LOS ANGELES, CA — The Church of Scientology never has been shy about attempting to silence critics. Now, however, two gay activists — one of them a former Scientologist — claim the organization founded by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard has broken the law by obtaining...

TAIWAN — A Taiwanese university founded by Catholic nuns has begun offering a course in porn appreciation and analysis.During the course, which the Mass Communication Department of Providence University opened this semester, students learn to analyze audiences’...

CHIEFLAND, FL — An old saw opines that “out of sight, out of mind.” Given this newest restriction on adult businesses, one might be tempted to apply the statement to the powers that be within the Chiefland City Commission. Thanks to a recent decision by the Commission, all...

UNITED KINGDOM — Thanks to a British crackdown on all things that might conceivably be inappropriate for children, an increasing number of Web surfers are finding the internet smaller than they remember it. According to The Register, the latest victim to Britain’s child...

BEIJING, CHINA — Chinese authorities on Wednesday shut down an additional 84 websites, bringing the total closed since January 1st to 175.The Chinese State Council’s Information Office, the public security and culture ministries and four other government agencies on January...

CHICAGO, IL — A report to be released January 14th indicates the threat to minors posed by the internet and social networking sites may be overblown.Published by the Internet Safety Technical Task Force, the report suggests the biggest threat to children’s online safety is...

HARROW, ENGLAND — Owners and managers of sexy retail shops find themselves apologizing for a lot of things – but few find themselves needing to apologize for the naughty conduct of the letters in their window displays. Nonetheless, that’s precisely what the Ann Summers...

LAS VEGAS, NV — Attorney and patent authority Gregory Piccionelli said he believes “remote tactile communication could be the iPod of the adult industry.”AEBN sure is hoping so. The company debuted its new remote tactile stimulator, dubbed Real Touch, during AVN’s Adult...

DALLAS, TX — “That’s it — we’ve had enough of your shenanigans” seems to be the message the City of Dallas delivered to a motel earlier this month when it shuttered the property after decades of community outrage.Located on the slightly shady south side or not, there are...

SUNNYSIDE, WA — Chuck Egley doesn’t even run an adult entertainment focused business, but that doesn’t mean that he won’t have to comply with the new Sunnyside, WA laws that restrict such entertainment. Egley owns and operates a bar that offers live music and dancing on...