Adult industry mental health nonprofit Pineapple Support has appointed Austin Ponce as their latest brand ambassador, the organization announced Tuesday, noting that the “adult performer, content creator, and LGBTQ+ community figure joins a growing team of ambassadors dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and performer support within the adult industry.”
In making the announcement, Pineapple Support said Ponce has “built a growing presence through adult platforms and LGBTQ+ advocacy, connecting with communities across Europe and Latin America.”
“I’ve been an advocate for mental health since my teenage years, not only because I believe in its importance, but because I’ve lived it firsthand as a patient,” Ponce said. “Access to mental health services is still far too limited. Many people feel ashamed to ask for help or simply don’t have access to it at all. That’s why organizations like Pineapple Support are so vital. Their commitment to affordability, inclusivity, and real support aligns deeply with my own values, and I’m proud to contribute to breaking down stigmas and making mental well-being a priority for everyone in our community.”
Founded by British performer Leya Tanit in 2018 after a tragic series of losses within the adult industry community stemming from depression and other mental health struggles, Pineapple Support is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. To date, the organization reports that it has “connected over 16,000 adult performers to free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.”
“Austin’s journey – from physician to performer to advocate – is a testament to resilience and compassion,” Tanit said. “His voice carries powerful messages of self-acceptance, lived experience, and the importance of community representation. We’re honored to have him on board as Pineapple Support’s latest brand ambassador.”
For more information and to become a member of Pineapples United, the membership club for adult industry members, go to Pineapplesupport.org/Pineapples-United. For details on becoming an official sponsor of Pineapple Support, you can view the available packages at Pineapplesupport.org/sponsorship.
