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EP Products Founder Don Wilson Passes Away

Don Wilson, the founder of EP Products and a notable figure in Canada's adult retail community, has passed away. He was 78.

Stephen Colbert Takes Aim at Texas' Crackdown on Sex Toys

Stephen Colbert is cracking up over Texas lawmakers’ crackdown on sex toys in the state.

Emily Oberg Launches 'Sensual Sport' Line of Sexual Wellness Products

Emily Oberg, the entrepreneur behind the successful clothing label Sporty & Rich, has launched Sensual Sport, a new line of sexual wellness products.

Performer Roman Mercury Passes Away at 45

Performer Roman Mercury has passed away, according to multiple reports on social media, including one from his close friend and co-star Greg Dixxon.

Nigeria to Ban All Porn Websites, Penalize Non-Compliant ISPs

Nigeria's House of Representatives on Tuesday directed its telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to immediately block all porn websites across the country and to enforce that ban.

TEAs Show Hosts Defiant Celebration as Community Unites Amid Uncertainty

There was celebration in the air at the 2025 Trans Erotica Awards on Sunday night, but beneath the evening's festivities ran a strong undercurrent of defiance.

2025 TEAs Winners Announced

Winners of the 2025 Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) were revealed Sunday night during an invitation-only event at Avalon nightclub in Hollywood.

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Sweetie Fox Climbs From Cosplay Queen to Pornhub Sensation

Sweetie Fox never expected, or even aspired, to become the top-ranked model on Pornhub. It just turned out that way. Born in the city of Yekaterinburg, located east of the Ural Mountains in central Russia, Fox was always drawn to art and design.

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NYU Study Finds Age Verification Laws Don't Work

A group of university researchers has published a study whose findings suggest that age verification laws are ineffective at achieving their stated goal of preventing minors from accessing adult content.

Illinois Lawmakers Propose Decriminalizing Consensual Sex Work

Lawmakers in Illinois have introduced a bill that would completely decriminalize consensual sex work in the state.

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Gregory Dorcel on Building Upon His Brand's Signature Legacy

“Whether reflected in the storyline or the cast or even the locations, the entertainment we deliver is based on fantasy,” he elaborates. “Our business is not, and never has been, reality. People who are buying our content aren’t expecting reality, or direct contact with stars like you can have with OnlyFans,” he says.

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Malaysian Government Urges Tech Companies to Continue Porn Crackdown

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has asked all social media and online messaging platforms with at least 8 million users to register as application service providers beginning this year, in an effort to monitor and prevent pornography on such sites.

Honey Birdette Reports Doubling Global Sales on Valentine's Day

Australian lingerie brand Honey Birdette doubled its global sales on Valentine's Day compared to last year, according to company CEO Kim Kidd.

'Anora' Star Mikey Madison Dedicates BAFTA Win to Sex Workers

"Anora" star Mikey Madison, who plays an exotic dancer in Sean Baker's acclaimed film, dedicated her Best Actress win at the BAFTAs on Sunday to "the sex worker community."

Ed Seeman, Famed Filmmaker From Porn's Golden Age, Passes Away at 93

OCALA, Fla.— Ed Seeman, who worked as an adult filmmaker during the Golden Age of porn in the ‘70s, has passed away. He was 93.

NYC Adult Stores May Face Enforcement of 2001 Zoning Law

Adult retail stores in New York City are bracing for a potential crisis as an appeals court considers whether to allow enforcement of a 2001 city zoning law aimed at forcing them out of most parts of the city.

Solomon Friedman of Ethical Capital Partners Profiled in Canada's National Post

Solomon Friedman of Ethical Capital Partners, the investment group that controls Aylo and its flagship website, Pornhub, is profiled this week in Canada's National Post newspaper.

Under EU Rules, Apple Permits 1st Porn App on iPhone

Apple has begrudgingly approved the first porn app for use on iPhones, which is now available in Europe.

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Ashley Aoki: From Tumblr to Rising Talent

Ashley Aoki discovered that she had an interest in online exhibitionism while attending university. She found she enjoyed sending nudes to guys she was interested in, as well as posting them online for the thrill and fun of it.

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Oklahoma State Senator Introduces Bill to Criminalize All Porn, Jail Creators

Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a bill that would criminalize all adult content and authorize the state to imprison those who create or view it.

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