LOS ANGELES—Flirt4Free has expanded its sponsorship of mental health non-profit Pineapple Support to become a Gold Sponsor. The two organizations began their relationship in 2020.
Pineapple Support was founded by British performer Leya Tanit in 2018 after several deaths in the industry. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit has connected thousands of adult performers with free therapy and support while raising awareness of mental health concerns in the industry.
"I'm immensely grateful to Flirt4Free for helping us to shoulder the ever-increasing demand on our services," said Tanit, who is also Pineapple Support’s CEO. "Flirt4Free's support helps us amplify the mental health services we offer to our community. We're determined to ensure that one day, every single performer in the industry will have access to stigma-free and sex-positive support. Sponsors like Flirt4Free are getting us ever closer to making that a reality."
Flirt4Free’s president and CEO, David Aguilar, sees the services provided by Pineapple as a vital, often neglected layer of support he wants to make accessible for his performers. “Let’s face it. Stress and anxiety play a bigger role in our everyday lives than ever before, whether stemming from financial struggles, medical issues, or the current geopolitical climate,” he said. “Our live cam performers add to that the social stigma of being adult entertainers, a career that requires a lot of discretion and, often, a lot of isolation as well. They deserve a judgment-free place to seek help when they need it.”
Pineapple is partnering with Flirt’s broadcasting team on several webinars aimed at helping cam models maintain a healthy work/life balance. Licensed therapists and counselors will assist on such issues as navigating personal relationships for adult performers as well as coping skills for stress due to working in the industry.
“As a company, we aim to provide our performers with the tools for long-term success,” Aguilar added. “Access to mental health professionals who understand their lifestyle may be the most important tool of all.”
For more information, visit PineappleSupport.org and Flirt4Free.com.
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