerated or permitted on adult platforms. Most of all, we pressed for on-going discussions with workers and other stakeholders in the industry.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>FSC was joined at the roundtable by representatives of Sex Workers Union, Adult Industry Association (AIA), UK Adult Producers (UKAP), Pineapple Support, and obscenity lawyer Miles Jackman, among others. We look forward to continuing the discussion with our allies, partners and the members of the Review team.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>“While we’re certainly wary of the way the debate is being framed, it’s crucial to have a seat at the table,” says Boden. “We were glad to be invited and given the opportunity to contest misinformation and bad policy, it allows us to push for greater transparency and inclusion. We only lose by being silent.”</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">For more information, visit <a href="https://www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/fsc-meets-with-baroness-conducting-review-of-uk-pornography-laws" target="_blank">FreeSpeechCoalition.com</a>.</span></p></div>Pornhub Bows to Pressure for Age & Consent Verification … But Loopholes Aboundhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/pornhub-bows-to-pressure-for-age-consent-verification2024-02-14T16:28:17.000Z2024-02-14T16:28:17.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><strong>Source Media</strong> - <a href="https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/pornhub-bows-to-pressure-for-age-consent-verification-but-loopholes-abound/" target="_blank">The National Center on Sexual Exploitation</a></p>
<p>This week brought a momentous step forward in the fight against Pornhub and its parent company Aylo (formerly MindGeek).</p>
<p>After facing several lawsuits brought by courageous survivors of sex trafficking and child sexual abuse … After losing nearly all their major corporate partnerships including Visa and Mastercard, Instagram and Youtube … After being the subject of countless scathing media pieces … After a viral petition with more than 2 million signatures … Pornhub has FINALLY announced that it will be [kind of] verifying the age and consent of all individuals depicted in videos.</p>
<p><strong>We celebrate this victory for survivors, whose resilience and bravery have been unmatched as they brought lawsuits and global attention to this kingpin of exploitation. At the same time, we urge caution. The loopholes in Pornhub’s new verification measures are abundant, and the policy change does not go far enough in removing and preventing sexual abuse.</strong></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Loopholes in AYLO/Pornhub’s Verification Policy</h2>
<p>While a positive step forward, there are major problems with Pornhub’s mediocre new age & consent verification policy. We must not allow this smoke and mirrors to slow down efforts to move them to meaningful change.</p>
<p>Firstly, the verification requirement only applies to videos uploaded from January 24, 2024 onward. <strong>Pornhub will NOT be removing unverified videos that were uploaded prior to this date. </strong>What this means is that the site is likely still infested with videos of rape, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse, and other forms of <a href="https://endsexualexploitation.org/issues/image-based-sexual-abuse/" target="_blank">image-based sexual abuse</a>, which Pornhub is choosing to continue profiting from.</p>
<p>Secondly, the verification measures required under the new policy are alarmingly weak. <strong>Pornhub only requires an ID and signed consent form for co-performers. Without a combination of automated tools and rigorous human moderation, these</strong><strong> documents will be easily forged and/or coercively obtained by sex traffickers and abusers. </strong>We cannot allow ourselves to be beguiled by these initial measures. They do not constitute meaningful consent or effective age verification.</p>
<p>The assurance of a consent form, bereft of any tangible protective measures, not only fails to discourage those bent on profiting from abuse but also irresponsibly delegates the responsibility of consent to sexual exploiters, who are fundamentally untrustworthy. It only cements Pornhub’s partnership with those who revel in the degradation and exploitation of others.</p>
<p>In its current form, Pornhub’s new policy continues to abdicate the responsibility of safeguarding against the upload of non-consensual sexual content and child pornography. The system will easily be exploited by sex traffickers, voyeurs, child sexual abusers, and jilted ex-boyfriends, and Pornhub knows this.</p>
<p><strong>For Pornhub’s new policy to be effective, it must require meaningful consent with documented risks and harms provided to the performer, pre-authorization and consent to sex acts, right of withdrawal of consent even after the footage is uploaded online, banning any video where the ID and face of all people depicted are confirmed as matching, and more. And these pornography sites can’t be allowed to outsource this responsibility to the uploaders. These are the kinds of measures NCOSE has always insisted on when we’ve called for meaningful consent and age verification.</strong></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pornhub’s Policy Change Only Comes After Severe Pressure</h2>
<p>As per usual, Pornhub is using its new policy change as a PR stunt, <a href="https://www.pornhub.com/blog/co-performer-verification-updates" target="_blank">painting</a> itself as a good, ethical company that has safety as its “highest priority”. Forgive our skepticism … But if safety is truly Pornhub’s highest priority, why are they only enacting watered down verification measures after years of relentless legal and public backlash that has severely damaged their business?</p>
<p>Let’s review some of the pressures Pornhub has faced leading up to this change:</p>
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<li>Pornhub is the subject of 12 lawsuits in the U.S. and Canada</li>
<li>The U.S. federal government charged Pornhub with knowingly profiting from sex trafficking; Pornhub <a href="https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/pornhub-parent-company-admits-to-profiting-from-sex-trafficking/" target="_blank">admitted</a> to the crime</li>
<li>All major credit card companies and payment processors cut ties with Pornhub. The only payment form left available to them was cryptocurrency.</li>
<li>Nearly all mainstream corporations stopped serving as advertising or distribution partners for Pornhub. This includes Roku, Comcast, Kraft-Heinz, Unilever, TikTok, and Instagram.</li>
<li>Countless mainstream media outlets, such as the New York Times and the BBC, published scathing exposés on Pornhub’s abuses</li>
<li>Pornhub’s parent company laid off 70% of its employees, and the CEO and COO resigned</li>
<li>Exodus Cry led a <a href="https://traffickinghubpetition.com/" target="_blank">public petition</a> campaign calling for Pornhub to be shut down, which garnered over 2 million signatures.</li>
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<p>And so much more…</p>
<p>Don’t be fooled. Pornhub is the farthest thing from a “good, ethical” company. They cannot be trusted, and we must continue to keep them under pressure and scrutiny, to ensure that their PR hype about age and consent verification turns into real, meaningful protection.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pornhub Must Still Face Consequences for Years of Abuse</h2>
<p>Finally, it must be emphasized that Pornhub’s new policy does NOT absolve the company of responsibility for all its former crimes. They still must face consequences. And they will, as <a href="https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/the-real-pornhub-year-in-review-2023/" target="_blank">lawsuits continue to move through the courts</a>!</p>
<p>The NCOSE Law Center is currently serving as co-counsel in two lawsuits against Pornhub. Both have taken major steps forwards, with Pornhub’s motion to dismiss being denied and <a href="https://endsexualexploitation.org/articles/the-class-action-lawsuit-against-pornhub-and-mindgeek-explained-2/" target="_blank">the class action case</a> being certified. </p>
<p>Please help us ensure that Pornhub is held fully accountable for its crimes!</p></div>AIA invited to participate in an Independent Pornography Review In UKhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/aia-participates-in-uk-porn-review2024-02-07T14:02:31.000Z2024-02-07T14:02:31.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}12374690065,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="12374690065?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="206" height="199" />The days of being ridiculed, marginalised and discriminated against by society for being involved in the sex industry seem millions of miles away as </span><strong>Charlie Spice’s</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> resume gets another big boost from the </span><strong>UK</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> government department of Science, Innovation and Technology.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">As the Founder/President of the umbrella organisation </span><strong>Adult Industry Association (AIA)</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, <strong>Charlie Spice</strong> has received an invitation from the government to participate in a round table discussion to review the pornography legislation and enforcement in the UK, to identify gaps in the regulation which allow exploitation and abuse to take place online.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">This </span><strong>Independent Pornography Review</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> will also look at how effective the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, is in responding to illegal pornographic content, as well as consider what more can be done to provide information and resources on the potential impact of pornography.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The lead person of this review of the porn industry is </span><strong>Baroness </strong><strong>Gabrielle Louise Bertin</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, a British Conservative member of the House of Lords and political aide best known for her association with David Cameron during his term as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The other members of </span><strong>AIA</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> selected to participate in the round table are </span><strong>Terry Stephens (Porn Producer), Reed Amber (Porn Performer)</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> and</span><strong> Dr. Oliver Carter</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> (Associate Professor in Creative Economies) at the University of Birmingham City. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">In addition to this recent endorsement of his expertise in the sex industry, </span><strong>Charlie Spice</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> also enjoys recognition from the United Nations as an advisor for the development of strategies against Human Trafficking, Child Prostitution and other problems which stem from the global sex trade. Over the past 9 years, Mr Spice has also been called upon to make a contribution to the academic development of students of the University of the West Indies as a guest lecturer on the “</span><strong>Impact Of The Global Sex Trade On The Sustainable Development Of Tourism</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">”.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The round table discussion of the </span><strong>Independent Pornography Review</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> is scheduled for </span><strong>February 19</strong><strong>th</strong> <span style="font-weight:400;">at</span><strong> 3.00 pm (GMT).</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">The </span><strong>AIA</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> team welcomes the opportunity to participate in this review of pornography in the UK, as it seeks to foster a secure and flourishing environment for individuals in the sex and adult entertainment industry, both personally and professionally.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-weight:400;">For more information about </span><strong>AIA</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, visit their website at AdultIndustryAssociation.org.</span></span></p></div>Under the Counterhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/under-the-counter2024-01-26T04:55:41.000Z2024-01-26T04:55:41.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12366319685?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=264"></div><div><div class="BookPageMetadataSection__description">
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<div class="DetailsLayoutRightParagraph__widthConstrained"><span class="Formatted" style="font-size:12pt;">The first book of its kind to investigate Britain’s trade in illicit pornographic 8mm film. <br /><br />Prior to 2000, it was a criminal offense to sell hardcore pornography in Britain. Despite this, there was a thriving alternative economy producing and distributing such material “under the counter” of Soho’s bookshops and via mail-order. British entrepreneurs circumvented obscenity laws to satisfy the demand for uncensored adult films and profit from their enterprise, with corrupt members of the Metropolitan Police’s Obscene Publications Squad permitting them to trade.<br /><br />By the late 1960s, Britain had developed an international reputation for producing “rollers,” short hardcore films distributed on 8mm, which were smuggled out of Britain for sale in Western Europe. Following an exposé by Britain’s tabloid press, a crackdown on police corruption, and several high-profile obscenity trials, the trade was all but decimated, with pornography smuggled in from Europe dominating the market.<br /><br />Drawing on extensive archival research, including the use of legal records, police files, media reportage, and interviews with those who were involved in the business, Under the Counter tells the story of Britain’s trade in 8mm hardcore pornographic films and its regulation.</span></div>
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Target relevant keywords to rank higher organically.</p></li><li id="viewer-bhgvc" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-public-relations" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Social Media Marketing</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Engage with your audience on social media, create compelling profiles, and share content to build brand awareness and loyalty.</p></li><li id="viewer-badbm" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-public-relations" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Influencer Marketing</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Collaborate with influencers and content creators within the adult industry to leverage their audience and influence, increasing brand exposure.</p></li><li id="viewer-b7u4b" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-email-marketing" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Email Marketing</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Communicate with existing customers and prospects through email campaigns, maintaining relationships and driving conversions.</p></li><li id="viewer-c2tfd" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-public-relations" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Affiliate Marketing</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Partner with affiliate marketers to promote your products or services in exchange for commissions, expanding your reach.</p></li><li id="viewer-97t07" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/free-call" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Event Marketing</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Showcase your products at industry events to create brand awareness and build relationships.</p></li><li id="viewer-n0m2" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-ppc" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Content Creation</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Develop engaging adult-oriented content, such as articles, blog posts, videos, and podcasts, to educate and entertain your audience.</p></li><li id="viewer-d742q" class="bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-ppc" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Discreet Advertising</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> Respect consumer privacy by employing discreet advertising techniques, including non-explicit imagery and subtle messaging.</p></li></ol><p id="viewer-5asdb" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">In summary, adult industry marketing requires tailored strategies and tactics to promote businesses and products within the sector. 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By implementing these customized marketing techniques, you can effectively reach your audience, build brand awareness, and drive conversions while adhering to industry-specific guidelines and compliance requirements.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-3pj9h" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Considerations in Adult Industry Marketing</span></h2><ul class="public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li id="viewer-92ktr" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-reset OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Know Your Target Audience</strong>: Understand the demographics, preferences, and needs of your audience through market research to create targeted campaigns.</p></li><li id="viewer-9m6h6" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Embrace Digital Marketing</strong>: Utilize digital channels, including social media, SEO, email, and influencer partnerships, discreetly while adhering to platform guidelines.</p></li><li id="viewer-5t72k" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Content Marketing</strong>: Produce valuable and engaging content, such as blog posts, videos, and educational resources, to establish expertise and trust.</p></li><li id="viewer-9plb8" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Influencer Partnerships</strong>: Collaborate with influencers who align with your brand to amplify reach and credibility.