LOS ANGELES — CAM4Radio has announced its latest podcast series, “Becoming a Pornstar,” hosted by Evie Envy and debuting today on YouTube and other major podcast platforms.

Envy, a newcomer to adult, has filmed for TransAngels and Grooby; this weekend, she won the 2021 Transgender Erotica Award for “Best Non-U.S. Performer.”

“Becoming a Pornstar,” a rep explained, will feature “a collection of intimate and engaging conversations between Evie and a roster of industry legends like Romi Rain, Max Konnor, and more, who offer insight, hilarious anecdotes and advice to help Evie thrive.”

The opening installment features Domino Presley. The series is designed for “anyone who is hungry for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make it in the wild world of adult entertainment,” added the rep.

Envy enthused about her new podcast spotlight.

“I’m ready to show the world that I have what it takes to thrive in this industry,” she said. “With this podcast, I hope to uncover the ins-and-the-outs of the industry, helping both herself and others through the exciting journey of becoming a porn star.”

CAM4Radio Managing Director Shannon McD noted they are “thrilled to have the incredible Evie Envy host this exciting and informative series.”

“Evie is an inspiring example of setting your mind to something and achieving it, and her willingness to be open and curious with her guests and audience makes every episode engaging and exciting for both the lovers and legends of industry,” they said.

New episodes will debut every Monday; click here for additional details and find the program on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Follow Evie Envy on Twitter and CAM4Radio on Instagram for updates.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A new adult retail umbrella company named Thank Me Now, Inc. as been announced, encompassing the brands Voodoo Toys, Get Lucky, Mini Halo, Gender Fluid, Hello Sexy and Triton Maxx.

The announcement was made by Thank Me Now CEO Kevin Mirarchi, who said, “We’re releasing several new and exciting brands in the coming year. Thank Me Now brings all of these brands together under one core thesis: that owning a sex toy is a fantastic thing for a person’s health and wellbeing.”

Voodoo Toys launched in January 2019 and has been nominated for several XBIZ Awards. The Get Lucky line launched in January.

Mirarchi said his sights are “set on growth and expansion despite the unexpected challenges of 2020.”

“We realized, as our list of brands continues to expand, we needed a way customers could easily identify which lines are ours and know that they’ll receive the support that comes from the power of our combined team, customer service, marketing and quality products because they’re under the same parent company,” he said. “It simplifies things for both us and our customers, ensuring they can trust any of our brands to be of the highest standard.”

The company’s philosophy is described as “embrace change, continue to innovate and to see opportunities and trends before competitors.”

To support the plans for growth, the company said it is “renewing its focus on education and training for retail staff to ensure they feel confident they can find a Thank Me Now product to suit almost every customer’s needs.”

Thank Me Now said they will be announcing the appointment of more team members in the coming months.

For more information contact heretohelp@thankmenow.toys or sally@thankmenow.toys.

CHICAGO — ZALO USA appeared in a Forbes.com article published yesterday titled “How One Sex Tech Brand Utilizes Swarovski Crystals, Gold Accents to Fight Masturbation Stigma,” written by Jackie Bryant.

To read the article in full, click here.

In the article, Bryant discusses how the pandemic has inspired a need to indulge among consumers — including when it comes sexual pleasure.

Peter Ovsonka, president and CEO of ZALO USA, told Forbes, “There’s been a growing awareness surrounding self-care, which we’ve seen is helping consumers to overcome shame and stigma around masturbation and pleasure. As this intimate form of self-care becomes more widely accepted, so does treating oneself to a luxury pleasure product that caters to individual desires.”

Highlighting ZALO’s engineering and proprietary tech such as PulseWave and PowerThrust technology, the article also introduces ZALO’s latest addition to its Legend Series: Bess is a clitoral vibrator that uses DirectPower vibration transmission technology.

“In addition to tech, they are also just nice to look at,” Bryant writes. “ZALO indulges in opulent aesthetics and includes details like gold plating, jewelry-grade enamel details, Swarovski crystals and silky food-grade silicone. Taking the luxury concept a step further, Zalo features collections called ‘Legend’ and ‘Versailles,’ with product names like ‘Queen,’ ‘Hero,’ ‘Marie’ and ‘Confidence.’”

