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Pineapple Support To Host Anxiety Management Discussion at GRABBYS Europe

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will attend the GRABBYS Europe in Torremolinos, Spain this week. The organization will host an open discussion around strategies for managing anxiety and self-criticism, led by Pineapple Support therapist Shelly.

“It’s an absolute pleasure to be welcoming Pineapple Support back to GRABBYS Europe for the third year running,” says Ryan James, GRABBYS Sponsorship Coordinator. “The work they do is vastly important to our industry and it means the world to us that we can support them.”

The discussion will take place on Friday, April 26th at 2:30PM (CEST) in the Quiet Lounge of the event venue, Hotel Ritual.

“In this safe and confidential space, participants will explore effective strategies for managing anxiety and silencing their inner critic amidst the unique challenges of the industry,” says Shelly. “Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive in a community dedicated to mental wellness and personal growth.”

Pineapple Support was founded by 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 14,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“Through shared experiences and professional guidance, attendees will discover practical tools to cultivate resilience, promote self-care, and foster a healthier relationship with themselves and their work,” says Tanit. “We’re looking forward to seeing you all at this empowering, open discussion during GRABBYS Europe.”

To view the full schedule of GRABBYS Europe, visit https://grabbyseurope.com/. To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support Celebrates 6th Anniversary with Pride and Resolve

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is celebrating its sixth anniversary with significant milestones. Pineapple Support, which was founded in April 2018, has provided more than $1.5M in therapy, support services, and resources to adult workers, reaching over 14,000 performers and creators.

“Looking back six years later, the number of lives we’ve touched is both moving and sobering,” says Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “We still have a long way to go, but we’re ever closer to ensuring that no performer feels like they have to struggle alone.”

In the last year, the organization has provided online therapy services to over 3100 adult performers and workshops to over a thousand. Pineapple Support is processing nearly 200 support requests per month, with another thousand performers using their Emotional Support text service.

The organization is also one of the most efficient non-profits in the US. Since 2020, an average of 79% of all donations have gone directly to therapy and program costs. Pineapple Support now has nearly 400 mental health professionals registered, providing care across five continents and in 23 languages, as well as more than 750 volunteer listeners on their text support.

“The need is there and the need is great,” says Tanit. “However, with current funding constraints, we’re at maximum capacity and have a waiting list of over 160 performers. These are people who are in real need of someone to talk to. I’m so thankful to those who have supported this critical work, but there’s so much more we can do as an industry.”

A 2023 mental health survey conducted by Pineapple Support provided insight into the needs of the community. More than 700 creators responded, with 60% reporting that they feel stigmatized due to their work in the industry and 43% saying the industry needed to provide additional support for their mental health.

“We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and are working hard to launch more initiatives, support groups, webinars, events, and campaigns over the coming months. I hope more people will join us in building a safer, healthier, more supportive industry,” says Tanit. “We must continue to work together to provide a safe and reliable place for our community to be supported.”

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit Pineapple Support Sponsorship. As a company or individual, details about additional ways to support the organization can be found by visiting Pineapple Support.

Pineapple Support Appoints Kasey Kei as Brand Ambassador

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, has appointed Kasey Kei as its latest brand ambassador. The veteran performer and content creator joins ten other ambassadors, including Finny Fox and Erika Love, in representing the organization.

Kei will act as a respected and impartial point of contact in the industry, extending Pineapple Support’s reach among performers and guiding any performers who want to connect with the organization’s support services.

“I’m so excited about the opportunity to join Pineapple Support as an ambassador because mental health is something that resonates deeply in my own life,” says Kei. “Pineapple Support has created a much-needed space to provide accessible mental health care when we need it most, especially for those within the sex worker community, and I’m excited to help contribute to breaking down barriers and prioritizing mental well-being for everyone.”

Pineapple Support was founded by 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 14,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“We’re excited to welcome Kasey Kei to our ambassador team, to help represent the organization within the wider adult community,” says Tanit. “Kasey isn’t just a popular creator, she’s also an enthusiastic advocate for mental health awareness. We’re grateful to her for using her platform to promote mental wellness.”

For more information and to become a member of Pineapples United, the membership club for adult industry members, please visit Pineapplesupport.org/Pineapples-United. 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 visiting Pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship.

 

Pineapple Support To Attend TES Affiliate Conference, Host Wine Tasting and Tapas Stand

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will attend the TES Affiliate Conference in Cascais, Portugal this week. The organization will be hosting the wine tasting and tapas stand each day at the conference venue, thanks to sponsorship donated by TES organizers.

“We’re very grateful to the TES organizers for generously donating sponsorship of the wine tasting and tapas stand during the show,” says Leya Tanit, CEO and founder of Pineapple Support. “Their support helps us provide an opportunity for attendees to take a moment from the show to relax and socialize. We look forward to seeing you there.”

