LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support has announced that it has secured 501(c) 3 nonprofit status in the U.S., nearly a year to the day from the organization’s founding. The mental health resource for adult industry talent already has nonprofit status in the U.K. “This is the most tremendous anniversary gift Pineapple Support could ask for,” […]
LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support has announced that Rabbits Reviews has joined on as a sponsor at the Bronze Level, helping provide mental health resources for adult talent. The Montreal-based company joins PornHub, ModelHub, xHamster, Kink.com, Clips4Sale, Gamma Films and other major adult companies in committing funds and resources to the organization. “We are extremely […]
LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support has announced that Kink.com has thrown its support behind the organization at the Silver Level to help provide mental health resources for adult performers. Kink.com joins Gamma Entertainment, Pornhub, Modelhub, xHamster, Clips4Sale and other major adult companies in committing funds and resources to the organization. The company will additionally provide […]
WeCamgirls is promoting Pineapple support on their website to help get the word out as well as to recruit new volunteer listeners. The models on the site understand and can relate to the hardships some have to overcome in the adult industry to get the feeling of acceptance, but also the mental problems that will […]
When I was 12 years old, my mother committed suicide. She was the 3rd family member in my life to do so. At that time the feeling of loneliness and fear were overwhelming. What I wouldn’t have given to have someone there, someone to listen and provide hope. This is one of the many reason […]
Feeling depressed or anxious is never pleasant but this unpleasantness is what makes negative emotions useful. Our brains are hardwired to attend to that which may harm us. Similar to how hunger motivates us to seek food, negative emotions motivate us to seek safety and comfort (and to take better care of ourselves). Bad days […]
When we think of depression, we may imagine being permanently pyjama-clad, lying in bed or on the sofa in a dark room, unable to move. Clinical depression (or major depressive disorder) can look this way and the Internet and media often paint this picture. If we research depression symptoms online, it usually brings up Clinical […]
Becoming a Volunteer Listener for Pineapple Support Volunteer listeners have full control over when and how long they are available to listen. They provide a safe, anonymous, caring, non-judgemental and completely stigma free space for adult industry performers to reach out. What it means to become a listener. Pineapple Support provides free emotional support […]
Every job takes energy but being an adult entertainer or a support in the industry requires giving a lot of ourselves, sometimes to the point of burnout. During self-care month, we are highlighting ways to spot and change the habits that drain us and ways to re-energize when we feel depleted. Here is a start: […]
LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support is set to sponsor a free suicide prevention training day in Tarzana on Sunday, March 24. The event is specifically aimed at helping agents, performers and producers better cope with crisis situations. “We all need to know the warning signs for suicide, and how to prevent it,” said Leya Tanit, founder and president […]
