LOS ANGELES — With Valentine’s Day approaching, Siri Dahl has shared her thoughts on why many will likely downplay the holiday this year — and what others can do try to enjoy it as much as possible.

“I’m guessing that much of the hoopla for Valentine’s Day this year will be toned down while under lockdown,” she noted, “but were we that excited to begin with?”

She added that many of America’s single adults — an estimated 50% of the population — probably won’t register the holiday. “I feel pretty neutral about it anyway; I’m all for romance, but the idea that this one day of the year should be specifically more romantic than any other day is very arbitrary and silly to me,” Dahl said, adding that the time one spends with a loved one is more important than the specific calendar date itself.

As for what “singletons” should be do on February 14 this year, Dahl offered the following suggestion: “Don’t stress it. I’ve probably spent more nights at home on Valentine’s Day than I have actually celebrated anything. This holiday isn’t even the most important one.”

“Halloween is so much better,” she added.

Dahl suggested that people who will be alone on this holiday should either ignore it or consider treating themselves to something special.

“If you’re at home alone this February 14, I would suggest either pretending it’s not a holiday at all — because we’re in a pandemic and who honestly cares? — or you could treat yourself to a cozy evening in with your favorite TV show or movie, some sweet treats and as much masturbation as you can handle in one evening. That’s what I’ll be doing,” Dahl explained.

More of Dahl’s V-Day activities can be found on OnlyFans and Twitter.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Catjira is celebrating her three “A Decade With Chaturbate” award nominations. The prolific performer is in the running for “Cosplayer of the Decade,” “Newcomer Starlet” and “Social Media Starlet.”

“One look at her content will provide users with all the justification they need to vote for her, but a deeper dive into Catjira’s work will demonstrate her worthiness for the titles,” explained a rep.

“As she masterfully rocks social media with engagements and follower growth, Catjira has equally proven herself a skilled cosplayer that combines sexiness with style,” the rep added.

The “A Decade With Chaturbate” awards celebrate camming content creators; fan votes will determine the winners.

Catjira’s supporters can vote for her at CatjiraVote.com.

“I feel so shocked and honored to be nominated for not just one but three awards,” said Catjira. “It’s been so amazing [since] joining the family in October. I can’t believe the impact the site has had on me and my life — I should have joined sooner.”

“I’m so grateful Chaturbate recognizes my work in the industry for the six years I’ve been camming, and I’m grateful for my fans for going hard and voting,” she added.

Voting for the “A Decade With Chaturbate” awards ends on Friday; click here for details. Users can vote for Catjira in each of the categories once a day. Chaturbate will announce the winners in a virtual ceremony on February 25.

Follow Catjira on Chaturbate and Twitter.

SEASIDE, N.J. — Payton Sin Claire will raffle a Valentine’s Day date live on the “Drinking Dirty in New Jersey” podcast on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (PST).

“This will be my first podcast after coming back into the adult entertainment world and, yes, it’s to help raise money for an organization that is very near and dear to my heart,” said Sin Claire.

“I love the Shiba Rescue of New Jersey so much. That is why I feel that spreading love and not legs is more important on Valentine’s Day,” she added.

“If you just want to make a donation without the date component, I will still send you a personal picture,” Sin Claire said. “Just screenshot your donation to the rescue directly [to me], or you can email it to ‘Drinking Dirty in New Jersey.’”

Tune in “Drinking Dirty in New Jersey” on Facebook to listen to the podcast and to buy tickets at $10 apiece. For more information about the Shiba Rescue of New Jersey, click here.

For more information, visit Payton Sin Claire and “Drinking Dirty in New Jersey” on Twitter.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — AdultToyMegastore.co.nz (ATMS) will give away free Mini Bullet vibes to local customers who order a double pizza from Hell Pizza online Friday through Sunday, while supplies last.

Wellington-based Hell Pizza was established in 1996 and has grown to become one of New Zealand’s “most infamous and well-known brands,” a rep explained. “With 76 franchises throughout New Zealand and more than 1,100 staff, it produces more than 75,000 free-range pizzas every week. With a focus on quality, it offers Kiwi consumers an ethical option in convenience foods.”

The company supports a range of causes — including the New Zealand Book Awards, and IHC’s Project Active — as “an active member of the communities in which it operates,” noted the rep.

ATMS conducted a survey in 2020 and discoverered “nearly half of New Zealanders have purchased a toy from an adult store,” said the rep. “They are more likely to be women, but not by much — 41% of New Zealand men have bought sex toys, and 45% of New Zealand women have shopped at an adult store.”

With more people stuck at home, the new campaign was designed to be a fun and lighthearted, strictly adults-only way to celebrate the moden Day of Love.

Adults will be asked to verify their age before opting into the pizza giveaway; the Mini Bullets will be discreetly packaged and sealed with an R18 sticker. “Using targeted digital advertising, Hell Pizza has been able to carefully select media channels and target adults to minimize the risk of the R18 campaign reaching minors,” the rep noted.

