LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will host a two-day wellness event featuring a range of workshops and panels from sexual wellness experts. The “Sex and Self” event, which is free for adult performers, will take place online on July 20th and 21st, starting at 10 a.m. PST.
The event is sponsored by Stripchat, Clips4Sale, Loyalfans, EROTIK.com, ePlay, and Fleshlight, and will feature 10 online workshops, panels, and sessions over the course of two days. The schedule of events is designed to help attendees explore sexual wellness as a tool for healing, growth, and empowerment:
July 20th
“First Time Reflections” Presented by Rachael Wells
10 a.m. PST, 1 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. GMT
With panelists; Prince Jean, Ebony Mystique, Eve Batelle, Dirty Drizzy
“Hello Body, Let’s Be Friends” with Danielle Dass
11 a.m. PST, 2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. GMT
“The Magic of Intimacy” with Danny Santos
2 p.m. PST, 5 p.m. EST, 8 p.m. GMT
“Sex After Trauma: Why it’s Difficult, and What to Do About It” with Alicia Graham
1 p.m. PST, 4 p.m. EST, 9 p.m. GMT
“Pass Explained” with PASS Executive Director Ian O’Brian and Valerie Webber
2 p.m. PST, 5 p.m. EST, 10 p.m. GMT
July 21st
“Raising the standards – intimacy coordination on adult film sets” with Izzy
10 a.m. PST, 1 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. GMT
“Maintaining Your Sexual Autonomy: Communication, Needs, and Boundaries” with Keziah Mayers
11 a.m. PST, 2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. GMT
“Coming back to yourself: Increasing Your Pleasure Potential” with Nicoletta Heidegger
noon PST, 3 p.m. EST, 8 p.m. GMT
“Can Porn Educate?” Presented by Diane Obeid
1 p.m. PST, 4 p.m. EST, 9 p.m. GMT
With panelists; Evie Rain, Araneae Mactans, Sommer Isabella, Alex 7Veils, Chrissy LeBlanc, Samantha Lexi
“The Intimacy of Daily Life: Connecting with Our Capacity for Immersion ” with Charlie Nicely
2 p.m. PST, 5 p.m. EST, 10 p.m. GMT
“Let’s talk about sex and its relation to our wellbeing, our connection with others, and most importantly, our connection with ourselves,” says Pineapple Support CEO and founder, Leya Tanit. “Sexual energy can be a powerful tool to heal and it can also be the base of a wound to heal from. Exploring our connection with our bodies and learning how to set boundaries, express ourselves and explore how past traumas can affect current relationships can be a huge step toward inner healing and growth.”
Tanit founded Pineapple Support 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 so far connected more than 5,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling, and emotional support.
“I want to personally thank all of our wonderful sponsors for helping to make this event possible,” says Tanit. “Join us and our team of experts as we explore our sexual selves, empower and let’s learn to love ourselves that little bit more.”
The “Sex and Self” wellness event will take place online on July 20th and 21st. The event is free to attend and places are limited. For more information and to register, visit pineapplesupport.org/sex-and-self.