The article also features feedback from erotic educator Taylor Sparks, who says she recently added ZALO’s lineup to her online shop.

“ZALO has taken a simple masturbation toy and used design elements such as gold and crystals to make it less intimidating by giving it a touch of luxury,” Sparks told Forbes. “Some masturbation toys that look very phallic in nature can trigger thoughts of shame because ‘good girls’ don’t masturbate or seek to pleasure themselves.”

Sparks said that ZALO is helping consumers embrace sexual wellness.  

“’If it looks beautiful and luxurious, then it can’t be wrong,'” she says. “It works for some who may be still struggling with the sexual shame brought on by religion or culture.”

For more information about ZALO, visit ZALOUSA.com.

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — Williams Trading University (WTU) has partnered up with CalExotics on a new course on pelvic floor health for their Health & Wellness Channel.

The subject matter included in the course explains just what the pelvic floor is and what it does, covers some of the disorders that can affect both women and men’s pelvic floor health, and also how retailers can discuss the subject with their customers and make recommendations on how to strengthen the pelvic floor.

“CalExotics is no stranger to health and wellness, having produced a number of products — such as the Inspire — that focus on female wellness and health concerns,” said a rep. “So when asked if they wanted to work on a course, their response was very positive and immediate.”

CalExotics Director of Marketing Nichole Grossman described WTU as “a great resource for education.”

“So when the Williams Trading team expanded on that to include health and wellness, we wanted to take part in it,” said Grossman. “At CalExotics, we believe education is an essential part of our industry and are thrilled to help educate our partners with the help of Dr. Jill McDevitt.”

A Lively Course

The “Pelvic Floor Health” course was written by McDevitt, CalExotics’ in-house sexpert.

Students who have taken courses from CalExotics on the regular WTU platform will be familiar with McDevitt, who, according to the rep, “has brought the manufacturer’s product training videos to life with her warmth and lively personality.”

WTU Coordinator Rachel M. said, “Dr. Jill has this energy about her that draws you in. We knew what she could do with product training, so we were very excited to have her write and appear in this course.”

The course, the rep added, “covers a lot of information, but it is far from dry and boring — students taking this module will get a good base of knowledge on the pelvic floor and issues that can arise throughout life, but Dr. Jill keeps the information easily digestible and understandable with the use of analogies and just the right amount of humor to keep e-learners following along.”

At the end of the course, students will be asked to take a short quiz on what they learned, and upon passing, register their completion just as they would on the regular WTU channel.

Every completion earns an entry into a monthly prize drawing.

To sign up for this and other Health & Wellness courses, click here for the WTU Sexual Health and Wellness Channel.

For e-Learning modules focused on products and product lines, visit the original Williams Trading University platform and sign up for a free account.

FERNDALE, Mich. — Nalpac has unveiled its brand-new logo on the cover of the the company’s 2021 Spring Catalog.

“Since an ownership change in 2017, Steve and Andy Craig have taken Nalpac and reenergized the company bringing a new spark and progressive perspective to the adult distribution model,” noted a rep. “Nalpac’s new logo reflects that vision and will now be visible throughout all of the company’s marketing and branding moving forward.”

The logo redesign, CEO Steve Craig explained, marks the company’s “monumental 50th anniversary while capturing the essence of our transformation these last few years and into the future.”

“Its appearance is modern, streamlined and effective. The new brandmark repurposes elements of the original but conveys fluid and efficient movement between points A and B, symbolic of our role as a distributor,” he continued. “The font alludes to our investment in technology, both customer-facing and internally. We’re taking a holistic approach to improving every aspect of the organization for our customers. Our new logo is one element of that larger picture.”

The unveiling heralds a series of changes Nalpac will roll out this year. 

