LOS ANGELES — Lauren MacEwen has stepped down as CEO of 7Veils social media marketing agency and will be succeeded in the position by Alex Lecomte, the current director of sales.

In April 2010, when social media marketing was still considered “a nascent field by many brands in the adult industry,” noted a rep, “7Veils launched as a consulting service capable of providing a wide-ranging set of strategies aimed at expanding the reach of its clients while improving two-way communication with existing and potential customers across a variety of platforms including: Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook and many others.”

From the company’s inception, the rep said, MacEwen “brought a level of focus and energy that helped to inform and excite executives throughout adult as they began entering the social media marketing age.”

Over the years, the rep added, MacEwen and 7Veils have become known for “serving as a panelist and speaker at many trade show seminars, publishing innovative white paper analysis of social media trends and marketing techniques, answering countless questions and developing strategies that quickly advanced client brands to a position of prominence.” 

MacEwen will transition to an entirely new career as a horse ranch owner and breeder.

“Launching and building 7Veils from scratch into a company that earned the respect of so many in the industry has been one of the great joys of my life,” MacEwen said. “More than that, getting to know so many wonderful people in this industry and building friendships that will always endure has made my journey from the very first time I showed up to a conference knowing no one, until my last day at 7Veils, more fulfilling than I would ever have imagined. I’m excited about my new ventures, but I’m also sure I’ll still be around to see all of you as often as I can and I will be rooting for all of you to continue succeeding together.”

According to new CEO Lecomte, the agency is now “at a very different place than it was when Lauren started it.”

“I know everyone here is very thankful for the exemplary years of leadership and hard work that Lauren put into building our capabilities on a technological and interpersonal level,” Lecomte continued. “Now, we will do our best to continue our growth and to harness the momentum we have into a forward-thinking set of standards that allow our clients to establish better coverage of everything their social media presence is intended to accomplish: bringing in new fans, converting those fans into customers and providing the kind of support that enhances the long-term retention of consumers who like the company they support as much as they enjoy the products and services they purchase from them.”

Find 7Veils online and on Twitter.

LONDON — Womanizer has partnered with Birchbox on a limited-edition beauty box called “I’m Feeling Myself.”

Buyers can “define their own version of ‘me time,’” a rep said.

“We’ve curated five products — from beauty to body, and a fun, flirty Womanizer Mini — for the ultimate self-care routine,” the rep added. “You’ll be guaranteed to be feeling your best and most confident self wherever you go.”

The “I’m Feeling Myself” box includes a Womanizer Mini, Deodoc’s Violet Cotton daily intimate wash, Rituals’ The Ritual of Ayurveda shower oil, two Sensory Retreats Divine Eyes Self-Heating Eye Masks, Nails.inc’s Looking Super Juicy nail polish and Jecca Blac Glow Drops in Rose Pearl.

Womanizer Head of Sexual Empowerment Johanna Rief told the Daily Mirror that the company is “committed to destigmatizing masturbation and sexuality.”

“It’s great that we were able to partner with Birchbox to really put a spotlight on the synergy between beauty and masturbation as part of a self-care routine,” Rief added.

For more information, visit Birchbox.co.uk.

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Blush is now shipping its new Anal Adventures Matrix line of six anal plugs made with iridescent Puria platinum-cured silicone.

Blush Novelties Sales Manager Nancy Cosimini noted that the company’s Anal Adventures and Anal Adventures Platinum lines “have been a hit with customers, and it was only natural to expand the brand with these high-level shapes.

“Anal Adventures Matrix plugs are not only beautiful to look at, but they also deliver unique stimulation to users while offering retailers something new and eye-catching for their stores,” she said. “As anal toys continue to grow in popularity, we are excited to develop high-quality, fun products that meet the demand. These iridescent silicone plugs are great for anal exploration at all levels.”

The collection features three slim, textured silicone loop plugs with the company’s Ultrasilk Smooth finish: the Beaded Loop Plug, featuring three beads in graduated sizes; the Duo Loop Plug, with two rounded beads in graduated sizes; and the Spiral Loop Plug, featuring five prominent swirls that slowly progress in size.

All three plugs are available in a copper color and have a silicone loop at the base for easy insertion and removal.

Anal Adventures Matrix also includes three textured anal bling plugs with flared bases featuring a heart-shaped jewel: the Swirling Bling Plug, the Wavy Bling Plug and the Bumped Bling Plug. All have a tapered head, as well as StayPut technology to keep the plug secure.

The Anal Adventures brand includes more than 30 SKUs; visit BlushLove.com and follow the company on Twitter for additional details.

MANCHESTER, U.K. — Tory MP Neil O’Brien launched an attack Tuesday on humanities education in U.K. universities, specifically singling out the University of Manchester for allowing a Ph.D. student’s research on Japanese cartoon erotica.

O’Brien condemned University of Manchester researcher Karl Andersson’s work on the shota genre of Japanese comic books, which, according to a Daily Telegraph report published Wednesday, center around young male characters “depicted in a ‘suggestive or erotic’ manner.”

The University of Manchester abstract for Andersson’s project mentions his interest in understanding how individuals “experience sexual pleasure when reading shota.” 

“Why should hard-working taxpayers in my constituency have to pay for an academic to write about his experiences masturbating to Japanese porn?” the Tory MP demanded on Twitter. “The non-STEM side of higher education is just much too big, producing too much that is not socially useful.”

O’Neil attached to the tweet a screen capture of the title to Andersson’s paper, “I Am Not Alone — We Are All Alone: Using Masturbation as an Ethnographic Method in Research on ‘Shota’ Subculture in Japan.”

