Adult Empire Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

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Adult Empire has joined over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“We’re excited to join on as a sponsor,” Adult Empire’s Colin Allerton said. “Leya [Tanit] and her team are seeing a growing need for their essential services. We’re glad to help join this worthy cause. I encourage other adult business owners to contribute as well.”

Tanit expressed gratitude for the sponsorship.

“We’re extremely grateful for the generous contributions from Adult Empire to help our organization expand our reach across the world,” she said. “Their support helps us provide stigma-free therapy to adult performers who are struggling. I’m humbled to be part of an industry that is standing together to support its workers when they need it most.”

The group, founded in 2018, has so far connected over 2,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support.

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K. Click here for sponsorship details.

Visit PineappleSupport.org and follow the group on Twitter.

AdultWebmasterNet Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

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AdultWebmasterNet.com (AWN) has joined over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“We believe a safe and healthy environment is important for our employees and everyone who works in the adult industry,” AWN Director of Sales Jorn said. “That is why Pineapple Support is a good fit with our company. Pineapple Support fulfills an extremely important mission by offering free support and therapy service for people working in the online adult industry.”

“We are proud and happy that we can support this great organization,” added Jorn.

The group, founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit, has so far connected over 2,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“Requests for therapy and emotional support remain at record numbers from performers all over the world that are struggling with mental health,” said Tanit. “It’s thanks to generous organizations like AWN that we’re able to continue to offer these performers the free and low-cost support that they need, from therapists specialized in working with members of the adult industry.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K. Click here for sponsorship details.

Visit PineappleSupport.org and follow the group on Twitter.

Pineapple Support, FanCentro to Host ‘Virtual Happiness Retreat’ Thursday

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Pineapple Support and FanCentro’s Centro University will host a free all-day virtual event for sex workers and adult industry performers Thursday, starting at 11 a.m. (PDT), with a focus on mental health and wellness.

Seven virtual webinars will include “live exercises, presentations and interactive workshops from Pineapple Support therapists, as well as sessions from leading counselors, coaches and performers in the industry,” explained a rep.

The day’s schedule is as follows:

  • 11 a.m. (PDT): “Visioning Your Life” with Hannah Lily
  • 12 p.m. (PDT): “Self-Care Incorporating Routines” with Miki Anderson
  • 12:30 p.m (PDT): “Embracing Happiness & Joy” with Liza Belle
  • 1.30 p.m. (PDT): “Laughter Is The Best Medicine’ with Ingrid D’Aquin
  • 2.30 p.m. (PDT): “Acoustic Sing-Along” with Nell Shakespeare
  • 3 p.m. (PDT): “Mind Over Matter”with MelRose Michaels
  • 4 p.m. (PST): “Choose Your Own Happy Ending” with Sinead Rochford

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“We created Centro University, a free educational platform to help influencers build successful careers, in order to help performers thrive,” VP of FanCentro Kat Revenga said. “While education is a vital element of influencers’ success, we know that happy performers tend to be more innovative, creative and inspirational. Happiness increases productivity because it leads to higher engagement, providing you with more energy to focus on and pay attention to your fans. Appreciation breeds loyalty, and, for influencers, ultimately increases the profitability of their businesses.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K.

“Adult influencers can be highly focused entrepreneurs, which means they may not always prioritize happiness over success,” Founder Leya Tanit said. “Having a job you love is great, but it can be hard to maintain a positive mental attitude. We’re thankful to FanCentro for helping us provide the sex worker community with a day full of workshops and webinars focused on creating a happier and healthier life.”

For more information, and to secure a spot in the class, visit PineappleSupport.org and follow the group on Twitter.

Pineapple Support, FanCentro to Host ‘Virtual Happiness Retreat’ Thursday

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Pineapple Support and FanCentro’s Centro University will host a free all-day virtual event for sex workers and adult industry performers Thursday, starting at 11 a.m. (PDT), with a focus on mental health and wellness.

Seven virtual webinars will include “live exercises, presentations and interactive workshops from Pineapple Support therapists, as well as sessions from leading counselors, coaches and performers in the industry,” explained a rep.

