— Sweetheart Video’s erotic coming-of-age story, “Becoming Elsa,” arrives on DVD with much interest and critical acclaim. Elsa Jean headlines the erotic ingénue tale, earning high praises along with her all-star cast. The movie is now available as a two-disc DVD set, offering exclusive bonus scenes and never-before-seen footage. Elsa Jean, along with Charlotte Stokely, Ana Foxx, Cherie DeVille, Abella Danger, Jade Kush and India Summer star in “Becoming Elsa,” written and directed by Ricky Greenwood. “Becoming Elsa” tells the story of young and inexperienced Jean who arrives in Los Angeles, seeking a place she can be her true self as she starts college. Welcomed by her new landlord, gorgeous older woman Summer, and two very devious roommates (Danger and Kush). Elsa is soon on a wild path of self-discovery with a sexy and elusive sidekick (Stokely) that pulls her into new experiences and awakens her secret desire for women. The two-disc DVD set features five bonus sex scenes, exclusive interviews with the cast, a photo gallery, movie trailers and much more. To learn more about “Becoming Elsa,” click here. For sales, contact Tracy Leone at [email protected], (818) 765-6400, ext. 112, or Wilma at [email protected], (800) 363-0133.

Society 15's Kendra Lust and Randy Quintana, along with So Cal Co-op, have teamed up with Feral Vinca to throw a "Porn Star Pajama Party" to honor director Billy Visual's father, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. This 21-and-over party scheduled for Friday is open to performers and fans who would like to help Visual’s family in their time of need. Tickets are $15 at the door, with a portion of those proceeds donated to Billy's Go Fund Me fundraiser. Along with Lust, Nina Elle will be representing ArchAngel and will handle all online donations. Other performers in attendance will include Mandy Muse, Sarah Banks, Cali Carter and Tori Avano. Everyone in attendance will receive a raffle ticket and can enter their ticket for the basket they wish to win. All raffle proceeds go to Visual to help his father. Musical entertainment will be provided by Feral Vinca and Psychedelica. “This is a perfect opportunity to have a great night, while helping Billy and his family,” Society 15 said. “Those who wish to help but cannot attend may make an online donation here. Any amount is appreciated.” "Porn Star Pajama Party" will be held at Friday night at Theory, located at 6101 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, Calif.

MIAMI — Karen McDougal, the former Playboy model who claims she had an affair with President Trump in 2006, has settled her lawsuit with the tabloid news company she said paid her off to keep her mouth shut. McDougal said the settlement with the National Enquirer's parent company "restores to me the rights to my life story." In August 2016, American Media Inc. paid McDougal $150,000 for the rights to her story about the alleged relationship; however, the story never ran online or in print. The suit alleged Trump's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, was secretly involved in her discussions with American Media. Under the deal made today, McDougal can keep the $150,000 she was paid. American Media has rights to up to $75,000 for any future profits from her story about the alleged relationship. Trump has denied having an affair with her. McDougal told USA Today that her mission in filing the legal claim was to restore her rights and "not to achieve any financial gain." "I am relieved to be able to tell the truth about my story when asked, and I look forward to being able to return my private life and focus on what matters to me," she told USA Today. With the settlement, McDougal will appear on the September cover of Men's Journal and be featured in an article in that issue. Men's Journal additionally will publish five health and fitness columns by McDougal. Pictured: Karen McDougal in 2007 at the Playboy Mansion

LONDON — Fresh off a successful funding round, pleasure products startup MysteryVibe has partnered with the McCann London ad agency to launch a billboard campaign to raise awareness about the so-called “orgasm gap.” While the gender pay gap has sparked debate left and right, the orgasm gap is in full swing, according to Stephanie Alys, MysteryVibe’s co-founder and chief pleasure officer. Research shows that among heterosexual couples, men have three orgasms for every one orgasm a woman enjoys, she noted. “When it comes to the orgasm gap, there’s a lot of work to be done? —? not just in raising awareness, but in exploring the reasons why it’s so hard for women to demand orgasms during sexual relationships,” Alys said. With the awareness campaign, MysteryVibe has launched a media campaign — a series of three large billboards posted in London and a website, CloseTheOrgasmGap.com, that illustrates research on why the gap exists. By highlighting the lack of knowledge in a playful way, MysteryVibe hopes to encourage more partners to focus on the clitoris and get people to talk more openly about female masturbation, so that it becomes as socially acceptable as it is with men. “Talk is rife at the moment about gender gaps, so MysteryVibe’s timing is spot on in sending a powerful message about achieving equality in the bedroom for heterosexual couples,” said Rob Doubal, chief creative officer at McCann London. “This campaign is one of a kind that will contribute in a major way to ending the taboo subject of the gender orgasm gap.” U.K.-based, female-founded MysteryVibe manufactures the luxury vibrator Crescendo, billed as the world’s first body-adapting smart vibrator. Earlier this month, MysteryVibe revealed that it has closed its latest round of funding with $1.5 million in new investments, bringing the total outside capital raised by the company to $4 million. Pictured: A MysteryVibe billboard in London

