PARIS — Kenna James headlines the latest release from Dorcel, “The Invitation,” co-starring Vanna Bardot.

Directed by Kay Brandt, the title also features Gia Derza, Bella Rolland, Destiny Cruz, Jay Smooth, Jessy  Jones, Codey Steele and Robby Echo.

As the title starts, James “is a workaholic whose professional commitments have become so overwhelming she’s willing to take calls during sex with her boyfriend Justin (Smooth) just to keep up with her competitors at the office,” said a rep. “So, when Justin receives an invitation from their friends Sage (Bardot) and Anthony (Steele) to join them for a relaxing getaway at their villa, it seems like the perfect opportunity to get Janie’s mind off her career.”

Daniel Metcalf, Dorcel’s U.S. publicist, enthused about the release.

“This film is emotionally-driven and as thought-provoking as it is erotic,” he said. “In Kay Brandt’s hands, subjects like stoicism, the limits of art, careerism, and people’s willingness to do things for love are are juxtaposed with the precision you’d expect from a Neil LaBute play or film.”

“The Invitation” is streaming on AdultEmpire, and available on DVD from Pulse Distribution.

Follow James and Bardot on Twitter.

Nov 2, 2022 4:31 PM PDT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Reagan Foxx stars in the third installment of MYLF’s “How We Fuck in the Shadows,” the FreeUse MILF scene “Brides of Dracula.”

Crystal Rush, Kenzie Love and Donnie Rock round out the cast.

“I’m so thrilled the third scene is finally out,” said Foxx. “It has been such an honor being the October MOM for MYLF and the scenes were amazing.”

The scene is streaming on FreeUseMILF.

Follow Foxx on Twitter.

NEW YORK — A Daily Dot article out today highlights the movement to make sure academic research on sex work reflects the voices and experiences of actual sex workers, a goal of which mainstream academia has historically fallen short.

The article is part of the Daily Dot’s new sex work-oriented vertical, Pleaser, and was written by journalist Jake Hall, who specializes in sexualities and queer issues and authored the book, “The Art of Drag.”

Hall chronicles recent efforts to platform and amplify the voices of sex workers, including those by U.K. activist Vee Holt and the Sex Work Research Hub, a “sex worker-led academic network” that works to “engage with policy-makers, connect researchers, and fight the impact of existing, stigmatizing research.”

Also featured is New York-based Dr. Angela Jones, who sent out a call on Twitter for “sources written or produced by sex workers.” Her mentions, Hall reports, “were quickly flooded.”

Jones then collaborated with Dr. Heather Berg and Dr. PJ Patella-Rey, fellow academics who are also former sex workers, to produce a Sex Worker Syllabus, unveiled in August 2021.

“In the spirit of mutual aid and crowdsourced knowledge — both staples of sex work activism,” Hall writes, “the Sex Worker Syllabus is a living document that continues to grow and shift in response to feedback.”

The Daily Dot article calls projects like the Sex Worker Syllabus “crucial in bringing the perspectives of actual sex workers into academia, an arena that too often relies on claims of impartiality to evade accountability.”

As Jones explained, “A lot of academics, especially those without lived experience, are writing about sex work. They’re building careers on that work, but they’re not actually citing sex workers.” 

These civilian researchers, Vee Holt noted, now “have to contend with the fact that we’re in the room with them too, and we’re holding them accountable.”

To read Jake Hall’s “Academia excludes sex workers. A new generation of sex work researchers is changing things,” visit the Daily Dot’s Pleaser.

LOS ANGELES — Wicked Sensual Care has bestowed its Retail Employee Spotlight honor (aka “Retail Superstar”) on Toni Kennedy, ACS of Enchantasys, in Huntsville, Alabama.

“The boutique’s commitment to health and wellness is being spearheaded by Toni, affectionately known as the ‘Pro Sex Nerd,’” said a rep. “She is an American College of Sexologists-certified relationship and sex coach, and can be found in the store championing accessible education for all.”

The rep noted that thanks to Kennedy and her knowledgeable staff, Enchantasys has earned dozens of rave reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook. 