The day’s schedule is as follows:

  • 11 a.m. (PDT): “Visioning Your Life” with Hannah Lily
  • 12 p.m. (PDT): “Self-Care Incorporating Routines” with Miki Anderson
  • 12:30 p.m (PDT): “Embracing Happiness & Joy” with Liza Belle
  • 1.30 p.m. (PDT): “Laughter Is The Best Medicine’ with Ingrid D’Aquin
  • 2.30 p.m. (PDT): “Acoustic Sing-Along” with Nell Shakespeare
  • 3 p.m. (PDT): “Mind Over Matter”with MelRose Michaels
  • 4 p.m. (PST): “Choose Your Own Happy Ending” with Sinead Rochford

“We created Centro University, a free educational platform to help influencers build successful careers, in order to help performers thrive,” VP of FanCentro Kat Revenga said. “While education is a vital element of influencers’ success, we know that happy performers tend to be more innovative, creative and inspirational. Happiness increases productivity because it leads to higher engagement, providing you with more energy to focus on and pay attention to your fans. Appreciation breeds loyalty, and, for influencers, ultimately increases the profitability of their businesses.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K.

“Adult influencers can be highly focused entrepreneurs, which means they may not always prioritize happiness over success,” Founder Leya Tanit said. “Having a job you love is great, but it can be hard to maintain a positive mental attitude. We’re thankful to FanCentro for helping us provide the sex worker community with a day full of workshops and webinars focused on creating a happier and healthier life.”

For more information, and to secure a spot in the class, visit PineappleSupport.org and follow the group on Twitter.

Pineapple Support’s Free Addiction Recovery Group Launches Tomorrow

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Pineapple Support has announced a free, online support group for those struggling with substance use. The six-week support group, “Addiction: a Journey to Recovery,” will be led by therapist Rachael Farina and will start tomorrow at 10 a.m. (PST).

“This group will be focused on identifying triggers and coping mechanisms to help members maintain long-term sobriety and prevent relapse,” said Farina. “The journey to recovery can be challenging, so the aim of this group is to provide a safe space for those that need support while they learn the tools to cope with overcoming addiction.”

“I’m really happy to be able to make this support group available for all those that are struggling with addiction,” added Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “Rachael is a talented and licensed therapist specializing in sex therapy and addiction. She works from a non-judgmental, humorous, empathetic and authentic approach to help people reach their goals as the focus of their treatment.”

The “Addiction: a Journey to Recovery” support group begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. (PST), and will take place online each Thursday at the same time until April 15.

For more information and to secure a place, visit PineappleSupport.org.

PornStarPlatinum Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

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PornStarPlatinum has joined over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“This year marks 20 years in the adult industry for us and we have yet to see anything on the scale of what Pineapple Support is offering performers,” President JC Baumgartner said. “Every company big and small should be contributing to this cause on some level. Without these performers none of us would even be in business.”

Pineapple Support Founder Leya Tanit expressed gratitude for the sponsorship.

“Contributions from organizations like PornStarPlatinum are vital in helping us to reach the many sex workers around the world that are struggling with their mental health and well-being because of the pandemic,” she said. “I’m incredibly grateful for all of our generous sponsors that enable us to continue providing emotional support to those that need it most.”

A rep noted the commitment from PornStarPlatinum and other sponsors will help Pineapple Support to provide free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support to models, performers, producers and workers in the sex industry.

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K. Click here for sponsorship details.

Visit PineappleSupport.org and follow the group on Twitter.

End of Year Roundup/2020 In Review

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With all the challenges we faced globally, 2020 was a pivotal year for the adult industry — and Pineapple Support. Our organisation saw immense growth and expanded its reach across the globe, fighting to meet the skyrocketing demand for services that came with the pandemic.

By the end of 2020, we had connected over 2,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support. It’s a sobering statistic of what a critical resource Pineapple Support has become for adult performers.

The pandemic increased isolation, fears over lost income, and added challenges for parents and others who normally shoot or cam from home. Common daily struggles such as depression, anxiety and trauma were exasperated during lockdowns, and systematic discrimination in the healthcare industry proved a hurdle for many. Thankfully, Pineapple Support could help.

 

Despite the financial challenges that the adult industry faced, in the past year we have:

  • Connected over 1300 performers, producers and other members of the adult community with emotional support and therapy
  • Provided over 6000 one-on-one therapy sessions to adult performers and producers
  • Recruited more than 145 new therapists worldwide
  • Added 29 new sponsors
  • Hosted over 30 webinars and 100 support group meetings
  • Spoken at or attended eight major industry events
  • Provided active listening to 400 individuals in need of emotional support

 

COVID-19

In March, the novel coronavirus dominated the global stage and lockdowns began. We quickly began monthly webinars to help performers cope with unique stressors of pandemic. By April, support requests by performers had almost doubled, and by our second anniversary, we reached a new milestone — connecting over 1000 performers with mental health support.

