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Joi AI Joins Pineapple Support As Partner-Level Sponsor, Hosts Workshop For Creators

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome Joi AI, formerly known as Eva AI, as a partner-level sponsor. The digital relationship platform joins over seventy adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization. Joi AI will also host the Joi AI Academy Workshop, a virtual event to explore how creators can protect their mental health while using AI tools to maintain audience engagement.

“Pineapple Support brings invaluable experience in creator wellness,” says Caleth Jones, spokesperson for Joi AI. “The session will address common challenges such as burnout, anxiety, and the pressure of being ‘always on,’ as well as introduce ways AI can help creators automate tasks, maintain boundaries, and stay connected with fans. Together, we hope to offer practical insights and emotional support to empower creators both online and off.”

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 15,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“I’m thankful to Joi AI for supporting our mission to provide stigma-free and accessible mental health care to industry creators,” says Tanit. “We’re excited to collaborate with them on this workshop to discuss the potential AI may hold for creator wellbeing.”

The Joi AI Academy Workshop will take place on May 8, 2025, and will feature insights from Tanit representing Pineapple Support, and other industry advocates. For more information and to register, visit https://partiful.com/e/OfWmHqbAvWsRSPkkkfej.

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

YouPay Joins Pineapple Support as Sponsor and Introduces Permanent Donation Feature

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is proud to announce YouPay as a new Partner-level sponsor. Following the success of their recent July fundraising campaign, which raised over $4,000 for Pineapple Support, YouPay has decided to introduce a permanent $1 donation option at checkout. This feature will ensure ongoing support for Pineapple Support’s essential mental health services, inspired by the overwhelming response from their community.

“The adult content creator community is significant for us at YouPay and we’ve seen first-hand the mental health challenges that creators experience,” says Matt Holme, founder and CEO of YouPay. “The work that Pineapple Support does is amazing and the team at YouPay are grateful to all of our users for their support in helping us raise funds this year. Our fundraising campaign has been so successful that we’ve committed to Pineapple support to make this an annual event.”

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 so grateful to YouPay for their generous campaign and ongoing support,” says Tanit. “Their commitment will help us reach more performers in need of mental health resources, and the success of this campaign is an inspiration for other companies to consider similar actions to support our community’s mental well-being.”

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

All Things Worn 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 All Things Worn as a sponsor at the supporter level. The fetish community and marketplace joins over sixty adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“By supporting Pineapple Support, All Things Worn demonstrates its unwavering commitment to the well-being of individuals in the adult industry,” says Natalia Baker, Head of Marketing at All Things Worn. “This support not only contributes to destigmatization efforts but also creates a positive impact on the community as a whole. Through this partnership, All Things Worn aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment, ensuring the mental health and overall welfare of those involved in the adult industry.”

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 very grateful to All Things Worn for helping foster the wellbeing of the fetish community,” says Tanit. “We recognize the unique pressures and challenges faced by those in kink and fetish communities, and we will work together to ensure that they have access to services and support that meet their needs.”

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.

 

F2F.com Joins Pineapple Support As Bronze-Level Sponsor

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome Friends 2 Follow (F2F) as a bronze-level sponsor. The premium social network joins over seventy adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

In addition, F2F has contracted Pineapple Support’s “Pineapple Team Wellbeing” service, which provides in-house training and support to help team members feel supported in their roles and provide better care to creators. The package gives content creators registered with F2F access to a monthly support group, provided by a licensed Pineapple Support therapist.

“Friends 2 Follow’s unique offering of mental health support is a significant USP to our creators,” says Martijn van Lom, founding partner of F2F. “By partnering with organizations like Pineapple Support, F2F.com goes beyond traditional content platforms, addressing the mental well-being of its community members. This commitment to mental health distinguishes F2F.com as a platform that cares deeply about the holistic well-being of its users.”

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, counselling, and emotional support.

“I’m thrilled and grateful to F2F for their generous contributions and support,” says Tanit. “Each tax-deductible donation we receive allows us to continue providing stigma-free and sex-positive therapy to adult performers, and training services to organizations that work with them. I’m proud to be part of an industry that recognizes its responsibility to protect those at its core.”

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.

Willow Integra Management 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 Willow Integra Management as a supporter-level sponsor. The London-based marketing and communications agency joins over seventy adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“Willow Integra is very proud to be able to sponsor an organization such as Pineapple Support,” says Katharina Webhofer, Director of Willow Integra Management. “Mental health isn’t always given enough attention in the adult industry, despite the emotional demands placed on performers and creators. With our sponsorship, we hope to assist Pineapple Support in helping individuals in the industry, to change that narrative and increase emotional wellbeing.”

