MISSOULA — A proposed anti-porn bill by Montana Republicans demanding that “internet companies” can only provide “hard-core pornography” to customers who “opt-in,” and made it a crime for anyone under 18 to access adult material, was defeated on a procedural technicality after the committee chairman admitted he had deliberately prevented Democrats from participating in a previous vote.

“I got frustrated and rammed it through, and that’s not right,” Rep. Derek Skees (R-Kalispell) the Montana House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee chair said yesterday according to a Missoula Current report. “I should not have done that,” he added, “so I offer my apologies to all of the committee, that I led us down that road.”

Yesterday, Skees’ committee voted 9-3 to kill House Bill 492, introduced by Rep. Brad Tschida (R-Missoula).

On Saturday, the bill had been passed 7-0 after Skees admittedly prevented the Democrats, and one Republican, on the committee from voting.

‘I Don’t Have an Excuse’

Skees claims he thought the Democrats, who appeared remotely, were “playing a game with us on Saturday to try block us from having a quorum (on the committee).”

“I didn’t know what was going on,” Skees added, “so I just jumped into the meeting quick, to get us out of here fast, because everyone was wanting to leave [for the weekend].”

On Sunday, GOP House leadership had a meeting with Skees and he decided to reconvene the committee.

“I don’t have any excuse as to why I did it,” Skees remarked.

Yesterday, five Republicans and all four Democrats voted against the bill.

“This would kill how the internet works and take us basically back to a telegraph system, taking us back 100 years,” said Rep. Kelly Kortum (D-Bozeman).

Main Image: Committee Chairman Rep. Derek Skees (R-Kalispell)

LOS ANGELES — Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein and performer Nikki Night will host “Night Court” Thursday at 1 p.m. (PST), a free online webinar exclusively designed for content creators.

“Corey and Nikki will discuss contracts, content production, legal compliance documents, managing the present strategically, planning wisely for the future and much more,” a rep explained. “The spirited conversation will be both accessible and packed with humor. Attendees will be invited to ask questions and engage via chat during the event.”

Silverstein described his co-host as “one of the best cam model coaches in the world.”

“She has dedicated her career to helping creators grow personally and professionally,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to this collaboration because I share Nikki’s vision regarding the power of coaching and education. I am expecting lots of great legal questions and a packed audience for this can’t-miss event.”

Night echoed Silverstein’s enthusiasm.

“Corey is the perfect person to get paddled in ‘Night Court,'” she exclaimed. “I jest, but in all seriousness — online content creators need to be aware of the rules, regulations and laws that shape the way we can do business. Education and coaching are my passion and this event will help on both fronts.”

“Bring the hard stuff because we will have access to some fine legal expertise that everyone can benefit from,” she added.

Click here for additional information and to register for “Night Court.”

Corey D. Silverstein is the managing and founding member of Silverstein Legal and the founder of Adult.Law. Follow him on Twitter.

Follow Nikki Night on Twitter here.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Eldorado Trading Company has announced the addition of Global Novelties, described as an end-to-end development firm, to its spread of offerings.

A rep noted Eldorado has picked up the full line of Global Novelties products, including Nixie, a “flirty bejeweled vibrator,” and Prints Charming, “fun and playful bullets and vibrators.” The Daily Vibe line is “a special-edition toy kit especially geared for booming pandemic sales” and the Happy Endings line includes a variety of bullets, shower strokers and reusable, discreet compact masturbators

“This is an exciting time for Global Novelties,” CEO and Founder Autumn O’Bryan said.

“We are growing and thrilled to be partnering with Eldorado to bring retailers our affordable line with environmentally friendly packaging designed to impress consumers of every generation,” she added. “We developed these product lines for maximum sales and maximum pleasure.”

Eldorado buyer Crystal Garcia described O’Bryan as “a respected Eldorado business partner and good friend for many years.”

“We are thrilled to continue working with her and strengthen our relationship with Global Novelties,” she continued. “We are very excited to carry their new product lines. The affordable price point, the sophisticated package design and the zero-waste, environmentally conscience packaging makes their products an easy winner in any display.”

For additional details, call (800) 525-0848 or email sales@eldorado.net.

LOS ANGELES — Channel 1 Releasing, together with Boneyard, System JO, XR Brands and Viben Toys, raised $1,400 during several Valentine’s Day events organized by Michigan retailer Naughty Time Novelties to benefit local nonprofit Arcadia Collective.

“Naughty Time Novelties is known for their exciting and over-the-top Valentine’s Day extravaganzas,” a rep explained. “Forget chalky hearts and stale chocolates in a cardboard box; these events featured cock rings, paddles, rabbits, bullets, massage oils and lubricants, amongst others.”

The events February 13-14 included trivia, raffles and reps from several manufacturing companies such as Boneyard Toys, Viben Toys, XR Brands, and System Jo who joined in the fun and games.

“The Arcadia Collective is a nonprofit organization based around a network of like-minded individuals, artists and local businesses all working together to create a healthier community for themselves and others,” President Jett Khat said. “We do everything in our power to keep our community fed, clothed, educated, and most of all, give people a place to call home; we are a family and we care for each other like one.”

All proceeds directly benefit Arcadia Collective, which seeks to reopen its office space that closed nearly one year ago due to the pandemic lockdowns.

The next Naughty Time Novelties event is scheduled for April 26 at 3 p.m. and sponsored by ArcWave, pjur, Romp, We-Vibe and Womanizer.

