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Pineapple Support Appoints Erika Love as Brand Ambassador

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, has appointed Erika Love its latest brand ambassador. The popular adult content creator joins ten other ambassadors in repping the org, including Eve Batelle and Sabien DeMonia.

 

Love, a veteran performer and content creator, will become a trusted point of contact for other performers, helping to extend the organization’s support and reach within the adult community for anyone that wants to know more about the organization or how to receive support.

 

“It’s an honor to join Pineapple Support and represent them as an ambassador,” says Erika Love. “For me, this brings together my passions for helping people, cause-marketing, and content creation. I want to help Pineapple Support grow and make a positive change in the adult industry. We all need help sometimes, and the services they provide our community are needed now more than ever.”

 

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 10,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

 

“Our brand ambassadors play a crucial role within the adult community, helping to connect performers with mental health and emotional support services,” says Tanit. “Erika is well-known and respected within the adult community and I’m beyond thankful to her for using her status and network to champion mental health with other performers.”

 

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 Kicks Off In-House Training and Support Package for Teams with Clips4Sale

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, has launched an in-house training and support program to help team members of sponsor organizations provide better care to both creators and peers and feel supported in their roles.

 

Clips4Sale is the first platform to fully invest in Pineapple Support’s training & support initiative. The package serves to equip team members with the knowledge and resources to better handle difficult situations and empower them with confidence and communication skills.

 

The program includes training, monthly support groups, and regular team check-ins:

 

In-house training package

Pineapple Support will provide Clips4Sale with five training modules, providing the knowledge to equip the team to better address complex and sometimes critical issues, from understanding sexuality and gender identity to identifying a performer in crisis.

 

In-house support groups

As part of the program, Pineapple Support is leading a monthly, in-house, 60-minute support group tailored to the Clips4Sale team’s needs — providing members with a support network, accountability, feedback, and different strategies for tackling difficult issues.

 

In-house check-ins

These mental well-being check-ins provide proactive support to look after the team itself, creating a space to discuss any stressors and providing support for anyone struggling. Additionally, a dedicated Pineapple Support therapist is on hand to provide check-in sessions with staff members upon request.

 

“As longtime members of the fetish community, C4S understands the vital importance of education and our responsibility to models and creators,” says Avery Martin of Clips4Sale. “We’re proud to work with Pineapple Support on this educational series, and to help those working in our industry do so in a way that is safe, aware, and supported.”

 

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 10,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

 

“Our in-house training and support package is designed to take care of the health and well-being of team members, helping them feel valued and supported while creating a sense of community and team spirit,” says Tanit. “By offering Pineapple’s training initiative to their staff members, Clips4Sale is demonstrating a real commitment to its creators and workers. In an increasingly diverse industry, all platforms should be working to ensure that those on them — and those working for them — are safe and supported. I’m thankful that they’ve trusted Pineapple Support to provide this training, and I’m excited to work with them.”

 

As an incentive for participating organizations, the full training and support package could potentially reduce liability insurance costs. Pineapple Support provides certificates that clearly outline all completed courses, which may be taken into consideration during insurance renewals.

 

Other platforms, companies, or organizations that are interested in working with Pineapple Support to deploy a ready-made or bespoke training program can find more information by visiting https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsors-hub/ and should reach out to Pineapple Support directly.

 

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship. Details about additional ways to support or work with Pineapple can be found on the organization’s website https://pineapplesupport.org.

Pineapple Support To Host Signing Booth At EXXXOTICA Miami

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will be hosting a signing booth at EXXXOTICA Expo in Miami. The Pineapple team will be joined by popular models on July 15th at booth 514, where fans can get the signature of their favorite model during the annual adult expo.

Pineapple Support therapist Steven Mollura will also be available during the day to provide emotional support to any performer at the event who wants to talk, thanks to a contribution from Chaturbate. Pineapple Support ambassador Finn Fiasko will also be at the booth to represent the organization and to meet with performers and fans.

“Pineapple will be hosting a safe, welcoming space where performers and fans can interact,” says Pineapple Support founder and CEO, Leya Tanit. “It’s a chance for performers to meet with fans on their own terms. We know that signings can be stressful, and so the Pineapple Support team will be on hand to provide emotional support for anyone that wants to talk or decompress during the event.”

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 10,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

The EXXXOTICA Expo takes place on July 14–16, 2023 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. To learn more and to access the full schedule, visit https://www.exxxoticaexpo.com/locations/miami-fl/. To learn more about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, please visithttps://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.

SextPanther Expands Sponsorship of Pineapple Support

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SextPanther has expanded its commitment to Pineapple Support by becoming a Silver Sponsor of the industry support and therapy service.

“Pineapple Support provides critical and potentially life-saving mental health services to the sex work community and we’re honored to continue to support their efforts,” said SextPanther founder and President Alex. “For the upcoming year, we’ve decided to increase our Pineapple Support sponsorship level from bronze to silver, to further invest in the health and wellbeing of our friends and peers. We are thankful to Pineapple Support for the work they do every day to ensure that SWs everywhere always have the resources available to those in need. From the bottom of our hearts, we love you.”

