Effects of Trauma on Desire, Arousal and Attachment

Effects of Trauma on Desire, Arousal and Attachment

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Speaker: Nicki Line

 

This 60-minute webinar explores how survivors of trauma can reconnect with sexuality as a pathway to healing, empowerment, and embodied self-expression. Through a trauma-informed and sex-positive lens, participants will learn how to rebuild safety in intimacy, reestablish trust and consent, and rediscover pleasure as an act of reclamation. The session will also address reframing sexual shame and internalized stigma, helping individuals and professionals alike understand how trauma impacts desire, body image, and self-worth.

 

Attendees will leave with practical tools and therapeutic frameworks for guiding towards authentic, confident, and compassionate sexual healing. Wendi “Nicki” Line is a licensed mental health counselor with extensive training in clinical sexology and addiction combined with experience counseling in the inpatient and private practice settings.

 

She is Kink Aware, Poly Friendly, and works with the LGBTQ+ communities. Wendi is the Vice President of the Sanctuary Center and an instructor at the International Academy of Collaborative Counseling and Coaching Education (IACCCE), in Tampa, Florida.

 

Sponsored by: Friends2Follow, Pornhub, Stripchat, Niteflirt & RevealMe

More Than a Fantasy: The Emotional Labor of Being Desired & Fetishized

More Than a Fantasy: The Emotional Labor of Being Desired & Fetishized

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This candid panel brings together Nyxon, Ana Foxx & Erika Love for a grounded and layered conversation on the emotional labor of being fetishized, hyper-visible, or professionally sexualized. We’ll explore identity, boundaries, burnout, and how each panelist reclaims power and pleasure in the face of projected desire—moderated by Jasmine (Blue Pearl Therapy).

 

N. Jasmine Johnson, MSW, LCSW , Jet Setting Jasmine, is a licensed psychotherapist, sex educator, filmmaker, and author whose work bridges clinical insight with cultural liberation. A co-owner of Royal Fetish Films and founder of Blue Pearl Therapy, Jasmine’s writing appears in Fundamental Concepts and Critical Developments in Sex Education: Intersectional and Trauma-Informed Approaches (Routledge, 2024), where her chapter, Integrating Porn Literacy into Sex Education, challenges educators to dismantle stigma and center pleasure, consent, and critical media literacy.

 

Her research and commentary have been featured in outlets such as Playboy, VICE, and Refinery29, amplifying conversations on race, kink, and decolonized sexuality.

Sponsored by: Friends2Follow, Pornhub, Stripchat, Niteflirt & RevealMe

The Psychology of Pleasure

The Psychology of Pleasure

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The Psychology of Pleasure is a three-part educational and experiential workshop series that explores how pleasure is processed, expressed, and shared through the mind, body, and communication. Each exercise builds upon the last to deepen understanding of how pleasure influences mental health, self-awareness, and relationships while navigating life as a sex worker.

 

Lead By: Selina Smith Selina Elam, MFT PhDc , also known as Fairy, works as a Marriage and Family / Sex Therapist under the direction of Blue Pearl Therapy. She can also be found here at Pineapple Support and Open Path. Fairy has a passion for sexual health and education creating safe spaces for people to wave their freak flag under the grounds and morality that is centered with education.

 

For close to a decade she has spread her education across the US at events like Exxxotica, Sex Down South, Jax Fet Festival, and more. She is the owner of Mindful Magic – creating erotic, tangible items to encourage people to express their desires and fantasies in a fun and comprehensive way.

 

With each session, podcast, or live event Fairy always wants to send the message that “Knowledge Cums Before Performance.”

Sponsored by: Friends2Follow, Pornhub, Stripchat, Niteflirt & RevealMe

Allie Awesome - What do you want recovery to look like?

Allie Awesome – What do you want recovery to look like?

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For Addiction Month, Allie Awesome discusses how you can take charge of your recovery.

Parent/Performer Relationships by Araneae Mactans

Parent/Performer Relationships by Araneae Mactans

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Araneae Mactans talks us through her experience of navigating her relationship with her parents as a performer.

If you work in the industry and would like to share your experience via video, please email:

Contact@pineappleuspport.org.

Is non-monogamy for me? with Melissa Lesane | Navigating Relationships

Is non-monogamy for me? with Melissa Lesane | Navigating Relationships

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Valuable in-depth self-reflections for considering non-monogamy in your life. Melissa works with individuals, intimate partners and other relational groups who want to focus on relationship and sexuality issues. She values and inspires intentionality, creativity and pleasure in relationships. She enjoys working with folk that are curious about non-monogamy and those who are currently in non-monogamous relationships.
She’s passionate about working with people of color in exploring and navigating non-monogamy. As a sex-positive therapist, she enthusiastically affirms and seeks to work with those within the LGBTQ+, kink, BDSM, sex work and open-relating communities. Her strength is to personally connect with you through playfulness, compassion and curiosity, that will hopefully feel safe and encouraging for you to explore Self and how you relate with others. She values vulnerability and intentionality, and her presence is empathic, supportive, creative and embracing of life’s nuances.
Please reach out if you have any questions or curiosities about working with Melissa, that she can address with you.
www.melissalesane.com
Navigating Relationships was sponsored by Segpay, SextPanther, ePlay, Chaturbate, Flirt4Free and ‪@AdultTimeHQ‬
Naked Truth About Wealth: From Content Creation to Retirement

Naked Truth About Wealth: From Content Creation to Retirement

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Ready to make your financial future as hot as your career? Then this is the seminar you don’t want to miss! This seminar offers savvy adult industry professionals the insider knowledge to transform today’s success into tomorrow’s security. This seminar will guide you through industry-specific hurdles to retirement, investment strategies, and financial planning tailored for content creators and sex workers.