SAN FRANCISCO — 2018 XBIZ Award-winning Gay Studio of the Year NakedSword Originals has released a new series, “The Chosen Few,” on NakedSword.com. Directed by 2017 XBIZ Gay Director of the Year mr. Pam and Trenton Ducati, “The Chosen Few” stars Falcon Studios Group and NakedSword exclusive Alam Wernik along with Logan Moore, Dane Colle, Michael DelRay, Jacob Peterson, Arad Winwin and Danny Gunn. mr. Pam said, "This was such a great shoot. Collaborating with model-turned-director Trenton Ducati was a blast. He has great energy on set. The all-star cast was so much fun and incredibly hot. Danny Gunn and Michael DelRay had me in tears laughing during their dialogue scenes. Popping Alam Wernik’s 'porn cherry' was epic. He is such a superstar: great body, nice dick, amazing ass, pretty face and he genuinely loves sex. A director’s dream come true!” “The Chosen Few” is now playing at NakedSword.com.

TORONTO — Good for Her presents the Toronto International Porn Festival, which runs Friday through Sunday. This year’s festival will include panels and screenings throughout the weekend at The Royal Cinema and Super Wonder Gallery, both in downtown Toronto. The weekend culminates in an awards ceremony on Sunday evening. This will be the second year of the Toronto International Porn Festival and include films from Bruce LaBruce and Shine Louise Houston, among many others. All accepted submissions have confirmed that their film production adhered to APAC’s Model Bill of Rights. In 2006, Toronto adult store Good for Her launched the Feminist Porn Awards to bring attention to and celebrate the shifts in the porn industry towards more ethical, feminist porn. After many successful years, the festival rebranded to its current form, the Toronto International Porn Festival. Besides Good For Her, the festival is being sponsored by LELO, njoy, Aslan Leather, Uberlube, Oasis Aqualounge, Swinger Safari, Exsens, Sinvention, PinkLabel.tv and Bijoux Indiscrets. Check out the entire Toronto International Porn Festival schedule for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check out nominees for the award show here.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court yesterday dropped a case on its docket that probed whether emails and other data stored overseas are subject to U.S. search warrants. Justices ditched the case after the CLOUD Act was signed into law in late March. The piece of legislation was buried deep in a $1.3 trillion spending bill and makes clear that warrants can apply to data that U.S.-based companies store around the world. “The CLOUD Act forces U.S. companies to provide user data and communications requested by subpoena or search warrant, regardless of where the information is stored,” industry attorney Lawrence Walters told XBIZ. “Previously, a court ruled that Microsoft was not required to provide emails stored on foreign servers when requested by a U.S. warrant. “The case was set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, however passage of the CLOUD Act mooted the legal challenge. Walters said that many privacy advocates have criticized the law as not being sufficiently protective of Fourth Amendment rights over searches and seizures, and subject to abuse by those seeking information about citizens of foreign countries who may have more robust privacy rights in the data. “While the Act does not target adult industry operators, it should be clear that data cannot be hidden on foreign servers operated by U.S. companies,” Walters said. “Such data is now subject to search in response to a proper subpoena or warrant directed to a U.S. service provider.” And that warrant must be based on probable cause, industry attorney Paul Cambria told XBIZ. "That lets them go beyond the shores to acquire the data." :

