SAN FRANCISCO – One of the great frustrations of someone who writes about the adult industry from within it comes in reading articles about the same subjects written by people on the outside looking in. Among other things, I’m consistently mystified by the credulity of...

PHOENIX – Migliori, a premium silicone-based lubricant enriched with vitamins, has debuted. Targeting the luxury market, Migliori offers a high-end alternative to traditional silicone lube and is strategically packaged to appeal to shoppers seeking a sleek, modern look and silky...

TOKYO – A Japanese attorney may face disciplinary action after representing a production studio in a lawsuit against a woman who refused to perform in porn. According to documents filed in the subject lawsuit, the production company sought 24.6 million yen (about U.S. $218,000)...

SEATTLE – Feeling raunchy? Kheper Games has your back. The company’s newest party game, Acts of Insanity, promises “hours of offensive fun” for four to 12 players. According to Kheper Chief Executive Officer Brian Pellham, Acts of Insanity combines an adult version of the classic...

LAS VEGAS – The 34th annual AVN Awards winners were feted Saturday night inside The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Much like the Academy Awards in the mainstream, the AVN Awards recognize the best productions, people and products as determined by a panel of industry...

COLORADO SPRINGS – The first time I heard the voice of James Hetfield, it was growl-shouting the words “Lashing out the action, returning the reaction / Weak are ripped and torn away / Hypnotizing power, crushing all that cower / Battery is here to stay!” Soon, evidently, I’ll be...

AMSTERDAM – Three-quarters of American consumers age 18 or older believe producing or sharing pirated video content is illegal, and 69 percent believe streaming or downloading pirated content is illegal. Nevertheless, 32 percent admit watching content they know has been pirated,...

LAS VEGAS – During a cocktails-and-hors-d’oeuvres reception Thursday evening, AVN Media Network presented the eighth annual “O” Awards to 12 products considered best of the best in the industry. The late Joanni Blank received a 13th: The “O” Award for Lifetime Achievement. The...

LOS ANGELES – He both scandalized and entertained — often in the same breath. Some folks loved him for his big heart; others loathed him for his sometimes pugnacious nature … but nobody ignored him. William Margold — performer, director, producer, writer, activist, gadfly,...

PHOENIX – In June 2013, Phoenix police raided what they called a “self-serve porn studio” near Sky Harbor Airport, charging William James Hartwell and six women with various prostitution-related crimes. Now, three and one-half years later, Hartwell’s trial is finally is poised to...