Pineapple Support to Provide On-Site Mental Health Services at EXXXOTICA, Sponsored by Fansly

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will be attending EXXXOTICA, North America’s largest adult event series, with the support of sponsor Fansly. Pineapple Support will be present at all three remaining 2025 EXXXOTICA shows, offering vital on-site mental health support and a welcoming space for adult creators and exhibitors.

At each event, Pineapple Support will host a signing booth on the show floor, where attendees can meet creators, learn more about the organization’s services, and access immediate emotional support. Licensed therapist Dr. Tess Kilwein will be available throughout the events to provide on-site mental health support to performers, creators, and exhibitors. Anyone seeking assistance during the show is encouraged to speak with a member of the EXXXOTICA team or visit the Pineapple Support booth directly.

“We’re so excited to continue to support the sex work community with our new partnership with Pineapple Support!” says Leah Koons, Director of Marketing at Fansly. “Fansly prides itself on being creator-focused, so a sponsorship of key support for the creators from Pineapple makes perfect sense.”

Pineapple Support was founded by British 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 16,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“These shows can be emotionally intense for many performers,” says Tanit. “Thanks to Fansly, we’re able to provide a space where people can pause, be heard, and get access to professional mental health care. This partnership is an example of what happens when platforms truly put creators first.”

For more information about the partnership and EXXXOTICA appearances, please visit:https://pineapplesupport.org/exxxotica-25/. For more information and to become a member of Pineapples United, the membership club for adult industry members, please visit Pineapplesupport.org/Pineapples-United. If you have a business and would like to find out how to become an official sponsor of Pineapple Support, view the available packages by visiting Pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship.

 

Hey @mark@polarimedia.com I didn’t see three more shows listed on the Exxxotica site. Just New Jersey (starting Oct 24) and DC (December). Did they potentially mean the three days in New Jersey?

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Dreamcam Joins Pineapple Support As Supporter-Level Sponsor

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome Dreamcam as a supporter-level sponsor. The leading live and VR cam company joins over seventy adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“As innovators in the VR industry, we recognize the unique pressures faced by creators in this rapidly evolving field,” says a Dreamcam representative. “Supporting Pineapple Support is our way of ensuring that those who bring our virtual worlds to life have the mental health resources they need to thrive.”

Pineapple Support was founded by British 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 16,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Dreamcam as a supporter-level sponsor,” says Tanit. “It’s clear they understand the emotional toll innovation can place on content creators. Their sponsorship reflects a genuine commitment to performer wellbeing, and we’re grateful for their partnership in advancing mental health awareness in the adult industry.”

For more information and to become a member of Pineapples United, the membership club for adult industry members, please visit Pineapplesupport.org/Pineapples-United. If you have a business and would like to find out how to become an official sponsor of Pineapple Support, view the available packages by visiting Pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship.

 

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Pineapple Support, Chaturbate to CoHost Model Lounge at Venus Berlin

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will attend Venus Berlin, taking place from September 25th to 28th, 2025. In partnership with Chaturbate, Pineapple Support will co-host the event’s exclusive model lounge, providing a relaxing and supportive space for performers throughout the show.

The lounge will offer refreshments, make-up stations, and a calming zen room where models can decompress between events. Pineapple Support therapist Sarah Adelaide will also be available onsite to provide emotional support and guidance for anyone who needs to talk.

As part of the event, Pineapple Support Founder and CEO Leya Tanit will also deliver a featured presentation titled “Mental Health Is a Business Strategy: Protecting Your People, Protecting Your Brand” on Friday, September 26th at 14:40. The session will explore how prioritizing mental health in the adult industry is not only a compassionate choice but a smart and necessary business strategy, highlighting actionable steps companies can take to build a culture of care and compliance.

“Mental health isn’t just a personal matter, but a professional one,” says Tanit. “Companies that invest in the wellbeing of their people are protecting their brand, boosting productivity, and building stronger communities. I’m proud to represent Pineapple Support at Venus Berlin and to share tools that can truly make a difference.”

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 16,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

To learn more about Venus Berlin and to view the full schedule of events, visit https://venus-festival.com. To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.

Key Values – What Are Yours?

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Why knowing what matters to you can change everything.

In a world that constantly pulls at our attention, our identity, and our emotional energy—especially in the adult industry—it’s easy to lose sight of one simple truth:
You are allowed to decide what matters most to you.

Your values are the quiet compass beneath all the noise. They’re not the rules you were given by your family, society, or online strangers. They’re not the labels people project onto you. They’re the core beliefs that shape how you move through the world, how you show up in your work, and the way you care for yourself and others.

At Pineapple Support, we talk a lot about mental health, resilience, and community—but values are the thread that ties all of it together. When you know what your values are, decisions feel clearer, boundaries feel stronger, and life feels a little less like it’s happening to you and a little more like it’s happening with you.

So let’s take a moment to explore them.

Why Values Matter (Especially in This Industry)

Working in the online adult industry often means navigating judgement, stigma, emotional labour, inconsistent income, blurred boundaries, and expectations that don’t always reflect your truth.
This is why grounding yourself in your values isn’t just helpful—it’s protective.

 

Values give you:

Direction

When life feels overwhelming, values point you toward the next right step.

Stability

They anchor you when people misunderstand your choices or when the online world becomes too loud.

Self-Respect

Values allow you to honour who you are without apology—even when others try to shame or minimise your experiences.

Connection

When you live in alignment with your values, the relationships you build become more authentic, supportive, and nourishing.

Common Values We See in Our Community

There is no right or wrong here. Your values are yours. But over the years, we’ve heard creators and professionals share many themes:

Autonomy – “My body, my choice, my work, my boundaries.”

Authenticity – Showing up as your real, imperfect self.

Security – Emotional, financial, physical, digital.

Creativity – Expressing yourself freely and unapologetically.

Connection – Wanting meaningful relationships despite the stigma.

Growth – Striving to heal, learn, and evolve.

Compassion – For others, yes—but also for yourself.

Maybe these resonate with you. Maybe yours are completely different. Both are valid.

 

How to Discover Your Own Key Values

You don’t need a worksheet or a therapy session (though both help!). Try starting with gentle questions:

1. What moments in your life made you feel proud of yourself?

These often point to a value being honoured.

2. What situations make you feel uncomfortable, angry, or drained?

These often signal when a value is being crossed.

3. What qualities do you admire in people you respect?

Chances are those reflect the values you hold deep down.

4. What do you wish people understood about you?

This is a window into what truly matters.

And remember: Values aren’t goals. They’re the way you want to live while moving toward your goals.

 

Living Your Values in a Judgemental World

The adult industry is full of challenges that can pull you away from what you believe in. Platforms have rules. Fans have expectations. Society has opinions. Sometimes staying true to yourself feels like an act of rebellion.

But here’s the truth we want you to remember:

Your values deserve space.
Your voice deserves respect.
Your needs deserve priority.

You are allowed to say no.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are allowed to evolve.
You are allowed to choose yourself.

Living your values isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment. A little more each day.

 

A Final Thought

The journey to understanding your values is really a journey toward understanding yourself. It’s a way of building a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outside.

At Pineapple Support, we are here to walk that journey with you.
To listen without judgement.
To support without conditions.
To remind you that your wellbeing matters—because you matter.

So, what are your key values?
Take a moment. Breathe.
And let your answer be honest, imperfect, and entirely yours.