Preventing Burnout In The Adult Industry

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Life can get pretty overwhelming, especially for content creators juggling numerous demands. If you’re feeling emotionally and physically drained, it might be more than just the usual stress. You could be on the brink of burnout.

Burnout isn’t exclusive to the workplace; personal responsibilities can contribute too. Whether you’re facing burnout from content creation or other aspects of life, chronic stress can affect your productivity, work-life balance, and overall well-being.

Since burnout is prevalent, especially in the creative field, it’s crucial to know how to prevent it. Check out these 25 friendly suggestions to recharge and avoid becoming overwhelmed. Let’s explore how to keep the creative flame burning without burning out:

Spot the Early Signs of Burnout:
Recognize the signs early to manage stress effectively.
Signs include physical exhaustion, mood swings, increased anxiety, and a lack of enthusiasm for activities.

Embrace Regular Exercise:
Hit the gym, go for a jog, or take a dance class to boost physical and mental well-being.
Studies show that activities like yoga can significantly reduce stress and burnout.

Master Your Workload:
Prioritize tasks and don’t hesitate to delegate when needed.

Take Mental Breaks:
Working nonstop can lead to fatigue. Short breaks throughout the day enhance productivity.

Prioritize Self-Care:
Make yourself a priority—eat well, get enough sleep, and indulge in activities you enjoy.

Establish Clear Boundaries:
Set boundaries to balance work and personal life, reducing constant stress.

Find Privacy:
Allocate time alone daily for focused tasks without distractions.

Keep Learning:
Refresh your skills regularly to feel confident and capable in your creative endeavors.

Cultivate Hobbies:
Engage in hobbies to unwind and improve your overall quality of life.

Banish Negative Self-Talk:
Reframe negative thoughts to boost confidence and resilience.

Practice Mindfulness:
Focus on the present moment to stay calm amid high stress.

Explore Meditation:
Dedicate a few minutes daily to meditation for stress relief.

Enhance Sleep Hygiene:
Develop healthy sleep habits for deeper and more restful sleep.

Start Journaling:
Express creativity and emotions through journaling to prevent burnout.

Recite Positive Affirmations:
Boost confidence and reduce stress with daily affirmations.

Embrace Laughter:
Laughing and smiling can instantly reduce stress and improve your mood.

Relax with Breathing Exercises:
Calm down quickly with simple breathing exercises.

Schedule Relaxation Time:
Set reminders to take breaks and prioritize relaxation.

Connect with Others:
Social support is vital. Make time for family and friends even when busy.

Reframe Negative Situations:
Change your perspective on challenges for better stress management.

Start Meal Planning:
Plan meals ahead to ensure a healthy and convenient diet.

Get Outside:
Step outside for a breath of fresh air, sunlight, and a change of scenery.

Ask for Help:
Don’t hesitate to seek support when your schedule feels overwhelming.

Consider Therapy:
If burnout symptoms persist, therapy can provide tools for a positive mindset.

Remember, taking care of your well-being is essential for sustained creativity. Consider professional help, Pineapple Support provides free and subsidised mental health care and emotional support to adult industry professionals. Please reach out.

Pineapple Support Releases End of Year Review for 2023

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, has released its End of Year Review for the year 2023, covering the achievements, challenges and new initiatives of the organization this year.

In 2023, Pineapple Support saw continued growth and increased reach, thanks to the backing of its sponsors. By the end of the year, the organization had:

  • Connected nearly 3,500 performers, producers, and other members of the adult community with emotional support and therapy
  • Provided over 32,000 one-on-one therapy sessions to adult performers and producers
  • Recruited more than 110 new therapists worldwide
  • Hosted over 48 webinars and 252 support group meetings
  • Conducted mental health awareness training sessions for 7 different platforms and businesses
  • Provided active listening to nearly 1,100 individuals in need of emotional support
  • Hosted 12 corporate training events for current sponsors

“We have between 300 and 400 performers using our resources at any one time, and this demand continues to grow,” says Leya Tanit, founder, and CEO of Pineapple Support. “To date, we have spent over 1.5 million dollars on therapy and services and provided support to over 12,000 industry workers. Since 2020 an average of 79% of all donations have gone to cover therapy and program costs, making us one of the most efficient non-profits in the US.”

