LOS ANGELES — Mae Ling is the latest guest on the “Normalizing Non-Monogamy” podcast with hosts Emma and Fin.
During the episode, Ling discusses her relationships, her clients and BDSM, among other topics.
“People come to me as sluts,” said Ling. “I slut them out and share them, and they’re sluts after all.”
The episode is streaming on NormalizingNonMonogamy.
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AXEL, The Netherlands — Tonga BV is now shipping the new Gleaming Love collection of anal plugs from its Dreamtoys line.
“From tip to base, the seamless anal plugs feature a pearlescent sheen that pairs wonderfully with the sparkle of the matching gemstone,” said a rep.
Gleaming Love plugs are available in gold and pink.
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AMSTERDAM — Dutch transportation authorities are investigating premium platforms such as F2F and OnlyFans, attempting to identify sex videos shot aboard the country’s trains.
The investigation was made public in a sensationalizing article published Monday by Dutch news site NOS, claiming that more than 100 “disgusting and unacceptable videos of ‘train jerk-offs’” are available on members-only content platforms.
The article quotes salacious excerpts from the audio of purported train masturbation videos, such as “The 20-minute train ride from Almere to Amsterdam makes me horny every time.”
The NOS article explains, “These videos were recorded with phones in compartments, where sometimes unsuspecting passengers are also filmed … In about half of the cases, the maker also finishes.”
According to NOS, teasers for these public videos are accessible on X.
A Dutch OnlyFans manager told NOS that the popularity of “train jerk-off” videos has increased in the past year.
“These types of videos yield three to four times more than a regular video of two people having sex in a room,” he explained. “Also they are often done on request, which means a higher payment.”
NOS pointed out that although public masturbation is prohibited under Dutch criminal law, it was only as of July 1 that a moving train was legally redefined as “a public place.”
Dutch railway company NS told NOS that it “recognizes the relatively new problem” and added that “the extent of the phenomenon is not yet entirely clear, although it appears that it may occur more often than we think.”
NS said it is currently researching how prevalent such videos are online and working with the judiciary and the police to “investigate whether more should be done about this.”
As XBIZ reported, Dutch courts have been policing tube sites for content featuring Dutch nationals and issuing takedown notices to platforms that cannot produce consent paperwork.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sweet Margs is the latest guest on the “Chat N Laugh” podcast, hosted by Elaina St. James.
Margs and St. James discuss representation and body positivity in the adult industry, Margs’ commitment to collaborating with and supporting other women on OnlyFans, and the importance of community and empowerment.
“Sweet Margs is not only passionate about her personal projects but also about broader societal contributions,” said a rep.
The episode is streaming on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify.
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PHILADELPHIA — Alexa Payne will headline at three Pennsylvania gentlemen’s clubs, August 15-17.
On August 15, Payne will feature at Club Risque Northeast.
Next, she will perform at Club Risque Philadelphia on August 16.
Finally, she will headline at Club Risqué Bristol, on August 17.
Showtimes are 10 p.m. (EDT) and 12 midnight at all venues other than Club Risqué Northeast, which will host one performance at 10 p.m.
“I’m thrilled to be doing special performances just for my wonderful east coast fans,” Payne said. “In addition to my dance shows, I’ll be signing autographs, posing for photos, and doing meet and greets. I hope to see you all there.”
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PATTAYA, Thailand — Alex Guillen of Youtwo.ai is the latest guest on the “Adult Site Broker Talk” podcast.
Guillen discusses founding YouTwo.ai, which merges AI technology with industry talent to generate chats, being on Telemundo, and speaking at industry conventions.
“I enjoyed talking to Alex, a brilliant young man who has come up with a new twist on an AI creator platform,” said Bruce, the podcast host and CEO of Adult Site Broker. “I know you’ll learn a lot, just as I did.”
The episode is streaming on AdultSiteBrokerTalk.
LOS ANGELES — Nerds of Porn has re-released their parody of the “Alien” franchise, titled “Alien: Gangbang,” in anticipation of the upcoming feature “Alien: Romulus.”
The parody stars Jasmeen Lefleur, Maci May, Adam Christopher, Johnny Goodluck and Moe “The Monster” Johnson. The re-release features updated packaging and 12 new minutes of additional footage from the original release.
“We’re thrilled to bring back this fan favorite just in time for the release of the new ‘Alien’ movie,” said Nerds of Porn head of production Adam Christopher.
The parody is streaming on NerdsOfPorn.
Looking back on her life, Ariel Demure reflects that even before entering the adult industry, she always felt like she existed on the margins of traditional society.
“Depending on who you ask, I’ve been a sexual, genderless art student, a flamboyant Twink stripper and a gender-fluid prostitute/makeup artist,” she says. “All the while, porn seemed to me like a fascinating career worth pursuing, for as long as I can remember.”
With credits going back more than a decade, Demure has starred in hundreds of scenes, both indie-shot and for studios. Along the way, she gained a passionate following of online admirers.
Asked how she has evolved since becoming a performer, Demure offers, “I’ve gained about 20 pounds since starting; it’s mostly silicone, but it’s an evolution, nonetheless.”
Jokes aside, she says, her health has never been better — and not just physically and sexually, but emotionally as well.
“When I was still getting to know who I was as a person, sex was a compulsion that I struggled with,” she explains. “I’ve learned much about myself and how to express those feelings more positively and constructively.”
During her career, Demure has also seen the industry change tremendously, both in terms of its financial structure and its culture.