LOS ANGELES — Aubrey Kate, the first TS porn contract performer, is featured in “Aubrey Kate Plus 8.” “Aubrey Kate Plus 8” consists of two group scenes: an orgy and a blowbang. The release is directed by Aiden Starr and will land May 2 on DVD and VOD. The orgy features Kate alongside Casey Kisses, Lena Kelly and Kayleigh Cox performing opposite five men. Starr explained, “The kernel of this movie is the title, of course! Aubrey had done a six-guy gangbang and wanted more, so why not the biggest gangbang she’s ever done? The orgy was a great way to get some more sexy trans ladies into the mix. I’ve never directed scenes with so many people. The sexual energy was intense.” Kate said, “Both scenes were so much fun yet so different. My orgy was wild because everyone is a legit friend of mine. We just had sex and I think you can see how real it was. There were barely any cuts — we just all kept fucking. “The gangbang was everything I’ve ever wanted. I had never done a blowbang, so I wanted to make sure I did that before all of the crazy anal penetration happened. This was my wildest, nastiest scene to date.” Evil Angel VP of Product Chris Gentile said, “Ever since we brought Aubrey into the EA family she’s constantly found ways to push the envelope further. ‘Aubrey Kate Plus 8’ is the second showcase we’ve done with her in 2018 and we will continue to create projects for Aubrey’s fans that show her in ways they’ve never seen before. “Aubrey’s been instrumental in planning her releases, and has even contributed to the overall marketing strategy.” Starr continued, “Aubrey and I work very closely on these projects. I always love her creative input as well as scene partner choices. She has great taste in guys and girls!”

LOS ANGELES — Joining the industry’s chorus of opposition against the U.S.’ recently enacted anti-sex worker legislation, ManyVids’ Chief Operating Officer Sed Dehan has issued a statement on FOSTA/SESTA. “Regarding the new FOSTA/SESTA bill, we are absolutely against human trafficking and any sexual activities involving minors. Those are crimes and individuals committing those acts should be judged as dangerous criminals. However, the bill is too broad, and it targets many platforms and communication tools that adult performers rely on for both safety and creative promotion. On ManyVids, adult content creators — MV Stars — create titillating digital images and games to entertain their fans. We are an online adult community. All the interactions (and earnings) are on-platform. As such, the repercussions of the new regulations are very minimal. The FOSTA/SESTA bill will definitely impact the creative strategies and fan outreach of some of our content creators (for example: Dinner Date raffles or Meet-a-Fan contests), but we believe in their resilience. They will adjust and offer other creative, legal ways to stay in touch and get closer to their loyal fans.” The full statement can be read here.

NEW YORK — RedTube announced today the launch of “The Save Water Challenge”’ mobile app. “The Save Water Challenge” app allows users to track and reduce time spent in the shower, while offering a weekly reward of free RedTube Premium commensurate to the amount of water they save. “We are very excited to launch ‘The Save Water Challenge’ app and help give back to the world,” RedTube Vice President Alex Taylor said. “We understand that sometimes RedTube is part of the reason people around the world take longer showers, so we’re thrilled to be able to bring light to this issue in a fun and interactive way where people can now spend more time cleaning up, rather than getting dirty in the shower.” Available on iOS and Android, “The Save Water Challenge” allows users to accumulate points in exchange for a weekly premium membership to RedTube. Once users are ready to jump in the shower, they simply turn on the timer, which automatically stops once the water cuts off. The app is able to calculate the amount of water saved based on time spent scrubbing down. The number of points awarded depends on the length of a shower session, the shorter the shower the more points you will receive. Once users acquire 350 points, they will receive a code for RedTube Premium. “Even small changes to daily routines can make a strong impact,” Taylor said. “For every five minutes cut from your regular shower time, you will save 100 liters of drinkable water. “ To learn more about “The Save Water Challenge,” click here. Check out a video here.

