CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Adult industry mental health nonprofit Pineapple Support will be hosting a three-day online event addressing the growing issue of loneliness and its effects on mental health within the adult industry. The “Loneliness – An Epidemic” event will take place online from August 27 to 29, with each session running from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET.
This event, held on Zoom, 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:
August 27 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET, 8 a.m. 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 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET, 8 a.m. CEST)
Yes, New Friends: Building Healthy Connections
Speaker: Devin D’shae, Sex and Relationship Therapist
Panelists: Emma Martin, Erika Love, Darling Rivas, Rhyheim Shabazz and more to be confirmed
August 29 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET, 8 a.m. 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
These sessions are free for everyone in the adult industry, thanks to the sponsorship of Pornhub, Brazzers, Clips4Sale, Friends2Follow, Chaturbate, SextPanther, ePlay, OTR models, SWAPPZ and DukeDollars.
Pineapple Support was founded by performer Leya Tanit in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 14,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling and emotional support.
“Loneliness is a significant issue in our increasingly digital world, particularly for those in the adult industry who often work in isolation,” said Tanit. “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, visit pineapplesupport.org/