 

Nate Mallory Nate is a licensed tax attorney and is the founder of Only Tax Deductions Law Firm. Featured in numerous industry podcasts and articles as well as legal publications, Nate is recognized as an expert in tax law and entrepreneur tax strategies. Nate’s law firm provides legal and advising services to sex workers and their businesses, as well as provides services such as tax return preparation and filing, bookkeeping, and payroll. Nate holds a Juris Doctorate with concentrations in Business Law & Tax Law; Masters of Law in Wealth Management; Masters of Law in Taxation), and is an Accredited Financial Counselor and Certified Financial Therapist.

Mia Lee Mia is an adult content creator, founder of Mia Lee Financial, a registered investment adviser, and corporate partnership advisor to New Moon, a sex worker advocacy non-profit. Mia has been in the adult industry since 2018, with experience across different types of SW ranging from FS to dancing, cam modeling and most recently porn. She has also been doing pro-bono financial literacy education for adult industry professionals since 2019. Prior to working in the adult industry, Mia was a forensic accountant at some of the top global consulting and asset management firms based in New York. Her company, Mia Lee Financial, does investment management and financial planning for adult industry professionals. Mia holds a B.S. in Accounting, a Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) license and a registered investment advisory license (series 65).

The price of Success: Money & Mental Health in the adult industry.

The price of Success: Money & Mental Health in the adult industry.

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Money in the adult industry isn’t just about what you earn, it’s about what it costs emotionally, mentally, and relationally. From unpredictable income and financial stigma to burnout and challenges to self-worth, this panel explores the complex relationship between money and mental health for adult industry professionals. A panel of therapists, financial educators, and performers will dive into the emotional rollercoaster of feast-or-famine pay cycles, the pressure to monetize every moment, and how to cope when income becomes tied to identity. Expect real talk, evidence-informed strategies, and a judgment-free space to unpack shame, build financial resilience, and protect your peace while pursuing success. Whether you’re navigating inconsistent income, setting boundaries with fans, or simply trying to find balance between the hustle and your health, this session offers tools and community to support your financial and emotional well-being.

Tess Killwein

Dr. Tess Kilwein (she/they) is a board-certified clinical, health, and sport psychologist specializing in trauma, sexual health, substance use, and mental performance. They provide affirming, trauma-informed care to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, adult industry performers, and individuals navigating non-traditional relationship structures. Through Pineapple Support, Dr. Kilwein offers therapy, trainings, and on-site support at EXXXOTICA. As founder of Unapologetic Psychology PLLC and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, they integrate harm reduction, systemic sex therapy, and gender-affirming care to support the emotional and performance needs of high-demand professionals navigating stigma, identity, and relationships.
Adulting 101: A Tax and Finance Workshop for the Working Adult Unlock tax-saving potential

Adulting 101: A Tax and Finance Workshop for the Working Adult Unlock tax-saving potential

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This comprehensive workshop guides you through the essentials of business structure, tax fundamentals, and maximizing deductions. Learn how to set up an LLC, manage your finances, and identify lucrative write-offs for home office, professional development, and more. Walk away empowered to optimize your earnings and position your adult venture for long-term success. Duke Tax Duke Tax is a membership based tax and accounting concierge business that specializes in helping creators, and entrepreneurs alleviate stress around taxes by providing tax, formations, bookkeeping, and audit protection services. Duke Tax was founded by entrepreneur and content creator, Duke Alexander Moore EA who has amassed more than 4 million followers and 1 billion views across his social platforms. Duke gained popularity on social media by changing the narrative around personal finance by making it fun and engaging and providing easy-to-understand tax education. Duke Tax has been featured on Good Morning Amercia, CNN, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and more. Today, Duke Tax helps thousands of people navigate complex tax situations so they may be free to do what they really love — create! Duke Taxes and Char Borley

With thanks to our sponsors; Streamate, Chaturbate, Pornhub

Beyond the Hustle: Burnout, Boundaries & Mental Health in the Adult Industry with Nicki Line

Beyond the Hustle: Burnout, Boundaries & Mental Health in the Adult Industry with Nicki Line

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In an industry that often glorifies constant hustle, it can be difficult to recognize when ambition crosses into exhaustion. Burnout isn’t just about being tired—it’s about emotional depletion, disconnection, and a loss of purpose. This webinar offers a supportive space to unpack the pressure to always be “on,” and to explore how hustle culture uniquely impacts adult industry professionals. Led by Melia Scott, a mental health advocate with deep experience supporting adult industry workers, this session will explore how to set healthy boundaries, recognize the early signs of burnout, and build sustainable work practices that protect your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or want to stay ahead of burnout, join us for an honest conversation about rest, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms. Nicki Line Wendi “Nicki” Line is a licensed mental health counsellor with extensive training in clinical sexology and addiction combined with experience counselling in the inpatient and private practice settings. She is Kink Aware, Poly Friendly, and works with the LGBTQ+ communities. Nicki is the Vice President of the Sanctuary Center and an instructor at the International Academy of Collaborative Counseling and Coaching Education (IACCCE), in Tampa, Florida. With thanks to our sponsors; Streamate, Chaturbate, Pornhub