Adrien Lastic Taps Johanna Weston for U.S., Latin America Sales

Adrien Lastic Taps Johanna Weston for U.S., Latin America Sales

BARCELONA — Adrien Lastic has hired Johanna Weston for a sales manager role in the U.S. and Latin American markets.

“We’re thrilled to have Jo come work with us,” Adrien Lastic U.S. Director Jackie Richerson said. “She brings such a strong background in sales and product knowledge, I think our customers will only benefit from what she brings to the table.”

Weston brings over 10 years of sales experience and five years of industry experience in sales, management and distribution. She has knowledge of consumer sales, merchandising and business development. Weston also is fluent in English and Spanish and has experience in the Latin American market. 

Noting her experience in retail sales, Weston said she will provide product training and is eager to share her knowledge of effective selling techniques.

“I’m excited to join the Adrien Lastic team,” Weston said. “It has always been important for me to have personal confidence in the brand I represent and I’m 100% confident in the quality of the products we offer.” 

Email jweston@cnexusa.com or info@cnexusa.com for further information.

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AdultWebmasterNet Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

AdultWebmasterNet Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

LOS ANGELES — AdultWebmasterNet.com (AWN) has joined over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“We believe a safe and healthy environment is important for our employees and everyone who works in the adult industry,” AWN Director of Sales Jorn said. “That is why Pineapple Support is a good fit with our company. Pineapple Support fulfills an extremely important mission by offering free support and therapy service for people working in the online adult industry.”

“We are proud and happy that we can support this great organization,” added Jorn.

The group, founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit, has so far connected over 2,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“Requests for therapy and emotional support remain at record numbers from performers all over the world that are struggling with mental health,” said Tanit. “It’s thanks to generous organizations like AWN that we’re able to continue to offer these performers the free and low-cost support that they need, from therapists specialized in working with members of the adult industry.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K. Click here for sponsorship details.

Visit PineappleSupport.org and follow the group on Twitter.

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Brandi Love Earns 2021 Cammy Awards Nom, Announces New CamSoda Dates

LOS ANGELES — Brandi Love is celebrating her recent nomination as “MILF Performer of the Year” from the 2021 Cammy Awards. She has also announced the dates for her April live shows on CamSoda.

“I’m honored to be nominated,” Love said. “I know my amazing fans will come through for me like they always do. Now and forever, when people think ‘MILF,’ I hope they think two things: Stiffler’s Mom and Brandi Love.”

As the Cammys are decided by online voting, Love is encouraging her fans to cast their ballots from now until April 15. Click here to vote.

Also known as the “Annual Cam Girl Fan Choice Awards,” the Cammys will take place virtually on their site on Saturday, May 15 at 7 p.m. (PDT).

In other news, Love has released the schedule for her live webcam shows on CamSoda for April:

  • April 5 — 5 p.m. (PDT)
  • April 7 — 6 p.m. (PDT)  
  • April 9 — 7 p.m. (PDT)
  • April 12 — 5 p.m. (PDT)
  • April 16 — 7 p.m. (PDT)
  • April 19 — 5 p.m. (PDT)
  • April 28 — 6 p.m. (PDT)

Follow Brandi Love and the Cammy Awards on Twitter for updates.

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Bang Bros Director Logan Xander Earns Viral TikTok Fame

MIAMI — Logan Xander has found viral popularity on TikTok. For the past two months Xander, under the username of Heygrimy, has steadily grown his fan base by offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on the adult industry.

Xander is known for exclusively working for Bang Bros as a director, editor, producer and occasional onscreen talent.

He has gained nearly 480,000 followers on TikTok in just two months with over 4.6 million “likes.”

“I didn’t think I’d be able to build a following so quickly,” Xander said. “I realized that so many people on the app really had no idea how much work actually goes into these films so it’s been really cool to be able to show people how professional the industry can be.”

In a recent clip, Xander revealed he will be starting a YouTube channel to provide “uncensored” responses to viewer questions and circumvent the platform’s strict rules regarding discussion of adult content.

As reported by XBIZ, TikTok has a complicated relationship with creators who engage in or discuss consensual sex work.

Follow Xander on TikTok and Twitter.

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Sohimi Introduces New Clit Stimulator

Sohimi Introduces New Clit Stimulator

LOS ANGELES — Sohimi has released a new clitoral stimulator that features five modes of pulsation and suction, along with 10 vibration speeds.

The pleasure device is shaped like a “J” with a vibrating shaft for penetration on one end and a clit-sucking pressure wave stimulator on the other. According to the company, it also features a G-spot-targeting bump that, when activated, trembles quickly in a come-hither motion.

“This toy doles out a sharper, stronger sensation than many similar toys; it may not be your first vibrator, but you’ll get a lot more joy out of owning new one,” a company rep said.

For more information, click here and visit Sohimi.com.

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WebcamStartup Launches Industry Interview Podcast Series

LOS ANGELES — Performer blog and resource website WebcamStartup.com has launched an adult industry podcast interview series to highlight indie performers, website owners and webmasters and other notables.