TORONTO — Naked News presents a full slate of festivities this week as its reporters go on location in the buff to find the most compelling pop culture features for the week of April 16. In addition to the online show’s daily roundup of international news and entertainment stories, Naked News reporters are offering various specialty segments this week. On Wednesday, Whitney St. John hosts the sex and relationship show "Pillow Talk," discussing whether or not it is a good idea to lie about sex partner numbers and Marina Valmont goes "Naked in the Streets" at the Cannabis and Hemp Expo, talking with attendees about their smoking habits. On Thursday, Shannon Blake gives viewers her five rules for online dating in "Dating Uncovered," and on Friday, Madison Banes says "WOW like Owen Wilson" in Toronto’s latest public flash mob. This weekend, Kylie Morgan is in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Naked News travel partners Luxury Lifestyle Vacations and gets schooled in BDSM with sex educators and fetish trainers JetSetting Jasmine and King Noire. “Naked News reporters are always seeking out the most stimulating and unique on-site events that will interest our viewers,” said Naked News producer Lucas Tyler. “Our goal every week is to introduce fans to people, places and things that may inspire them to try something new and adventurous in their own lives. The reporters can be very persuasive, you know!” For more information, visit NakedNews.com.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Eldorado has partnered with London-based pleasure product brand MysteryVibe to distribute the Crescendo vibrator. The Crescendo can be flexed and formed into different positions to fit a multitude of “body shapes, moods or desires,” a rep said. It features six independent motors. The toy also comes equipped with the MysteryApp, allowing users to take control of the toy’s vibrations to suit their desire. The intuitive app lets users create their favorite vibration patterns, download new ones for free or create a “pleasure playlist.” "As tech entrepreneurs we didn't come into the pleasure product business in the traditional way," says Stephanie Alys, Chief Pleasure Officer of MysteryVibe. "So while the Crescendo has had great success in direct-to-consumer sales and with mainstream press, we needed a partner in the adult market who had the experience, the reach and the skill to market an innovative product. Eldorado is the gold standard and we're thrilled to have struck this partnership.” Eldorado’s Director of Purchasing Jon Vogt said, “The Crescendo is unlike anything we’ve seen in the industry so far. With its flexible design, six motors and enhanced features available through the MysteryVibe app, Eldorado is delighted to have partnered with MysteryVibe to bring this versatile product exclusively to our customers.” The Crescendo is now in stock and shipping from Eldorado. For more information on the product and to place an order, please call (800) 525-0848, email [email protected] or visit Eldorado.net.

Petite, blonde adult model and entrepreneur Anna Claire Clouds is releasing three new scenes this week. Clouds has two new B/G scenes going up on her site. One is fan-requested — a boss/secretary scene; the other is a blowjob title. The third video features redhead Sara Mills in a solo scene. “We’re all about pleasing our members so this week we’ve decided to give them three scenes instead of the usual two,” Clouds said. “With two B/G scenes and a solo of Sara out this week, our members are definitely getting the royal treatment. If you’ve ever wanted to join my site, now is the time!” Find out more here. Book Clouds through Arrcus Models

SAN DIEGO — Gabby Quinteros has announced the relaunch of her official VNA Girls website, GabbyQuinteros.com. The MILF Twitter sensation and Latina adult star first launched her site as part of the popular VNA Girls Network in 2011, and now to celebrate its relaunch, fans can join the refreshed site for $19.95 (usually priced at $25 or more) by using the special sale code, “GABBYSALE.” According to the company, the new site is mobile ready, with a new tour, new promotional video and revamped members’ area. Members get all of Quinteros’ 151 videos and 25,000 pictures, plus her live members’ only shows — including next Wednesday, April 25, starting at noon, PST. As part of the VNA, members get access to 37 official sites, including those of Nikki Benz, Julia Ann, Vicky Vette, Sara Jay and Sophie Dee. Members also enjoy daily live shows courtesy of VNALive.com. Quinteros rose to prominence on Twitter as part of the inaugural “TeamBJ” in 2010, promising oral sex with Bobbi Eden and Vicky Vette if Holland won the World Cup. The publicity storm was worldwide, and now with more than 800,000 followers on Twitter, she is one of the most followed Latina performers in adult and has been molded for a custom Fleshlight, and shot with companies such as Naughty America, Brazzers, Zero Tolerance, and Spizoo. “I am thrilled to relaunch my site and bring it 100 percent up to date,” Quinteros says. “I have been with Vicky and the VNA for seven years and wouldn’t have a site with anyone else. Members get my entire catalogue of videos including my four-guy gangbang that was a big hit with the fans.” “I enjoy interacting with the fans as much today as when I first started in the business so I’ve recently started shooting with site members for fun,” Quinteros adds. “It’s something fun and exciting for me to experiment with. I hope fans like the new site as much as I do! I am trying new things all the time.” Quinteros’ webmaster and VNA chief Vicky Vette says “Gabby sure has come a looooong way from when I met her on MySpace.” “Yeah... MySpace. She used to post only suggestive pics, no nudes. She shoots for fun — which not everyone has the luxury to do in this business,” Vette explains. “I’m glad she’s part of the VNA.” For more information, email [email protected].