</p></li><li id="viewer-9q482" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Privacy and Discretion</strong>: Assure customer privacy and communicate your commitment to it.</p></li><li id="viewer-e0dqv" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>User-Generated Content</strong>: Encourage user-generated content to build authenticity and trust.</p></li><li id="viewer-f28un" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Compliance with Regulations</strong>: Stay informed about and adhere to relevant laws and regulations.</p></li></ul><h2 id="viewer-hbl0" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Need Help? Contact Sweet Release Agency</span></h2><p id="viewer-8tq42" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">If you're seeking assistance with your adult industry marketing efforts, Sweet Release Agency is here to help. As a leading agency specializing in adult industry marketing, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities in this field. Our experienced team is dedicated to tailoring solutions to meet your specific business goals.</span> </p><p id="viewer-1mo67" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></p><ul class="public-DraftStyleDefault-ul"><li id="viewer-9v95i" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-reset OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Customized Marketing Strategy</strong>: We work closely with you to develop a strategy aligned with your objectives and maximize your online presence.</p></li><li id="viewer-avtt0" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-seo-services" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">SEO Optimization</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> We excel in SEO, ensuring your website ranks higher and attracts targeted traffic.</p></li><li id="viewer-40pm" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Social Media Engagement</strong>: Our experts create engaging content and manage your social media profiles, fostering community engagement.</p></li><li id="viewer-1c3fv" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-ppc" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Effective Paid Advertising</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> We develop and manage targeted paid advertising campaigns across various platforms, adhering to industry guidelines.</p></li><li id="viewer-a3glr" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Influencer Collaboration</strong>: Identify and collaborate with influencers to amplify your brand's visibility and credibility.</p></li><li id="viewer-7hutr" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><strong>Compelling Content Creation</strong>: We create engaging content, from blog posts to videos, tailored to your brand and objectives.</p></li><li id="viewer-av94q" class="bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w"><p class="Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT"><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/adult-seo-services" target="_blank"><strong><u class="D-jZk">Performance Monitoring and Analytics</u></strong><u class="D-jZk">:</u></a> We continuously monitor campaign performance, providing data-driven insights to maximize ROI.</p></li></ul><p id="viewer-8k0tm" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Partner with Sweet Release Agency to unlock your business's full potential in the digital realm. Contact us today to book a free 20-minute consultation call and receive a $500 voucher towards our services. Let's embark on a journey to reach new heights in the adult industry together.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-53pcq" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Successful adult industry marketing requires a unique blend of understanding your audience, embracing discreet digital channels, creating engaging content, collaborating with influencers, prioritizing privacy, and complying with regulations. </span> </h2><p id="viewer-82a71" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">By employing these strategies, you can effectively promote your products or services, build brand recognition, and foster customer loyalty. Stay informed about industry trends, adapt to changing regulations, and remain ahead of the curve to thrive in this dynamic market.</span></p></div>Seductive Copy: Why You Need an Adult Industry Copywriterhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/seductive-copy-why-you-need-an-adult-industry-copywriter2024-01-03T11:16:40.000Z2024-01-03T11:16:40.000ZJett Blackhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/JettBlack<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12344788090?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="nLG8d5 Ndelkt"><div class="post-content__body"><div class="moHCnT"><div class="moHCnT"><div class="fTEXDR A2sIZ4 QEEfz0"><div class="itVXy dojW8l s6hjqn _8a1b4" dir="ltr"><div class="mhGZq BAGeNT"><h2 id="viewer-8ai7j" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Introduction:</span></h2><p id="viewer-du8t6" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Are you navigating the tantalizing world of the adult industry as an independent contractor or running your own seductive business? The sex industry is thriving, and to make a mark, you need an exceptional adult industry copywriter who understands the nuances of digital marketing. Let's delve into why this partnership is crucial for finding and enchanting the right clients.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-3spsn" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">01. Captivating Wordsmiths:</span></h2><p id="viewer-7s14a" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Adult industry copywriters are maestros of language, wielding words that can enchant and captivate your audience. We understand that you don't need to be a creative writer - that's our role! Whether you're a solo adult services provider or manage your own business in this realm, investing in an experienced adult copywriter and digital marketer can work wonders for your brand.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-hq5j" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">02. Targeted Audience Attraction:</span></h2><p id="viewer-54a9j" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Top-notch copywriters stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing and SEO, ensuring that your ideal audience finds you. You don't need to decipher digital marketing jargon; adult industry copywriters can transform even sparse information into dazzling content. We sprinkle it with glitter and sequins to make it truly shine.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-egd99" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">03. Crafting Your Digital Strategy:</span></h2><p id="viewer-4hoq1" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">A robust digital marketing strategy is the cornerstone of success in today's competitive online landscape. Adult copywriters collaborate with you, aligning with your brand's vision, voice, and values. We take your target audience into account and craft irresistible stories to make a lasting impression. It's about telling your unique story and creating an alluring first impression that keeps clients coming back for more.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-ab0m4" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Sweet Release Agency's Seductive Offerings:</span></h2><p id="viewer-23i9e" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Sweet Release Agency, a dynamic adult industry marketing and publicity agency, also specializes in crafting captivating adult copy that entices and mesmerizes. Distance is no barrier to our five-star client experience, which spans the globe. From the shimmering lights of New York to the sultry streets of Sydney, we promise a seamless journey from your first inquiry to the final delivery of your enticing copy.</span></p><p id="viewer-14n7g" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Our services extend to a diverse range of adult industry professionals, including strip clubs, escort agencies, adult toy brands, and freelance content creators on platforms like OnlyFans. We offer professional, knowledgeable, and cost-effective solutions that are delivered promptly. Let us set the stage, enticing your audience, and ensuring your brand stands out in this thrilling industry.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-2a5rj" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Elevate your brand with the power of seductive copy with our award winning Adult Industry Copywriter. Sweet Release Agency is your partner in crafting alluring content that speaks to your audience.</span></h2><p id="viewer-9pd93" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">If you're ready to make a lasting impression and leave your mark in the adult industry, contact us today. <strong><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/free-call" target="_blank"><u class="D-jZk">Book a call with our experts for a free 20-minute consultation</u></a> </strong>and receive a $500 voucher to ignite your journey towards the ultimate climax of success in this enticing industry. Let's make it fun, cheeky, and oh-so-sexy!</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unleash Your Inner Confidence: Launch Your Career As a Porn Star or Adult Entertainerhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/unleash-your-inner-confidence-launch-your-career-as-a-porn-star-o2024-01-03T11:15:02.000Z2024-01-03T11:15:02.000ZJett Blackhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/JettBlack<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12344788062?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><div class="nLG8d5 Ndelkt"><div class="post-content__body"><div class="moHCnT"><div class="moHCnT"><div class="fTEXDR A2sIZ4 QEEfz0"><div class="itVXy dojW8l s6hjqn _8a1b4" dir="ltr"><div class="mhGZq BAGeNT"><h2 id="viewer-8ai7j" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Launch Your Career As A Porn Star!</span></h2><p id="viewer-du8t6" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">In a world where influential women like Susan B. Anthony and Marilyn Monroe blazed trails for gender equality, women everywhere have boldly defied societal norms. They've protested, fought for voting rights, and championed equality, all while exuding confidence in their intelligence. Yet, paradoxically, many women still grapple with body image and sexual shame. Some may dim the lights or hide beneath sheets, concealing their bodies from their partners. But why do these feelings persist, and who can empower women to embrace their inner sexuality fearlessly?</span></p><h2 id="viewer-94aqq" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The answer: Adult film actresses, or as we fondly call them, Sweet Release stars.</span> </h2><p id="viewer-6l5gf" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">These extraordinary women epitomize comfort in their own skin, showcasing their bodies to adoring audiences worldwide and relishing every exhilarating moment. Could anyone be more at ease with their bodies than these stars? They celebrate their sexual natures, rejecting confusion and shame. Their irresistible confidence ignites primal instincts in men, prompting them to exchange their hard-earned cash for a chance to indulge in fantasies.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-3jqje" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">But you might wonder, how do they do it? </span></h2><p id="viewer-97fuu" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">What's their secret to maintaining unwavering confidence as they shed their inhibitions and perform unapologetically erotic acts on screen?</span></p><p id="viewer-fnrjq" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The answer lies in their expertise. For adult film stars, sex isn't just a personal experience—it's their profession. When your livelihood depends on mastering the art of seduction, you quickly become a virtuoso of intimacy. These stars are well-versed in the tips, rules, and how-to's of sex, and they're eager to share their knowledge.</span></p><p id="viewer-codtl" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">If you're inspired by the idea of embarking on a similar journey, you're in the right place to launch your career as a porn star!</span></p><h2 id="viewer-917dg" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Sweet Release Agency offers aspiring performers an opportunity to embrace their inner confidence and embark on a thrilling career in the adult industry. </span> </h2><p id="viewer-aojl8" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Our online resources provide valuable insights and guidance to help you navigate this exciting world. Don't let fear hold you back any longer. It's time to unlock your inner confidence and explore your potential with Sweet Release Agency. Join us today, and together, we'll redefine empowerment and celebrate sexuality like never before! Apply online now to kickstart your extraordinary journey.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-2a5rj" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Submit your application today at Sweet Release Agency for your chance to be considered as the future face of the global adult entertainment industry!</span> </h2><p id="viewer-9pd93" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">If you're ready to make a lasting impression and leave your mark in the adult industry, <strong><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/talent-application"><u class="D-jZk">submit your application here.</u></a></strong></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cyber Abuse in the Adult Industry: Protecting Yourself Online 💻🔒https://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/cyber-abuse-in-the-adult-industry-protecting-yourself-online2024-01-03T11:12:14.000Z2024-01-03T11:12:14.000ZJett Blackhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/JettBlack<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12344786284?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><h2 id="viewer-8ai7j" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">In the digital age, the adult industry has embraced technology to connect with fans, grow their brands, and share their art - but Cyber Abuse has increased!</span> </h2><p id="viewer-6n33p" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">However, this newfound connectivity also exposes adult businesses and entertainers to various forms of cyber abuse. It's essential to be aware of these threats and know how to protect yourself online.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-3502l" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">1. Trolling: 🧟♂️</span></h2><p id="viewer-8u8ds" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Trolling involves individuals who post inflammatory or offensive comments to provoke emotional responses. Don't engage with trolls. Block and report them to the platform administrators.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-78icr" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">2. Doxing: 🌐</span></h2><p id="viewer-mntv" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Doxing is the malicious act of sharing someone's private or sensitive information, such as home addresses or contact details, without consent. Protect your personal information and use strong privacy settings on social media.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-ds4qq" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">3. Sextortion: 💌</span></h2><div><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Sextortion is when someone threatens to share intimate images or videos unless you comply with their demands. Never share explicit content with strangers, and report any threats to the authorities.</span></div><h2 id="viewer-2ljcv" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">4. Image-Based Abuse: 📸</span></h2><p id="viewer-cc3el" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Image-based abuse involves the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. If you're a victim, contact law enforcement and use resources like "Revenge Porn Helpline."</span></p><h2 id="viewer-b77dp" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">5. Impersonation: 🎭</span></h2><p id="viewer-9o4uk" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Impersonation occurs when someone creates fake profiles to impersonate you or your business. Report fake profiles immediately and verify your identity on social media platforms.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-b8h70" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">6. Deep Fakes and Face-Swap: 👤</span></h2><p id="viewer-4ohrr" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Deep fakes use AI to create realistic videos or images of individuals, often for malicious purposes. Be cautious when sharing personal content, and consider watermarking your media.</span></p><h2 id="viewer-d8mj2" class="qDGi6 Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">7. Defamatory Comments: 💬</span></h2><div><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Defamatory comments can harm your reputation. Keep records of negative comments, and consult with legal professionals if necessary.</span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-6uit1" class="QHjDE rzoRKE"><div class="gO6aa y8JqQg flaqF"><div class="Q6a5A"><div id="new-image1352" class="vBPBf L9OMM XHhj0"><img src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/76e6f7_fb0457c03934436c89bd6154114a4f59~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1480,h_740,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/76e6f7_fb0457c03934436c89bd6154114a4f59~mv2.jpg" alt="Cyber Abuse Adult Industry" width="834" height="417" /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>At Sweet Release Agency, we understand the challenges the adult industry faces online. Our in-house legal team and legal partners are here to assist you with any cybercrime issues you encounter. Don't hesitate to reach out for guidance and support.</strong></span></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-9buhs" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Protecting your online presence is crucial, and knowing how to respond to cyber abuse empowers you to stay safe and continue thriving in the digital world. Stay vigilant and don't let cyber abuse hinder your journey in the adult industry. 💪🌐</span></p><p id="viewer-cm9ip" class="xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">For assistance and legal advice, <strong><a class="TWoY9 itht3" href="https://www.sweetrelease.agency/legal"><u class="D-jZk">contact Sweet Release Agency today</u></a></strong>.