Pineapple Support To Attend AVN Expo, Host Model Retreat and Therapy Space

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will attend the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo from January 4th to 7th in Las Vegas, as well as host a private model retreat and therapy space during the conference, sponsored by Chaturbate, Streamate, Stripchat, and Shinybound.

The private model retreat space will offer holistic therapies, afternoon tea, a charging and recharging station, free headshots and group photoshoots, as well as tarot, astrology, energy psychology, and guided NLP sessions. Pineapple Support mental health experts will also be available during the conference to provide emotional care, guidance, and support. The times of the events taking place in the private therapy space below are in Pacific Standard Time:

Wednesday 4th

  • 12-1pm: Morning Movement with Nicoletta (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 2-4pm: Spill The Tea with FSC – How Did We Get Here? Journeying Into Adult
  • 2-4pm: Afternoon tea (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 5-7pm: Free headshots and group shots (sponsored by Shinybound)
  • 7-8pm: Soundbath (sponsored by Chaturbate)

Thursday 5th

  • 10-11am: Breathwork (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 2-4pm: Spill The Tea with FSC – Sex, Drugs, and Cream-Filled Rolls
  • 2-4pm: Afternoon tea (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 4-8pm: Free headshots and group shots (sponsored by Shinybound)

Friday 6th

  • 10-11am: Yoga Nidri (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 2-4pm: Spill The Tea with FSC – Don’t Yuck My Yum. Dating in the adult industry
  • 2-4pm: Afternoon tea (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 4-6pm: Free headshots and group shots (sponsored by Shinybound)
  • 7-8pm: Soundbath (sponsored by Chaturbate)

Saturday 7th

  • 10-11am: Breathwork (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 2-4pm: Spill The Tea with FSC – The Devil Is In the Detail. All you need to know about contracts, legislation, and online marketing
  • 2-4pm: Afternoon tea (sponsored by Chaturbate)
  • 4-8pm – Free headshots and group shots (sponsored by Shinybound)

“Join us during AVN to take some time to heal, relax, take care of yourself and escape the hustle and bustle of the conference to unwind in the Pineapple Support retreat space,” says Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “I’d like to express my gratitude to our generous sponsors – Chaturbate, Streamate, Stripchat, and Shinybound – who helped to make this all possible. Together, let’s welcome in the new year with some dedicated to you and your mental health.”

“Join us during AVN to take some time to heal, relax, take care of yourself and escape the hustle and bustle of the conference to unwind in the Pineapple Support retreat space.”

Tanit founded Pineapple Support in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has so far connected over 8,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

The Pineapple Support team can be found in Blossom 1 meeting room in the conference center, where models attending the conference can also schedule a private session of tarot and astrology, guided NLP and imagery journey, or energy psychology. Click here to view the full schedule of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship/. Details about additional ways to support, as a company or individual, can be found here.

Pineapple Support, Adult Time Announce Short Film Highlighting Performer Mental Health Struggles

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Pineapple Support, the industry’s leading mental health non-profit, has announced the upcoming release of a short film, in collaboration with Adult Time, highlighting the hidden emotional pressures that adult performers face. The film features Ana Foxxx and Seth Gamble and was written and directed by Siouxsie Q and Michael Vegas.

“Pineapple Support is an essential organization for our production community and, once again, Adult Time is honored to join forces with them to create this powerful short film,” says Bree Mills, Chief Creative Officer of Adult Time. “My gratitude to Siouxsie Q and Michael Vegas for writing and directing this script and to Ana Foxxx and Seth Gamble for their impassioned work as our leads for this piece.”

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, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has so far connected over 8,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“Many are struggling to manage challenging emotions as a result of stigma, shadowbanning, and the many other pressures that performers face today.”

“Despite the sometimes glamorous portrayal of performers in our industry, it is not always the case behind the scenes,” says Tanit. “Many are struggling to manage challenging emotions as a result of stigma, shadowbanning, and the many other pressures that performers face today. I’m incredibly grateful to Adult Time for partnering with us on this project and we hope it will help to encourage people to seek help when they are struggling.”

The trailer of the short film will debut at AVN and XBIZ 2023, with the full-length version being released on Adult Time on January 19, 2023.  Any adult performers seeking mental health support and therapy can visit Pineapple Support for more information.

Pineapple Support Welcomes Shirley Lara as Company Treasurer

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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 any capacity, but especially as the new treasurer of such an important organization,” says Shirley Lara, Chief Operating Officer at Chaturbate and Pineapple Support’s Company Secretary. “Pineapple Support provides so many mental health services to anyone in the industry who needs them, that it’s an honor to be a part of such an amazing group.”

