LONDON — The BBC and other sources are reporting that the U.K. government will follow through on criminalizing “choking” content, a plan that was announced earlier this year.

As XBIZ reported in June, the U.K. Parliament has been debating making it illegal to depict “non-fatal strangulation,” commonly called choking, in online content.

According to a BBC report, the government has now confirmed that it has introduced amendments to the pending Crime and Policing Bill that would make choking in pornography a “priority offense” under the Online Safety Act — a label that currently applies to CSAM and terrorism content.

The BBC quotes Technology Secretary Liz Kendall as saying, “Viewing and sharing this kind of material online is not only deeply distressing, it is vile and dangerous. Those who post or promote such content are contributing to a culture of violence and abuse that has no place in our society.”

The drive toward a “choking” ban gained momentum following the release, in February, of a “pornography review” that recommended banning any adult content deemed “degrading, violent and misogynistic.”

At the time, Free Speech Coalition Director of Public Policy Mike Stabile told XBIZ, “This isn’t about protecting women, it’s about policing desire. Consent should be the central factor in determining what is legal, not what offends a government official.”

On June 19, the U.K. government issued a statement confirming the government’s intent to outlaw content involving strangulation.

In response, European director, performer and sex work activist Paulita Pappel told XBIZ that such measures “will disproportionately harm smaller, independent productions, making it even harder to create and distribute diverse content — ultimately depriving the public of authentic representation and cultural diversity in adult media.”

The Crime and Policing Bill has been pending in the upper house of Parliament, the House of Lords, for some months, but is expected soon to move forward in revised form.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Yhivi stars with Foxxy and Summer Col in the latest release from Transfixed, titled “Detention Tension.”

Directed by Michael Vegas, the scene opens with Yhivi and Col in detention under Foxxy’s supervision.

“Foxxy doesn’t know that Yhivi and Summer both have app-controlled vibrating anal plugs inserted,” the synopsis reveals. “The two students control each other’s vibrators. Foxxy eventually catches on, grabbing their phones and ordering Yhivi and Summer to lift their skirts. Rather than getting mad, Foxxy offers to teach Yhivi and Summer a lesson in sex. Soon, Yhivi and Summer are giving Foxxy a double BJ before Foxxy fucks both of them in missionary.”

Yhivi enthused about the scene.

“This is one of those scenes that go really hard, where everyone is just at the top of their game,” she said. “Michael filmed this one perfectly, and Foxxy and Summer were something to behold. This is an A+ classroom scene.”

“Detention Tension” is streaming on Transfixed.

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LOS ANGELES — SmartTract has introduced its Go vacuum penis pump controller.

SmartTract Go features three modes, automated pressure control, a detailed LCD, and is compatible with the SmartTract mobile app.

“SmartTract Go was created to take the guesswork out of performance training,” said SmartTract founder Leo. “With precision sensors and advanced automation, users can simply set their preferred mode and let the system do the rest, consistently, safely, and effectively.”

For more information, visit SmartTract.com.

NEW YORK — Brazzers has announced a pop-up gift shop in New York City on Nov. 8-9.

Produced with THNK1994, the pop-up Brazzers Gift Shop will take place at 213 Bowery, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (EST) each day. The event will feature exclusive drops, limited edition merchandise, and meet-and-greet appearances by multi-XMAs winner Angela White, Abella Danger, Luna Star, Abigaiil Morris, and Girthmasterr.

“Our fans in New York have always been dedicated to Brazzers,” said a rep. “This pop-up is our way of giving back while celebrating classic New York culture with a signature Brazzers spin.”

For more information, click here.

ROME — Italian media regulator AGCOM has announced that all sites and platforms hosting adult content will be required to implement age verification systems starting Nov. 12 to prevent access by users under 18.

The announcement notes that noncompliance could result in penalties up to 250,000 euros.

AGCOM also released a preliminary list of 45 providers to which the new rule applies. This list includes numerous high-traffic adult sites. 

AGCOM has stated that the list will be subject to updates based on AV implementation by the listed operators but has not specified when additional sites might be added to the list.

Under the new rule, age verification must be conducted by a certified independent third party. This can include the use of an app installed on the user’s device.

In particular, the new AGCOM regulation requires that age verification systems accommodate use of the “white label” age verification app that the European Commission released in July along with guidelines for protecting minors online under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). That app, which Italy and other countries have been implementing during a “pilot phase,” is intended to help sites and platforms comply with age verification rules under the DSA.

LOS ANGELES — Loveless has made her debut for Evil Angel alongside director/performer Richard Mann.

As the scene opens, Loveless “strips and teases on a bed, jiggling her luscious derriere and spreading her holes for the camera,” the synopsis reveals. “Loveless fingers her bald twat and caresses her tits, legs, and hips before Richard Mann steps in.”

Mann enthused about his star.

“Getting to work with someone like Loveless, who is a living work of art herself, is what I think every director hopes his job will become,” he said. “She brought the fire, and if you think that her body art has color and pizzazz, you have not seen anything yet. Loveless will go down as one of my favorite productions of 2025.”

The scene is streaming on EvilAngel.

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LOS ANGELES — LoyalFans has named FemDomNikkiKit as its Featured Creator for November.

The title highlights “exceptional members of the LoyalFans fam — those who bring an intangible, significant je ne sais quoi to the LoyalFans community, as well as to the world at large,” said a rep. “Sharp as a pin and ready to pierce, FemDomNikkiKit is an integral part of what makes LoyalFans great!”

Liz will sit for a spotlight interview, to be livestreamed Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. (EST). The event is open only to current, active LoyalFans creators. To sign up for the livestream, click here.

“It feels powerful to be recognized for something I built from the ground up – an empire based on control, psychology, and erotic artistry,” NikkiKit shared. “LoyalFans giving me the spotlight tells me the platform sees the value in creators who build worlds, not just content.”

She also shared advice for creators.

“Stop chasing algorithms and start building systems,” she added. “Know exactly who you’re speaking to and why they pay you. Confidence and boundaries make you magnetic – that’s what turns a profile into a business and a business into a legacy.”

For more information, visit the LoyalFans Creator Spotlight page.

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VEENDAM, Netherlands — EQOM Group, the company behind ONE-DC and EasyToys, has officially appointed Anneke Kamphuis as its new CEO.

Kamphuis, who has been serving as interim CEO since Sept. 1, will be the first woman to hold EQOM’s top position. In her permanent role, Kamphuis will oversee the company’s growth and trade partnership strategies, including the continued European expansion of the ONE-DC brand. 

“Through ONE-DC, we’re deepening collaboration with our partners to make sexual wellness an open and profitable category,” Kamphuis said.

For more information, visit EQOM.com.

Twice-crowned XMAs Female Performer of the Year Vanna Bardot headlines the latest issue of X3 magazine, the industry’s premier “authenticity first” publication spotlighting the real personalities, passions and stories behind today’s top stars.

In an exclusive story of determination, passion and reinvention, Bardot reveals how she almost failed to launch her career — but ultimately found both success and storybook romance amid the glitz and heat of the biz. The megastar opens up about following her gut instincts, weathering loss and finding her destiny, and shares the story of not one but two marriage proposals.

Also featured are Kylie Rocket, whose stellar rise has taken her from mall food court to bright studio lights; Russian sensation Stefany Kyler, who opens up about the on-screen crush that sparked her career but nearly derailed her life; Megan Mistakes, who holds forth on the value of patience — and shares an unexpected secret talent involving her toes; and Cookie of MyCookieJar, whose dedicated fans and podcasting prowess prove that authentic is sexy, and that she’s so much more than just a snack.

To view the new issue of X3 magazine, click here.