Adult performer Olive Glass stars in “Women Seeking Women 153” from Girlfriends Films. Glass is featured in two scenes, one with Jade Nile and the other with Kyra Rose. Glass said, "Shooting for Girlfriends Films is always a sexy treat. I feel like this new movie is my best one yet! You can really feel the chemistry between Jade Nile, Kyra Rose and myself. I had been dying to shoot with both of those gorgeous women, so when I got the opportunity I really went for it!" Find "Women Seeking Women 153" here. Today sees the release of "Fantasy Roleplay Vol 3" (EroticaX), a scene in which Glass and her husband (James Deen) like to keep their relationship spicy with some roleplaying. And earlier this month, Glass was featured in "Penthouse's Toy Box." The former Penthouse Pet and Jay Smooth open a mystery box containing a variety of toys, which open up a new world of pleasure for the couple. Glass is represented by ATMLA. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Tattooed, blonde adult performer Della Dane is co-hosting Sex and Sativa in Sin City on Friday, bringing together swingers and weed enthusiasts. Hosted and organized by Sean Michaels, Sex and Sativa in Sin City will also feature Nina Hartley, Gia Vendetti and Ana Foxx as guests and co-hosts. “I was honored that Sean asking me to be a co-host. This is definitely going to be a night to remember,” Dane said. “If you’re part of the swingers lifestyle and enjoy 4/20 you won’t want to miss this event!” The event is 21+ and by invitation. Sean Michaels Entertainment, Semien Group and 420 Tours are sponsoring the event. Single men and women as well as couples can attend and have different price tiers. Attendees can go VIP with options to enter Sean Michaels’ suite, attend the after hours party, get bottle service, obtain access to the VIP area with hors d'oeuvres, get a private room and more. To RSVP, click here. Dane is available for booking through Society 15. Call Randy at (310) 801-1990 and Rita at (818) 928-5189 or email [email protected].

LOS ANGELES — ClickCastX has announced the release of an update to its content management solution allowing users to easily create tube sites. According to the company, the adult industry has fought a losing battle with tube sites that offer their content for free — in some cases without any credit to the content creator. “I remember years back before tube sites were even developed just how powerful the membership business model was. The entire business model was all about recurring billing,” ClickCastX’s Claude Lai explains. “Back then (now going back 15 years) most users would remain members for up to six months or longer. Depending on your niche, these days you are lucky if a user can say two months if at all!” Lai attributes the decline of the subscription model to the creation of free tube sites, which have taken most of the traffic away from small sites; and the generational shift in the idea of paying for content, which was spawned by Napster, Kazaa, and YouTube. “The first industry to go was the music business because MP3s were so easy to download and share and now with faster speeds videos are shared just as easily especially on torrent sites,” Lai adds. “This has also changed the landscape for not just the adult business but mainstream media as well. Lai also notes that 15 years ago, most users had real credit cards with credit balances, but now almost all clients use a debit card for online transactions, including paying for adult sites. “What this means is that users see exactly what they are being billed for in real time. Getting alerts from their bank and checking their bank balance on a daily basis,” Lai says. “Part of this is why live cams have become so popular. You can interact with models in real time rather than just watching content that you can get for free on most tube sites.” Lai believes that membership and video on demand sites still have great value in the right niche, such as fetish or fan sites, more than for generic content mega sites. “We still get new clients each month who start a membership site and are able to do well really quickly. These usually have a built-in fan-base for a particular girl or guy or niche,” Lai explains. “Having said that, many of our clients have been asking for a state-of-the-art solution to promote their content.” Lai says ClickCastX supports teaser and full-length clips; allows users to bulk import content from sites such as xHamster and Pornhub; to add live and virtual reality content; and to create a world they control and make money from, through a complete platform that is less expensive than some dedicated servers. “The most popular tube sites are the niche sites as well. Our ClickCastX platform is extremely SEO friendly which means if you want to go after a particular niche using a tube site model, you can with ease. You can dominate your market and get high SEO rankings and funnel this to your own sites or make money from affiliate sites,” Lai concludes. “Evolution is difficult but if we do not adapt, we will be left behind.”

