Entries by Leya

What Autism Means To Me

There’s been a lot of attention on autism through social media recently, and it’s become somewhat of a buzzword. To some extent, this is positive—it breaks some of the stigma surrounding the spectrum and raises awareness. But it’s also led to a wave of people self-diagnosing (nothing wrong with that, as long as it’s not […]

Preventing Burnout In The Adult Industry

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 […]

Pineapple Support 2023 End Of Year Roundup

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 […]

15 Things to do to Prevent Burnout as a Sex Worker

Because I’m burnt out… By Miss Mae Ling In any aspect of life, we must ask ourselves – “what is the goal? Why do we do it?” Some may enter into the sex work industry thinking it’s quick money and must work hard before the age starts to show. But by doing so, you are […]

Sleep Glorious Sleep

With a busy schedule it is often very easy to forget about even the most basic method of self-care, sleep. Staying up late to meet deadlines, getting sucked into a new series on Netflix or just getting into a bad evening routine; missing out on much needed sleep can have detrimental effects on your mental […]

Pineapple Support Welcomes Shirley Lara as Company Treasurer

Pineapple Support, the industry’s leading mental health non-profit, welcomes Shirley Lara, COO of Chaturbate, as Company Treasurer. Chaturbate has been a major sponsor of Pineapple Support since 2019, and has been active in partnering with the organization on initiatives to support adult industry workers. “I’m beyond thrilled to be a part of Pineapple Support in […]

Understanding You

Sometimes we all have to stop for a moment and remember that the world is full of other people. We do not exist alone. The pandemic has forced some people into a world of isolation and loneliness which the world hasn’t seen for a very long time. The more time we spend on our own […]

Pineapple Support Unveils New Initiatives in Latin America

Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is increasing its support for Spanish-speaking performers in Latin America with a free, drop-in support group, as well as the appointment of a localized Community Liaison Officer. The monthly, drop-in support group, “WeCamToo Support Group,” will provide emotional support to webcam models and other sex workers […]

Camming, Performing and living with Chronic Illness

Chronic illnesses are conditions that are discussed by many, and yet somehow also overlooked and misunderstood. Emotional and mental health are often forgotten as part of the treatment when someone lives with a chronic illness, yet it is one of the most impactful supports on someone’s health trajectory. Additionally, when there is a present mental […]