Kennedy said she values the opportunities Enchantasys provides to bring focused and inclusive sexual health and wellness literacy to her local community.

“My goal has always been to create spaces that are focused on sex positivity and educational experiences,” she explained. “The best part about my career will always be normalizing sex and sexuality and all that it encompasses. I want anyone I have the pleasure of speaking with to feel safe, affirmed, empowered, and creative. My specialty has been my classes and events.”

Wicked Sensual Care Sales Director Jennifer Brice observed that as an accredited sexual health educator, Kennedy “ensures the information taught to customers is credible and evidence based, and most importantly, takes place in a safe space, which she and Enchantasys provide. This creates a forum where members of the public can feel comfortable and seen, and they are free to ask questions about themselves, their relationships and their partners that they may have never asked otherwise. The education Toni provides encourages people to make safe, informed, and fun decisions about their sexual health.”

Adult retailers are invited to nominate employees and colleagues who “continuously exceed expectations and deserve recognition for their ability to position themselves as product and industry experts.”

Retailers may be nominated (or self-nominate) by sending their name, store name, location/city, store social media handles, and a brief paragraph about why they deserve to be a “superstar.” Send nominations to Team@WickedSensualCare.com, or through this form.

Future Retail Superstar honorees will also be profiled in Wicked Sensual Care’s monthly newsletter.

For more information, contact a distributor or Wicked Sensual Care sales rep, or email sales@wickedsensualcare.com.

Visit Enchantasys’ events page to learn more about upcoming workshops.

Nov 2, 2022 3:12 PM PDT

NEW YORK — Connie Perignon’s latest scene marks her debut for the Adult Time imprint Oopsie.
 
Directed by Stella Stunt, Perignon performs with Seth Gamble and Jewelz Blu. Gamble is in the role of a nerdy IT worker who finds a pair of x-ray glasses. When his boss, played by Perignon, finds out, she sexually punishes him. While that is happening, Blu finds the x-ray glasses and uses them to see Perignon and Gamble getting physical. Since she is aroused, she joins them.
 
“I like a little comedy with my adult content, and I think the fans do too. This was like an over-the-top cartoon come to life and so much fun to film. And it was incredible to meet Bree Mills. Make sure to let Adult Time know how much you enjoyed my scene, so you’ll see more of me on their sites,” Perignon said.
 
The trailer and additional details can be found at Oopsie.

Follow Connie Perignon on Twitter and find her social media links here.

Nov 2, 2022 1:47 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES  — For her fourth time working for Slayed, Alexis Tae tutors Hazel Moore in a lesbian encounter, directed by Laurent Sky.

In the new scene, Tae and Moore are studying together, but find they have other things on their minds than their studies. “Hazel is a willing student this time, and Alexis teaches her a lesson in the hottest girl-on-girl sex,” a rep said. 

“Working with Slayed is always a pleasure,” commented Tae. “The scenes always turn out amazing, and getting to work with Laurent Sky is always an honor. Hazel and I had a lot of chemistry, and I was excited to work with her.”

Click here for the trailer of “Tutoring.”

Follow Alexis Tae on Twitter and access her social media links here.

Nov 2, 2022 1:44 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Madi Collins is featured on the cover of Hustler’s latest release, “My Lesbian Mother-In-Law 2,” which includes a scene directed by Fumagalli that pairs Collins with Rachael Cavalli.

The scene centers on Collins and her mother-in-law, played by Cavalli, enjoying a day of bonding and shopping. Once they returned home, they decided to further bond by getting physical.

“I am so honored to be featured on the cover of the ‘My Lesbian Mother-In-Law 2’ DVD,” Madi said. “Thank you, Hustler, Rachael, director Fumagalli, and the awesome MUA, Steffy, for making this a great experience!”

More about the release can be found here.

Follow Madi Collins on Twitter and find her social media links here.

LOS ANGELES — Eldorado Trading and Segpay are teaming up with the Free Speech Coalition to launch a legislative Action Center, which will track federal and state legislation pertinent to the adult industry.