COVID dominated our thoughts and plans for the rest of the year. With COVID in mind, we launched special programs, increased outreach and education, and worked to marshall all available resources for struggling performers.

 

WEBINARS AND SUPPORT GROUPS

We began 2020 with drop-in therapy at AVN, but by March we’d shifted our focus to virtual events to reach performers at home. The change was a challenge and a learning opportunity. While we couldn’t reach people in person, we could reach a potentially wider audience.

Some of our newly launched support groups addressed issues like grief, loss and trauma, while others focused on specific techniques like DBT and music therapy to equip performers with strategies to maintain positive mental health. We created specific support groups prioritizing the needs of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ performers, parents, and men. Support groups are a crucial way to build community — and lasting connections.

Meanwhile our webinars offered concentrated doses of knowledge. We launched an training session for suicide prevention and session on sex-positive parenting tips. In May, we partnered with Streammate on a three-day online wellness event with Streamate helping workers learn how to mitigate the stress and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It was followed in June by a breathwork webinar sponsored by Pornhub and Modelhub, which offered tools for reducing stress, anxiety, depression.

Throughout the year, our webinars addressed issues addiction, racial trauma, sexual trauma, family stress and strategies for better mental health.

 

EVENTS

 Industry Shows

We were lucky enough to attend AVN EXPO in person in January, where we hosted our annual drop-in therapy booths, TES Lisbon and XBIZ LA, where we gave presentations on mental health to industry influencers. We attended many of these, representing the organisation with booths at XBIZ Berlin (hosting a financial wellbeing workshop), XBIZ Miami (where we hosted a VIP support lounge) and YNOT Cammunity. 

Pineapple Summit

In December, we hosted our annual Pineapple Mental Health Summit, focusing on topics like trauma, abuse, stalking and anxiety. The Summit, broadcast on Pornhub Live and sponsored by Pornhub and Modelhub, featured live webinars and panels with therapists and industry experts. The Summit was held in memory of Dr. Amie Harwick, a Pineapple Support therapist who lost her life tragically earlier in the year.

Miss Pineapple Pageant

In June, we partnered with Falcon and NakedSword to present the 2020 “Miss Pineapple” Pageant as a virtual fundraiser for Pineapple Support, inviting top gay porn stars to compete as drag queens for the title. We raised money and, more importantly, awareness, in the LGBTQ+ community.

 

Woman of the Year Award

I was proud to accept the Woman of the Year award at the 2020 XBIZ online industry award in January. The recognition fuelled my determination to continue to expand the support that we offer, as well as increasing our reach to support even more performers around the world.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH

 South American Expansion

In February, I visited Colombia to meet the Pineapple Support therapists at the WebCam Lab. During the year, our partnership with the WebCam Lab has helped connect over 325 performers with mental health services in Latin America. In response to the pandemic, we began offering virtual psychological support via Skype and WhatsApp to help performers mitigate the anxiety caused by COVID-19. In July this year, we added independent therapist Yiset Mosquera Moreno to the team to provide further support to Spanish-speaking performers in Latin America.

 

Sponsors

It’s thanks to our generous sponsors that we’re able to continue to do the good work that we do. Sponsors like Pornhub, Brazzers, Clips4Sale, Cam4, Kink.com, xHamster , Chaturbate, Adultwork, Streamate, SextPanther, Free Speech Coalition, PervOut Productions and NakedSword were exceptional in their commitment to our organization, and we would not be here without them. This year, we added 29 new sponsors including:

 

  • NETbilling
  • Vixen Media Group
  • XloveCam
  • MojoHost
  • Porn Deals
  • Pascal’s Sub Sluts
  • Transerotica
  • Adult Webmaster Net
  • Porn Star Platinum
  • Eplay
  • Segpay
  • The Adult Toy Shop
  • Babestation
  • Playboy
  • JuicyAds
  • AltPlayGround
  • NMG Management
  • #LetsDoeIt
  • ImLive
  • JuicyAds
  • Flirt4Free
  • Gamma Films
  • Bathmate
  • Erika Lust Films
  • Rabbits Reviews
  • TeamSkeet
  • Fans
  • Adult Site Broker

 