</span></p></div>Challenges and Issues in the Global Sex Industry: An In-depth Analysishttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/challenges-and-issues-in-the-sex-industry2023-12-16T17:30:01.000Z2023-12-16T17:30:01.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Executive Summary:</strong> The global sex industry, a complex and multifaceted sector, faces numerous challenges that impact the well-being of workers, societal perceptions, and regulatory frameworks. This report delves into the key problems existing within the global sex industry, aiming to shed light on the complexities and offer insights for potential solutions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Introduction:</strong> The sex industry, comprising various segments such as adult entertainment, sex work, and related services, is marked by both legal and ethical intricacies. Despite its prevalence, the industry encounters numerous challenges that warrant attention and concerted efforts for resolution.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Key Issues:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Stigma and Discrimination:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sex workers often face social stigma and discrimination, leading to marginalization and limited access to basic rights and services.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Legal Ambiguities:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Diverse legal frameworks worldwide contribute to uncertainties in the regulation of sex work, leading to inconsistent protection and support for workers.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Violence and Exploitation:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sex workers are vulnerable to violence, abuse, and exploitation, with a lack of adequate legal protection exacerbating these issues.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Public Health Concerns:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">The industry faces challenges related to sexual health, including the spread of sexually transmitted infections and limited access to healthcare services.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Trafficking and Coercion:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Instances of human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation persist, highlighting the need for robust anti-trafficking measures.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Limited Labor Rights:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sex workers often lack basic labor rights, including safe working conditions, fair wages, and the ability to organize for collective bargaining.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Technological Challenges:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">The digitalization of the sex industry has introduced new challenges, including online harassment, privacy concerns, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Recommendations:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Destigmatization and Awareness Campaigns:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Implement campaigns to reduce stigma and discrimination against sex workers, fostering understanding and empathy.<br /> <br /> </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Legal Reforms:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Advocate for comprehensive and uniform legal frameworks that protect the rights and well-being of sex workers, addressing issues such as consent and workers' rights.<br /> <br /> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Violence Prevention Programs:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Develop and implement programs aimed at preventing violence against sex workers, including education, community outreach, and legal support.<br /> <br /> </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Healthcare Access:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Ensure access to comprehensive healthcare services, including sexual health resources, to mitigate the spread of infections and promote overall well-being.<br /> <br /> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Anti-Trafficking Measures:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Strengthen international collaboration and legal frameworks to combat human trafficking within the sex industry.<br /> <br /> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Labor Rights Advocacy:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Support initiatives advocating for the recognition of sex workers' labor rights, including safe working conditions, fair wages, and the right to organize.<br /> <br /> </span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Technology Regulation:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Establish regulations addressing the ethical use of technology in the sex industry, ensuring the protection of individuals and preventing online exploitation.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The challenges facing the global sex industry are complex and interconnected, requiring a comprehensive and nuanced approach. By addressing stigma, promoting legal reforms, and prioritizing the well-being of sex workers, stakeholders can contribute to creating a more equitable and safer environment within the industry.</span></p></div>New Premium Subscriberhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/new-premium-subscriber2021-10-31T12:17:20.000Z2021-10-31T12:17:20.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9392259893,RESIZE_180x180{{/staticFileLink}}&width=180&height=180&crop=1%3A1" alt="9392259893?profile=RESIZE_180x180&width=180&height=180&crop=1%3A1" /></p>
<p><a href="https://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MichelleMiszlay" target="_blank">Michelle Miszlay</a> is now an <strong>AIA Premium Subscriber</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MichelleMiszlay" target="_blank">https://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MichelleMiszlay</a></p></div>Adult industry Association Proposes Strategic Partnerships To Fight Covid-19https://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/strategic-partnerships-to-fight-Covid192021-01-05T19:39:17.000Z2021-01-05T19:39:17.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">On the </span><strong>5th Jan 2021</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, the Founder/President of the </span><strong>Adult Industry Association</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><strong>Charlie Spice</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> sent an official proposal to </span><strong>Hon. Lt. <img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8390308656,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8390308656?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="209" />Col Jeffrey Bostic</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><strong>Minister Of Health</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> in </span><strong>Barbados </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">expressing interest in joining the local fight against the </span><strong>Covid-19</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> virus.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">This is part of </span><strong>AIA’s</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> global campaign to establish strategic partnerships with </span><strong>Ministries Of Health</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, </span><strong>UN, WHO, PAHO</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> and other international organisations to assist their efforts to mitigate the impact of the activities of sex workers worldwide on the spread of this deadly virus.</span></p>
<p><strong>Lewis </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">says, “ </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">With our superior knowledge, understanding, contacts, credibility and communication capability within the local sex and adult entertainment industry, </span></em><strong><em>AIA </em></strong><em><span style="font-weight:400;">is ideally qualified to provide assistance as follows.”</span></em></p>
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<li><em><span style="font-weight:400;">“To assist partners to establish </span><strong>Covid-19</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> policy and strategy with regards to sex workers, from a more informed perspective.<br /> <br /> </span></em></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">To inform and update sex workers on the policy of its parters regarding </span><strong>Covid-19</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">.</span></p>
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<p>To disseminate information online on the <strong>Covid-19</strong> protocols to sex workers.</p>
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<p>To advise its partners with the development and implementation of initiatives to stem the spread of the virus among sex workers and to the wider community.</p>
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<p>To establish an effective medium for sex workers to voice their opinions on policy regarding <strong>Covid-19.”</strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8390311868,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8390311868?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="193" />Although the primary focus of the association is to protect the rights and interests of sex workers, strippers and other professionals in the ndustry, </span><strong>AIA</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> is also acutely aware and concerned that the activities of this sector can give rise to community spread of this deadly virus. Therefore, in the interest of protecting the health of the sex workers and the wider community, </span><strong>AIA </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">is poised and ready to join the fight.</span></p>
<p><strong>Lewis </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">further says, </span><em><span style="font-weight:400;">“It is also important to note that </span></em><strong><em>Covid-19</em></strong><em><span style="font-weight:400;"> is contributing to the exponential growth of the sex trade. The unprecedented number of layoffs, loss of income and the uncertainty of the markets brought about by this pandemic is resulting in a significant increase in the number of people turning to sex work in a desperate effort to survive their personal economic downturn.”</span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight:400;">“As we all know, “</span></em><strong><em>Sex Sells</em></strong><em><span style="font-weight:400;">” regardless to the presence of </span></em><strong><em>Covid-19</em></strong><em><span style="font-weight:400;">, recession or any other global crisis. Therefore, we should all be mindful of the fact the sex workers will continue to ply their trade inspite of the protocols, and therein lies the risk of community spread. The industry is also shrouded in anonymity thus posing a greater challenge to contact tracing.”</span></em></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">The </span><strong>AIA </strong><span style="font-weight:400;">team is confident in their ability to make a valuable contribution in the fight against </span><strong>Covid-19</strong><span style="font-weight:400;"> and are looking forward to a successful collaboration with its partners.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight:400;">For more information about </span><strong>AIA</strong><span style="font-weight:400;">, visit their website at </span><a href="https://adultindustryassociation.org"><span style="font-weight:400;">https://AdultIndustryAssociation.org</span></a></p></div>COVID curfews cramping sex workers livelihoodhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/covid-curfews-cramping-sex-workers-livelihood2021-01-05T05:02:40.000Z2021-01-05T05:02:40.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><strong>Source Media</strong>: <a href="http://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20201231/covid-curfews-cramping-sex-workers-livelihood" target="_blank">The Star</a></p>
<p><strong>Commercial sex workers in Montego Bay say they have been left penniless over the entire Christmas holidays due to COVID-19 restrictions.</strong></p>
<p>The disgruntled women told <strong>THE STAR</strong> that 2020 has been their worst year.<img class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8385817288,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="279" height="210" alt="8385817288?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></p>
<p>"Wi a smaddy too, an wi haffi voice wi concern too, because a wi mek nuff things happen fi nuff a di big man dem inna 'Bay, an right now wi want di place fi free up because all a wi bruck," one who gave her name as 'Tulip', said. "Wi caa stay pon road fi greet wi customer dem again, and most a dem as yu know come pick wi up inna the later part a di night, but wid dem new restrictions yah massa, no sex naw sell again."</p>
<p>She said the municipal authorities keeping vendors off the road has also hampered their business, as they often get clients "Wen a man come buy him cigarette or him liquor" from the vendors. Tulip, who was sitting with four co-workers along Harbour Street, said even the early closure of businesses due to the curfew, has affected them.</p>
<p>"Normally inna di night wi have some little corner inside a some building weh wi carry a customer go do a quicky, fi a $500, or a $1,000, but di business place dem affe lock off early a nite time now, so wi lose all a dem little hustling deh," she said. Other workers say they have been barely getting by since November.</p>
<p>Another worker, who identified herself as Wendy, said some of them used to make $20,000 or $30,000 a night.</p>
<p>"Seet yah, a from morning mi out yah so, an not even a dolla mi nu mek yet. Di thing set a way yah now, because nuff a di man dem fraid fi buy a day time. Most a dem a married man, live wid dem wife an family. So dem cah come pon di corners inna broad daylight, or yu know how it wi go already," she stated.</p>
<p>They said that if things continue at the current pace, in 2021, they are strongly thinking of creating a formal group to lobby for themselves.</p></div>Webcam Models Working Remotely In Barbadoshttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/working-remotely-in-barbados2020-11-29T15:35:48.000Z2020-11-29T15:35:48.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><center>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Concierge services.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you are interested in this opportunity to work remotely in Barbados, please contact us at <a href="https://adultindustryassociation.org/contact" target="_blank">https://adultindustryassociation.org/contact.</a></span></p></div>3 Organizations Fighting For Sex Workers' Rightshttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/3-organizations-fighting-for-sex-workers-rights2020-07-16T14:10:51.000Z2020-07-16T14:10:51.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div>Source: <a href="https://www.bustle.com/articles/100518-3-sex-workers-rights-organizations-that-fight-every-day-to-end-the-stigma">https://www.bustle.com/articles/100518-3-sex-workers-rights-organizations-that-fight-every-day-to-end-the-stigma</a>On July 18, Neal Falls — a West Virginia man whom authorities say may have been a serial killer — was killed with his own gun by a sex worker in Charleston, West Virginia. The identity of the sex worker has not yet been released, but NBC reports that she says Falls attempted to strangle her, at which point she gained control of his firearm and shot him in self-defense. West Virginia found what they referred to as a "kill kit" in the back of Falls' car, and say they suspect that Falls was responsible for the near-decade-old disappearances or deaths of four other sex workers in Las Vegas, and perhaps up to six additional women in Chillicothe, Ohio.More like thisNYC Human Rights Commissioner Carmelyn Malalis Is The Future Of Restorative JusticeBy Brianna KovanThe Impact Of SCOTUS’ LGBTQ Discrimination Ruling, According To One Person Who’s Lived ItBy Jennifer GersonAn “Overwhelming Majority” Of Rape Cases In The UK Are Being Dropped, Warn CampaignersBy Alice BrosterWhere Does The Grenfell Tower Inquiry Stand Now? The Families Are Still Waiting For JusticeBy Rebecca FearnThe case draws startling but necessary attention to the danger facing sex workers in the U.S. today. Because prostitution is illegal in every U.S. state except Nevada, sex workers are a particularly vulnerable population, and unfortunately have very few legal protections. Thankfully, there are some amazing groups across the U.S. that are active in the fight for sex worker rights and justice.While there are movements to decriminalize sex work in order to protect the rights and safety of sex workers, that victory is still a long way off. In the meantime, sex workers and allies are working diligently to obtain additional legal and social protections, and to remove the taboo and stigma surrounding the industry. Here are three organizations that are boldly standing on the front line of the battle for sex worker rights in the U.S.Sex Workers ProjectThe Sex Workers Project (SWP) operates out of the Urban Justice Center in New York City. SWP provides legal and social services to sex workers, assisting anyone involved with prostitution, including those who are victimized by human trafficking. Seeking to create safe conditions and provide resources to sex workers, SWP also aims to eliminate sex trafficking, and provides assistance to those who are suffering due to forced sex work. You can learn more about the SWP, and donate to the project, at swp.urbanjustice.org.Sex Workers Outreach Project-USAThe primary focuses of the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) are providing media justice for sex workers and educating the public about myths and facts related to sex work. SWOP operates on both national and local levels. On the national scale, SWOP "helps build stronger communities and a stronger movement through technical assistance, funding, and direct support and advocacy." Locally, SWOP works to "address structural, cultural, and interpersonal violence individuals in the sex trade face by working to change attitudes, change policies, and create alternative community-led systems of support." They also run a confidential support hotline, which can be reached at (877)-776-2004.Desiree AllianceThe Desiree Alliance is an organization led by current and former sex workers. Their mission is to reduce harm in the sex worker community, as well as provide political advocacy and health services. The Alliance's primary objective is to "reinvigorate the sex workers' rights movement in the U.S." They also hold a conference every three years, each centered around a new theme pertaining to sex work and sex worker rights. You can check out more of their work and membership events at <a href="http://www.desireealliance.org">www.desireealliance.org</a>.