The wine tasting and tapas stand will be held each day in the main conference area, each day of the TES Affiliate Conference, which runs from February 24th to 27th

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 14,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

To view the full schedule of the TES Affiliate Conference, visit https://tesaffiliateconferences.com/. To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.

APClips 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 APClips as a sponsor at the supporter level. The amateur adult content platform joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“APClips is so incredibly proud and honored to be able to support the amazing work which Pineapple Support is doing for the SW community,” says APClips Founder and CEO, Gavin Lloyd. “It’s genuinely inspiring and humbling to witness, and they just seem to get better and better at what they do as time goes by. We look forward to continuing our support of PS well into the future.”

Pineapple Support was founded by 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 14,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“We are delighted to welcome APClips as the latest sponsor of Pineapple Support,” says Tanit. “APClips understands the unique challenges faced by amateur content creators and their backing is crucial in our mission to offer accessible, stigma-free mental health resources. Together, we’re working towards ensuring that every performer has the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally.”

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 on the organization’s website https://pineapplesupport.org.

 

BranditScan Joins Pineapple Support As Partner-Level Sponsor

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome BranditScan as a partner-level sponsor. The piracy protection service for content creators joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“Working in the DMCA service sector, we see the daily impact of piracy on mental health,” said a BranditScan representative. “We’re really excited about this sponsorship. Pineapple’s admirable work aligns with our dedication to supporting creators in a way that is most accessible to them.”

Pineapple Support was founded by 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 12,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“I’m very grateful to welcome BranditScan as a sponsor of Pineapple Support,” says Tanit. “Their commitment reflects the growing recognition that mental health is a priority in the adult industry, and helps us to expand our reach to provide critical services to performers.”

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 on the organization’s website https://pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support to Host Model Retreat Lounge at The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will host a private model retreat lounge at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, where models can speak with therapists and enjoy a range of services and holistic therapies throughout the day.

The model retreat lounge, sponsored by Kink.com, New Moon Fund, Free Speach Coalition and Pornhub, will take place in Orchid Ballroom E at the Resorts World Las Vegas venue during the conference, which runs from January 24th to 27th, 2024.

The lounge will provide support by Pineapple Support mental health practitioners, hot drinks, snacks, phone charging stations, and areas to take a nap with blankets and eye masks, as well as board games, free headshots by Casey Jade Photography, life coaching, sexual astrology, tarot readings, and other holistic therapies. Each day will conclude with a meditative soundbath at 7pm for performers to unwind after the show.

Pineapple Support was founded by 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 12,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“These conferences can be overwhelming for performers, so we want to create a safe space where they can come and recharge whenever they need,” says Tanit. “Whether you want to get therapy or simply wrap up with a blanket and have a nap, this space is yours to feel safe and be yourself. I’d like to extend a special thanks to Chaturbate and Stripchat for covering accommodation costs for Pineapple team members and therapists.”

To view the full schedule of The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, visit https://trade.adultentertainmentexpo.com/. To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support To Attend XBIZ LA and Host One-Day Wellness Retreat

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will attend the XBIZ LA conference in Hollywood, California, where it will take part in two panels, provide lunchtime refreshments, as well as host a one-day retreat for performers to relax after the event.

Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit will be present at the event, which runs from January 15th to 18th, as well as Pineapple Support brand ambassadors Sabien Demonia, Erika Love, Eve Batelle, and Justine Cross. Pineapple Support will also provide lunch refreshments in the main hotel bar area, sponsored by FansFuel.

“We want to invite performers to join us for a moment to relax and nourish themselves during the show,” says Tanit. “We know attending conferences like this can be expensive for performers and queues during lunchtime can eat into already hectic schedules. I’m thankful to FansFuel for helping us to take care of performers’ physical health and ensure they’re on top form for the rest of the day.”

In addition, Tanit will also be taking part in two panels during the conference:

Cam & Fan Platforms: What’s Hot and What’s Next
Tuesday 16th, from 12pm to 12.50pm (Location: Beachwood Ballroom)

Motivated: Stories of Resilience
Wednesday 17th, from 11am to 11.50am (Location: Graham Boardroom)

The team is also hosting a one-day Pineapple Support Wellness Retreat in the Nichols II Ballroom of the conference venue at the Kimpton Everly Hotel, sponsored by Chaturbate. The retreat runs from 1pm to 6pm and will include workshops hosted by Nicoletta Heidegger, Jordan Wolan, and Laila Delight, breathwork sessions, a soundbath, yoga, massages, tarot readings, and group talks on sexual wellness by professional sex therapists.

“As XBIZ 2024 concludes, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to unwind and find balance,” says Tanit. “Before jumping back into your busy work life, and preparing for the next event, take a breath and take some time to recharge your mind and body. Join us for lunch, wellness events and relaxation.”

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 12,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

To view the full schedule of the XBIZ LA conference, visit https://www.xbizshow.com/. To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support the organization as a company or individual can be found by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org.