The Beauty Of Consent – A Poem

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and with consent
she bloomed

instead of forcing
she felt inside

she asked permission of herself
she became intimate with her deepest needs

with consent
she softened

instead of pushing
she offered

she sat,
patiently

awaiting a response

her
sacred
response

and she listened
and respected

with consent she relaxed
and let go

and instead of feeling violated
compromised
by herself

she was wrapped
in the warm glow of safety
she was cocooned in love
and light

nestled amongst the petals

held in safety
held in love

a portrait of the delicacy
of consent

she dozed
in the afternoon sun

warm
in the knowledge that she was safe
would always be safe
with herself

she had permission to be
permission to respect her limits
permission to fulfil her needs

she had permission to rest
she had consent

at last

–19.02.2021–

by Eliza

Instagram @transmuting.through.words

Pineapple Support Debuts ‘Pineapples United’ Memberships

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Pineapple Support has introduced Pineapples United, a membership club for the adult industry that offers a direct connection to the organization’s staff and board members.

“We can’t do what we do without community,” Pineapple Support Founder Leya Tanit said. “It’s not just an integral part of the adult industry, it’s a key to better mental health outcomes. That’s why we’re reaching out to the broader community to get involved by becoming a part of our team. As a Pineapples United member, you’ll be part of a committed group of individuals who will be invited to organizational meetings, have your voice heard and help grow the organization.”

The following Pineapples United support packages are available to the industry:

  • Mango: $10 monthly subscription
  • Banana: $25 monthly subscription
  • Kiwi: $50 monthly subscription
  • Passion Fruit: $100 monthly subscription

“We know there are so many people in our industry who care about the health and wellbeing of its members,” continued Tanit. “So many people are struggling in this industry, and Pineapples United is a way to help them by giving back. The money raised by Pineapples United will help provide free and low-cost therapy for those who can not afford it, and help sustain the organization.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States and a registered charity in the U.K.

Visit PineappleSupport.org for additional details; click here for sponsorship information and follow Pineapple Support on Twitter.

Pineapple Support to Host ‘Virtual Wellness Stage’ at InterNEXT This Week

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Pineapple Support will host a two-day “virtual wellness stage,” sponsored by ImLive, at the InterNEXT online expo tomorrow and Thursday.

The stage, available to InterNEXT participants, will host “live workshops and interactive webinars from Pineapple Support therapists, as well as activities from holistic and physical health professionals, such as breathworks, meditation and workouts,” noted a rep.

“The workshops will be led by various health experts, with open-ended discussions about the issues that affect performers, teaching strategies for dealing with stress, depression and other mental health-related issues,” the rep continued. “In addition to the wellness stage, attendees can also visit the Pineapple Cabana where the organization will be hosting discussions alongside health experts, including Jason Domino and BIPOC-AIC’s Jet Setting Jasmine.”

Pineapple Support’s schedule is as follows:

Day One

  • 2 a.m. (PST)/11 a.m. (CET): “Breathwork & Yoga Nidri for Inner-Healing”
  • 3 a.m. (PST)/12 p.m. CET): “HIV/PrEP Discussions”
  • 4:30 a.m. (PST)/1:30 p.m. (CET): “Mindful Meditation”
  • 8:30 a.m. (PST)/5:30 p.m. (CET): “BIPOC Community Discussion”
  • 10 a.m. (PST)/7 p.m. (CET): “Goal-Orientated Emotion Focused Techniques”
  • 11 a.m. (PST)/8 p.m. (CET): “Holistic Approach To Mental Health”
  • 12 p.m. (PST)/9 p.m. (CET): “Boundaries & Self-Care”
  • 1 p.m. (PST)/10 p.m. (CET): “Empowering The Self”

Day Two

  • 2 a.m. (PST)/11 a.m (CET): “Pilates Full-Body Conditioning”
  • 5 a.m. (PST)/2 p.m. (CET): “Meditation & Matrix Reprinting”
  • 6 a.m. (PST)/3 p.m. (CET): “Hypnotherapy”
  • 7 a.m. (PST)/4 p.m. (CET): “Trauma in Marginalized Communities”
  • 8 a.m. (PST)/5 p.m. (CET): “Sexual Health Discussion”
  • 12 p.m. (PST)/9 p.m. (CET): “How Our Industry Can Support Our Performers (presented by ImLive)”
  • 2 p.m. (PST)/11 p.m. (CET): “Couples Advice”
  • 3 p.m. (PST)/12 a.m. (CET): “Surviving Abuse”

Visit Pineapple Support online and on Twitter for additional information.

Find InterNEXT online and on Twitter for the latest updates.