</div>ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF PROSTITUTIONhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/organizations-that-support-the-decriminalization-of-prostitution2020-07-16T02:25:25.000Z2020-07-16T02:25:25.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div>Source: <a href="https://decriminalizesex.work/issues-advocacy/endorsement/">https://decriminalizesex.work/issues-advocacy/endorsement/</a></div>The many faces of sex workhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/the-many-faces-of-sex-work2020-07-15T02:52:42.000Z2020-07-15T02:52:42.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div>Source: <a href="https://sti.bmj.com/content/81/3/201">https://sti.bmj.com/content/81/3/201</a></div>What Are the Different Types of Prostitution?https://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-prostitution2020-07-14T04:01:19.000Z2020-07-14T04:01:19.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div>Source: <a href="https://prostitution.procon.org/questions/what-are-the-different-types-of-prostitution/">https://prostitution.procon.org/questions/what-are-the-different-types-of-prostitution/</a>General Reference (not clearly pro or con)Hilary L. Surratt, PhD, Associate Scientist for the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies at the University of Delaware, et. al., in the July 2005 Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality study titled “The Connections of Mental Health Problems, Violent Life Experiences, and the Social Milieu of the ‘Stroll’ with the HIV Risk Behaviors of Female Street Sex Workers,” wrote:“[I]n contrast to popular thinking, female sex workers are an extremely heterogeneous population. They are situated in a myriad of social and environmental contexts…Past and current studies suggest that there are many different types of female sex workers, including ‘call girls’ and escorts working in the upper echelons of the sex industry, ‘in-house’ sex workers working in parlors or brothels, ‘street-walkers’ who sell sex for money through sidewalk solicitations, part-timers who supplement their incomes with sex-for-pay, and drug-involved street-based sex workers, the majority of whom shift between sex-for-money and sex-for-drug exchanges as circumstances require.”July 2005 - Hilary L. Surratt, PhD Christine Harcourt, PhD, Research Fellow for the National Centre in HIV Epidemiology & Clinical Research at the University of New South Wales, and Basil Donovan, MD, Professor of Sexual Health at National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research of the University of New South Wales, in their June 2005 Sexually Transmitted Infections article “The Many Faces of Sex Work,” wrote:“At least 25 types of sex work were identified according to worksite, principal mode of soliciting clients, or sexual practices. These types of work are often grouped under the headings of ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ prostitution, with the latter group less likely to be perceived or to perceive themselves as sex workers…”Direct Forms of ProstitutionNumber Type of Prostitution Geographic Distribution1. Street: Clients solicited on the street, park or other public places. Serviced in side streets, vehicles, or short stay premises Widespread, particularly if alternative work sites are unavailable (United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Australasia) and/or there is socioeconomic breakdown (eastern Europe, parts of Africa, south and South East Asia, and Latin America)2. Brothel: Premises explicitly dedicated to providing sex. Better security than street. Often licensed by authorities Preferred where sex work is decriminalised or brothels are ‘tolerated.’ (Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, India, Europe, Latin America)3. Escort: Client contacts sex worker by phone or via hotel staff. Most covert form of sex work. Relatively expensive because of low client turnover. Service provided at client’s home or hotel room Ubiquitous. In the United States escorts and private workers contacted by phone and working from a ‘call book’ are known as ‘call girls’ or ‘call men’4. Private: Client contacts sex worker by phone. Similar to escorts except services provided in sex worker’s premises. A variant in London and other big cities is ‘flat’ prostitution—high cost services in rented, serviced, inner city units United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and Australia. Sometimes doorway (see below) and street sex workers bring clients home5. Window or doorway: Brothels with sex workers on public display. Windows preferred in cold climates, doorways in warmer places Window prostitution almost unique to Amsterdam and Hamburg. Doorway prostitution found in less affluent areas of European cities and in African and other developing countries6. Club, pub, bar, karaoke bar, dance hall: Clients solicited in alcohol vending venues and serviced on site or elsewhere Ubiquitous depending on types of male club available7. Other all-male venues: Clients solicited in all-male venues such as barbershops, bathhouses, saunas, and mining camps. Serviced on site or elsewhere Ubiquitous8. Door knock or hotel: Unattached males are approached in their hotel rooms or boarding houses Hotels worldwide and wherever large numbers of unaccompanied males reside9. Transport (ship, truck, train): Sex workers may board vehicles to service the crew or passengers or pick up clients at stations and terminals Ubiquitous10. CB radio: Sex workers drive along highways using CB radio to exchange (jargon) messages with potential truck driver clients. Serviced at truck stops or parking areas United States11. Other methods of solicitation: Through various media including noticeboard and newspaper advertisements, ‘sex worker catalogues’ with mobile phone numbers, the internet via virtual brothels, etc. Services are delivered mostly in brothels and other indoor venues Ubiquitous, but internet and mobile phone services are mostly confined to large cities in developed countries—particularly the United Kingdom and Sweden where legislation limits other forms of advertisingIndirect Forms of Prostitution12. Bondage and discipline: sexual fantasy through role play. May involve the inflicting of pain, but genital contact is not routine Apparently unique to wealthier countries13. Lap dancing: A recent development involving erotic dancing at close quarters without sexual contact Predominantly wealthier countries—often takes place in hotels and clubs14. Massage parlour: Premises ostensibly dedicated to providing massage, but a range of sexual services may be provided. In South East Asia similar arrangements may apply in barbershops Europe, South East Asia, and Australia15. Travelling entertainers: Actors, dancers and others involved in entertainment may also provide sexual services South East Asia16. Beer girls: Young women hired by major companies to promote and sell products in bars and clubs. Sexual services sold to supplement income Cambodia, Uganda, other developing countries17. Street vendors and traders: Ostensibly marketing rural produce or other goods but supplementing income with sexual services Widespread in developing countries18. Opportunistic: A person approached in a social venue may occasionally choose to charge for sexual favours if the client appears wealthy enough Ubiquitous19. Femme libre: Women, usually single or divorced, who exchange sexual services for gifts. The gifts are then converted to cash Central Africa20. Individual arrangements: The single mother who may have sex with her landlord in place of rent. Older sex workers who only deal with a small number of regular clients, by appointment. ‘Kept’ women or men. Concubines. The number of possible arrangements is vast Ubiquitous21. Swingers clubs: Some swingers or couples sex clubs employ (undisclosed) sex workers if there is a shortage of female guests Predominantly wealthier countries22. Geisha: Women engaged primarily to provide social company, but sex may ensue Japanese cities23. ‘Sex for drugs’: Women providing fellatio for crack cocaine in crack houses. Young homosexual men in Western countries may provide opportunistic sexual services paid with drugs Crack houses are unique to the United States24. Beachboys, bumsters, and gigolos: Men and boys engaged by women ostensibly for social purposes but sex is often involved. Some beachboys are under aged and many also service male clients Resorts, particularly in developing countries25. Survival sex: A matter of degree, where starvation or other serious deprivation is imminent, particularly for dependants. Food or security may be the currency, rather than money Refugee camps anywhereJune 2005 - Christine Harcourt, PhD Basil Donovan, MD</div>Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalizedhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/why-sex-work-should-be-decriminalized2020-07-10T17:32:33.000Z2020-07-10T17:32:33.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div>Source: <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/07/why-sex-work-should-be-decriminalized">https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/07/why-sex-work-should-be-decriminalized</a>Human Rights Watch has conducted research on sex work around the world, including in Cambodia, China, Tanzania, the United States, and most recently, South Africa. The research, including extensive consultations with sex workers and organizations that work on the issue, has shaped the Human Rights Watch policy on sex work: Human Rights Watch supports the full decriminalization of consensual adult sex work.Why is criminalization of sex work a human rights issue?Criminalizing adult, voluntary, and consensual sex – including the commercial exchange of sexual services – is incompatible with the human right to personal autonomy and privacy. In short – a government should not be telling consenting adults who they can have sexual relations with and on what terms.Criminalization exposes sex workers to abuse and exploitation by law enforcement officials, such as police officers. Human Rights Watch has documented that, in criminalized environments, police officers harass sex workers, extort bribes, and physically and verbally abuse sex workers, or even rape or coerce sex from them.Human Rights Watch has consistently found in research across various countries that criminalization makes sex workers more vulnerable to violence, including rape, assault, and murder, by attackers who see sex workers as easy targets because they are stigmatized and unlikely to receive help from the police. Criminalization may also force sex workers to work in unsafe locations to avoid the police.Criminalization consistently undermines sex workers’ ability to seek justice for crimes against them. Sex workers in South Africa, for example, said they did not report armed robbery or rape to the police. They said that they are afraid of being arrested because their work is illegal and that their experience with police is of being harassed or profiled and arrested, or laughed at or not taken seriously. Even when they report crimes, sex workers may not be willing to testify in court against their assailants and rapists for fear of facing sanctions or further abuse because of their work and status.UNAIDS, public health experts, sex worker organizations, and other human rights organizations have found that criminalization of sex work also has a negative effect on sex workers’ right to health. In one example, Human Rights Watch found in a 2012 report, “Sex Workers at Risk: Condoms as Evidence of Prostitution in Four US Cities,” that police and prosecutors used a sex worker’s possession of condoms as evidence to support prostitution charges. The practice left sex workers reluctant to carry condoms for fear of arrest, forcing them to engage in sex without protection and putting them at heightened risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.Criminalization also has a negative effect on other human rights. In countries that ban sex work, sex workers are less likely to be able to organize as workers, advocate for their rights, or to work together to support and protect themselves.How does decriminalizing sex work help protect sex workers?Decriminalizing sex work maximizes sex workers’ legal protection and their ability to exercise other key rights, including to justice and health care. Legal recognition of sex workers and their occupation maximizes their protection, dignity, and equality. This is an important step toward destigmatizing sex work.Does decriminalizing sex work encourage other human rights violations such as human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children?Sex work is the consensual exchange of sex between adults. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children are separate issues. They are both serious human rights abuses and crimes and should always be investigated and prosecuted.Laws that clearly distinguish between sex work and crimes like human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children help protect both sex workers and crime victims. Sex workers may be in a position to have important information about crimes such as human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children, but unless the work they themselves do is not treated as criminal, they are unlikely to feel safe reporting this information to the police.What should governments do?Governments should fully decriminalize sex work and ensure that sex workers do not face discrimination in law or practice. They should also strengthen services for sex workers and ensure that they have safe working conditions and access to public benefits and social safety nets.Moreover, any regulations and controls on sex workers and their activities need to be nondiscriminatory and otherwise comply with international human rights law. For example, restrictions that would prevent those engaged in sex work from organizing collectively, or working in a safe environment, are not legitimate restrictions.Why does Human Rights Watch support full decriminalization rather than the “Nordic model?”The “Nordic model,” first introduced in Sweden, makes buying sex illegal, but does not prosecute the seller, the sex worker. Proponents of the Nordic model see “prostitution” as inherently harmful and coerced; they aim to end sex work by killing the demand for transactional sex. Disagreement between organizations seeking full decriminalization of sex work and groups supporting the Nordic model has been a contentious issue within the women’s rights community in many countries and globally.Human Rights Watch supports full decriminalization rather than the Nordic model because research shows that full decriminalization is a more effective approach to protecting sex workers’ rights. Sex workers themselves also usually want full decriminalization.The Nordic model appeals to some politicians as a compromise that allows them to condemn buyers of sex but not people they see as having been forced to sell sex. But the Nordic model actually has a devastating impact on people who sell sex to earn a living. Because its goal is to end sex work, it makes it harder for sex workers to find safe places to work, unionize, work together and support and protect one another, advocate for their rights, or even open a bank account for their business. It stigmatizes and marginalizes sex workers and leaves them vulnerable to violence and abuse by police as their work and their clients are still criminalized.Isn’t sex work a form of sexual violence?No. When an adult makes a decision of her, his, or their own free will to exchange sex for money, that is not sexual violence.When a sex worker is the victim of a crime, including sexual violence, the police should promptly investigate and refer suspects for prosecution. When a person exchanges sex for money as a result of coercion – for example by a pimp – or experiences violence from a pimp or a customer, or is a victim of trafficking, these are serious crimes. The police should promptlyinvestigate and refer the case for prosecution.Sex workers are often exposed to high levels of violence and other abuse or harm, but this is usually because they are working in a criminalized environment. Research by Human Rights Watch and others indicates that decriminalization can help reduce crime, including sexual violence, against sex workers.Aside from decriminalizing sex work, what other policies does Human Rights Watch support with regard to sex workers’ rights?People engaged in voluntary sex work may come from backgrounds of poverty or marginalization and face discrimination and inequality, including in their access to the job market. With this in mind, Human Rights Watch supports measures to improve the human rights situation for sex workers, including research and access to education, financial support, job training and placement, social services, and information. Human Rights Watch also encourages efforts to address discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or immigration status affecting sex workers.Human Rights Watch research documenting abuse against sex workers:Why We’ve Filed a Lawsuit Against a US Federal Law Targeting Sex Workers, June 2018Greece: Police Abusing Marginalized People: Target the Homeless, Drug Users, Sex Workers in Athens, March 2015“I’m Scared to Be a Woman”: Human Rights Abuses Against Transgender People in Malaysia, September 2014In Harm’s Way: State Response to Sex Workers, Drug Users and HIV in New Orleans, December 2013“Swept Away”: Abuses Against Sex Workers in China, May 2013“Treat Us Like Human Beings”: Discrimination against Sex Workers, Sexual and Gender Minorities, and People Who Use Drugs in Tanzania, June 2013Off the Streets: Arbitrary Detention and Other Abuses against Sex Workers in Cambodia, July 2010Sex Workers at Risk: Condoms as Evidence of Prostitution in Four US Cities, July 2012</div>15 Sex Workers on Why—and How—They Got Into the Businesshttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/15-sex-workers-on-why-and-how-they-got-into-the-business2020-07-01T22:28:48.000Z2020-07-01T22:28:48.