Entries by Leya

How to ‘Man Up’ in Mental Health

Being a 6’7 ex pro-athlete and on and off model, I have felt the full effects of society putting me into a box. “You are too tall to have problems in life.” “You are too good-looking to be depressed.” “Man, you are living the dream.” “I’d do anything to be you.” I was the epitome […]

International Friendship Day

Ever since this day was first celebrated in 1958, it has allowed countless people to come together and be as one. The very first ‘World Friendship Day’ on the 30th July was set up by an international organisation called the ‘World Friendship Crusade’. Some countries, such as Brazil and Argentina celebrate on the 20th, whilst […]

Stripchat Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

Stripchat has joined over 60 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support. “If you ask me to describe Stripchat in one sentence, I’d say it’s a place of sexual freedom,” said Rick Morales, head of business at Stripchat. “We are a social platform connecting free and open-minded people who want […]

Verify My Age Joins Pineapple Support As Sponsor

Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome Verify My Age as a supporter-level sponsor. The age-verification specialist joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization. “Sponsoring Pineapple Support is a no brainer,” says Gavin Worrall, VP of Global Strategic Partnerships for Verify […]

OTR Models Joins Pineapple Support As Supporter-Level Sponsor

Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome OTR Models as a supporter-level sponsor. The webcam community, consultancy and agency joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization. “Having worked in the adult industry for seven years and with hundreds of models to […]

Pineapple Support Sets 2022 Support Group, Webinar Schedule

Pineapple Support has announced an initial schedule of support groups and webinars for 2022. The program includes both drop-in and specialist support groups, as well as a range of webinars on topics critical to performer health. “I’m optimistic that, after two very difficult years, we’ll see a healthier 2022,” said CEO and founder Leya Tanit. […]

Leya Tanit Named 2022 XBIZ Honors ‘Community Figure of the Year’

Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit was named “Community Figure of the Year” by the 2022 XBIZ Honors, online industry edition. “I want to thank XBIZ from the bottom of my heart for this recognition,” Tanit said. “This award only increases my determination to meet the increased demand we’re seeing. We’re pulling out all […]

Pineapple Support Announces Events Schedule for January

Pineapple Support has announced its events schedule for the month. The organization and its founder and CEO Leya Tanit will participate in a number of panels and events at XBIZ 2022, unspooling through Thursday this week in Hollywood, and the inaugural X3 Expo Friday and Saturday: XBIZ 2022: Wednesday 12 p.m. (PST): “Pineapple Support Presents: New Year, Same […]

Pineapple Support, Chaturbate Partner on ‘Malibu Wellness Retreat’

  Pineapple Support will host a free daylong wellness retreat in Malibu, sponsored by Chaturbate, Monday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PST). The event is described by a rep as “perfect relax-and-reset experience to balance your body and mind after the excitement of the XBIZ Show, X3 and the XBIZ Awards. Unplug from your busy daily […]