SAN DIEGO – They may not be the noisiest bunch on the adult web, but the group behind sites including VideosZ and 18andAbused have been making money for 13 years. After consolidating a couple of older properties, the company recently launched a new one: Bang.com. “Affiliates and...

LOS ANGELES – Adult toy distribution company CNV.com Inc. has named Ann Houlihan chief executive officer. Houlihan replaces founder and former CEO “Sex Toy Dave” Levine, who has occupied the position for 22 years. The company also promoted Tom Mercer to chief technology officer....

MINNEAPOLIS – The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota on Friday charged Paul R. Hansmeier and John L. Steele, formerly the principal partners in now-infamous copyright-troll law firm Prenda Law, with conspiring to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars by deceiving...

PHOENIX – After a runaway crowdfunding campaign that netted nearly $106,000, high-end pleasure product manufacturer Crave has moved its newest product into the mass market with boutique distributor Entrenue. The Crave Bullet is a sleek, sexy mini-vibe that matches power with...

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – In its latest exploration of the mind of the modern porn performer, adult entertainment studio Oak Missile asked porn stars what they would do if they were elected President of the United States. Jennifer Lowe-Rents: As President, my highest priority...

WASHINGTON – Ruby Corp. (formerly Avid Life Media), the Toronto-based operator of AshleyMadison.com, has agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission and state charges of consumer deception and failure to protect data in relation to a massive July 2015...

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – Live-cam platform Flirt4Free has developed a new way for both customers and models to benefit from pleasure. The Flirt Rewards Loyalty Program incentivizes and rewards user engagement, allowing users to earn points as they participate in activities on...

VAN NUYS, Calif. – More and more pleasure product companies are turning their attention to couples. The Rabbit Company is the latest to join the trend. By combining popular products with accessories, Rabbit has produced two new kits with themes designed to spark creative...

SALT LAKE CITY – Gary Herbert, the Republican governor of Utah, signed the first legislative document declaring pornography a “public health crisis.” His April 2016 action started a nationwide trend among conservative lawmakers. Now Herbert plans to put taxpayers’ money where his...

LOS ANGELES – A brand of lozenges touted as an aid to “deep-throat” sex has returned to the consumer market. Go Deep Oral Sex Mints reportedly “make it easier” to engage in an act that has become a porn staple by coating the user’s throat with benzocaine, a mild topical...