The series is hosted by WebcamStartup Staff News Writer Katy Churchill and will focus on “getting to know the inspirations and experiences behind the careers of average indie performers, as well as getting to know webmasters, indie industry resources and people behind the sites,” said a rep.

The new series has already launched two episodes; the first features content creator Alec Hardy and the second spotlights Adult.Law’s Corey D. Silverstein.

Upcoming interviews include JustFor.fans model liaison Alice Skary, FeetFinder creator Patrick, mature camming couple Ruby Lynne and Rex, and performer and community advocate Destiny Diaz.

New episodes are published every Friday at 9 a.m. (PDT) on WebcamStartup.com.

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Maitland Ward to Produce, Star in Mainstream Series ‘The Big Time’

Maitland Ward to Produce, Star in Mainstream Series 'The Big Time'

LOS ANGELES — Maitland Ward has announced she will headline and co-produce “The Big Time,” a mainstream comedy series in development with Leaving Normal Productions.

Ward recently inked a two-year contract extension with Vixen Media Group; following her 2019 adult biz debut, the lauded performer has earned six XBIZ Awards for her acting and scene work.

“The Big Time” is designed around Ward’s central role as “a world-famous adult superstar trying to save a waning film studio on the brink of collapse. Armed with a plan to shake things up, she hires a nerdy aspiring writer and mama’s boy to breathe new life into her steamy scenes,” noted a rep

Brett Azar (“Young Rock,” NBC) has been cast in a costarring role.

“When I read the script, I fell in love and immediately knew I’d want to be a part of it in a significant and impactful way,” said Ward. “It’s exciting for me to be able to marry my creative talents as an actress and my experience in the adult world to create such an original, fun character and a powerful female-driven, sex-positive project — and to be involved as a producer takes all of this to a new level.”

The series was created by Leaving Normal’s Zerelda Nothnagel and Mikey Rodriguez. Besides Ward, Tim O’Hanlon of Velvet Horizon Films and Charlie Alberto IV will also produce. Rob Alicea is an executive producer.

“We are beyond thrilled to have Maitland be a part of ‘The Big Time,’ both as the star and producer,” Nothnagel said. “She brings invaluable insight and authenticity to a subject that is often misunderstood, and does so through a sex-positive lens.”

Follow Maitland Ward on Twitter for the latest updates.

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Retailer ‘Wild Flower’ Reveals Inclusive Brand Revamp

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Sexual wellness boutique retailer Wild Flower has announced a brand overhaul concurrent with “a renewed commitment to justice and inclusion,” noted a rep.

Wild Flower is working with such partners as The Brownsville Project and Passionfruit Farms to “educate, empower and ultimately liberate historically marginalized groups such as Black, indigenous, nonbinary and trans people,” the rep said.

Explore the revamped site at WildFlowerSex.com.

“It’s been amazing to see how Wild Flower has been able to push the sex and pleasure industry towards being more inclusive and less focused on gender,” Co-Founder and COO Nick Boyajian said. “While we still have a long road ahead of us, we are extremely encouraged by the reception, and adoption, of the new standards we are setting as a brand. We will continue to push the boundaries of how society views pleasure.”

The rep explained “Wild Flower’s new look demonstrates that sex toys are not for particular types of bodies, but are meant for people regardless of their body.”

Designer and SMAKK Founder Katie Klencheski noted their goal was to “create something sophisticated yet approachable and human using soft gradients and organic forms to lean in to the emotional aspects of sex — like joy, vulnerability, delight, curiosity and connection — and create a brand world that feels warm and sensual.”

“There is an incredibly wide range of different experience and comfort levels when it comes to sex,” Klencheski continued. “Wild Flower’s bold yet thoughtful new identity and messaging communicates that all levels should feel welcome, safe, and confident to explore their bodies and their pleasure.”

Wild Flower is also working on new genderless products designed for all bodies.

“After being involved in the pleasure industry for years, in a sex worker capacity and now as CEO of Wild Flower, I’ve learn that any innovations we are trying to make need to be built from listening to our community,” Co-Founder and CEO Amy Boyajian said. “We are never simply trying to create products; instead we’re trying to fulfill needs and solve issues so that sex can be more pleasurable, accessible, and fun.”

The Boyajians intend to apply their experience with sex work and technology to “elevate the brand,” the rep said, “to a true sexual health destination.”

“The sex toy e-tailer is now also a sex toy manufacturer, establishing a multi-national sexual wellness community, where their loyal followers can receive education, empowerment, and information and resources related to social justice issues,” said the rep. “Driven by Amy’s professional experience as an independent dominatrix and pleasure educator the product design and educational community is often a result of their direct understanding of the general lack of education about sexual health and pervasive culture of fear and shame when it comes to sex.”

“Amy uses their practical experience in sex work to ensure the products are developed in a manner that supports the way people really enjoy sex,” the rep continued. “Amy is also adamantly about ensuring all products and education and discourse in the community promotes safety, empowerment and healing.”

