LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support will hold a three-day online event addressing the issue of loneliness within the adult industry and its effects on mental health.
Titled “Loneliness — An Epidemic,” the Zoom event will take place daily Aug. 27-29, with each session running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT. The webinar series will feature expert presentations followed by panel discussions.
“Each day will focus on a different aspect of loneliness, offering attendees valuable insights and practical strategies for managing and overcoming this pervasive issue,” a rep noted.
The Aug. 27 session is titled “Loner Wolf or Lonely Wolf?: How to Recognize the Impact of Loneliness on Mental Health,” and will feature certified sex therapist Nigel Cook and panelists Demora Avarice, Josy Black, Laura Desiree, Lotus Lain and Natassia Dreams.
The Aug. 28 session is titled “Yes, New Friends: Building Healthy Connections,” and will feature sex and relationships therapist Devin D’shae and panelists Emma Martin, Erika Love, Darling Rivas and Rhyheim Shabazz, among others.
The Aug. 29 session is titled “Navigating Neurodivergency & Connection: Building a Path Forward,” and will feature licensed mental health counselor Rainier McCall and panelists Benny Fox, Eve Batelle, Leya Tanit and Sir Peter, among others.
“Loneliness is a significant issue in our increasingly digital world, particularly for those in the adult industry who often work in isolation,” said Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “I’m extremely grateful to the generous sponsors of this event that have made it possible for us to come together, share experiences and explore ways to foster connections that can improve our mental health and overall well-being.”
The sessions are free for everyone in the adult industry, with sponsorship support from Pornhub, Brazzers, Clips4Sale, Friends2Follow, Chaturbate, SextPanther, ePlay, OTR models, SWAPPZ and DukeDollars.
To attend, industry members should register for each session individually. For more information, visit PineappleSupport.org.
