In Case You Missed It – January/February

Been too busy to check out the news from our parent site – YNOT.com? Read below to catch up on some of YNOT’s top feature stories of the past month… in case you missed it!

This period covers January 15 – February15

France to Require Age Verification to Access Adult Sites – February 10

Learn about Jean-Noël Barrot, France’s minister for digital affairs who went on record in an interview stating that he would be introducing a new scheme requiring age verification for porn.

Badonsky – Why the Adult Industry Needs to Understand Menopause – February 9

A very interesting interview with Jessica Jolie Badonsky, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is working to change how advertisers and companies promote to menopausal women and why it’s important.

YNOT Q&A with Irina Vega, An Alt-Porn Producer with Purpose – February 8

Enjoy this piece where YNOT talks with Irina Vega, the owner of AltPorn4U.com to find out her philosophy in ethically producing adult entertainment.

Brie Nightwood: The Fearless, Focused Mind Behind Center Crowd Events – February 2

Read about this multi-faceted performer and businesswoman who just launched Center Crowd Events – a new endeavor to produce and promote concert and entertainment events for the adult industry as well as mainstream.

Age Verification Laws Cause for Concern in Adult Industry – February 1

A rundown on the recent bills that adult industry trade association Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has raised the flag on to alert their members of the harm they will do if passed.

Common Fatal Mistakes Made by Website Owners – January 31

Adult Site Broker gives a detailed explanation on how to run your website wisely by steering clear of common mistakes.

Another CSAM Report with Little to Say About Adult Sites – January 30

Another Report “Protecting Children in the Age of End-to-End Encryption,” has been released which discusses the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) – adult websites once again, are not the problem.

Interview with imaXcash – Offering Niche In-House Solutions for Dating Affiliates – January 26

Considering starting your own dating site? imaXcash gives insight into their company, how they assist affiliates, and why they’re a great choice to work with in this interview.

Slate of Bipartisan Groups, Individuals Ask SCOTUS to Protect Section 230 – January 24

A total of 40 amicus briefs have been filed by dozens of special interest groups, seeking to protect Section 230. Keep up on the war to keep the Internet free.

New State and Federal Proposals Threaten Free Speech – January 20

An informative recap of the laws being discussed by a divided congress which attack freedom of speech and are a threat to the adult industry.

An Interview with Kristel Penn – Advocate for Mental Health, Warrior for the Industry – January 19

In this interview you’ll meet Kristel Penn, Grooby’s Creative & Editorial Director and Trans Erotica Awards’ (TEAs) producer whose has a goal to “change the narrative on mental health.”

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Alyssa Collins hails from Minnesota, where snowy days were the perfect excuse to stay warm inside and write. Over the years, she turned that joy into a career and has authored numerous articles for various publications (under pen names). Email Alyssa via alyssa@ynot.com.