The site will utilize “best-in-class bill tracking and analysis software” and will be available to all members of the industry, said a rep.

“At a time when our industry is under increasing attack, the FSC Action Center will allow us to identify, monitor and fight legislation that threatens our rights and our businesses,” said FSC Executive Director Alison Boden. “Through their support, Eldorado, Segpay and our other sponsors are providing an incredible tool for the industry.”

Doc Johnson, Grooby, PervOut and Polari Media are also on board as Grassroots Sponsors.

“We’re proud to support this important and ambitious effort to protect our industry,” said Eldorado CEO Wanda Garland. “If we’re going to successfully fight the discrimination and censorship our industry faces, we need to be as aware and equipped as our opponents. I hope others in the industry will join us in funding this effort.”

Legislative issues that the site will track include banking discrimination, pleasure product restrictions, age verification, attacks on Section 230 protection, device filter mandates and sex workers’ rights, among other issues.

“The Action Center will allow us to respond quickly and effectively, and provide tools to our members to take action themselves,” Boden continued. “We’ve seen an unprecedented number of anti-adult bills introduced in the past year, and we expect it to only increase with the new Congress. We ask everyone in our industry who is concerned about the growing attack on our rights to help sponsor the Action Center and our increasing legislative work.”

For more information, visit FSC online.

Nov 1, 2022 4:05 PM PDT

NEW YORK — Lucy Sunflower was featured in an interview for Fleshbot and will guest on an upcoming episode of the “Ham Radio” show.

Sunflower’s Fleshbot interview centered on her recent DP Diva scene and brought up her five favorite things about the shoot.
 
“This was my first mainstream double penetration scene,” Sunflower shared.

The interview can be found at Fleshbot and more about her DPDiva appearance can be found here.

Additionally, Sunflower’s appearance on the “Ham Radio” show is scheduled for tomorrow at 8 p.m. (EDT)/5 p.m. (PDT). She will be part of the show’s annual November “GobblesGiving” porn star competition.

Further details can be found at HamRadioShow.
 
Follow Sunflower on Twitter and find her social media links here.

NEW YORK — Tumblr unveiled its new community guidelines today, announcing that the platform now welcomes “a broader range of expression, creativity and art” including “the naked human form.”

As XBIZ reported, in late September Tumblr introduced a new feature enabling users to label posts as featuring “sexual themes,” defined as content which “contains sexually suggestive subject matter, such as erotic writing or imagery.”

Like today’s new community guidelines, that news was shared via a post on Tumblr’s staff blog.

A week later, Matt Mullenweg — CEO of Automattic, the company that owns Tumblr — explained in an extensive blogpost that he thinks it is currently impossible for the internet to be “porn-friendly” because, among other reasons, “credit card companies are anti-porn.”

Automattic, which also owns popular blogging software WordPress, acquired a failing Tumblr from Verizon in 2019, after the platform’s numbers crumbled following its deletion of all adult content.

In his post, titled “Why ‘Go Nuts, Show Nuts’ Doesn’t Work in 2022,” Mullenweg described himself as “personally extremely libertarian in terms of what consenting adults should be able to share” but expressed his view that “no modern internet service in 2022 can have the rules that Tumblr did in 2007.”

‘Sexually Explicit Acts’ Still Verboten

Today’s announcement of the new community guidelines expanded on the earlier news by noting, “even if your creations contain nudity, mature subject matter, or sexual themes, you can now share them on Tumblr using the appropriate Community Label so that everyone remains in control of the types of content they see on their dash.”

However, other anti-sexual-expression content policies established in 2018 will remain the same, as the new post clarified by listing legal, consensual sex acts alongside other prohibited content.

“We still don’t allow hate, spam, violent threats, or anything illegal and visual depictions of sexually explicit acts remain off-limits on Tumblr,” the post noted, adding, “if you want to know more about that, our CEO Matt recently explained why it’s not feasible for us to safely and successfully support porn communities at this time.”

Should users come across these types of content, Tumblr asks that they report it.