Andersson, the Telegraph reported, is researching “how fans of subcultural comics in Japan experience desire and think about sexual identities, especially in regards to fictional and actual realities.”

The University of Manchester, whose School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is funding Andersson’s research, told the Telegraph that “the recent publication in Qualitative Research of the work of a student, now registered for a PhD, has raised significant concerns and complaints which we are taking very seriously. We are currently undertaking a detailed investigation into all aspects of their work, the processes around it and other questions raised. It is very important that we look at the issues in-depth.”

Main Image: Tory MP Neil O’Brien and a still from shota anime title “My Hero Academia.”

SEOUL, South Korea — pjur partnered with Greenshelf, its exclusive retail partner in South Korea, to present the company’s product range and brand at the Seoul Queer Culture Festival last month.

It was the festival’s first in-person event in several years due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Thousands of people gathered to celebrate love, diversity, variety and tolerance,” a rep said.

“Taking place in Seoul for the 23rd time, the festival was attended by members of the LGBTQ community who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer, as well as their allies and human rights activists,” noted the rep. “Greenshelf spoke to 2,500 visitors at its stand alone. While presenting pjur and other brands to the visitors, the company also used a ‘Sex Orientation’ brochure to explain how to use personal lubricants and sex toys.”

This year, the rep said, “pjur has again focused on love, diversity and tolerance” with a “Love is Love” campaign that ran in June and July. 

Follow pjur on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Hazel Moore makes her DPDiva debut this week under the direction of Maestro Claudio.

The action begins with Moore in red lingerie that quickly comes off once Ramon Nomar and Michael Stefano enter the picture. “Things heat up quickly with a double blowjob,” a rep said. “Hazel’s holes take turns getting stuffed.”

Stefano called Moore’s work “a must-watch and powerful performance from the diva herself.”

Claudio echoed Stefano’s praise, stating, “With her angelic face, statuesque body, and great performing skills, Hazel surely won’t have any problem excelling in the adult business.”

A trailer for the scene can be found at DPDiva.com.

Follow Hazel Moore and DPDiva on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Kimora Quin’s newest scene marks her return to Adult Time, paired with Alexis Tae.

The scene, titled “Unsupervised Fun,” begins with Quin studying with her best friend (Tae) at her friend’s house. After an interruption from Tae’s father, the two take a study break and relax by kissing, exchanging oral favors and more.

“I’m always so excited to shoot with Adult Time,” Quin said. “This scene exceeded my expectations. I loved working with Alexis. We had explosive chemistry which added to this already amazing scene.”

Find their member-exclusive hookup on Adult Time and follow the streaming service on Twitter.

Kimora Quin is represented by East Coast Talents; follow her on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

LOS ANGELES — Evil Angel will premiere four hardcore titles this week as well as nine member-exclusive scenes.

Debuting Wednesday is Jonni Darkko’s “Gape Me 4” featuring cover model Alexis Tae, and Mike Adriano’s “True Anal Addiction 7” starring Erin Everheart, Lilly James, Marilyn Johnson and Vanessa Vega.

Also dropping Wednesday is Rocco Siffredi’s “Joss Lescaf: The Masseur” with Eden Ivy, Ariela Donovan, Kate Quinn, Bella Rico and Sheryl X with Lescaf himself.

Debuting Thursday from Evil Angel Red Label is a new compilation from Joey Silvera: India Summer and RayVeness take on Sean Michaels; Dana DeArmond and Aiden Starr star with Richard Mann; Sasha Grey and Liv Wylder enjoy a foursome with Jon Jon and Justin Long; and Julia Ann enjoys a workout with Tone Capone.

Debuting online Wednesday is a scene from Silvera’s “Trans-Active 11” with trans starlet Lara Lopes seduces Alex Victor; dropping Friday is trans performer Janie Blade playing with Lydia Black in “Poles and Holes” from PansexualX.

Four scenes from “Rocco Sex Clinic: Treatment 1” debut Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, while a pair of scenes from “Gape Me 4” debut Tuesday and Friday.

Content creator Scarlet Chase will exclusively debut her clip “Sunny Oil Play” on Wednesday.

Visit EvilAngel.com for additional information and follow the studio on Twitter.

For domestic sales, contact Rick Porras at rick@evilangel.com; for international sales and licensing, email Alexandra Kelley at alex@evilangel.com.

LAS VEGAS — Newcomer Harper Maddox has launched her official Fansly account

“With less than a year under her belt, this anal-loving force of nature is out to prove she has what it takes,” a rep said. “A relative newcomer to the industry at under a year, she has captured the attention of directors for sites such as Legal Porno and Pascal’s Sub Sluts.

“An avid content shooter, she loves fulfilling out the most hardcore of deviant sexual fantasies,” added the rep.

Follow Harper Maddox on her new Twitter handle and on Fansly, and find all of her premium social media linkage here.

MONTREAL — Adult Time is teaming up with Jenna Sativa for a three-month brand collaboration starting this month, including an exclusive showcase scene with Sativa in October.

“I’m elated to be collaborating with Adult Time on this showcase,” Sativa said. “I’m eternally grateful to the many amazing souls who have supported me on and off set for all these years.”

Sativa has appeared in more than 80 scenes for Adult Time, including work for studio brands Girlsway and All Girl Massage.

“It really has been a wild ride and I hope you all enjoy my scenes as much as I have,” said Sativa.

A rep said the partnership will offer Sativa’s fans “the opportunity to get to know her better as a representative of the streaming giant’s online promotions through photo shoots, bonus scenes, interviews and active social media campaigns.”

Find Adult Time online and on Twitter, and Sativa on Twitter.