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Pineapple Support To Host One-Day Wellness Event – Safety, Stability, and Self-Love

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will host a one-day wellness event focused on safety, stability, and self-love. The event, sponsored by Sextpanther, Sexyjobs, and Stripchat will take place online on August 24th, from 11AM to 4PM PST.

 

The event will include presentations, classes, and discussions led by Pineapple Support therapists, including:

 

  • “The Art Of Self Pleasure” with Nadège Collot (11AM PST)
  • “Love & Relationships After Trauma” with Devin D’Shae (12PM PST)
  • “Petrified Of Saying No” with Steven Mollura (1PM PST)
  • “The Importance Of Playtime” with Emma Martin at (2PM PST)
  • “Dating Yourself” with Devin D’Shae (3PM PST)

 

“Inspiring healthy relationships with yourself and others comes with challenges, particularly when it comes to intimacy,” says Pineapple Support founder and CEO, Leya Tanit. “Creating a stable personal environment and dealing with life’s uncertainties in an appropriate and effective manner is essential to happiness and fulfilment.”

 

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.

 

“During this one-day event, we focus on being content with what we have, being comfortable within our lives, and being content with our purpose,” says Tanit. “Through self-love and self-nurturing, Pineapple Support therapists and experts hope to inspire safety and security from within.”

 

The one-day “Safety, Stability & Self Love” wellness event will take place online on August 24th, from 11AM to 4PM PST. For more information about this event and to reserve a place, visit https://pineapplesupport.org/safety-stability-self-love/.

Pineapple Support To Host Meditative Sound Bath, Panel At XBIZ LA

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, will attend the XBIZ conference in Los Angeles, where it will host a panel and meditative sound bath for performers, sponsored by Chaturbate.

The sound bath will be led by Pineapple Support therapist Jordan Wolan, using Tibetan bowls, gongs, and chimes to create a sound bath that promotes relaxation and healing. The event, sponsored by Chaturbate, is free for adult performers to attend and will take place in the Nichols I Ballroom on Thursday, January 12th at 12pm.

“We want to invite performers to join us in experiencing the healing benefits of sound waves, and to unwind and recharge after a few hectic days at XBIZ LA.”

“We want to invite performers to join us in experiencing the healing benefits of sound waves, and to unwind and recharge after a few hectic days at XBIZ LA,” says Pineapple CEO Leya Tanit. “I’d like to extend a special thank you to Chaturbate for sponsoring this rejuvenating event, and to the talented hypnotherapist and sound-healing facilitator Jordan Wolan for leading the sound bath.”

In addition, Pineapple Support will also host a panel discussion, “Maintaining Healthy Boundaries” on Jan 11th at 12pm, where panelists will discuss how to protect your physical, emotional, and online safety.

Tanit will also participate in a “State of the Industry 2023” discussion later that day.

To raise money and awareness for the organization, Tanit will be asking performers to sign an inflatable couch, which will be auctioned off at the fan-facing X3 Expo later that week.

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.

Click here to view the full schedule of the XBIZ LA conference.

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

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, 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 Two-Day “Sex and Self” Wellness Event

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will host a two-day wellness event featuring a range of workshops and panels from sexual wellness experts. The “Sex and Self” event, which is free for adult performers, will take place online on July 20th and 21st, starting at 10 am PST.

The event is sponsored by Stripchat, Clips4Sale, Loyalfans, EROTIK.com, ePlay, and Fleshlight, and will feature ten online workshops, panels, and sessions over the course of two days. The schedule of events is designed to help attendees explore sexual wellness as a tool for healing, growth, and empowerment:

July 20th 2022

“First Time Reflections” Presented by Rachael Wells

10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm GMT

With panelists; Prince Jean, Ebony Mystique, Eve Batelle, Dirty Drizzy

“Hello Body, Let’s Be Friends” with Danielle Dass

11am PST, 2pm EST, 7pm GMT

“The Magic of Intimacy” with Danny Santos

2pm PST, 5pm EST, 8pm GMT

“Sex After Trauma: Why it’s Difficult, and What to Do About It” with Alicia Graham