The End of Year review outlines how the organisation has continued its commitment to delivering free and low-cost mental health therapy, support, and resources to performers and content creators in the adult industry. The roundup details the fundraising strategies, a comprehensive schedule of events, including webinars, support groups, in-person and online events, as well as other initiatives that led the organization to a significant milestone of having connected 10,000 performers with support.

“This year marked another significant chapter in our story – to date, we’ve helped over 12,000 industry workers, thanks to our unwavering dedication,” says Tanit. “However, the support from our sponsors, therapists, staff, and community has been fundamental to our achievements. Your generosity continues to be the lifeline that allows us to continue our mission. Together, we can bring about a positive change and ensure that no one in our community is ever left without the care they deserve.”

The full roundup can be found on the Pineapple Support blog here.

To learn more about becoming a member of Pineapples United, the membership club for members of the adult industry, please visit Pineapplesupport.org/Pineapples-United. If you have a business and want to become an official sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit Pineapplesupport.org/Sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit 2023

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Pineapple Support to Host The Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit 2023

Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health resource, will host its annual Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit on December 20th and 21st 2023, addressing the challenges of depression and anxiety. The Mental Health Summit, which is presented by le Shaw and sponsored by Cam4, Stripchat, Clips4Sale, Pornhub, and Erika Lust, is free for anyone who wants to attend and will be broadcast live via Zoom.

The summit will feature live talks, panels, and workshops led by therapists and industry experts, with day one focusing on the theme of depression and day two on anxiety:

December 20th – Depression
11am: Depression: Debunking the Old and Learning the New (with Rachael Wells)
11.30am: Mindful Self-care: How to Maintain Momentum During Times of Stress (with Nigel Cook)
12pm: Living With Depression (panel led by Tess Kilwein. Panelists include Carly David, Finn Fiasko, Ana Foxx, Sabien DeMonia, Isla Cox, Laura Desiree, Araneae Mactans, and Eva Talks)

11am: Unveiling Anxiety (by Dr. Monique Martinez-Quiros)
11.30am: Holistic Techniques For Coping with Anxiety (with Vahini Govender)
12pm: Living With Anxiety (panel led by Dr. Kilwein. Panelists include Sara David, B.Wilde, Erika Love, Jack Waters, Casey Calvert, Demore Avarice, Skyy Knox, and Laura Desiree)

“The themes of anxiety and depression that we’ll be exploring during the summit are of paramount importance right now,” says Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit. “Our Mental Health Survey shows that 75% of over 1,000 respondents have suffered from anxiety and 65% from depression. During the summit, we’ll address these challenges together and strive for a brighter future in mental health awareness.”

Tanit founded Pineapple Support in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 12,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“We’re so excited to bring back the Pineapple Summit for another year, with some of the top therapists and experts from around the world joining to explore the global increase in anxiety and depression,” says Tanit. “Throughout the two-day event, we’ll discuss different aspects of mental and physical health, therapy and coping skills, giving insights and advice focused on adult industry performers. This might be the most important summit you attend!”

The Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit 2023 will be broadcast via Zoom on December 20th and 21st, from 10am PST. Anyone who wants to sign up and access more information or the full schedule should visit https://pineapplesummit.org/. To learn more about becoming a member of The Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit should visit https://pineapplesummit.org/sponsorship/. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support Launches Support Group to Help Performers Recover from Burnout

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will host a free, online support group with a focus on helping performers fight burnout. The six-week support group, “Preventing and Recovering from Burnout” will be led by Pineapple Support therapist Alicia Graham and will begin on Tuesday, December 19th at 4pm EST.

“When we don’t process our stress, it can add up until we reach a state of burnout,” says Pineapple Support therapist Alicia Graham. “In this group, we’ll discuss research-based strategies for preventing burnout, as well as recovering from it, if you’re already there. Join us to learn how to build resilience and protect your wellbeing in a safe and accepting space.”

Pineapple Support was founded by performer Leya Tanit in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 12,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“Life can be stressful, often even more so for content creators,” says Tanit. “This group will also provide an accepting, compassionate space to share, connect, and get support to manage the stressors in your life. Burnout can affect everyone, so learning the signs to identify it, as well as strategies to overcome it will have concrete benefits for your mental health and wellbeing.”

The six-week support group begins on Tuesday, December 19th at 4pm EST. Sessions will last for around one hour and will take place online each Tuesday at the same time, except for holidays. For more information about this support group and to reserve a spot, visit pineapplesupport.org/support-groups.

