Adult industry mental health nonprofit Pineapple Support partnered with Falcon/NakedSword in November for an initiative in support of Men’s Mental Health Month – a campaign that raised $52,000 through a social media awareness campaign and the “Mx. Pineapple Cabaret” held in Palm Springs, according to a statement released by the organization this week.
“Our fifth annual Mx. Pineapple event was our most meaningful and successful yet, raising more than $50,000 to support mental health services for adult performers and industry professionals,” said Falcon/NakedSword President and CEO Tim Valenti. “What made the evening particularly special was the overwhelming sense of community: Celebrity hosts, A-list entertainers, and beloved performers coming together in Palm Springs, surrounded by a sold-out, standing-room-only crowd, all united by a shared commitment to care for each other.”
According to the announcement, the event “featured leading adult creators and world-class cabaret performers, was a celebration of resilience, vulnerability, and community.” All proceeds from the Ms. Pineapple Cabaret went directly to Pineapple Support, “helping to fund free and low-cost mental health services for adult industry professionals,” the statement noted.
Throughout November, Falcon/NakedSword and Pineapple Support “shared heartfelt messages, stories of strength, and honest conversations across their platforms,” the statement explained. “The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the unique challenges men face regarding mental health, particularly in adult entertainment, while encouraging open dialogue and reminding performers that support is available.”
Pineapple Support founder and CEO Leya Tanit said men’s mental health is “crucial issue that too often goes unaddressed, especially in the adult entertainment industry.”
“Through our partnership with Falcon/NakedSword, we’ve been able to use our platform to foster open dialogue, provide resources, and remind men that they are not alone in their struggles,” Tanit added.
Valenti said the “outpouring of generosity will directly help PineappleSupport.org to continue its essential work providing life-changing mental health resources to those who need them most.”
“We are deeply grateful to our co-presenting sponsor, Mr. Man; our platinum sponsors Flirt4Free, Streamate, and Fleshjack; our gold sponsors ASGmax, No Monkeys, Chaturbate, MENatPLAY, GayVN, Erotik, Clips4Sale, Say Uncle, and Grooby; and our community partners, including Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge, Desert AIDS Project, CCBC Resort Hotel, Fort Troff, and Swiss Navy,” Valenti added. “Their support and belief in this mission make this work possible.”
Pineapple Support and Falcon | NakedSword said they are “already planning a bigger and expanded Mx. Pineapple event in 2026.”
For information about becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, go PineappleSupport.org/sponsorship. Details about other ways to support the organization, either as a company or an individual, are available on the organization’s website at PineappleSupport.org.