 

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

 

“I’d like to thank all the team at Willow Integra Management for their support of our organization,” says Tanit. “Willow’s generous contribution demonstrates their dedication to the health of our industry, and helps us to meet the needs of the community. I’m pleased to welcome them as sponsors.”

 

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.

GridFlicks Signs On as Pineapple Support Sponsor

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Multi-view cam platform GridFlicks has joined over 60 adult businesses and organizations committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“GridFlicks created an opportunity for models to earn passive income from non-paying users to alleviate financial stress and work hours,” said Linley Thompson, Director of Engagement at GridFlicks. “Once we learned Pineapple Support provides access to quality mental health services for models, supporting its mission was an easy decision to make.”

Founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support has so far connected over 10,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“I’m very grateful to GridFlicks for their support,” Tanit said. “I’m reassured by the backing of such a well-known adult brand, sending a clear and positive message to the industry that the mental health of performers is critical to the health of our industry.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States; click here for sponsorship details and find the group online and on Twitter.

Visit GridFlicks online.

Grooby Signs On as Pineapple Support Sponsor

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Grooby has joined over 60 adult businesses and organizations committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“I am impressed with the progress Pineapple Support has made over the last few years and seeing how dedicated their staff were at the recent shows,” owner and founder Steven Grooby said. “We are very involved in mental health and welfare as a company and we’re happy to help support Pineapple to have a wider reach into all the areas of the industry.”

Founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support has so far connected over 10,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“Grooby has been an advocate for the care and support of models for years, and I’m glad to be able to work with them,” said Tanit. “Thanks to their incredibly generous support, we can not only reach more models, we can develop programs and workshops that better address the needs of transgender performers — a vital part of our community who nevertheless face stigma and discrimination even within our industry. Thank you to the Grooby team for being such a transformative force in our journey towards empowerment and well-being.”

Pineapple Support is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States; click here for sponsorship details and find the group online and on Twitter.

Visit Grooby online and on Twitter.

Live-Strip Joins Pineapple Support as Sponsor

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Camming platform Live-Strip has joined the ranks of over 60 adult businesses and organizations committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“As the leading adult live chat provider in the German-speaking area, we are especially aware of our responsibilities to our business partners,” said Live-Strip Managing Director Daniel Bender. “Whether it is dealing with a society that wants to marginalize the lifestyles our cam-girls have chosen for themselves or problems that customers relay to them, we know that being a cam-girl can be a stressful and very demanding job. We are very happy that we have found a reliable partner in Pineapple Support who can provide professional help before the problems become too big to handle.”

Founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support has so far connected over 10,000 adult performers and industry members to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“I’m incredibly thankful to Live-Strip for their commitment to our work globally,” said Tanit. “Their generous membership helps us to connect Pineapple Support’s services with adult performers who need it.”

Follow Pineapple Support online and on Twitter.

Find Live-Strip online.

PornDeals Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

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

“We’re proud to sponsor Pineapple Support and stand behind the important work they do for the industry,” PornDeals CEO Feng Wu said. “After being in the business for almost 10 years it felt like a natural choice to give back to the performers that made it possible for us to achieve a successful business.”

Pineapple Support Founder Leya Tanit expressed gratitude for the reinforcement.

“The support of organizations like PornDeals helps take away the stigma from mental health and sends a message to our industry that seeking support is encouraged,” Tanit said. “Contributions like this help us to continue our mission to support the mental health and well-being of sex workers around the world.”

A rep noted the commitment from PornDeals 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.

FSC Joins Pineapple Support as a Partner-Level Sponsor

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Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has joined over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“As the trade association for the adult industry, it’s critical that we lift up other nonprofits with our support,” FSC Executive Director Michelle L. LeBlanc said. “In just a few years, Pineapple Support has done what so many promised to do — built a real, reliable resource for therapy and support for sex workers. We’re proud to sponsor them, and look forward to helping any way we can in this especially challenging time.”

Leya Tanit, founder of Pineapple Support, welcomed the boost.

“The generosity of FSC and the continued support of the team is invaluable to our organization,” she said. “The FSC plays an incredibly important role in the continued wellbeing of not just individual performers but they also contribute to the improved health of our entire industry.”

“Our spending on therapy has tripled due to performers affected by COVID, so the support of all of our partners is crucial right now,” Tanit added.

A rep noted the commitment from FSC 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 throughout the world.

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.