Nick Boyajian is described as “the technologist behind the brand’s innovative product development, design and production.”

“Nick ensures the brand is always innovating in the sex toy space and pushing the limits of the industry. With the proprietary design and launch of the Enby, Nick helped spearhead an industry-wide movement towards more genderless sexual wellness products,” noted the rep.

“Nick has also led the brand’s commitment to the liberation of marginalized people,” the rep continued. “Coming from an Armenian family who escaped the Armenian genocide only to later experience discrimination through the United States criminal justice system, Nick has helped lead the brand’s endowments to nonprofit initiatives, such as The Brownsville Project, to promote justice reform and liberate those who have been victimized by systemic inequality.”

Follow Wild Flower online and on Instagram.

Ella Paradis Releases Pandemic Lockdown Self-Pleasure Survey

Ella Paradis Releases Pandemic Lockdown Self-Pleasure Survey

MIAMI — A recent customer survey conducted by Ella Paradis examined the attitudes related to self-pleasure among adults one year into the pandemic and noted “an overwhelming majority” relied on pleasure devices.

A rep noted, of the 1,148 adults surveyed, “83.3% of respondents indicated they purchased a sex toy during quarantine, 46.5% noted they purchased more sex toys during quarantine than previously, 43.7% noted they masturbated more frequently than previously and 29.9% noted their sex lives suffered as a result of the pandemic.”

Further, said the rep, 43.8% of participants :also noted they became more interested in self-pleasure during this time period.”

Explore the survey results here.

“We’ve always acknowledged the connection between sexual wellness and mental confidence, which is why we do what we do. The results of this survey further prove the dependence we as humans have on a healthy relationship with ourselves,” Ella Paradis CEO Tino Dietrich said. “Seeing the increase in interest in sex toys as well as self-pleasure gives us hope the the stigmas associated with our industry will soon be a thing of the past.”

Following are key findings from the survey, as observed by Ella Paradis:

  • 50.3% of participants identify as male, 48.3% identify as female, 1.2% identify as non binary and .3% identify as trans
  • 34% of participants were age 45.59, 28.1% were 35-44, 17.6% were 25-34, 14.7% were 60+a  and 5.6% were 18-24
  • 82.4% of participants identify as heterosexual, 11.4% identify as bisexual, 2.4% identify as pansexual, 1.9% identified as an orientation not listed and 1.8% identify as homosexual
  • 45.6% of participants noted their sex life has not changed during one year in pandemic, 29.9% said their sex life suffered and 24.5% said their sex life has gotten better
  • 43.7% of participants noted they masturbated more frequently than previous during the pandemic; 28.4% noted the frequency is unchanged, 23.9% said this did not masturbate more and 3.9% said they were not sure
  • When asked if participants have become more apprehensive to engage in sexual activity with new partners, 57.9% said they had the same partner the entire time, 22.1% said yes they are and 20% said no they are not
  • 83.3% of participants said they purchased sex toys during the pandemi
  • 46.5% of participants said they purchased more sex toys during the pandemic than previously, 45.8% said they did not
  • 43.8% said they have become more interested in self pleasure during the pandemic and 42.4% said they did not

Find Ella Paradis online and on Twitter and Instagram.

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HotMovies’ ‘Pornament’ Announces 4 Semi-Finalists

HotMovies' 'Pornament' Announces 4 Semi-Finalists

LOS ANGELES – The final four semifinalists for HotMovies’ annual “Pornament” contest have been announced. After three rounds of competition and thousands of votes, the final four are Lacy Lennon, Lulu Chu, Penny Barber and April O´Neil. The final round will launch on Saturday April 2 and the winning MVP will be crowned on April 6.

In addition to bragging rights, the winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize and $500 will be donated to a charity of their choice.

“This is my second year doing this tournament and I’ve used the same organization as last time, DAV, which is Disabled American Veterans,” Lennon said. “As a hardcore military brat I am grateful my supporters understand how deeply I feel about this cause and the amount of efforts they have been putting in for me/ I’ve done my best to reciprocate the best way possible and that includes free OnlyFans trials, live Q&As and even a free scene via my own content. The world needs balance, so it’s only right that as much as my supporters are helping me and showing this much gratitude that I show gratitude back. ‘Thank you’ to the fans and HotMovies.”

This is Chu’s second year competing in the contest for RAINN, an organization offering services and a hotline to survivors of sexual violence. Barber has decided to support the St. James Infirmary in San Francisco, a peer-based occupational health and safety clinic for sex workers.

“I love participating in this contest. It’s so much fun, and I’m happy to have made it this far in the name of Planned Parenthood,” said O’Neil, a 2018 Pornament “MVP.”

“I hope to win it for them,” she added. “‘Thank you’ to HotMovies for doing this good deed every year.”

To access the Pornament, click here; for the latest updates, follow HotMovies on Twitter.

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