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 filled with gratitude for the continued support and generosity of SextPanther,” said Tanit. “SextPanther has consistently shown dedication and commitment to creator well being. The decision to increase support this year is a testament to the gains we are making together. This level of support doesn’t just sustain us, it helps us grow and be bigger than we are. Thank you to Alex and his team for making our industry a better place.”

TransErotica Joins Pineapple Support as a Sponsor

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Pineapple Support announced they are welcoming TransErotica as a supporter-level sponsor, joining over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to the organization.

“In my 20 years in the business we have witnessed a multitude of unique challenges specific to trans performers,” TransErotica CEO JC Baumgartner said. “Knowing there is an organization in Pineapple Support that is accessible for them is a true lifesaver.”

“We at TransErotica are proud to get behind this organization with our support,” Baumgartner added.

Pineapple Support’s founder Leya Tanit explained that “providing sex-worker-aware and culturally competent mental health care for trans performers is only possible because of the support of generous sponsors like TransErotica.”

“I’m incredibly thankful to TransErotica and all of our other sponsors that help us to keep doing the valuable work that we do,” Tanit added.

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.

Adult Webcam Experience Company ImLive Partners with Pineapple Support

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ImLive Joins Forces with Pineapple Support to Provide Mental Health Services to Workers in the Online Adult Industry

ImLive.com, a site that offers the largest variety of adult webcam experiences, announced today a partnership with Pineapple Support, a free support and therapy service for all persons working in the online adult industry. Together, the two organizations are setting out to make sure that online sex workers have access to mental health services.

“Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to be aware of our mental health and take the necessary care. By partnering with Pineapple Support, we are making sure that not just ImLive hosts, but performers all across the industry have access to the best mental health services whenever they may need them,” said Adrian Stoneman, VP of Business for ImLive. “We are consistently looking for ways to give back to the community, and this partnership will go a long way in helping those in our ImLive family and beyond.”

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 registered 501(c)3 nonprofit in the United States and a registered charity in the UK, has so far connected over 1500 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“We are incredibly grateful to ImLive for their support,” says Tanit. “Their generosity makes a huge difference to the lives of cam performers, as well as the overall strength of our industry. We’ve tripled our spend on therapy already due to COVID-19, and with industry leaders like ImLive behind us, we’re able to continue our mission to support the mental health and well-being of sex workers around the world.”

ImLive operates with approximately 85 million members and hosts in 100+ countries spanning every continent. Users have spent over $1 billion and more than half a million models have broadcast on the platform over the site’s history. The company’s diverse roster of cam models are passionate and committed to providing the best webcam experience possible, and as a result, the leading cam chat arena has pioneered some of the ultimate innovations in the space. Such innovations include the introduction of a remote device in 2005 that allowed users to control vibrators on the host side, as well as being the first cam site in 2016 to integrate technology of immediate cash outs where hosts can withdraw their earnings immediately after a session has ended.

ImLive has been in the news recently with the launch of several new campaigns, including around its “18th Birthday Wish-a-Thon,” for which it granted 18 wishes from host, members and the general public – one for each year it has been in business. Some of those granted already include initiatives that raised funds to plant trees across the world and help save the endangered Scrotum Frog of Lake Titicaca.

Team Skeet Partners With Pineapple Support

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Pineapple Support has welcomed its newest sponsor, Team Skeet, at the Partner level. The adult paysite joins nearly 40 other adult companies in committing funds and resources to the mental health organization.

“Pineapple Support offers much needed mental health services to our community of performers and producers,” said Team Skeet’s Salima S. “As such, it is an honor to sponsor this program which supports our total well-being. In addition to our contribution, I would like to thank the founders for putting this organization together.”

The support provided by Team Skeet and other partners helps to provide free and low-cost therapy to adult performers and producers throughout the world, and fund workshops, outreach and other services.

Pineapple Support was founded in 2018 by British performer Leya Tanit, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. It has connected over 700 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“Team Skeet’s support means so much to our organization,” Tanit said. “I’m humbled by the generosity of our industry in helping to sustain and grow Pineapple Support. Each tax-deductible donation we receive allows us to reach even more performers with mental health services and emotional support — something especially needed this time of year.”

For more information, visit Pineapple Support online and on Twitter.

Erotik.com Joins Pineapple Support as Sponsor

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LOS ANGELES — Erotik.com has joined Pineapple Support at the Partner level, joining over four-dozen adult companies to commit funds and resources to help the organization provide mental health resources to performers and other adult industry members.

“We have all read the sad news of the past few years,” said Erotik.com’s Sascha E. “Each of these cases had touched me deeply. When I got to know Leya and her team and saw firsthand the passion with which they wanted to help our industry, it was immediately clear to me that we would support them.”

Erotik.com describes itself as “a market leader in adult VOD and retail in Europe.” Founded over fifteen years ago as DVDErotik.com, Erotik boasts of “one of the most extensive libraries in Europe.”

“We are thrilled to have the support of Erotik.com,” said Leya Tanit, President of Pineapple Support. “With industry leaders like Erotik.com behind us, we’re able to continue our mission to support the mental health and well-being of sex workers around the world.”

Tanit founded Pineapple Support in 2018 after several high-profile losses in the adult community from depression and mental illness. The organization has connected over 500 performers to mental health services.

For the latest updates, follow Tanit and Pineapple Support on Twitter.