LOS ANGELES—Pineapple Support, a mental health nonprofit serving the adult industry, partnered with Falcon/NakedSword in November for Men’s Mental Health Month, raising $52,000 through a social media campaign and the Mx. Pineapple Cabaret in Palm Springs.
The event featured leading adult creators and world-class cabaret performers. All proceeds from the Mx. Pineapple Cabaret went directly to Pineapple Support, helping to fund free and low-cost mental health services for adult industry professionals.
Tim Valenti, Falcon|NakedSword president and CEO, said, "Our fifth annual Mx. Pineapple event was our most meaningful and successful yet, raising more than $50,000 to support mental health services for adult performers and industry professionals."
Throughout the month, Falcon|NakedSword and Pineapple Support shared heartfelt messages, stories of strength, and honest conversations across their platforms. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the unique challenges men face regarding mental health, particularly in adult entertainment, while encouraging open dialogue and reminding performers that support is available.
Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support, added, "Men’s mental health is a crucial issue that too often goes unaddressed, especially in the adult entertainment industry. Through our partnership with Falcon|NakedSword, we’ve been able to use our platform to foster open dialogue, provide resources, and remind men that they are not alone in their struggles."
Pineapple Support was founded by Tanit in 2018 after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The company, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 15,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.
Valenti expressed, "This outpouring of generosity will directly help PineappleSupport.org to continue its essential work providing life-changing mental health resources to those who need them most. We are deeply grateful to our co-presenting sponsor, Mr. Man; our platinum sponsors Flirt4Free, Streamate, and Fleshjack; our gold sponsors ASGmax, No Monkeys, Chaturbate, MENatPLAY, GayVN, Erotik, Clips4Sale, Say Uncle, and Grooby; and our community partners, including Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge, Desert AIDS Project, CCBC Resort Hotel, Fort Troff, and Swiss Navy. Their support and belief in this mission make this work possible."
Pineapple Support and Falcon|NakedSword are already planning a bigger and expanded Mx. Pineapple event in 2026. To get involved or learn more, contact Toby J Morris, Falcon|NakedSword VP business development and marketing.
To become a sponsor of Pineapple Support, visit PineappleSupport.org/sponsorship.
To learn more about Pineapple Support’s services or sponsorship opportunities, visit PineappleSupport.org.