1pm PST, 4pm EST, 9pm GMT

“Pass Explained” with PASS Executive Director Ian O’Brian and Valerie Webber

2pm PST, 5pm EST, 10pm GMT

July 21st, 2022

“Raising the standards – intimacy coordination on adult film sets” with Izzy

10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm GMT

“Maintaining Your Sexual Autonomy: Communication, Needs, and Boundaries” with Keziah Mayers

11am PST, 2pm EST, 7pm GMT

“Coming back to yourself: Increasing Your Pleasure Potential” with Nicoletta Heidegger

12pm PST, 3pm EST, 8pm GMT

“Can Porn Educate?” Presented by Diane Obeid

1pm PST, 4pm EST, 9pm GMT

With panelists; Evie Rain, Araneae Mactans, Sommer Isabella, Alex 7Veils, Chrissy LeBlanc, Samantha Lexi

“The Intimacy of Daily Life: Connecting with Our Capacity for Immersion ” with Charlie Nicely

2pm PST, 5pm EST, 10pm GMT

“Let’s talk about sex and its relation to our wellbeing, our connection with others, and most importantly, our connection with ourselves,” says Pineapple Support CEO and Founder Leya Tanit. “Sexual energy can be a powerful tool to heal and it can also be the base of a wound to heal from. Exploring our connection with our bodies and learning how to set boundaries, express ourselves and explore how past traumas can affect current relationships can be a huge step toward inner healing and growth.”

“Sexual energy can be a powerful tool to heal and it can also be the base of a wound to heal from.”

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

“I want to personally thank all of our wonderful sponsors for helping to make this event possible,” says Tanit. “Join us and our team of experts as we explore our sexual selves, empower and let’s learn to love ourselves that little bit more.”

The “Sex and Self” wellness event will take place online on July 20th and 21st. The event is free to attend and places are limited. For more information and to register, please visit https://pineapplesupport.org/sex-and-self/.

Pineapple Support and Streamate Host Three Day Wellness Event

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Streamate and Pineapple Support to host a three day wellness event to help alleviate stress and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The event held on 18-20th of May, offers anyone in the industry the opportunity to schedule a free, 30 minute, one-on-one guided meditation session with Pineapple Support therapist, Ingrid d’Aquin. During the consultations  you can “Enjoy a moment of catharsis and leave the session with relaxation techniques you can start using immediately to calm and center yourself.” said d’Aquin.

D’Aquin will also be hosting a webinar on May 18th at 2pm EST to discuss the effects of depression, anxiety and isolation. “We are in unprecedented times” says d’Aquin, “and you are not alone if you are trying to figure out how you are going to see your way through the depression, anxiety and isolation. Join us in this webinar where we will explore what makes a person resilient and learn simple take home techniques to cultivated a stronger ability to bounce back and adapt to life’s fast balls.”

“The world as we know it has changed – at least for now.” sad Liz, director of marketing at Streamate. “We are all learning to adjust, and some may be forgetting about self-care, an important part of our overall well-being. Streamate is not only proud to partner with Pineapple support on this event, but feel it’s imperative to offer all individuals the ability re-center and gain focus to combat loneliness during these interesting times.”

Pineapple Support was founded in 2018 by British performer Leya Tanit in response to losses in the adult industry from depression, addiction 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 1,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support.

“Covid-19 has affected all of us, it is important to take time out, away from your daily stresses and have a moment of calm and the wellness event aims to provide those within the industry with just that.” explains Tanit “During each session Ingrid will guide you with breathing techniques and exercises that you can transfer to your daily routine.”

To book your free 30 minute consultation, please visit: https://calendly.com/ingriddaquinpsychotherapist.

To attend the Webinar please visit: https://www.PineappleSupport.org/webinars