Adult industry mental health nonprofit Pineapple Support has announced an upcoming three-day online event addressing “the growing issue of loneliness and its effects on mental health within the adult industry.”
The event, “Loneliness – An Epidemic,” will take place online from August 27 to 29, with each session running from 2:00pm to 3:30pm EST.
Held on Zoom, the event will feature daily webinars that include expert presentations followed by panel discussions. Each day will “focus on a different aspect of loneliness, offering attendees valuable insights and practical strategies for managing and overcoming this pervasive issue,” Pineapple Support said in the announcement.
Details of the daily sessions are as follows:
August 27 at 11:00am PDT (2:00pm EDT, 8:00am CEST
Loner Wolf or Lonely Wolf?: How to Recognize the Impact of Loneliness on Mental Health
Speaker: Nigel Cook, Certified Sex Therapist
Panelists: Demora Avarice, Josy Black, Laura Desiree, Lotus Lain, and Natassia Dreams
August 28 at 11:00am PDT (2:00pm EDT, 8:00am CEST)
Yes, New Friends: Building Healthy Connections
Speaker: Devin D’shae, Sex and Relationship Therapist
Panelists: Emma Martin, Erika Love, Darling Rivas, Rhyheim Shabazz, Rhyheim Shabazz, and more to be confirmed
August 29 at 11:00am PDT (2:00pm ED, 8:00am CEST)
Navigating Neurodivergency & Connection: Building a Path Forward
Speaker: Rainier McCall, Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Panelists: Benny Fox, Eve Batelle, Leya Tanit, Sir Peter, and more to be confirmed
Sponsored by Pornhub, Brazzers, Clips4Sale, Friends2Follow, Chaturbate, SextPanther, ePlay, OTR models, SWAPPZ, and DukeDollars, the sessions are free to attend for all members of the adult industry.
“Loneliness is a significant issue in our increasingly digital world, particularly for those in the adult industry who often work in isolation,” said Leya Tanit, Founder of Pineapple Support. “I’m extremely grateful to the generous sponsors of this event that have made it possible for us to come together, share experiences, and explore ways to foster connections that can improve our mental health and overall well-being.”
Those who wish to attend should register for each webinar individually. For more information about the “Loneliness – An Epidemic” event and to reserve your spot, go to PineappleSupport.org/ loneliness-an-epidemic.
To learn more about Pineapple Support and the services offered by the organization, go to PineappleSupport.org. For information on becoming a sponsor or a member of Pineapples United, go to PineappleSupport.org/sponsorship/.
