Sex Is a Part of Life, So Why Is Silicon Valley So Afraid of It?

Sex Is a Part of Life, So Why Is Silicon Valley So Afraid of It?

Sex is a fundamental part of life. That ought to be an uncontroversial statement. Yet my experience as co-founder of a sex tech brand with a mission to destigmatize sex and pleasure is that we have entered a new era of censorship.

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Thu, 23 February 2023

The Six Stages of a Startup

The Six Stages of a Startup

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge with your most recent business idea. What now? Knowing how to get to where you want to go is essential, and that path winds through the many life stages of a business.

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Wed, 22 February 2023

How Glass Is Crossing Over Into Multiple Product Categories

How Glass Is Crossing Over Into Multiple Product Categories

Glass sex toys account for some of the most eye-catching, head-turning, breathtaking adult products available today. They are not just pretty to look at, either. Glass toys offer quite a few benefits that other toy materials can’t replicate, and they look and feel uniquely luxurious.

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Tue, 21 February 2023

Performer-Turned-Attorney Stephan Ferris Talks Sex Work, Memoir

Performer-Turned-Attorney Stephan Ferris Talks Sex Work, Memoir

Adult industry attorney Stephan Ferris, aka performer Blue Bailey, is on the phone with XBIZ to promote his new memoir, “Blue Movie.” The book is a frank, unsparing account of Ferris’ battles with addiction as he pushed the limits of his sexuality as a gay adult entertainer.

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Mon, 20 February 2023

Tasha Reign Reflects on Life as a Creator, Author and Mother

Tasha Reign Reflects on Life as a Creator, Author and Mother

Tasha Reign counts herself lucky to have been a performer and creator in the adult industry for over a decade.

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Sat, 18 February 2023

Kenzie Taylor Pursues Entrepreneurial Quest

Kenzie Taylor Pursues Entrepreneurial Quest

The adult industry is home to plenty of accomplished multi-hyphenates, from the typical performer-director-writer combos to the currently popular performer-OnlyFans clip maker-marketing wizard-Master of Clout variation. When you interview Kenzie Taylor, though, the hyphens just keep on coming.

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Fri, 17 February 2023

How to Build, Strengthen Your Supply Chain Relationships

How to Build, Strengthen Your Supply Chain Relationships

Over the last few years, certain phrases have become part of the common vernacular and everyday life, like “social distancing” or “remote learning.” Another phrase that we saw enter the mainstream discourse was “supply chain”.

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Thu, 16 February 2023

Q&A: Sia Siberia Brings Gamers' Fantasies to Life

Q&A: Sia Siberia Brings Gamers' Fantasies to Life

Estonian content creator and adult star Sia Siberia has worked diligently in the industry for seven years, moving forward step by step to achieve career success.

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Wed, 15 February 2023

Pleasure Products Industry Execs Share Roadmap for New Year

Pleasure Products Industry Execs Share Roadmap for New Year

As we ring in the new year, we think of where we’ve been and where we’re going. We make New Year’s resolutions and strive to become better people than we were the year before. We imagine new directions for our personal lives and new ambitions for our businesses and careers.

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Tue, 14 February 2023

'Embodiment' for Stronger Inner Balance

'Embodiment' for Stronger Inner Balance

One thing we’ve seen over the past couple of years is people becoming more open about sharing their mental health experiences, more conscious of what “wellness” means in their lives, and generally more self-aware about learning when to prioritize their own needs over the demands of others.

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Mon, 13 February 2023

Stand Out in the Crowd for Next-Level Networking

Stand Out in the Crowd for Next-Level Networking

As in-person events return in full force post-pandemic and we continue shifting toward a more talent-controlled business, there are more opportunities than ever in adult.

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Sat, 11 February 2023

Juggling Fan Relations at Arm's Length

Juggling Fan Relations at Arm's Length

My “adult entertainment” journey started simply as a novel way to eliminate debt from my life, but after two years of creating content and interacting with fans, I have gleaned some ideas and tips that I hope will bring you value.

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Fri, 10 February 2023

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