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/15-sex-industry-workers-in-their-own-words">https://www.glamour.com/story/15-sex-industry-workers-in-their-own-words</a></p><p> </p><div class="content-background"><div><div class="article__chunks"><div class="grid grid-margins grid-items-0"><div class="grid--item body body__container article__body"><p><a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/website-helps-sex-workers-identify-dangerous-clients"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sex work</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;">" can be a fraught term in our culture. For those of us who grew up on the most <a href="https://www.glamour.com/story/julia-roberts-pretty-woman-character-was-originally-supposed-to-die">common depictions</a> of people who work in the sex industry, the phrase might conjure images of tragic women who have been trafficked into selling sex against their will. And although that type of sex work is very real, there's also a much richer tapestry of those who work in the sex industry than what we're often exposed to through news stories and pop culture. The real stories of webcam models, dominatrices, and porn stars are often very different from the tropes we see in flashy (and often irresponsible) headlines about <a class="external-link" href="https://nypost.com/2017/11/29/hooker-says-spitzer-liked-sex-toys-being-walked-on-leash-court-docs/" target="_blank">sex</a>, <a class="external-link" href="https://nypost.com/2017/04/05/stripper-gets-probation-for-drugging-clients-taking-their-money/" target="_blank">drugs</a>, and <a class="external-link" href="https://nypost.com/2016/06/24/hooker-details-mile-high-group-sex-with-nypd-cops/" target="_blank">crime</a>. In fact, plenty of sex workers truly love what they do.</span></p><div class="consumer-marketing-unit consumer-marketing-unit--article-mid-content"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><em>Glamour</em> spoke to 15 women who work in different facets of the sex industry—porn performers, dominatrices, and cam models—about their choices to enter the business. Even beyond the financial freedom and the ability to travel that their career paths afford, many of them emphasized how they use their platforms to draw attention to social causes, highlight the contributions of marginalized communities, and help destigmatize sex. Below, in their own words, they tell us how they got their starts and what working in the sex industry has allowed them to accomplish.</span></p><hr /><div class="ad ad--in-content"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/wildlovelyangel?lang=en" target="_blank">Angela Demir</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">webcam model</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Before camming, I was a theater major that also did modeling. I then worked on a TV program, but I couldn’t meet my financial needs. I tried waitressing, which only earned me $350 per month working eight-hour shifts. I saw a job posting about camming and thought it was some kind of sex job: 'That’s appalling!' But it's actually the opposite. It’s changed my life for the better, and I’m so happy I did it! You think camming is just sexual exposure, but it’s so much more than that! It’s like art, to be honest.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"The first year was constant work, but I saved enough money and bought a great apartment that is now my home. I’m also thinking of starting my own business now so that I can invest more in myself, thanks to the money I bring in just from camming."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/ArianaMariexxx" target="_blank">Ariana Marie</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">adult film performer, model, and dancer</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"You see, I always did well in school, but it didn't hold my attention. So although I'm sure I could have made it through college, I don't know if I would have had the patience for it.</span></p><div class="inline-recirc-wrapper inline-recirc-observer-target-1 viewport-monitor-anchor"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Since [getting into] the adult industry, I've been able to pay off all my debt, put thousands of dollars a month in savings, increase my credit score to near perfection, buy my own house and car, travel when and where I want, start several businesses, help friends and family in need, help pay for my own wedding, and live a comfortable, financially stress-free life. All of this before turning 25 years old. I cannot imagine that I could have accomplished this without my adult film career.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"For some people who may not have other options, this industry can be a…way to a more positive path in life."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/bratty_nikki" target="_blank">Bratty Nikki</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">financial dominatrix</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I couldn’t be happier with my career choice as a financial dominatrix. [For] a young woman, it’s rare to be financially free and independent and have stability. I feel very grateful to be in such a position. It’s also really cool to have a limitless creative outlet, knowing I’ll never be bored or face the same boring routine day to day. My job is always interesting!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Being an online dominatrix has changed my life in so many ways that most people usually only dream of—time, money, freedom, and the ability to help out my loved ones. [It] is a decision I’ll never regret. I bought my retired mom a new car last Christmas, and I’ve never been more proud of myself! Seeing her face light up and her car stress disappear when she saw the big red bow on her new car was the best feeling ever."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/ImBrettRossi" target="_blank">Brett Rossi</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">adult film performer and director</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Most important, porn has helped my self-confidence not only in how I view myself but also as an entrepreneur and businesswoman. Porn has given me the ability to make my own schedule and travel to places in the world that I likely would have never had the opportunity to visit if I were not in the adult industry.</span></p></div></div><div class="grid grid-margins grid-items-0"><div class="grid--item body body__container article__body"><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I’ve had more doors open to me in other aspects that I love, such as writing, performing stand-up comedy, and animal rescue. If I had never gotten into porn, I don’t believe I would have been able to meet the people or access the resources I have now that have given me the ability to do what I love and be 100 percent, completely in control of my career, my schedule, and my daily life choices."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/chelseapoe666?lang=en" target="_blank">Chelsea Poe</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">adult film performer</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"The ability to make a living doing something you're passionate about, and can creatively fully invest in, is something all artists dream of. Without my medium being porn, I don't think it would be possible [for me] as a young trans woman. Porn has given me a platform to represent my sexuality on my own terms, [which] allowed me to survive and escape as a trans woman from rural America. I started in the industry due to lack of employment options in a small Midwestern town; then I discovered people using the industry to show their identity, politics, fantasies, and creativity.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I believe I am extremely blessed to be in this industry, which has given me a platform to tour with my films—from Tokyo to Berlin to London to Vancouver—and truly be able to meet trans and queer people [for whom] my work is making a difference in their life. When I, as a viewer, looked to porn for representation, it was extremely hard to find performers that I could connect with until coming across trans women like <a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/tobitastic?lang=en" target="_blank">Tobi Hill-Meyer</a> and <a class="external-link" href="https://crashpadseries.com/queer-porn/character/drew-deveaux/" target="_blank">Drew Deveaux</a>, who really laid the ground for what I could do [as] a trans woman porn filmmaker and performer. So my goal is to hopefully do the same for others."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;">Delice</span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">webcam model</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"This job fulfills you in all aspects, soul-wise as well as financially…. I was able to donate money to people who were less fortunate. I’ve had the opportunity on every Christmas to give presents to children who are, sadly, orphans, and to kids who suffer from cancer.</span></p><div class="inline-recirc-wrapper inline-recirc-observer-target-2 viewport-monitor-anchor"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I have become an independent woman at 20 years [old], [able] to finish college without the financial support of my parents.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"It is true that you meet a lot of different characters in this online environment, but most of them just need psychological counseling; they need to know that I am always there for them. They need to know I am their confidante and friend, no matter what. I have met many people who were going through a tough time of their life: They have lost their families, they were going through a divorce, [or] they were alcoholics or drug addicts. The fact that I was there for them when they needed someone…to understand them without judgment and to help them get over it, to be able to have a normal life again, has changed <em>their</em> life [and] mine as well. It's an uplifting feeling to know that you could save so many lives."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/fallinlovia?lang=en" target="_blank">Eva Lovia</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">webcam model and adult film performer</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"My first year in [porn], I started my own company that I began producing content for. I trademarked my name to ensure no one could capitalize on my hard work, which was perfect because I soon would land a contract with a huge company that was notorious for trademarking names of girls they contracted, so when the contract was up they could no longer work under their name. The contract was great in the sense that I had a guaranteed income that was very, very generous…. I was able to earn great wages and still have half the year off to focus on other projects.</span></p></div></div><div class="grid grid-margins grid-items-0"><div class="grid--item body body__container article__body"><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Everything was going well in my career, but at home some things took a turn from bad to worse. My little sister was in a very abusive marriage, and she had two girls under the age of three…. I had her move in with me. [After] she was settled in, I immediately started to see some telltale signs of autism in my niece, who at the time was about to be two years old. Long story short, Madison was diagnosed just after her third birthday, which means she was too old for a lot of services. My sister—a newly single mom with a newly diagnosed child with autism and a one-year-old—was in no emotional or financial position to get all of the services Madison now required….</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"This is what led me to start Blue Puzzle Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers private educational grants to families that want to give their child the best education possible despite their diagnosis. Blue Puzzle Foundation also will give families a trained service animal that helps their child with specific needs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I spent the last year traveling, eating, and making some great friendships in the restaurant industry, and then an opportunity fell into our lap. A restaurant in a prime location was unofficially on the market. My husband and I made an offer, and to our surprise, they accepted it. What was once a run-of-the-mill Irish pub is now being transformed into a Japanese pub that serves only ethically raised meat, sustainably caught seafood, and local organic produce. I am very passionate about our impact on the environment, as well as the living conditions of the animals I eat…. I think if we all were a little bit more accountable for what we put on our plates, the benefits would be extraordinary.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Very few traditional career paths offer the luxury of creating your own schedule, thus allowing you to invest equal, if not more time, into your passions, to develop them into businesses, [and to] offer the opportunity to form multiple streams of automated income. You can work 40 years at a job you’re not passionate about to then retire and live on a fixed income for the rest of your life. There is nothing wrong with that at all, but for those of us that are entrepreneurial and love taking risks, working for someone else doesn’t sound appealing. I have always loved the attention porn has given me, and I love the freedom it has given me even more."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/gabbydanielsxox?lang=en" target="_blank">Gabby Daniels</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">webcam model</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"As someone who has never done anything in the industry prior to starting to cam with Stripchat, I can honestly say it is one of the best things I’ve ever done. I wish I had started earlier. Not only am I my own boss, but I make my own schedule. It truly is a job, and I attribute my success to the fact that I treat it as [such].</span></p><div class="inline-recirc-wrapper inline-recirc-observer-target-3 viewport-monitor-anchor"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Meeting and interacting with people has definitely been the greatest thing about camming—besides the income, of course. You realize that these are just people, and they enjoy your company and want to spend time with you. I love the connections I have built with fans and even other models on the site. The best feeling is when someone tells me that they were having a really bad day and watching [or] talking to me totally turned all that around. I don’t think people realize that it’s not all about sex: It’s about the human connection.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I also have been working on a way that I can incorporate charity into my shows. For example, around Christmas I am going to have everyone vote [on] a charity and then give half the proceeds from shows to said charity, or raffle fun things off!."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/hsugarcookie?lang=en" target="_blank">Harriet Sugarcookie</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">adult performer, cam girl, model, and blogger</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Before porn, I was really shy and had low self-esteem. Since then I've had so much support and lots of experiences that have really boosted my confidence. I learned to love myself and my body….</span></p></div></div><div class="grid grid-margins grid-items-0"><div class="grid--item body body__container article__body"><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Working in porn has really let me stand on my own two feet. There's the financial aspect of it: Before I used to work three minimum-wage jobs to make ends meet, and now I'm successful enough that I run my own company and have full-time staff employed under me. I can work from anywhere in the world. I'm my own boss. I have so much freedom and independence in my life, and that's something truly priceless.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I've been all over Europe and America for work. Porn has let me visit cities I never thought I'd go to, from glamorous Las Vegas to historic Prague…. My work is also very flexible, and I've been able to spend a lot of time visiting my family back in Vietnam—something I'm so lucky to be able to do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I've been able to help a lot of people through my work. For <a class="external-link" href="https://harrietsugarcookie.com/" target="_blank">my website</a>, which is a men's lifestyle magazine as well as porn site, I write a lot of articles on dating and sex advice. I've had people write in asking me for advice on how to ask out a girl or how to tackle sexual anxiety. There's also the health articles: We did a big campaign before for <a class="external-link" href="https://harrietsugarcookie.com/2016/03/dont-forget-to-check-for-prostate-cancer-and-testicular-cancer/" target="_blank">prostate cancer</a>, and I had people writing in afterward saying they went to the doctor to get checked after reading my article.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"On Christmas every year, I open up a special email, and I tell everyone that if they're alone on Christmas day, for whatever reason, they can email me, and I'll reply so they won't be alone. Last year I got over 250 emails."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="http://haventhegreat.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Haven</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">financial dominatrix</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"When I was younger, I knew I wanted to work smarter, not harder, and never contribute eight hours [a day] of my time to somebody else’s clock.</span></p><div class="inline-recirc-wrapper inline-recirc-observer-target-4 viewport-monitor-anchor"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"My goal was to be able to take care of my mother the way she took care of me, give to charity, change my life, and build an empire. I’ve done all that and then some. I’m 24 with my own luxury apartment—something most people my age in my area are not doing. I take care of my mother, I give back any way I can, and I’m so grateful that it’s so easy for me to be able to help other people. I nap all day, yet my bank account is always growing! I’m able to travel the world, be cultured, see new things. I wish everybody could experience the great things I have with <a class="external-link" href="https://jezebel.com/sex-blackmail-and-pay-pigs-a-look-at-findom-s-m-for-1302754177" target="_blank">findom</a>."