ARLINGTON, Va. — Ms. Magazine on Tuesday published an article examining how state age verification laws, promoted as a way to protect children online, are being used to censor LGBTQ+ and abortion-related content.

In the piece, titled “Age-Verification Laws Seek to Erase LGBTQ+ Identity from the Internet,” Electronic Frontier Foundation activists Rindala Alajaji and Paige Collings write, “The internet age-verification craze that’s sweeping the nation isn’t really about protecting little Dick and Jane from Pornhub — it’s about giving government and companies the power to decide what’s ‘harmful’ and rolling back all Americans’ rights, especially those of LGBTQ+ people.”

While the adult industry’s lobbying and legal efforts have mainly focused on how the slew of AV bills and laws being advanced around the country by religious conservative activists impinge on free speech and privacy rights, advocates for other causes have been calling attention to the dangers these laws pose to marginalized groups and political dissent.

“These pernicious ‘for the children’ bills would let politicians deem harmful LGBTQ+ content, or content about abortion rights, or even content about a political party other than their own,” Alajaji and Collings argue. “These are censorship bills, and let us assure you, porn is only a small aspect of these politicians’ real worries.”

The characteristic looseness of AV laws in defining what material is “harmful to minors,” the Ms. Article contends, opens the way for censorship of all kinds of material beyond adult content. As an example, the authors cite Oklahoma’s AV law, which relies on a definition that includes content about homosexuality.

“All these efforts fail to protect children from the actual harms of the online world, and instead deny vulnerable young people a crucial avenue of communication and access to information,” the piece concludes. “And at a time when LGBTQ+ individuals are already under vast pressure from violent homophobic threats offline, these online limitations have an amplified impact.”

PATTAYA, Thailand — Amy Taylor is the latest guest on the “Adult Site Broker Talk” podcast.

During the interview, Taylor discusses her past career in biotech, her transition into sex work, and social stigmas, among other topics.

“It was great to have Amy back on the podcast,” he said. “She is always up to date on all of the issues impacting sex workers and is an amazing advocate for our industry.”

The episode is streaming on AdultSiteBrokerTalk.

LOS ANGELES — Our Erotic Journey will display its Zodiac and EroRide collections at the Williams Trading Company booth, as well as man a booth of its own at the 2024 Altitude Intimates trade show taking place March 17-19 at the Paris Las Vegas Resort.

On display will be “a series of 12 mini vibes representing each astrological sign,” in addition to “the EroRide four-piece set of pheromone-infused air fresheners,” said a rep.

“We are so pleased to bring these exciting products to the showroom floor of Altitude Intimates this year,” said Our Erotic Journey Director James Guo. “We are incredibly grateful to Williams Trading for providing us with this fantastic opportunity to showcase the Zodiac and EroRide collections; their support means so much to us. It’s going to be a great show.”

To register for the livestream event, click here.

For more information, visit AltitudeShow.com.

LOS ANGELES — King Noire will perform as part of the Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) pre-show on March 9 at the Avalon.

“I’m hyped to be able to share my two loves of music and porn and put on a show at the TEAs,” said Noire.

TEAs executive producer Kristel Penn enthused about the booking.

“We’re so excited to have King Noire to start our show,” said Penn. “He has immense talent and presence, and I think his performance is the perfect way to welcome The Gurls to the stage.”

For more information, visit TheTEAsShow.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Harlow Wilde stars in a pair of new scenes for Nookies after making her debut as a Nookies Rookie in October.

First, for MilfAF, Wilde seduces her friend Johnny Blaster in “The Bikini Seduction: Harlow Wilde.”

Her second scene, “I Don’t Last: Harlow Wilde,” is for Finish Him and finds Wilde giving a messy handjob.

Jim, the founder and CEO of Nookies, enthused about working with Wilde.

“Harlow was hot as a brunette, but banging as a blonde,” he said. “Our members are losing their minds over her new look. Blonde looks incredible on her and turns up her hotness factor even more. You definitely want to check out both of her new scenes.”

Watch Wilde’s new scenes at Nookies.com.

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LOS ANGELES — Tiffani Madison stars in a scene with Nick Strokes for AnalMom.

Titled “Embracing My Inner Cougar,” the scene begins with Madison sending her only son off to college. Strokes plays her son’s best friend, who shows up to paint her house. At first, he’s too nervous to respond to her intense flirting, but Madison’s persistence eventually pays off, leading to an unexpected anal adventure.

“I loved playing the lonely, horny mom who invites the painter over to do more than just paint,” said Madison. “This scene was great. Vince Karter is an amazing director, and I always love working for Team Skeet.”

The scene is streaming on AnalMom.

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NEW YORK — Addis Fouche will attend Exxxotica Expo in Chicago, which runs April 11-13.

Fouche will appear at the Loyal Fans booth where she’ll greet fans, offer selfies, and sign autographs.

“It’s a thrill to be going to Chicago for my second appearance at the Loyal Fans booth, and that is an honor I do not take lightly,” said Fouche. “Exxxotica as a whole is an amazing, magical place, but to be appearing at Loyal Fans means you’ve made it, and I am so happy they want me back after appearing for them in Edison, NJ, last year. So, thank you, Loyal Fans. I am forever loyal to you.”

For more information about Chicago’s Exxxotica Expo, click here.

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LOS ANGELES — Honey Play Box has appointed Kevin Martinez as its new Latin America sales manager.

“Kevin’s journey with Honey Play Box began on the B2C side, where he gained firsthand experience in the industry and got to understand what the business and customers are looking for,” said a rep. “Since transitioning into the B2B side, Kevin has worked hard and proved himself to be a leader in sales and a valuable asset to the team.”

Martinez enthused about the new position.

“I’m excited to step into this role and so grateful to my team at Honey Play Box,” he said. “They have always supported me, and I can’t wait to work more closely with everyone and watch our growth in new markets.”

For more information, visit HoneyPlayBox.com.