“I’ve learned so much about the industry’s evolution, and it’s driven me in a way that I never thought would be a trajectory for me,” she states. “It’s given me a passion for the history of adult entertainment and how far we’ve come. The tapestry of this complicated industry is so beautifully intricate and very seldom told from a heartfelt perspective.
“Also, it’s given me a fan base that, despite knowing my many faults and flaws, still wants to interact with me for some strange reason,” she adds. “I’m grateful for this, so I create content that keeps them coming back.”
She is most active on OnlyFans, but recently felt the need to take a step back for mental health reasons, and has therefore reduced her screen time, though she still posts content and answers messages almost daily.
“After coming off of one of my most productive awards seasons to date, I’ve felt overextended,” Demure admits. “It’s vital to say clearly and concisely to anyone who will listen that mental health comes first. So, until I find a new assistant, the only place to talk to me is OnlyFans.”
Balancing happiness and health with work and success, she says, is no small feat.
“I’ve only worked a couple of jobs in my entire life, and it’s always been important to me that if I’m not enjoying what I’m doing, I change my circumstances,” Demure says. “I work in this industry because I love it, but that doesn’t mean every day is easy. This career challenges me, and I diversify my involvement in ways to keep it stimulating. Being adamant about having alone time, having family time and working only when I feel called to do so — literally and figuratively — helps me maintain my sanity.”
In addition to taking time to regain her own footing, Demure says she is glad to see that the industry has changed for the better in ways that allow performers and creators to safeguard their health and wellness.
“It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the power find its way into the hands of the performer,” she says. “For decades, our fates were determined by a group of people who used socioeconomic privilege as a way to make money off the backs of those who weren’t afforded the same opportunities. At the end of the day, studios need us; we don’t need studios. I feel so grateful every time I’m asked to come back to do a film. It truly fuels my spirit. But there’s a reverence for performers now that didn’t exist before they started speaking up about how they were being treated.”
Today, she notes, she can focus more on pleasing her fans rather than a handful of so-called tastemakers. Part of that process involves having a solid social media marketing strategy.
“I keep it as 100 as I can,” she shares. “I’m an artist with mercurial tendencies and a questionable work ethic. But my fans see that as an added quirk, which adds to my charm — I think — and they support me anyway. I give wholeheartedly, but that will manifest itself in different ways for different people. A handful of my fans get to see a side of me that no one else on the planet is privy to. And if you’re lucky enough to get a peek behind the curtain, you know who you are.”
Demure also finds inspiration from her colleagues and friends, whose careers and personal lives she has seen also change for the better.
“I’ve said it time and time again: Brittany Andrews is a goal,” Demure explains. “That bitch has got it, and I don’t know if people truly grasp how much of an enigma that woman is. I’m so grateful to have her as a friend. My sisters Jade Venus and Tori Easton are constant sources of inspiration and chronic migraines. Creatively, people like Bree Mills, Ana Foxxx, Jim Powers and Ricky Greenwood, who stay inspired and create content that bridges the gap between what’s considered art and smut, give me something to aspire to as I grow in the industry.”
Demure recently celebrated a victory at the 2024 XBIZ Creator Awards, where she was named Trans Premium Social Media Star of the Year.
“It honestly didn’t even register until after I got offstage,” she confesses. “During award shows, I try to just have fun regardless and not think about winning, because the nomination is already acknowledgment of your hard work. I don’t bust my ass all year long for a trophy; I do it because it’s my love language. It’s my art. However, I’m a crow, and I love shiny things. So after I got the initial tears out of the way by sobbing with gratitude behind a dumpster at the venue, I returned to the booth to party and dream of where my new statue would go in my apartment to join all her shiny sisters.”
Demure is now setting her sights on hitting new highs, with upcoming projects and ambitions for the coming year and beyond.
“I have so many projects schemed up,” she promises. “It’s honestly kind of mind-boggling that someone with my level of ADHD has even managed to write them all down. However, most of them are secret. My dream is to star in the film remake of ‘Myra Breckenridge,’ the 1968 Gore Vidal novel about a transsexual out for revenge. The dream director is John Waters. Someone should send him an email and let him know. Also, a couple of mainstream projects are being worked on. We’ll cross our fingers that all goes well.”
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — Non-sex performer Daniel Shar has announced a reprise performance of his sold-out comedy show, “Near Sex For Work,” Aug. 31 at the Lyric Hyperion Theater and Bar, in Silverlake.
“The debut night of ‘Near Sex For Work’ was one of my favorite experiences in the twenty-plus years I’ve been writing and performing comedy,” Shar said. “I can’t thank ATMLA enough for taking a chance on me and helping me carve out this niche for myself as a non-nude, non-sex, comedy actor specialist in porn. My agents have enabled me to work with so many of the top companies, directors and performers, and to be honest, I think we’ve all been pleasantly surprised at how well it’s been working out for everyone.”
ATMLA owner Mark Schechter enthused about working with Shar.
“Daniel contacted me 18 months ago to inquire about representation for non-sex acting roles only, a concept that I had always considered but never pursued,” he said. “This was the perfect opportunity, and I quickly added him to the roster. I am looking forward to seeing his live comedy show, and I encourage all to come out and enjoy the evening with us.”
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LOS ANGELES — Excogi has dropped a new scene, starring Phoebe.
“Meet sweet little Phoebe, who’s a senior in college,” said a rep. “Even though she looks shy on the outside, this little sleeping nympho loves face fucking, and who are we to deny a newbie a good time?”
The scene is streaming on Excogi.
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