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/thejessicadrake?lang=en" target="_blank">Jessica Drake</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">contracted adult film performer, writer, and director</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"When I first began working in the adult industry, I was most grateful for the fact that I was easily able to afford to live in Los Angeles, pay my bills, and have health insurance. This self-reliance and sustainability was something I had previously been unaccustomed to.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Volunteering and charity work have always been very important to me, and being a part of the adult industry has also afforded me the ability to support some of my favorite organizations on a much bigger scale than ever before. I have done eight Habitat for Humanity builds internationally, and after those trips I’ve reached out to other NGOs nearby that lack resources. Not only does my 'naked work' fund those ventures; it allows me the time off to help others. Not many people can go to Kenya and Tanzania for five weeks and have a job when they return.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Travel has been, most likely, my favorite job perk. I have visited 27 countries and have many more on my wish list. Some of these trips have been solely work, but many have been [a] combo [of] work, sightseeing, [and] cultural immersion—teaching me much more than I’ve ever learned in a classroom.</span></p></div></div><div class="grid grid-margins grid-items-0"><div class="grid--item body body__container article__body"><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I also acknowledge and appreciate the platform I’ve been given in this business. I'm grateful for the ability to be a sex educator and provide folks with what I wish I had known growing up. And with no regrets I can say this: My job has led me to exactly where I am today, and I feel extremely lucky."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/JessicaSage69?lang=en" target="_blank">Jessica Sage</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">webcam model</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Being a cam model has really helped me in a lot [of] ways…. Camming on Stripchat is a secondary source of income for us because my husband does have a full-time job, and we needed a little extra to help us get by. But I did not think it would have helped in the way that it has, and for that I'm grateful. Now I am just saving as much as I can so I can buy a house! It’s overall an awesome job to have, and I really look forward to working because I genuinely have a lot fun and love what I do. Plus, I am able to make my own hours and work when I want to without the stress of punching a time card."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/kayden_kross?lang=en" target="_blank">Kayden Kross</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">adult film performer, director, and producer</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"When I first started in porn, it afforded me the time and money to attend college classes in a way that, after some time, became almost recreational. At the time I worked less than a week out of every month and collected a six-figure income, so I took a lot of classes that, over time, have been useful as part of the aggregate of what I consider a broad knowledge base. But back then, I was only enrolling in classes I personally found to be interesting. My problem then, and arguably now, is that I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Contributing to the problem of not knowing what I wanted to be when I grew up was the regular world travel that porn afforded me. The constant barrage of publicity events took me to New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Germany, London, Paris, Australia, Romania, and Italy between road trips—notably one during which I drove up and down the whole of Eastern Europe. Canada and Mexico were a given, of course, and I've seen every state in the nation (once on a porny tour bus!). The available number of things I might think to do when I grew up seemed to increase rather than get narrowed down.</span></p><div class="inline-recirc-wrapper inline-recirc-observer-target-5 viewport-monitor-anchor"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"The next thing porn gave me was investment capital. I bought real estate, maxed out my IRA contributions, and put money in the stock market. These things further delayed the pressure of having to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Finally, porn brought me experience-based knowledge from my time 'in the field.' I directed my first adult film in 2013. In 2014 I won best director for a project I directed with my husband. In 2015 I launched a production studio. Now I direct one movie a month [for] my self-funded, self-directed line, and porn has finally brought me the thing I think I always wanted: It allowed me to indefinitely put off deciding what I will do when I grow up."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="http://www.greatmomsex.com/" target="_blank">Madison Young</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">performance artist, author, adult film performer, director, and producer</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Porn has been an incredibly empowering part of my life in so many ways…. I can look back at the porn I’ve made and see photos from the first time I met my husband, the first time that <a href="https://www.glamour.com/about/bdsm">he placed rope on my body</a>. I have beautiful documentation of some incredibly powerful sexual experiences that I’ve shared with many of my lovers, as well as many of my firsts, like the first time that I was flogged, caned, whipped—or even the first time that I experienced rope in a sexual context.</span></p></div></div><div class="grid grid-margins grid-items-0"><div class="grid--item body body__container article__body"><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"The making of porn itself has been a meaningful and powerful experience for me, a container to explore my sexuality and sexual fantasies in depth, frequently, and with many different partners. It is because of porn that I became so very interested in sex education, and that I became such a pro at sexual negotiation. When you are having sex with so many different partners, it becomes key to know yourself and become very assertive and clear in your sexual negotiation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Also, over the past 15 years I've been both performing and directing, porn has been my livelihood and an extension of both my art and activism in creating social change and dismantling sexual shame and stigma in our society by documenting and performing authentic sexual experiences in front of the camera.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Economically, my career in pornography has financially supported my life as an artist, as well as, for over a decade, my <a class="external-link" href="http://feminapotens.org/" target="_blank">feminist art gallery and performance space</a>, which produced over 500 art events, performances, and exhibitions celebrating the diverse work of the feminist, women, trans, sex worker, LGBTQ, and kinky artist communities, in a very visible, storefront art gallery in the heart of San Francisco from 2000 to 2011."</span></p><hr /><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a class="external-link" href="https://twitter.com/mistystonexxx?lang=en" target="_blank">Misty Stone</a></span></h2><div class="heading-h3"><span style="font-size:12pt;">adult film performer</span></div><div class="heading-h3"> </div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I think some of the great things I have been able to do since getting into porn have mostly been teaching[-related]. Being able to be a mentor and show young women in the adult industry <em>how</em> to be women in this industry and grow as people and performers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I enjoy building people's confidence, helping them find out who they want to be and [how to] express themselves.</span></p><div class="inline-recirc-wrapper inline-recirc-observer-target-6 viewport-monitor-anchor"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I also have enjoyed traveling all around the world. And yes, baby: Because of working in this industry, I have been able to work in and meet people from countries all over the globe."</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>Digital Prostitution, Or The Monetized Self?https://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/digital-prostitution-or-the-monetized-self2020-06-30T14:11:50.000Z2020-06-30T14:11:50.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rikferguson1/2019/02/07/digital-prostitution-or-the-monetized-self/#2a1f39567fdd">https://www.forbes.com/sites/rikferguson1/2019/02/07/digital-prostitution-or-the-monetized-self/#2a1f39567fdd</a></p><p> </p><div class="article-body fs-article fs-responsive-text current-article"><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Altruism in commerce is less common than the proverbial rocking horse–based fertilizer. The commercial online economy is a highly competitive one. The information, interactions and enticements on offer are there primarily to persuade you to part with as much information as possible, intentionally or otherwise. This information can be reused to further refine targeting of information or services, to increase the appeal of otherwise uninteresting offers or perhaps the emotional timeliness of a product or service.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Recent coverage of the <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/29/facebook-project-atlas/amp/" target="_blank">app-related activities of Facebook</a>, and to a lesser extent Google, has been damning. These internet giants have made no secret over the years of their desire to collect as much data as possible about each and every one of us, and to use that data for commercial advantage. Just this week a <a href="https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/02/07/german_competition_watchdog_facebook_data/" target="_blank">German court has issued an order</a> to stop Facebook from combining data collected across its various platforms and services.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">While Facebook et al undoubtedly broke Apple's App Store rules through the misuse of enterprise certificates to distribute these data-collection apps, deliberately circumventing Apple’s safeguards, this story is worthy of deeper consideration.</span></p><p class="inread-parent"><span style="font-size:12pt;">In the case of the “Facebook Research” app all participants were volunteers, anyone underage had parental consent forms signed and all participants were financially rewarded for their participation on a monthly basis. In effect, Facebook allowed individuals to realize an ongoing income from their own personal data, rather than giving it away in return for access to online enticements, which has become the norm in the online economy. Of course, there is a separate conversation to be had about how truly “informed” the consent was and whether participants really grasped the level of access they were granting. Conversely there is also much legitimate digging to be done into how much <em>unauthorized </em>data Facebook hoovered up through these practices (the other participants in a WhatsApp group chat for example?). While there may have been issues with the format of the consent forms, the distribution mechanism and much more, I can’t help feeling that the media coverage is at risk of killing off something that could eventually be an effective global mechanism for more granular privacy and for income.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">An entire data brokerage industry has already sprung from the nutrient-rich soil of our digital footprints. Our data is catalogued and combined with the traces we leave behind in the physical world, correlated and mined to reach conclusions far beyond those we might perhaps be comfortable with publicizing, and then sold as a commodity or a subscription-based service to any interested party. It is an industry based on our ignorance and our nonchalance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We have legal definitions for a data controller, a data processor and a data subject. An oddity which lands each of us in the bizarre situation where we are subjects of our own data rather being able to assert any notion of ownership over it, even GDPR does not explicitly give an answer on personal data ownership. With data ownership comes the right to grant or deny access to that data and to be responsible for its accuracy and integrity. Imagine the income potential if this became the norm, rather than the exception. Imagine how liberating it would be for individuals to be able to reassert ownership over their own personal data and to license it in whichever way they chose, rather than “paying” with it and sacrificing control.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We already juggle multiple online identities, each with different usage and consumption profiles (personal, shopping, financial, gaming, social, governmental, professional and more) and there are many industries that would pay for access to that behavioral data, particularly if there were no other way to access it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Imagine a data brokerage platform that enables you to license out <em>access</em><em> </em>to your personal data, request by request. One that enables it to be tied to more ephemeral concepts such as the “persona” you inhabited at the time, creating a much more nuanced data landscape for advertisers and service providers to mine. An identity management service that monetizes your data on your behalf every single time that a discrete data point is <em>processed </em>rather than captured, one that monitors your online personae, data and reputation and alerts you to suspicious or anomalous content or data use, flagging in advance data you may not want to share, could be a vital future industry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Personal information is a digital good that commands a financial premium and right now it is others who realize those gains. It’s time we advocated for real ownership of our own data.</span></p></div><div class="bottom-contrib-block"> </div></div>'I wouldn't date someone who isn't rich': Sugar baby, 25, admits she spends £4,000 a month on designer bags and lavish holidays - paid for by MUCH older men (but she insists she's not an escort)https://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/i-wouldn-t-date-someone-who-isn-t-rich-sugar-baby-25-admits-she-s2020-06-29T13:14:24.000Z2020-06-29T13:14:24.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3900888/Simone-Toone-reveals-lavish-London-lifestyle-funded-sugar-daddies.html">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3900888/Simone-Toone-reveals-lavish-London-lifestyle-funded-sugar-daddies.html</a></span></p><p> </p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Sugar baby Simone Toon claims to be a professional 'lady of leisure' - and refuses to give it up. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The 25-year-old, originally from Northamptonshire, is invited to glamorous parties, given thousands of pounds to splash on designer bags and shoes and is whisked away on exotic holidays by older, wealthy men.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone's lavish lifestyle - which she estimates costs £4,000 a month - is funded by sugar daddies, aged up to 62, who pay for her serviced London apartments, gym membership, holidays, designer clothes – and even her two boob jobs. </span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lady of leisure: Simone Toon, from Northamptonshire, refuses to date unsuccessful men </span></p></div><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Jet set: Simone, 25, seen on the beach in Dubai, wakes up at noon to work out for two hours</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'A sugar baby is somebody who lives a nice lifestyle, living in luxury. You can live in a nice apartment, funded by your sugar daddy. You are just taken care of by an older man.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'I could never ever imagine being with someone who wouldn't treat me and wouldn't pay for my lifestyle. I tried and it just didn't work.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'My lifestyle on average probably costs about £4,000 a month - just to maintain everything.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'I wouldn't date somebody who isn't rich – I don't find it appealing to date an unsuccessful guy.'</span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Luxury lifestyle: Simone, 25, once dated a 62-year-old, but admits the age gap was too big</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone rarely gets up before midday, jets all over the world and never cooks a meal for herself, eating out at Knightsbridge and Mayfair's top restaurants instead.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone, who admits her older men look after her 'like a daughter', said: 'I wake up around midday - I don't like mornings! I go to the gym, work out for about two to three hours, maybe go and have a sunbed or get my nails done. My best friend and I have lunch around 4 or 5pm.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'And then in the evening I get dressed up and go out to a nice place. 'I go to Harvey Nichols and Harrods usually once a day. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'And I probably buy something every couple of days. Once every week I buy a new handbag.' </span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'It works for me': Simone says she doesn't care what 'negative' people say about her lifestyle </span></p></div><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Travelling in style: Simone says there were 'no opportunities' at home in Northamptonshire</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">From a brand new Rolex to Chanel handbags and even a car, Simone has received extravagant gifts from her benefactors. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'The most lavish gift I'm given is probably a car. That was really nice. It was a brand new Range Evoque, worth £25,000, which was perfect for me. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'I went to Dubai last week, for five days with my current sugar daddy. It was amazing. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'He just said "here's £8,000, go shop, go enjoy yourself". Although she enjoyed a comfortable and stable family life growing up, Simone's jet setter status is a far cry from her suburban upbringing in Northamptonshire.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'Back in my hometown, there was nothing there really - no opportunities. So for someone to come into my life and say, look, there's a flat, I'm gonna give you this, this and this…' </span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone claims she has friends who refuse to give up the sugar baby lifestyle, despite qualifying as a doctor and a lawyer respectively</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Far from wanting their daughter to get a regular job, Simone says her parents support her way of life and have even become friends with a previous sugar daddy Simone dated. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'My family were really supportive, they were really like if this is what you want, then fine, go ahead.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone also has friends who are sugar babies. 'I have two friends of mine who've qualified as a doctor and lawyer thanks to their sugar daddies – and they still are sugar babies.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Aged 18 Simone signed up to a modelling agency and worked as a model for two years. Not even aware what a sugar baby was until she inadvertently became one age 20, Simone was attracted to the sugar daddies' charisma and high status - as well as their wealth. </span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone's lavish lifestyle - which she estimates costs £4,000 a month - is funded by sugar daddies, aged up to 62 </span></p></div><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone said: 'People assume being a sugar baby is just going out with some fat old man - having sex with him when he wants to, doing what he says and it's not, it's nothing like that. It really is a genuine relationship'</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Since then, the pampered beauty has also used the website seekingarrangement.com to connect with potential sugar daddies. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'I was introduced to an older guy, who was very successful and it happened naturally. I found him really attractive and I liked where he lived, I liked the lifestyle and that's how I became a sugar baby.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">And Simone is open about her sex life with her sugar daddies.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'People assume being a sugar baby is just going out with some fat old man - having sex with him when he wants to, doing what he says and it's not, it's nothing like that. It really is a genuine relationship. </span></p><div class="mol-img-group floatRHS"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone said: 'They look at you like, a daughter or something. I know I might sound quite sick, but what I mean by that is they take care of you'</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'An escort is seeing people every hour. I'm not. I'm seeing the same person exclusively.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone has been in six long-term relationships with sugar daddies - and even dated a 62-year-old, though admitted the 38-year age gap was too big. She said: 'I normally like someone who is 15 years older than me – age 40-45 - it's a nice age gap, they know how to take care of you better. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'They look at you like, a daughter or something. I know I might sound quite sick, but what I mean by that is they take care of you.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">On meeting prospective future sugar daddies, Simone has a strict no sex on the first date policy. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone said: 'If I'm going to date this person, I'll go to dinner with them six to seven times and then after that I'll stay with him. I don't want it to become a payment. 'You fall in love, you are heartbroken. Just because they are older and richer, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't get hurt.' </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Simone in particular recalls the end of her first sugar daddy relationship three years ago. She said: 'I think it took me a little while to overcome the fact I'm on my own now, I have to depend on myself I have to find a job, I have to kind of pay rent and stuff, that was the difficult part.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'I have been in situations where I'm not happy with the person I am with and I haven't broken it off just because of the financial situation.'</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">In spite of criticism about her unorthodox source of income, Simone is happy with her lifestyle. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She said: 'People out there judge. Sometimes it's quite negative. People say 'how can you rely on a guy to fund a lifestyle?' but at the same time, I don't really mind. I don't care what they say. It works for me so, that's it.' </span></p></div>Sex addict sues Amazon-owned video platform Twitch for $25million because it has 'too many scantily clad gamers' that left him excited and he 'injured himself'https://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/sex-addict-sues-amazon-owned-video-platform-twitch-for-25million-2020-06-29T12:24:43.000Z2020-06-29T12:24:43.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8461643/Sex-addict-sues-video-platform-Twitch-25million-scantily-clad-gamers.html">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8461643/Sex-addict-sues-video-platform-Twitch-25million-scantily-clad-gamers.html</a></span></p><p> </p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">A gamer and self-proclaimed sex addict is suing Twitch, claiming the video gaming platform has too many 'scantily clad' players that caused him to masturbate and hurt his penis. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The suit claims Erik Estavillo of San Francisco is following 786 of the female gamers and 'zero male streamers' and that the list of women keeps on growing because he has little control over his addiction. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The complaint, filed June 15 in Santa Clara County court, seeks $25 million in damages. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">A spokesperson for Twitch dismissed the legal action as 'frivolous' and having 'absolutely no merit,' after DailyMail.com reached out. </span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">A gamer and self-proclaimed sex addict known as Erik Estavillo is suing Twitch, claiming the video gaming platform has too many 'scantily clad' players that caused him to masturbate and hurt his penis. Pictured is gamer Pink_Sparkles on Twitch</span></p></div><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The suit claims Estavillo of San Francisco is following 786 of the female gamers and 'zero male streamers' and that the list of women keeps on growing because he has little control over his addiction. Pictured is JadetheJaguar, also a gamer on Twitch</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Estavillo has been known for being litigious and has unsuccessfully sued other companies in the past, including Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony, <a class="class" href="https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/06/the-new-lawsuit-against-twitch-is-completely-wild/" target="_blank">Kotaku</a> reports.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">In one case, he sued Blizzard alleging 'sneaky and deceitful practices' in its World of Warcraft game. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Kotaku described the deceitful practices as 'walking' in the game and reports that Estavillo tried to recruit 80s electronic music band Depeche Mode and actress Winona Ryder to join him in the complaint. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">His litigious ways have led some to call Estavillo 'The PSN Plaintiff,' referring to the initials used for Sony's PlayStation Network. He also uses the name for his autobiography, available through Amazon. </span></p><div><div id="p-20" class="related-carousel with-fb-or-tw news half"><div class="rotator bdrcc">I<span style="font-size:12pt;">n the suit against Twitch, Estavillo claims that he suffers from depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, Agoraphobia and Crohn's Disease. He also says he is a sex addict, and blames his OCD. </span></div><div class="rotator bdrcc"> </div></div></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">'Twitch has extremely exacerbated his condition by displaying many sexually suggestive women streamers through Twitch's twisted programming and net code making it nearly impossible for the plaintiff to use Twitch without being exposed to such sexually suggestive content,' the complaint says. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The platform features live streaming of gamers at play, but doesn't provide a gender filter that Estravillo's complaint claims would help him avoid triggering his sex addiction. </span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><p class="imageCaption"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Twitch features live streaming of gamers at play (pictured), but doesn't provide a gender filter that Estravillo's complaint claims would help him avoid triggering his sex addiction</span></p></div><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Twitch, criticized in the past over its gamers' risque and skimpy attire, has banned gamers from showing their behinds and flashing their breasts, reports the Sun. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The site, which has as many as 15 million daily users, still allows cleavage to be shown.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Estevillo's lawsuit devotes the bulk of its 56 pages to displaying images of female gamers from the site, which he calls on Twitch to permanently ban.</span></p><div class="artSplitter mol-img-group"><div class="mol-img"><div class="image-wrap fff-pic"><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Among the female gamers mentioned are women with names like Amouranth, Quqco, ST Peach, JadetheJaguar, Pink_Sparkles, Valeria7K, DanielaAzuage_, lilchipmunk, iaaras2, theRaychul, KrystiPryde, SonjaShio, Gavrilka, MizzyRose, KayPikeFashion, Alinty,, QTCinderella, Pokimane, Velvet_7, Loserfruit and SashaGrey. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">His complaint also details how Estavillo came to hurt himself when he resorted to a Fleshlight- branded sex toy to masturbate while gazing at the females on Twitch.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Estavillo ended up 'chaffing his penis every day with the device,' the complaint reads.</span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The complaint adds that he suffered redness and mild infections since the Fleshlight is 'electrical and also vibrates' and applied an antibiotic ointment to avoid 'necrosis'. </span></p><p class="mol-para-with-font"><span style="font-size:12pt;">He also complained of bloodshot eyes from staying up for hours staring at the female gamers and claims he once ejaculated on his personal computer's monitor, causing it to short circuit and spark a fire that left his apartment in a blackout. </span></p></div></div></div></div>I'm a sex worker in a legal brothel – here are the biggest misconceptions about what I dohttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/i-m-a-sex-worker-in-a-legal-brothel-here-are-the-biggest-misconce2020-06-27T14:43:22.000Z2020-06-27T14:43:22.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><strong>Souce:</strong> <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/im-a-sex-worker-in-a-legal-brothel-here-are-the-five-biggest-misconceptions-about-what-i-do-10460454.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/im-a-sex-worker-in-a-legal-brothel-here-are-the-five-biggest-misconceptions-about-what-i-do-10460454.html</a></p><p> </p><div id="top-container-wrapper"><div class="top-container image"><div class="top-container-inner"><p>I'm a broken, disease-spreading woman who hates her job? That's news to me...</p><div class="hero-wrapper"><div class="hero-wrapper-inner">"Being able to make my own schedule and be in control of my own small business allows me incredible freedoms" Sarah Greenmore has worked as a sex worker in Nevada for a year and a half <span class="copyright">( Sarah Greenmore/Twitter )</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="main-wrapper"><div id="main" class="main"><div class="main-content"><div class="body-content"><p>I've been working in Nevada's legal brothels for almost a year and a half now. In this time I've learned a lot about sexuality, psychology and relationships. My job is a mix of customer service and fantasy fulfillment, and I love it. It suits my needs and allows me financial stability I never had access to before. However, what I've noticed since starting this career is that there is a lot that the general public doesn't seem to get about sex work. Here are some of the biggest misconceptions:</p><h2><strong>1. 'Sex work is lazy – and easy'</strong></h2><p>I can describe my job many ways, but never as easy. I work a 12-14 hour shift each day, and during this time I'm juggling my four social media accounts, two professional email addresses, posting on multiple industry message boards, scheduling client appointments, arranging radio interviews, writing essays online, and cleaning meticulously.</p><p>I'm also meeting countless visitors of the brothel, taking them on tours, gauging their interest, pulling teeth to figure out exactly what they desire, then negotiating prices. That's before the sex even starts, in which I'm generally doing most of the physical workload, putting emotional labor to make my clients feel at ease, listening to their deepest confessions, and trying to make sure they get their money's worth.<iframe width="1" height="1" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p><p>Sex work is a physically intimate therapy session for most of our clients. Many workers who work independently also have to schedule hotel rooms, vet their clients to make sure they aren't dangerous, run their own websites and handle marketing.</p><h2><strong>2. 'Sex workers spread disease'</strong></h2><p>In Nevada, all the state's thousands of legally working sexual companions have mandatory STD testing every week. There has never been a case of HIV reported in the brothel system in Nevada. We use condoms for all of our services – including condoms for blow jobs and dental dams for cunnilingus.</p><p>We take our health seriously: just like a massage therapist or a labor contractor, if our bodies aren't in top shape, we can't pay our bills, feed ourselves or support our families. To jeopardise our health and our clients' health for one client's desires could ruin our reputation and cost us our jobs. So we take many precautions to protect ourselves and our clients.</p><h2><strong>3. 'Only creeps, losers and desperate guys visit sex workers'</strong></h2><p>You'd be surprised at the range of people who walk through our doors. We entertain middle-aged couples looking to spice up their love life. Young military veterans visit struggling to transition back into civilian life and dating. Respectable business men, lawyers, doctors, and professionals who are overworked without time for dating. Men with Asperger's who find navigating traditional social relationships challenging and confusing. For many, seeing a sex worker is more than just the act of sex.</p><p>We provide a safe space to be comfortable with sexuality and physical intimacy. Clients are able to let their barriers down and have a connection with a near stranger and it is often highly therapeutic for them. We're also teachers, guiding our virgin clients through sex and intimacy for the first time. Our clients treat us with respect and adoration, and are as kind to us as we are to them. Shaming our clients demonises their sexuality, which is repressive and judgmental.</p><h2><strong>4. 'Sex workers hate their jobs'</strong></h2><p>There's a saying that goes “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Somehow that went out the window with sex work, at least in society's eyes. We chose this job because it suits our needs financially and to some, a spiritual or sexual level, others, its simply an income source and there's nothing wrong with that.</p><p>Our work is deeply personal and intimate. We see people at their most vulnerable, when they're naked and expressing their inner most desires. These desires may have been hidden away for years, decades. The relationships I develop with my clients are genuine and I'm happy to see them leave basking in a glow, relaxed and relieved. Making people feel good about themselves brings me a profound sense of happiness.<iframe width="1" height="1" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p><p>I have heard on so many occasions “Thank you, I needed this.” “I've never felt more relaxed.” Being able to make my own schedule and be in control of my own small business allows me incredible freedoms. I can take off three months, six months, two years from work and know my employment will always be welcomed back. I don't drink heavily and I don't use drugs to get through a shift. I never dread going to work.</p><h2><strong>5. 'Sex workers are broken'</strong></h2><h3 align="left"><em>“Her parents must be proud”</em><br /><br /><em>“Get an education, sleeze”</em><br /><br /><em>“She must have daddy issues”</em><br /><br /><em>“I wonder how much drugs she needs to get through a shift"</em></h3><p>All of these are real comments I've heard online or in person. The notion that my profession is a last resort for a broken, uneducated woman with a drug habit is a disservice to the range of people who choose to be sex workers. It's dehumanising, and allows the continued violence and social stigma against sex workers to thrive.</p><p>Keeping our industry in the shadows keeps an unfair power balance in the hands of law enforcement and clients who mean us harm. We are human beings, who for many different reasons, but one main one – to provide for ourselves – have chosen sex work as our occupation. It is a valuable and desired service, and will always exist. So we need to bring sex work into the realm of decriminalisation or legalisation, and provide safety, social services and basic human rights to some of the most vulnerable in our society.</p><p><em><a class="body-link" href="http://twitter.com/sarahgreenmore" target="_blank">Sarah Greenmore</a> is a courtesan working at the <a class="body-link" href="https://www.bunnyranch.com/" target="_blank">Moonlite Bunny Ranch</a>, located outside of Reno, Nevada. She enjoys writing about sex work, social issues and entertaining discussions on safe sex and human sexuality.</em></p></div></div></div></div></div>Average penis size by country: worldwide comparisonhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/average-penis-size-by-country-worldwide-comparison2020-06-27T02:43:43.000Z2020-06-27T02:43:43.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://bedbible.com/penis-size-statistics/" target="_blank">https://bedbible.com/penis-size-statistics/</a> </p>