Lara joined Chaturbate shortly after its launch in 2011. She is responsible for creating the platform’s community feel and is active in supporting charitable groups and organizations, such as the adult industry’s Women in Adult outreach organization, which works to empower and support women that work in the adult industry.

“Shirley is a vital force in our industry, and I’m proud to have her serve with us in a more official role,” says Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “She brings an incredible vitality and professionalism to everything she touches, and I look forward to working more closely with her at Pineapple.”

Tanit founded Pineapple Support in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has so far connected over 8,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

To learn more about becoming a member of Pineapples United, the membership club for members of the adult industry, please click here.

If you have a business and want to become an official sponsor of Pineapple Support, please click here.

Pineapple Support Unveils New Initiatives in Latin America

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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 in the digital space within Latin America and will be taught in Spanish by Pineapple Support therapist Yiset Mosquera Moreno. The group is free for Spanish-speaking performers in Latin America and will take place entirely online on the first Monday of each month, at 11AM PT.

Pineapple Support has appointed Moreno with the role of Community Liaison Officer for the Spanish-speaking adult community in Latin America. The newly appointed CLO will act as a localized, approachable, and trusted source of information for performers that want to know more about working with the organization.

“In my experience as a therapist working with sex workers – and considering the social stigma and emotional pressure that constantly rests on their shoulders, this line of work can often be pretty isolating,” says Moreno. “I’m proud to represent Pineapple Support within the adult community in Latin America, as well as helping to remove some of the barriers to performers here getting access to the essential mental health services they need.”

“Considering the social stigma and emotional pressure that constantly rests on their shoulders, this line of work can often be pretty isolating…”

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, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has so far connected over 8,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“With so much of the industry based in South America, it’s critical that we expand our services there,” says Tanit. “With this group, we’ll create a safe space for Spanish-speaking webcam models – and all sex workers in the digital world – to feel understood, receive emotional support, and share their experiences with each other.”

The ongoing, monthly drop-in “WeCamToo Support Group” will take place entirely online on the first Monday of each month, at 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 7PM GMT / 8PM CET.

For more information about this support group and to reserve a place, visit our support groups page.

Anyone interested in finding out more about Pineapple Support and its services in Latin America, which also offers support groups, webinars, and other events, can contact Yiset Mosquera Moreno directly by email: yiset.mosquera@correounivalle.edu.co.

Pineapple Support, The Cupcake Girls To Host Event for World Mental Health Day 2022

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will host an in-person event to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2022, in collaboration with The Cupcake Girls, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting sex workers. The event is free and open to anyone working in the adult industry and will take place at The Cupcake Girls’ Las Vegas office on Monday, October 10th from 4pm to 7pm (PST).

Mental health professionals Monique Martihnez-Quiros and Michele Green will lead discussions about how best to navigate the adult industry, both professionally and mentally. Attendees will also be invited to discuss how the organization can strengthen its connection with the adult community. Food and refreshments will be provided and professional photographer Casey Jade will be offering free headshots for all who attend.

“Join us this World Mental Health Day to have your say on how we can do more to support the adult community in the future,” says Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support CEO and Founder. “We’re incredibly excited to partner with The Cupcake Girls on this event and we can’t wait to hear directly from you about how we can better support each other in our community.”

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 so far connected over 8,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“After taking headshots with a professional photographer, we’ll sit down together for food, to have an intimate talk about what you feel is missing from the adult industry and what can be improved,” says Tanit. “We’ll also be welcoming questions about how our therapists can support you and your peers, as well as how we can support each other and create a stronger adult community on World Mental Health Day. This is your chance to have your say and influence the future of your industry.”

The World Mental Health Day event with The Cupcake Girls is free and open to anyone working in the adult industry and will take place at The Cupcake Girls’ Las Vegas office on Monday, October 10th from 4pm to 7pm (PST). For more information, location details and to reserve your place, please email kelly.boyett@thecupcakegirls.org.

Pineapple Support To Host ‘Interpersonal Effectiveness’ Support Group

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will host a free, online support group with a focus on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques that performers can use to improve interpersonal relationships. The seven-week support group, “DBT – Interpersonal Effectiveness” will be led by Pineapple therapist Sophia Graham and will begin on Thursday, October 6th at 2pm EST.

“This course invites you to reflect on the myths that hold you back in relationships and teaches you skills to be more assertive,” says Graham. “We will talk about how to prepare for difficult conversations by creating scripts and anticipating pushback. We’ll be using DBT techniques to develop the tools and strategies you can use to navigate all types of relationships in your life.”