LOS ANGELES — Latina adult performer and Vivid Radio Show host Nikki Delano will be featuring on both coasts at Sapphire NYC on Friday and Las Vegas Saturday. On Sunday she’ll be hosting the Sapphire Pool and Dayclub. Delano will be available for selfies and lap dances and will be selling select merchandise. Sapphire New York is located at 333 East 60th Street. Call (212) 421-3600 for more information. Sapphire Las Vegas is located at 3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive. For more information, call (702) 869-0003. Delano will be opening the Sapphire Pool and Dayclub on Sunday. For more information, visit the club’s website. “Whatever coast you're on, you can see me feature,” Delano said. “And if you’re in Vegas, you can see me feature and party at the dayclub. It’s going to be an incredible weekend—make sure to get there early to all three events so you don’t miss a minute of the action.”

LOS ANGELES — The Free Speech Coalition said today that PASS medical advisors say that a performer’s first-generation PASS contacts have now all returned clear and the production moratorium has been lifted. The FSC said today: Because of the earlier-than-expected turn-around in test results, the production hold can be lifted today, rather than Thursday. The PASS database will reopen at 10:30 a.m. (PDT). Production can resume as soon as the database is open. Performers with current clear tests can return to work, following the 14-day industry standard. Performers who have expired tests can now retest. We appreciate everyone’s commitment to the hold, to the health and safety of our performers, and the integrity of the PASS performer pool.

LOS ANGELES — Popular fetish artist Violet Doll is the featured artist in iWantEmpire’s “Artist Spotlight,” a new weekly section on iWantBlog.com promoting top trending artists. According to the company, iWantClips offers fans a truly elite experience, featuring a vast variety of talented artists who share their unique style and art to a worldwide audience. “The amazing Violet Doll is the second artist we’re featuring on Artist Spotlight,” says Jay Phillips president and co-founder of iWantEmpire. “Violet is a consummate artist with a passion for her work and her fans. Her sexy personality and love for her art have made her among the most popular artists on iWantClips. Find out why in Artist Spotlight!” Phillips notes Artist Spotlight is an interview-style feature that gives the iWantEmpire community a deeper look into the lives of top artists. “The 10-question, breezy question-and-answer format delves into each artist’s life and work, showcasing photos of the featured artist,” Phillips adds. “The section is promoted extensively on social media as well as on iWantEmpire’s other platforms.” Violet Doll is known for financial domination and body worship clips where she teases and encourages her fans to worship her. “I saw a few girls I’ve known for years from other sites using [iWantClips] and figured I could trust it if they did. Ended up being one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made,” Doll says. “I’ve been in sex work for quite some time. I did a lot of camming and modeling before iWantEmpire, and even worked in a strip club.” To read the full interview, click here. To visit Violet Doll’s iWantClips store, click here.

SWOP Pittsburgh is calling all local sex workers, allies, advocates and supporters to attend its first public meeting tonight. Earlier this year, organizers launched a Pittsburgh chapter of the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP), a national network that works to protect the human rights of those involved in the sex industry and focuses on replacing the stigma and violence with education and advocacy. The meet-and-greet event starts at 7:30 p.m. Childcare will be available. Email [email protected] for location.

