CYBERSPACE—Pineapple Support is set to host its 5th Annual Mental Health Summit, "Connected: Navigating the Ties That Shape Us," taking place online December 16-19. The summit will delve into the complex relationship dynamics—romantic, family, work and self—faced by those working in the adult industry, with a special focus on content creators.
Each day will begin with a 60-minute presentation at 10:00 a.m. PST, followed by a 60-minute moderated panel discussion. Attendees will gain insights from mental healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and host Laura Desiree, a certified intimacy coordinator, pleasure educator and activist with more than a decade of experience in the adult industry.
Daily topics and presenters will include:
December 16—“Being Your Best Self in Romantic Relationships” presented by Tess Kilwein, with panelists Danny D, Alice Lovegood, Reed Amber and Colton Reece.
December 17—“Family Ties: Navigating Relationships in the Adult Industry” presented by Jasmine Johnson, with panelists Demora Avarice, Lotus Lane and Reagan Foxx.
December 18—“Work Friends (With Benefits): Creating and Maintaining Professional Relationships” presented by Nigel Cook, with panelists Ana Foxx, Dillon Diaz and Erika Love.
December 19—“Curating a Life of Emergent Wellness” presented by Doc L.A. McCrae and Tanisha A. McCrae, with panelists Natassia Dreams, April Flores and Sir Peter.
This year’s summit is sponsored by Pornhub, FeelHubX, C4S, StripChat, Friends2Follow, Fan Shop, CAM4 and Feetfix.
“As a proud sponsor of the summit ‘Navigating the Ties That Shape Us,’ organized by Pineapple Support, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of our creators,” said Jean-Micheal at adult industry mental health social platform F2F. “Since the beginning of our company, we have supported this essential initiative, helping to create a safe space where creators can gain valuable insights and feel supported in their unique journeys. By placing mental health at the center and making it a topic of open discussion, we continue to strengthen our connected relationship with our creators.”
“At FeelHubX, we are passionately committed to enhancing the well-being and success of adult creators,” said Kylie Marco, community manager at adult novelty manufacturer Kiiroo’s FeelHubX. “Partnering with Pineapple Support for the 2024 Mental Health Summit is a natural extension of our mission, allowing us to address the unique relationship dynamics within the industry. We are thrilled to contribute to this important dialogue and to continue building a community where every creator feels supported and valued.”
“At Stripchat, we care deeply about the well-being of our talent, who are the heart and soul of everything we do,” said Chase Straight, head of brand marketing at webcam platform Stripchat. “Supporting important events like the 2024 Mental Health Summit is a privilege for us.”
“We are immensely grateful to our sponsors, speakers, and attendees who make this event possible,” said Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “Their support allows us to foster open conversations about mental health, strengthening the community’s ability to navigate complex relationship dynamics. We believe this will be our best summit to date, and we’re excited to empower industry members with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to thrive.”
The 2024 Mental Health Summit will be held entirely online. To learn more about the event, view the full schedule and register, visit PineappleSummit.org.