“We’re in a new era for adult toys,” ATMS Owner Nicola Relph said.

“I’ve been in this business for more than a decade, and I’ve never seen a time where people are so open about their sex lives and excited to try new things. I’m thrilled that toys are mainstream now and people can have mature conversations about sex and sexuality,” Relph added.

Visit ATMS online and on Twitter.

Give your partner something to really moan about this Valentine’s Day w/ a FREE Adulttoymegastore Bullet Vibe with a Double Pizza purchase at @HELLpizza666
Offer valid from 12th – 14th February 2021 or while stocks last. Strictly R18 only. One per customer, per order, per day. pic.twitter.com/wCfAQ5DVMF

— Adulttoymegastore (@loveatms) February 8, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Carmen Valentina has returned to MILF VR in a new immersive fantasy titled “Wham Bam Gyno Exam.”

The 41-minute scene is also the site’s 200th VR release and features Valentina having an affair with a hunky gynecologist. It currently carries an 82% approval rating from active website members.

“The set used for this production gives us a few more options and is a fun way to add variety to our MILF scenes,” Product Lead Darrell Rosebush said. “Producers have filmed in this authentic looking doctor’s office for other brands, but it worked really well with the narrative for Carmen’s scene.”

“She really sold the story and she looked fantastic, too,” he added.

“Wham Bam Gyno Exam” can be found at MILFVR.com.

Follow MILF VR and Carmen Valentina on Twitter for updates.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lauren Phillips has returned to Adult Time and Brazzers with the release of a pair of new scenes, including her 15th booking for the latter studio.

Adult Time’s Pure Taboo sees Phillips star in “You’ll Always Have a Home with Us,” her second scene for the site. Co-starring Paisley Porter and Dick Chibbles, the scenario features Porter’s character being sent to live with her godparents after her parents have died.

“This is my second scene in two months for Pure Taboo, and I can’t wait to work with them again. They have amazing scripts, the best talent and awesome crews. I love getting to show off my acting skills, and my fans are happy, too,” Phillips said.

The trailer can be viewed PureTaboo.com.

Phillip’s scene for Brazzers is her 15th for the company. Titled “Stiff Roommate Massage,” she co-stars with Johnny Castle in a scenario that centers on a full-body oil massage.

A sneak peek can be found Brazzers.com.

Nexxxt Level Talent represents Lauren Phillips; follow her on Twitter for updates.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Content creator Bea York has penned an article for XBIZ World, titled “Navigating Reddit as an Adult Content Creator,” about the marketing possibilities of using Reddit as a social media platform.

By giving readers the basics as well as tips on using Reddit, York “discusses what it takes to be a good Redditor, how Karma works, subreddits and following the rules,” a rep said.

Some of her suggestions are that subreddits don’t always equal money; there are specific subreddits dedicated to online services; and that while there are many in the Reddit community who are very anti-sex worker, it is a place that could be beneficial to one’s brand. In short, explained the rep, the piece presents Reddit as another viable social media option since sex workers’ choices are dwindling.

“I think a lot of people have heard of Reddit but are unsure of how it works. It’s a worthwhile platform that may give you more visibility and potentially help your brand and bank account grow. It’s definitely worth a try and I hope my article gives other sex workers some great insight,” York said.

XBIZ World is available online. York’s specific article, “Navigating Reddit as an Adult Content Creator,” starts on page 82 and continues on page 95.

Follow Bea York on Twitter for more updates.

CHICAGO — Celebrity nudity site Mr. Skin has released “Netflix and Chill,” a new list of romantic movies and television shows featuring the Top 10 “best undressed scenes” to stream for Valentine’s Day.

This list has “365 Days” at No. 10, “Fifty Shades of Grey” at No. 9 and “Love and Other Drugs” at No. 8.  At No. 7 is “Titanic,” and the bottom five is rounded out with “Shakespeare in Love” at No. 6.

The Top Five are “Before Midnight” (No. 5), “The English Patient” (No. 4), “Bridgerton” (No. 3) and “The Notebook” (No. 2).

“Sitting pretty at No. 1, the Sapphic French period piece is ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire,'” noted a rep. “When a winsome painter (Noémie Merlant) is commissioned to paint a portrait of a beautiful blonde (Adèle Haenel) — who is set to marry a wealthy nobleman — the lines become blurred, leading to a red-hot forbidden romance between the two. Mon dieu.”

The unabridged list can be found at MrSkin.com.

Follow Mr. Skin on Twitter for updates.

MIAMI — Sara Jay was a recent guest of comedian and relationship guru Dante Nero and his crew on the “Man School 202” podcast.

Jay spoke about her love life and why she enjoys staying single. “I had a wonderful time talking to Dante and his guys, Harry and Andre, about my lifestyle and my business,” said Jay.

“My fans should check it out,” she added.

To listen to her episode of “Man School 202,” visit their website, or watch it on YouTube.

For more from Sara Jay and “Man School 202,” follow them on Twitter.