In the meantime, the 2021 Spring Catalog runs 72 pages and showcases a variety of leading manufacturers, among them Blush Novelties, COTR, Dame Products, Doc Johnson, Evolved Novelties, Femme Funn, LELO, M.D. Science Lab, Nasstoys, NS Novelties, Pipedream Products, Shots, SI Novelties, Swiss Navy, System JO, Wicked Sensual Care, WOW Tech and more.

“Our catalogs are increasing in popularity due to their ability to inspire, as well as sell, so in Nalpac’s 2021 Spring Catalog, we explored the theme ‘Love in the Time of Covid,'” Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnership Phoebe Grott explained. “The pages highlight product trends and customer demand for specific price points and functionality. This edition also features more Nalpac original images and our classic ‘Match-Ups’ page with tips on products that pair well.”

The print edition has been mailed out; view the digital edition here.

Sales Manager Kelsey Harris noted the team is “excited to share our new logo, new products and some insider information on what trends our sales team is seeing. This catalog features a ton of new and highly requested products from so many of our amazing vendor partners. Retailers will be able to see a wide array of items which speak to the current demands.”

For more information, contact a preferred sales rep; new customers may email sales@nalpac.com.

Visit the company’s B2B portal at Nalpac.com.

MIAMI — Sara Jay was recently interviewed by HotMovies and spoke about how she built her career and her “self-made stardom.”

“When I started, I was just really horny,” she recalled to HotMovies’ Marcus K. Dowling. “As my career grew, my profits grew from being horny. From there, as my business savvy increased, I got a little less horny and learned pornography’s [holistic] value to the world.”

The full article can be found here.

“My work has achieved accolades far more remarkable than awards; people appreciate my creations and use them to heal after breakups, explain their sexual needs to their partners, remain mentally stable during military deployment, instruct youth and couples about sexual health,” Jay continued. “My work fulfills my character as a human being.”

Follow HotMovies, Marcus Dowling and Sara Jay on Twitter for updates.

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LOS ANGELES — Curvy Mary is promoting her upcoming work for Plumper Pass on “The Stoner Jesus Show” and “Jiggy Jaguar TV.” The new scene will be released March 15.

“I love doing media and I had so much fun on ‘Jiggy Jaguar.’ I even sang a song on ‘Stoner Jesus,’” Mary said. “I am so excited about my scene at Plumper Pass coming out, I want to tell the whole world.’”

The scene for Plumper Pass will be available here.

Mary’s interview with “Stoner Jesus Show” can be found on Twitch.tv.

And the “Jiggy Jaguar TV” interview can be found at KJAGradio.com.

In related news, Mary was recently a guest on “Broken-Tailed Dog” and earned Top 10 “BBW Performer of the Year” honors from ManyVids.

Follow “Stoner Jesus,” Jiggy Jaguar, Curvy Mary and Plumper Pass on Twitter for updates.

LOS ANGELES — Dreamcam, in collaboration with SexLikeReal and Stripchat, will host its second joint event of the year with a “down-and-dirty” three-hour, four-performer VR livestream Thursday at 12 p.m. (PST)/8 p.m. (GMT).

Italian ingénue Mary Jane and Russian starlet Alexa Flexy will be joined by swordsmen Jesús Reyes, from Cuba, and Curacoa Island native Darrell Deeps.

Dreamcam VP Stan Gearson noted the company is “keen to experiment with [our] successful formula for live VR events.”

“It has been our mission from the start to push the medium into new and more exciting directions. This lineup of new and more seasoned stars will deliver a new intensity and excitement to the adult VR experience,” he said. “Virtual sex has never been so real.”

A rep noted “petite Italian brunette Mary Jane might only be a year into her career, but she has already put together a formidable list of credits, with scenes for such major studios as SexyHub, FakeHub, Legal Porno, Virtual Real Porn and Virtual Taboo. Her work shows that she has an appetite for the hard action, and this will most definitely be on show at this unique event.”

“Blonde Russian beauty Alexa more than lives up to her surname,” the rep enthused. “Her petite athletic body can maneuver into the most mind-blowing poses. So far, she’s notched up sizzling-hot scenes for the likes of Extreme Movie Pass, First Anal Quest, LetsDoeit and BaDoinkVR. Her amazing recent scene for POV Movies shows just how much of a gymnast she can be. Already an experienced VR performer, come March 11, her skills will be stretched to the limit.”