— Ella Braidwood of Pink News has published “A history of lesbian porn,” an article on Pink News exploring the back story of Sapphic adult content. Braidwood explained in the piece that lesbian erotica dates back to the Greco-Roman era, an age of erotic frescoes in places like Pompeii — “images [that] were predominantly made by men.” In the 19th century, “lesbianism became more widely discussed, including in paintings by Francois Boucher and J. M. W. Turner … as well as in works by artists in Asia like Hokusai." But for most queer and lesbian theorists, said Braidwood, the true age of lesbian erotica began when the material started being made by women for women instead of filtered through the male gaze. The porn was a “’reaction’ to the so-called ‘feminist sex wars’ of the 1980s — the heated debates between anti-porn and sex-positive feminists.” Braidwood quoted Amalia Ziv, a senior lecturer for the Gender Studies Program at Ben-Gurion University: “The context of lesbian porn in the ‘80s was a rejection of the anti-porn politics, but also [a] rejection of mainstream porn.” A number of lesbian porn magazines, including On Our Backs (on which queer porn producer Courtney Trouble worked through 2005), Bad Attitude and Quim, debuted at the time. The first true lesbian porn company, Braidwood said, debuted in 1985. This studio, Fatale Video, was quickly followed by producers like SIR Productions (which was run entirely by self-described “dykes” Shar Rednour and Jackie Strano) in the ‘90s. “As Ziv notes,” Braidwood said, “this pornography had an educational purpose, both in showing how women could actually enjoy sex — rather than being submissive and passive objects of male desire — and in promoting safe sex.” Ziv explained that demonstrating “sex practices that were less familiar,” like female ejaculation, was part of the educational plan. Lesbian content has since exploded, noted Braidwood. Pink & White Productions emerged in the ‘00s as a leader in the industry “alongside body positive [companies] Reel Queer Productions.” A number of performers and producers were listed as being at the forefront of the wider queer porn movement, including Jiz Lee, Lorelei Lee and Buck Angel. Trouble began making her own porn in the early 2000s. Braidwood also highlighted Bree Mills’ studio Girlsway, which has “been praised for creating authentic lesbian porn.” Feminist porn producer Erika Lust of XConfessions.com spoke with Braidwood about why she casts real lesbians and bisexual women in her porn. Lesbian porn, she says “should show an authentic representation of lesbian sex and real pleasure. "A key feature of patriarchy has been perpetuating the myth that women are asexual or sexually delicate and uninterested or undeserving of consuming sexual media. … Women have rarely been seen as a valid porn audience. … I want to see more queers, femmes, people of color, non-binary folks, differently abled folks and other traditionally marginalized people … given the means to create the kind of sex films that they want to make and see.”

NEW YORK CITY — Russian MILF Alana Luv will be live in the studio on “Mornin’ With Bill Joanna” tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. (PDT). “I’m so excited to be back on one of my favorite podcast networks, Compound Media, this Thursday,” Luv said. “I’ve done several shows on the network and this is my first time on their morning show, which is a fun roundtable of all kinds of people: comedians, media personalities, authors, actors and now me! Tune in and start you day with Alana Luv, I promise I will make you smile.” Fans can watch Luv on "Mornin’ With Bill and Joanna" here.

Adult performer Kendra Sunderland is heading to Connecticut to appear at Rock Star Cabaret on April 19, Hollywood Cabaret on April 20 and Lucky’s Cabaret on April 21, performing two shows a night. “I’m excited to head to the East Coast to meet my fans and perform at these wonderful clubs for the first time ever,” Sunderland said. “It’s going to be a hot time and I look forward to meeting my Connecticut fans!” Rock Star Cabaret is located at 1652 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott, Connecticut 06716; call directly at (203) 879-4287. Hollywood Cabaret is located at 1104 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489. Reach them by phone at (860) 479-9192. Lucky’s Cabaret is located at 65 Windsor Ave, Vernon, CT 06066. Call (860) 872-9393 for more information. close E-mail this to a friend

WASSERBILLIG, Luxembourg — Eva Lerbs, a pjur sales representative, held a series of training sessions in southern Germany as part of the company’s “Gives You More” campaign. The events took place at EroticMarkt stores. "Some manufacturers tend to neglect smaller retail outlets in particular," Lerbs said. "But it’s often here that you’ll find people who are extremely passionate about what they do and want to learn more." Participants followed the presentation using the new pjur training folders. "The sales teams are much more confident about our products and how they can use their benefits in sales. They now know that there's something for everyone in the pjur portfolio and are ideally equipped to recommend the best product to customers." Gaby Sollner from Erotikmarkt said, "In this day and age, being able to provide good advice is crucial in retail. So we're delighted about pjur’s visit and the training folders provided. We're all looking forward to using the little goodies we received too. I'd like to thank Ms. Lerbs for the fantastic training and her friendly approach. We all had a great time and learned a lot as well." To continue the campaign, pjur will be making more visits to customers this year. Find out more here.