Entries by Leya

A Shadow Imprint – A Poem

“This anger is not mine…” I finally understood. It was the imprint of a shadow On my soul All that was left to honour the pain Endured. Spontaneous eruptions Harming innocent bystanders, Were rooted in the shadow Cast over me from that time In that place. And now the shadow gathered and swarmed Trapping me […]

Ariel Anderssen Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

BDSM model and producer Ariel Anderssen has joined over 60 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support. “As a BDSM filmmaker, I have many friends and peers who’ve delayed getting support for their mental health, because of the discrimination they anticipate facing if they tell a therapist about their career […]

Pineapple Support Announces Corporate Training Program

Pineapple Support has announced a corporate training initiative, available exclusively to sponsors of the organization, that is designed to help companies provide better support to their performers. “The industry has suffered a number of tragic losses in the past few weeks,” said Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “Not everyone who is suffering […]

Callum & Cole Launch Fundraiser for Pineapple Support

Content creators Callum and Cole, twice-crowned XBIZ Europa award-winners for “Best Male Clip Artist,” have launched a fundraiser to benefit Pineapple Support that involves the duo climbing Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in Great Britain. “The duo launched a Givelively fundraising page for those that wish to support their venture, setting an initial goal to […]

The Gift Of Fear – A Poem

The gift of Fear Is protection What lies beneath Fear Masked below Fear Is deep, powerful Wisdom. That is what comes When we meet Fear Without Fear. Written by Liza Belle

Pineapple Support Connects 5K Performers to Mental Health Services

Pineapple Support has announced the organization has now connected over 5,000 adult performers to mental health services globally. “This is a significant milestone,” Founder Leya Tanit said. “When I began as an adult performer, sex-positive and stigma-free support for mental health was extremely rare and difficult to find. In the past three years, we worked […]

Pondering Modern Life – A Poem

Am I old fashioned For wanting to date one person at a time Without wondering how many other people they’re seeing At the same time? Am I old fashioned For wanting to feel special? For wanting to feel seen? For wanting to feel safe? written by Liza Belle

5 Benefits of Therapy

Talk therapy is a safe space for open and honest dialogue between you and your therapist. While the overall goal is to identify and talk about issues causing your distress, therapy goes a bit deeper than that. For a long time now, therapy has been a consistent guiding light for me. Therapy helped me transition […]

Pineapple Support to Host ‘Family Conflict’ Support Group

Pineapple Support will provide a free, online, six-week support group with a focus on family conflict led by counselor Steven Mollura, LPC, LMHC, beginning Tuesday, July 6 at 1 p.m. (PDT). The series will focus on “the unique stressors related to adult entertainment on performers and family members,” says Mollura. “We provide a safe place […]

MobiusPay Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

MobiusPay has joined over 60 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support. “Ultimately, mental health is essential to wellbeing,” MobiusPay Founder and President Mia said. “The work Pineapple Support is doing is important for the support of the community we have served for over a decade and I’m pleased to […]