Meanwhile, “muscular Cuban hunk” Jesús is “a fixture on sites such as FAKings, Mofos, Blacked and Private Black. Jesús is endowed with a talent that is adored by his co-stars and fans alike,” noted the rep, while “equally talented Darrell is featured performer in scenes for LetsDoit, Her Limit and Horny Hostel and FleshGad.”

Thursday, at the appointed time, the event will kick off with two one-hour B/G sessions and climax with a four-person orgy.

“And it will not only be the performers who will have the chance to explore their [kinkiest] fantasies; viewers will also have the chance to direct the action as it unfolds,” explained the rep.

Visit Dreamcam, SexLikeReal or Stripchat to join the livestream.

Follow Darrell Deeps, Alexa Flexy, Mary Jane and Jesús Reyes — as well as Dreamcam, SexLikeReal and Stripchat — on Twitter for the latest updates.

NEW DELHI —  As India’s Supreme Court continues to evaluate whether to impose content regulations on streaming services doing business in the populous Asian country, members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are urging the enforcement of long-standing prohibitions against obscenity and blasphemy, alleging that some streaming services “even show pornography.”

Many of the 1.3 billion Indians have quickly adopted less-regulated streaming services over traditional film and television offerings, which have long been subject to state censorship. Amazon and Netflix are the Indian market leaders for streaming services, although other local channels and apps serve different niches, including erotic content.

Supreme Court Justice Ashok Bhushan questioned the openness of streaming services, compared to the traditional Indian mediascape.

“We are of the view there should be some screening of these types [of content],” he asserted last week. “What they are showing? They are showing pornography also.”

Streaming Freedom vs. Bollywood Censorship

Going to cinema halls to watch Bollywood productions was already on the decline even before COVID shuttered those venues.

The enormous Indian viewership — only comparable in size to China, and several times the size of the U.S. or European markets — now favors binging web series and seeks more niche-focused content.

A case in front of an Indian court involves high-profile Amazon Prime series “Tandav” (“Fury”)  which has been charged with depicting Hindu gods in a derogatory manner.

Amazon’s head of India content for Prime Video, Aparna Purohit, is seeking for protection against her arrest, according to an Al Jazeera report.

Unlike other traditional channels of diffusion, content on streaming platforms is not currently subject to government vetting.

Last week, Purohit was reportedly questioned for nearly four hours by Uttar Pradesh police.

India’s War on Porn

The Supreme Court’s reference to “pornography” and obscenity occurs in a context when the government-aligned media constantly reports on supposed allegations against India’s underground adult industry in a relentless campaign that shows many parallels with the current War on Porn campaigns in the U.S. and Canada.

Last month, police forces in Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, announced the creation of a team to monitor internet searches for “pornographic material.”

Uttar Pradesh police announced that it had “hired a company to ‘keep an eye’ on citizens’ internet searches and keep data of the people who search for porn content,” reported local culture news site The Swaddle.

Main Image: India Supreme Court Justice Ashok Bhushan (Source: India Supreme Court)

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LAS VEGAS — Kaiia Eve will guest on the “Drinking Dirty In Jersey” podcast on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (PST).

“The tattooed beauty will be chatting with the hosts of this adult industry-friendly podcast,” said a rep.

Eve will be discussing her career, as well as other topics of interest.

“I am so excited for my appearance on ‘Drinking Dirty In Jersey,’” the performer said. “I know of a lot of industry people who have appeared on their podcast and they all rave about their experience.”

“This is a great way to get to know me, so don’t miss it,” she added.

Eve also stars in the alternative horror movie “Sadistic Pleasures,” available now for preorder via Severed Cinema and Baroque House.

“This isn’t your usual horror movie, and I had such an amazing time working on this film,” Eve said.

To listen to “Drinking Dirty in Jersey,” visit the podcast’s Facebook page.

For more from Kaiia Eve, follow her on Twitter.