CHATSWORTH, Calif. – The third performer to test positive for HIV in as many weeks does not appear to have contracted the virus while performing in any adult film, industry health registry FSC-PASS reported late Wednesday. Three doctors who serve on the medical advisory board for...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Behind Kink, the official blog of fetish studio Kink.com, has re-launched under a new editor, bearing a new purpose and look. Founded in 1997 and updated only sporadically until recently, Behind Kink will play a larger role in the studio’s marketing and...

By Mark Schechter LOS ANGELES – As everyone is aware by now, the adult industry recently has been informed that a third performer tested positive for HIV within the past 30 days.

SEATTLE – Despite a ruling from the Washington State Supreme Court allowing librarians to use discretion when censoring materials available on public library computers, administrators at all 27 branches of the Seattle Public Library are standing firm in their commitment not to...

CHATSWORTH, Calif. – Official confirmation of a fourth HIV infection within the population of adult performers remained unavailable Monday afternoon. None of the three most likely county health departments in California — Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco — would confirm...

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Recent surveys conducted for adult products retailer Adam & Eve indicate that while Americans enjoy a variety of sexual practices, lubricants and homemade sex tapes are not essential for most. The company’s August survey, conducted by a third-party...

PHILADELPHIA – Adult industry trade association Free Speech Coalition and other plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit Free Speech Coalition v Holder filed a notice of appeal Friday, indicating the group intends to ask a U.S. court of appeals to overturn a lower court’s ruling that...

NEW YORK CITY – Watching porn and exchanging flirty emails may raise a partner’s eyebrows, but get caught sexting or engaging in phone sex — even with a stranger — and a formerly romantic relationship may be over. Those are among the implications brought to light by a recent...

BUDAPEST – A cadre of European adult stars will serve as trophy girls during the third-annual YNOT Awards ceremony, set to take place Sept. 25 at Budapest’s renowned Symbol restaurant, wine cellar and art gallery. The Fleshlight Girls EU, popular European porn stars handpicked by...

LOS ANGELES – A program that allows webmasters to create and manage branded online sex toy stores has launched a contest offering affiliates as much as $350 for innovative website designs. The basic rules are simple: Use the tools available at MyFreeWebsite.com to customize and...