<p>No other topic on this website has been asked for that often, than the average size of a male genital. This international comparison now gives some basic data about the mean sizes per country.<br /> <br /> Over all countries the average size of a penis is about 13.58 cm. "The longest one" is 17.61 cm long and carried by men in Ecuador. In Cambodia, the average length is only 10.04 cm, which is about <a href="https://www.worlddata.info/average-bodyheight.php">6.2% of the body height</a>.<br /> <br /> The <a href="https://www.worlddata.info/average-breastsize.php">average breast sizes</a> are also available at Worlddata.info.</p></div>XBIZ the industry sourcehttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/xbiz-the-industry-source2020-06-26T02:46:16.000Z2020-06-26T02:46:16.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><a href="https://www.xbiz.com">https://www.xbiz.com</a></p></div>Venus Adult Newshttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/venus-adult-news2020-06-25T16:25:51.000Z2020-06-25T16:25:51.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><h2 class="LC20lb"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE ADULT INDUSTRY</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://venus-adult-news.com/en/">https://venus-adult-news.com/en/</a></span></p></div>Verona van de Leur: The star gymnast who reinvented herself as a porn actresshttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/verona-van-de-leur-the-star-gymnast-who-reinvented-herself-as-a-p2020-06-25T16:12:08.000Z2020-06-25T16:12:08.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Source: <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/30/sport/verona-van-de-leur-gymnast-porn-actress-spt-intl/index.html">https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/30/sport/verona-van-de-leur-gymnast-porn-actress-spt-intl/index.html</a></span></p><p> </p><div class="el__leafmedia el__leafmedia--sourced-paragraph"><p class="zn-body__paragraph speakable"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The simple act of cartwheeling at the age of five begins Verona van de Leur's story, a childhood passion which in turn led to a desire to be an Olympic gymnast.</span></p></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph speakable"><span style="font-size:12pt;">In the intervening three decades, she became a Dutch national treasure known for her sporting prowess. </span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph speakable"><span style="font-size:12pt;">But injury curtailed her career and her life spiraled out of control. Locked out of the family home, she says she spent two years homeless and endured a fractious legal battle with her father.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Things got even worse when she was imprisoned, convicted of blackmail in 2011. She says she came within seconds of stepping in front of a train to end her life.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She says redemption came working as a porn actress and, now at the age of 34, Van de Leur has penned her autobiography, laying out details of her life.</span></div><div class="zn-body__read-all"><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She is adamant there are no regrets. Of her foray into the adult movie industry, which she says she stopped last year, Van de Leur told CNN Sport's Don Riddell: "Actually no regrets because I was living on the streets ... I would still do it, so I don't have any regrets, not the way I did it, no."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Engrossed by watching gymnastics at the 1996 Olympics, she set her heart on competing at the Games. The medals followed, with silver both at the World and European Championships. She was named Dutch sportswoman of the year in 2002 just before turning 17.</span></div><div class="el__embedded el__embedded--fullstandardwidth"><div class="el__gallery--fullstandardwidth js__gallery--fullstandardwidth js__leafmedia--gallery"><div class="el-carousel__wrapper"><div class="js-owl-carousel owl-carousel carousel--full body owl-loaded owl-drag"><div class="owl-stage-outer owl-height"><div class="owl-stage"><div class="owl-item active"><div><div class="el__resize"><div class="el__position media js-gallery-aspect-ratio-wrapper"><div class="img__preloader"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Lisa Deen, who works as a freelance sports journalist specializing in gymnastics, describes Van de Leur as "one of the greatest gymnasts in the Netherlands' history."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;">'Left with a black hole'</span></h3></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">To start with, Van de Leur loved the life of being a gymnast.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"It's quite strange but it's also fun of course -- I mean you're a teenager and everybody's watching you in a good way, asking for an autograph, so it feels special, of course," she says.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Your parents are proud, your family's proud, everybody's talking positive about you. But you have all the pressures coming and you have to succeed at the next competition again and again."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Trying to pinpoint when things began to unravel is hard for Van de Leur. </span></div><div class="el__embedded el__embedded--fullwidth"><div class="el__image--fullwidth js__image--fullwidth"><div class="img__preloader"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div class="media__caption el__gallery_image-title"><div class="element-raw appearance-fullwidth"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Van de Leur quit gymnastics in her early 20s.</span></div></div></div></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">At times, she thinks it could have been as early as the age of nine when she took up gymnastics competitively.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">What's not in doubt is that the downward spiral started in 2003 following an injury. Suddenly, Van de Leur says, she had nothing.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"If I look back, it's just a sport, a hobby you're good at," she says. "But at the time it was printed in my head, 'This is what you are. You are only a gymnast'. And for me there was no life besides it ... For the people around me, I was only that robot, only the gymnast and I didn't have friends.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"So, if your sport is falling apart, there's nothing left so you have this black hole."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Van de Leur says her falling out of love with gymnastics reached its peak in 2008 when she announced to the media at the European Championships that she was walking away from the sport that had defined her life. She was just 22.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Her first reaction was happiness it was finally over, and for once she felt like she was taking control of her own life. However, when she told her parents, she says they remonstrated with her, concerned Van de Leur was turning her back on potential earnings.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">In her opinion, their attitude was that "money was more important than their own daughter." Around that time, she returned to the family home only to discover she was no longer welcome, she says.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;">'Locked out of home'</span></h3></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">CNN tried to contact Van de Leur's father for comment via email, phone and social media but proved unsuccessful, as well as her sister. </span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I tried the locks, I had a key as I was living there and you try it and it's not working," Van de Leur recalled. "You first think, well, it must be a mistake or I'll just call home. They didn't answer, they didn't open and then I realized I wasn't welcome anymore."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">So, she slept in her car with her boyfriend that night, first annoyed and then heartbroken that her family had rejected her. She says, "The last time I saw them was in court." </span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">A court summary of the case says Van de Leur argued that in 2008, her father, who acted as her agent, "withdrew an amount of €9,000 ($9768) from the claimant's payment account without the consent or knowledge of the claimant, of which </span><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">only part of the claimant was repaid or related to costs incurred on behalf of the claimant."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">She added: "I've asked for the accounting and where's my sponsorship money and all the money I get from gymnastics when I won and it was just all gone. The only thing was to get justice to go to court so that's what I did."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">An attorney listed as Van de Leur's father's lawyer at the time declined to comment to CNN citing code of conduct.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The court summary states that Van de Leur's father argued that he had "incurred costs including moving the claimant's personal property out of her trainer's home, buying gifts for the trainer and her family, replacing locks in the defendant's home and staying with family related to potential threats."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">However, in February 2009, a court of The Hague ordered her father to pay her €1,355.89 ($1471) as well as allow Van de Leur to return to his home to retrieve a number of items: a sunbed, tracksuits and leotards, and various presents, and to stop running a website in her name.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Reflecting on facing her parents in the court room, Van de Leur said: "From the beginning, I know I lost everything and money doesn't get parents back."</span></div><div class="el__embedded el__embedded--fullwidth"><div class="el__image--fullwidth js__image--fullwidth"><div class="img__preloader"> </div><div class="media__caption el__gallery_image-title"><div class="element-raw appearance-fullwidth"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Verona van de Leur's gymnastics career stalled after an injury.</span></div></div></div></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;">'I wasn't used to showing myself nude'</span></h3></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">For two years after her family fallout, she says she was homeless. During that time, Van de Leur was arrested for trying to blackmail a couple having an extra marital affair -- <a href="https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/2506456/verona-van-leur-veroordeeld-afpersing.html" target="_blank">she was charged with extortion </a>-- which resulted in her spending 72 days in prison.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"In that time, being homeless, I didn't care anymore how I got money for food," she said.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"But even in that worst situation I know it was not my right to determine the law and, yes, I regret that I didn't choose or find another option in that period of time. Maybe it's good for me that I have been punished for 72 days to realize I was wrong, and I was." </span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">When out of jail, the adult industry -- first as a webcam model and then making videos with her boyfriend -- seemed a good way out. The couple is still together 13 years on.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I saw it as a chance," said Van de Leur. "It was a big contract so I could build something, starting my business. I was starting as a webcam model. It wasn't physical contact, so computer screen was okay. I wasn't used to showing myself nude, of course."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">The reaction in Holland to her dramatic career change, she says, was mixed, but having been homeless and in jail, Van de Leur saw her new job as offering her a fresh start.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I didn't say at the time I lived on the street or where I was coming from but for me this was actually a step up and they only saw that I was going down," she said. "So, I kept it in my mind, it's my life, it's what I like to do and I always saw it as work."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Van de Leur also made a return to the gymnastics world at the World Championships in Stuttgart last year where she worked as an analyst for the Dutch media, but she returned home prematurely before the event had finished.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">As she reflects on the various twists and turns of her life, Van de Leur says she wishes she had been smarter at a younger age when her gymnastics career was taking off.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Above all these days she wants to embrace life -- having come so close to ending it all.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">It was amid the dispute with her family, that Van de Leur says she went to a railway line to kill herself.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I went to the train and I was just counting from 10 to zero and I didn't jump," she recalled. "I don't know why but it was really the moment that it could be all over.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"I was thinking about my family that I lost, I was living on the street, I had nothing, nothing to eat, no money in my hands, so I had nothing to live for.</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">"That was what I was thinking at that moment but, when the train just passed, I don't know something snapped maybe. I still don't know why I didn't jump, I was crying and then just walked away."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Now, Van de Leur says that moment gives her strength and that she's learned to "enjoy every moment of her life."</span></div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"> </div><div class="zn-body__paragraph"><span style="font-size:12pt;">more about Veronica: <a href="https://veronavandeleur.nl">https://veronavandeleur.nl</a></span></div></div></div></div>Ron Jeremy: Adult star charged with rape and sexual assaulthttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/ron-jeremy-adult-star-charged-with-rape-and-sexual-assault2020-06-24T00:42:40.000Z2020-06-24T00:42:40.000ZAdmin Teamhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/MammaMia<div><p><strong>Source:</strong> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53159576">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53159576</a></p><p> </p><p class="story-body__introduction">Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, prosecutors say.</p><p>He is accused of attacking the women between 2014 and 2019. The alleged victims were aged between 25 and 46.</p><p>The 67-year-old is one of the biggest names in pornography and has featured in more than 2,000 films dating back to the 1970s.</p><p>If convicted, he faces up to 90 years behind bars.</p><p>Mr Jeremy, whose real name is Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, stands accused of raping a 25-year-old woman at a house in West Hollywood, according to a statement from Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey.</p><p>Three of the alleged attacks took place in a bar in the same Los Angeles neighbourhood from 2017 to 2019.</p><p>Prosecutors say they will ask for bail of $6.6 million (£5.2 million).</p><p>A separate case in 2016 was dropped.</p><p>In 2017, Rolling Stone reported that more than a dozen women had accused Mr Jeremy of sexual misconduct, including groping, inappropriate touching, non-consensual digital penetration, and sexual assault.</p><p>He told the magazine he had "never and would never rape anyone".</p></div>AIA Receives Complaints Of Systemic Racism In The Adult Industryhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/blog/racism-complaints2020-06-19T16:35:06.000Z2020-06-19T16:35:06.000ZAIA Administratorhttps://adultindustryassociation.org/members/admin<div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}6176991081,RESIZE_400x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="6176991081?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="275" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In the wake of the <strong>Black Lives Matter</strong> protests which were triggered by the murder of <strong>George Floyd</strong>, the management of <a href="https://adultindustryassociation.org/" target="_blank">Adult Industry Association (AIA)</a> has received numerous complaints about systemic racism within the sex and adult industry.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Complaints were received from black <strong>Porn Performers, CamModels, Escorts, Strippers</strong> and other adult professionals. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">In response, the AIA has decided to launch an initiative to galvanised the support of all black professionals worldwide to fight racism. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">See details of this initiative at <a href="https://adultindustryassociation.org/groups/black-entertainers/forum/fighting-systemic-racism" target="_blank">https://adultindustryassociation.org/groups/black-entertainers/forum/fighting-systemic-racism</a></span></p>
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