“This course invites you to reflect on the myths that hold you back in relationships and teaches you skills to be more assertive”

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, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has so far connected over 8,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“Being able to approach difficult conversations with confidence, experience, and knowledge can be a real game changer,” says Tanit. “This support group is open to any performer that wants to learn some flexible and scientifically-supported DBT skills that will help you to have clearer communication and more fulfilling relationships.”

The seven-week “DBT – Interpersonal Effectiveness” support group begins on Thursday, October 6th from 2pm until 4pm EST. Sessions will last for around two hours and will take place online each Thursday at the same time until November 17th. For more information about this support group and to reserve a place, visit https://pineappleie.teachery.co/interpersonal-effectiveness-us.

Benefit Monkey 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 Benefit Monkey as a supporter-level sponsor. The ethical porn specialist joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“Pineapple Support fulfills a very important mission towards every person in this industry,” says Alex ‘The Monkey,’ CEO of Benefit Monkey. “Since the partnership between Benefit Monkey and Los Huequitos began, we have joined forces to improve the production environment and make our industry a more comfortable place to work. Sponsoring Pineapple Support is a small action that each of us should commit to taking — their services are an important part of the health of this industry and of every sex worker.”

“We have joined forces to improve the production environment and make our industry a more comfortable place to work.”

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 5,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“I’m so grateful to Benefit Monkey for their support,” says Tanit. “Thanks to donors like them, we are reaching record numbers of performers with life-saving services. Donors enable us to work every day to answer questions, provide referrals, and offer subsidized sessions to those who need it most. As an industry, it’s crucial that we come together, and I’m thrilled to have Benefit Monkey alongside us.”

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please click here. Details about additional ways to support, as a company or individual, can be found here.

Sliquid 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 Sliquid as a supporter-level sponsor. The natural, intimate wellness brand joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“We were absolutely thrilled when Pineapple Support reached out to us about a possible sponsorship,” says Dean Elliott, Founder and CEO of Sliquid. “We are a brand that understands, and wholeheartedly supports, the talented sex workers who make this vibrant industry so special. Sliquid’s mission and core value of advocating for comprehensive sexual wellness perfectly aligns with that of Pineapple Support. With such an important, necessary, and diverse range of services to address our industry workers’ mental health, there is simply no way we could pass up the chance to be part of furthering Pineapple‘s mission.”

“Sliquid’s mission and core value of advocating for comprehensive sexual wellness perfectly aligns with that of Pineapple Support.”

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 5,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“I’m grateful for Sliquid‘s sponsorship and support, helping us to meet the increasing demand for our services,” says Tanit. “Thanks for giving back to the adult industry and endorsing our mission to ensure every model has access to mental health services when they need it.”

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please click here. Details about additional ways to support, as a company or individual, can be found here.

Pineapple Support Continues Corporate Training Initiative – Crisis Or Attention?

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, continues its Corporate Training Initiative with a special session to help staff at individual companies identify when a performer or creator is in crisis. The training session, “Crisis Or Attention?” will be led by therapist Nicki Line on August 30th at 1pm EST.

“Social media is a powerful platform that allows us to share our voice with others and at times you may come across statements from individuals that appear dramatic or driven by attention-seeking behavior,” says therapist Nicki Line. “At times it can be but at other times it’s a cry for help. That’s why this webinar will explore the difference between a crisis and attention-seeking behavior, so you can spot the difference on your platform and provide help for those who need it.”

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, which is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has so far connected over 5000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“We want platforms to be as effective as possible at identifying performers in crisis,” says Tanit. “Too many people dismiss crisis behavior, and assume that a performer in crisis is just being dramatic. However, it’s vital that we ensure that support is provided to everyone – even those that appear to be looking for attention deserve the same access to mental health support as everyone else. This session will educate employees who interact directly with performers to recognize the signs of someone in need of immediate support. By doing this, we can make sure everyone gets the help they need.”

“Too many people dismiss crisis behavior, and assume that a performer in crisis is just being dramatic…”

Sessions within Pineapple Support’s Corporate Training Initiative are exclusively available to employees of companies that sponsor Pineapple Support. Interactive training sessions take place every two months and are available to rewatch on a password-protected website.

More details about the upcoming training session can be found here.

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 clicking here.

Elevated X 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 Elevated X as a supporter-level sponsor. The content management system for adult websites joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“We love what Pineapple Support is doing for our industry,” says AJ Hall, Co-Founder and CEO of Elevated X. “We are excited to lend our support and contribute to providing resources for those in need.”

“I’m very thankful for the support of Elevated X,” says Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “It’s heartwarming to know we have the support of performer- and creator-focused companies that are taking action towards keeping those that sit at the heart of the adult industry safe and healthy.”

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 5,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please click here.