Find Naughty Time Novelties online.

LOS ANGELES — Holiday Products is now shipping Enigma by LELO, described as a luxurious dual-action sonic massager “designed to titillate both the entire clitoris — its visible and invisible parts — and the G-spot simultaneously.”

Enigma, like its sister products Sila and Sona, utilize LELO’s SenSonic technology which provides clitoral stimulation via sonic waves for a deep, gentle sensation.

“Our customers love items that offer this method of stimulation as it helps to diversify their offerings. The buying public can’t seem to get enough of them,” Holiday Products’ Sales & Operations Manager Veronica Garcia said.

Director of Purchasing Susanna Molina noted LELO “knocked it out of the park with their take on a dual stimulator.”

“In addition to those sonic pressure waves on the external portion, they made the internal arm super-flexible, so it is able to fit more bodies,” she added.

For additional information about Enigma by LELO, contact an account manager at (800) 266-5969, email sales@holidayproducts.com or visit the company’s B2B portal.

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LOS ANGELES — Kayley Gunner returns to POVR for the new fantasy “Ready Player Screw” that showcases the busty starlet as she bounces around in a VR headset.

As the action opens, “Kayley is sneaking in a little VR time. She always thought VR was a little silly but now she is tumbling deep down the VR rabbit hole and having some real fun,” a rep teased. “Jumping around and swinging virtual sabers while totally topless is a total workout and when she lifts the headset to see she’s not alone, the real action can begin. Kayley plays both Player One and Player Two in this epic erotic encounter driven by some seriously sexy tech.”

The 41-minute scene is currently rated at 89% by active POVR website members and includes the content tags “Big Tits,” “Closeup Missionary, “Cowgirl,” “Missionary” and “Titty Fuck.”

“The intro for this scene was practically written for someone with Kayley’s impressive assets,” POVR’s Darrell Rosebush said. “The sight of her topless in a VR headset is a pure techno delight. Like many POVR productions, Kayley’s new scene includes a fun twist ending, but this time viewers will get a whole new kind of perspective.”

Click here for additional information about “Ready Player Screw” and find the starlet’s scene work for the company here.

Follow POVR and Kayley Gunner on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Writer Sarah Valmont will serve as the guest moderator of tomorrow’s edition of the Twitter-based chat show #SexTalkTuesday where the topic will be “sex and horror.”

The discussion, produced by Sssh.com founder Angie Rowntree, is held every second Tuesday of the month and unspools from 5-6 p.m. (PST).

A writer in the adult industry since 2013, Valmont’s most recent project, “Mirror Game,” directed by Rowntree, won the 2021 XBIZ Award for “Erotic Themed Movie of the Year,” along with numerous mainstream film awards.

“I’ve always aspired to shift the paradigm around adult cinema, and telling stories with a depth of narrative ultimately is part of that. In many ways, though, ‘Mirror Game’ was new territory for Sssh, which, of course, is all due to the fans’ response and demand for sexual thrills mingling with suspense,” Rowntree said.

“As a writer, Sarah did a tremendous job of creating a story that combines elements of supernatural horror that are further ignited by the erotic imagination,” she added.

Following the release of a movie like “Mirror Game,” Valmont observed, “it seems fitting to ponder the ways in which terror and arousal are, in fact, mirror opposites of the same adrenaline rush. Just as our fears are primal, so is our lust. The horror genre obviously has a rich and fascinating history of playing on these aspects of the human experience, so I’m hopeful that this discussion will let us shed light on some of the darker aspects of the human psyche.”

To take part in Tuesday’s chat, follow the #SexTalkTuesday hashtag. Visit the show online and on Twitter for the latest updates.

Follow Sarah Valmont and Sssh.com on Twitter.

Direct inquiries to Rowntree at editor@sssh.com.

LONDON — Performer Sabrina Deep has joined the nascent Blisss platform as a brand ambassador and manager in conjunction with a newly launched marketing campaign.

Blisss “aspires to become an innovative offering to content creators, by giving them the tools and the means to redefine adult entertainment through their creativity and personality,” a rep explained.

Company Director Sam Gardner detailed a priority “at the start of our Blisss journey to secure the services of an influential figure with industry expertise to drive our fresh and exclusive platform; it became very obvious that Sabrina was the one for Blisss.”

“Sabrina’s profile and connections within the industry are a perfect fit for us; her passion, drive and commitment are first-rate, and we are excited to see how she can continue to drive Blisss onwards and upwards,” he said.

Deep described Blisss as “a project entirely tailored around creators by creators which goes beyond the canonical relationship between them and their fans.” The platform, she explained, “introduces the opportunity for creators to interact also with each other and to monetize these relationships.”

“Creativity on Blisss does not end with the uploaded content; instead it is also expressed in the graphic customization of one’s profile,” she continued. “Furthermore, we have paid great attention to the dynamics of internal promotion, ensuring that all creators, regardless of their following and their fame, have equal opportunities to gain visibility and to promote their content. The team at Blisss immediately embraced with enthusiasm all my suggestions and ideas to create something truly different from today’s standards, and I’m really excited to become an integral part of that same team, and to give my contribution towards the success of such an ambitious project.”

A rep noted access to Blisss will be initially available only to select creators and fans “who will have the opportunity to interact with the working group, and to influence the development of the final product according to their needs and expectations.”

Find Blisss online and on Twitter; contact Sabrina Deep at sabrina@blisss.company for additional details.