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New York Lawmakers Act to Make Viewing Child Porn a Felony
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and leaders of the state Senate and Assembly announced yesterday that they've reached an agreement that makes viewing online child porn illegal under state law.
A Great Victory and Word of Caution
The adult entertainment industry’s multi-decade war against the federal record keeping and labeling statutes, known to many as the 2257 regulations, recently received one of its biggest victories in years.
Tablets a Bright Spot for Porn, Juniper Study Says
The growth in the tablet user base worldwide will cause the number of mobile adult content users on tablets to triple by 2015, according to a new report from Juniper Research. Adult videochat users on tablets also are seen as tripling by 2015.
Cherry Pimps Starts a New Week of Shows
Streamate presents another full slate of shows this week on its Cherry Pimps Productions channel.
Porn Still A Big Problem for Wikipedia
Porn is Wikipedia’s most popular search — and it’s causing a problem for the Internet encyclopedia.
FriendFinder's Marc Bell: Give Bill Clinton a Break
FriendFinder CEO Marc Bell wants to set the record straight — former U.S. President Bill Clinton posing with porn stars was innocent and no big deal.
Jet Set Men Release 'To Catch a Predator' Gangbang Parody
Jet Set Men has released "To Fuck a Predator: Gangbang," the eagerly anticipated sequel to the studio's 2011 best seller "To Fuck a Predator."
Tantus Donates to Masturbate-a-Thon Fundraiser
Tantus Inc. has donated toys for the Center for Sex & Culture's Masturbate-a-Thon fundraiser.
Billing a Better Rev Stream
There’s more to online billing than meets the eye. For example, a paysite operator with a typical old-school approach where tour pages lead to an IPSP-provided join page, while enjoying a proven strategy, may be leaving money on the table. While the details will vary from company to company, the upshot is that even the most time-honored strategies for turning website visitors into paying customers requires a fresh look in 2012.
DatingGold Approaching a Decade in Business
Approaching nearly a decade in the online dating game, the amount of knowledge, savvy and hard knocks experience DatingGold can offer is … well, worth its weight in gold.
Stunner Media to Donate a Portion of Sales to Fondation Émergence
Stunner Media announced that the company will donate a portion of all sales made on May 17 in honor of the International Day Against Homophobia.
Businesses and Blogs: A Love-Hate Relationship
In researching the role of sex bloggers for the debut of the NoveltyBiz section’s Blogger Spotlight, I reached out to some of the professionals I assumed were benefitting from the increased attention that sex toys were getting thanks to the rise of the blogosphere. However, I was introduced to a volatile business-to-blogger dynamic that almost resembled that of a couple of exes trying to reconcile but plagued by deception, exploitation and shortsighted interactions.
Wicked Releases Brad Armstrong's 'A Love Story'
Wicked Pictures has announced the release of Brad Armstrong’s "A Love Story," the latest installment in the company's Wicked Passions line created for couples.
Standard Innovation Corporation Is on a Trajectory for Expansion
When Standard Innovation Corporation’s founders Bruce and Melody Murison tapped veteran CEO Danny Oscada to become the company’s chairman and CEO in December 2010, Oscada saw a “tremendous opportunity to shape the future of the sexual wellness industry” and abandoned his retirement to reshape and re-focus the We-Vibe brand toward worldwide growth.
Robert Rosen to Sign 'Beaver Street: A History of Modern Pornography' Book Saturday
Author and adult industry veteran Robert Rosen will be appearing at Book Soup at 4 p.m. this Saturday in West Hollywood to discuss and sign his book "Beaver Street: A History of Modern Pornography."
Viewing Child Porn Not a State Crime, N.Y. Appeals Court Rules
The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that viewing child porn online doesn't constitute either criminal possession or procurement under state penal law.
No Boundaries: A Look At The Ethnic/Interracial Markets
The ethnic and interracial markets never fail to be a hotbed of controversy. A testament to the country’s racial divide, producers of this specialized content have historically fought tooth and nail against cultural prejudice to get their product made and put into the consumer’s hand. Today, the genres are thriving, but still face a number of unique challenges.
Trailer Debuts for 'Paranormal Activity: A Hardcore Parody'
Blue Circus Entertainment and London Gunn Productions have debuted a trailer for "Paranormal Activity: A Hardcore Parody."
Julie Simone Scores a Feminist Porn Award
Julie Simone took home her very first Feminist Porn Award, winning the Hottest Kink Movie award for her movie “Vicious Strap-on Bitches.”