Pineapple Support 2023 End Of Year Roundup

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Since Pineapple Support’s inception in 2018, our commitment to delivering mental health support and resources to workers in the adult industry has only deepened. This year marked another significant chapter in our story – we have now reached over 12,000 industry workers, a testament to our unwavering dedication. However, as the demand for our services continues to rise, the importance of the industry’s support becomes ever more crucial. Together, we can bring about a positive change and ensure that no one in our community is ever left without the care they deserve.

During this year alone, we have:

● Connected nearly 3,500 performers, producers, and other members of the adult community with emotional support and therapy
● Provided over 32,000 one-on-one therapy sessions to adult workers
● Recruited more than 110 new therapists worldwide
● Hosted over 48 webinars and 252 support group meetings
● Spoken at or attended 11 major industry events
● Conducted mental health awareness training sessions for 7 different platforms and businesses
● Provided active listening to over a thousand individuals in need of emotional support
● Hosted 12 corporate training events for current sponsors

Between 300-400 performers use our resources at any one time, and Pineapple Support now has nearly 400 mental health professionals registered with us, providing care across 5 continents and in 19 languages, as well as more than 750 volunteer listeners on our text line.

To date, we have spent over 1.5 million dollars on therapy and support services and provided resources to over 12,000 individuals. Since 2020 we have spent an average of 79% of all donations on therapy and program costs, making us among the most efficient non-profits in the US.

Fundraising
In February we launched a fundraising competition, in partnership with WebCam Lab, that awarded the winner with a trip for two people to Lalexpo VIP, valued at around $4,000 and including flights, hotel, event tickets, and food during the event.

We also launched Pineapple United membership benefits, providing exclusive benefits to members of our adult industry support club, including a range of discounts for products and services from our partners, specifically for adult performers.

Webinars and support groups
We launched numerous drop-in support groups, focusing on themes around autism, ADHD, DBT, bullying, loss, and parenting – as well as support groups specifically catering to those recovering from trauma, suffering from addiction, and survivors of domestic abuse.

We also continued to grow our schedule of webinars, tackling topics including stigma and shame, suicide, generational trauma, and eating disorders.

In-person and online events
This year, we maintained a strong presence at industry events, including the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, XBIZ Miami, Los Angeles, and Amsterdam, the EXXXOTICA Expo, the TES Affiliate Conference in Cascais and Prague, the Bucharest Summit, and Sex Summit Brazil. In addition to taking part in panels and discussions during these conferences, we hosted private retreat spaces for models to escape and connect with mental health experts.

In August, we hosted a one-day wellness event focused on safety, stability, and self-love which featured presentations, classes, and discussions led by Pineapple Support therapists.

Upcoming initiatives
The annual Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit takes place in December where we’ll focus on depression and anxiety. We’ll be gathering leading therapists and experts from around the world to discuss various aspects of mental & physical health, therapy and coping skills, offering insights and advice to performers. The two-day event, which takes place live and entirely online between December 20th and 21st, is free for performers to attend from the comfort of their homes.

We have also launched the Pineapple Support Mental Health Survey for content creators and performers in the industry. Our original survey, launched in 2018, was pivotal in making Pineapple Support such an impactful resource. Five years on, we’re eager to ensure that we are continuing on the right track and providing the best possible care to performers. We’ll use the results to provide better care and support and to ensure a happier, healthier future.

Brand ambassadors
To further extend our reach within the adult community, we have continued to expand our brand ambassador program, introducing Jack Waters, Erica Love, Isla Cox, and Demora Avarice as representatives of Pineapple Support. Together, they act as trusted and impartial points of contact for performers in the industry who want to know more about the organization and how to receive support.

Sponsors
2023 has been another impactful year at Pineapple Support, and none of it would have been possible without our sponsors’ generous contributions. Our efforts in securing new partnerships have been successful, adding 12 new sponsors to our ever-growing family. These additions, along with our loyal renewing members, have been fundamental in sustaining our work.

The collective support from our sponsors, therapists, staff, and community has been vital in connecting numerous workers with essential mental health services amidst this year’s unique challenges. We are deeply grateful for every form of support received — your generosity continues to be the lifeline that not only supports but transforms lives.

With love and respect,

Leya Tanit
President, Pineapple Support