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 December 15 – January 15
Interview: Tiana Blow – She’s More Than Meets the Eye – January 11
Newcomer, Tiana Blow joined the industry as soon as she turned 18 and has been taking it by storm. Find out more about this natural Oregon beauty who plays the ukulele, is passionate about the environment and horticulture, and has an authenticity that keeps her fans coming back for more.
What You Should Expect from an Adult Site Broker – January 11
If you’re considering selling your website, you’ll want to read this piece which discusses what you need to look for when hiring a broker.
Wasteland at 30: A Look Back with Adult Internet Pioneer Colin Rowntree – January 10
Wasteland.com, the web’s longest-running BDSM site, has had its 30th anniversary. YNOT sits down with its founder, Colin Rowntree to talk with him about how it started, what came before, and what’s in the works for 2024.
Red State, Porn State: Conservative States Dominate 2023 for Googling Porn – January 8
YNOT CEO Connor Young reports on the 2023 findings for who Googles porn the most in the USA – guess what, the top viewers are the states that legislate the most to end it.
An Interview with Bella’s Hacienda Ranch – 30 Years and Still Fighting – January 4
Read about Madame Bella Cummins the owner of legal and licensed brothel, Bella’s Hacienda Ranch, and how she’s managed to beat the odds, uplift sexworkers, and overcome banking discrimination.
As Pornhub Blocks More States, FSC Offers Custom Landing Pages, Form Letters – January 4
Pornhub continues its fight against age verification citing fears of inadequate privacy safeguards for consumers. With no choice other than to verify or be sued, they carry on with blocking access to states who have made age verification law.
Does Firing a College Chancellor for Making Porn Violate the 1st Amendment? – January 2
If you don’t know about Joe Gow, the Chancellor of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse who was fired for having consensual sex with his wife and selling it online, you’ll want to check out this article which discusses his First Amendment rights and how or if they were violated.
Director Jonni Darkko – Consistency is the Hardest Thing in Porn – December 28
Find out about award-winning AVN Hall of Fame director, Jonni Darkko who has managed to churn out top notch work in adult for more than two decades. In this interview he’ll talk about how he got his start, what he enjoys about the industry, and the challenges to delivering good content.
RIP Reed Lee, a Brilliant Legal Mind and Even Better Person – December 27
A tribute to First Amendment attorney, constitutional law scholar, former president of the First Amendment Lawyers Association and longtime Free Speech Coalition Board member, Reed Lee, who recently passed.
Don’t Shoot Porn in Your Boss’ Office, especially if Your Boss is a Senator – December 22
A humorous look at the hullabaloo surrounding the footage that was discovered of a congressional staffer engaging in gay porn at the Hart Senate Office Building.
Interview with 3FModels – Keeping Spirits High in The Ukraine – December 21
Be inspired by 3F Models webcam studio, winner of 2023’s AW Awards for Best Ukrainian Studio, Best Ukrainian Performer, Best Ukrainian Studio Representative, and Best VR Performer, and how they’ve managed to not only excel but take care of their models during the war.
Lawsuit Challenging Texas Adult Biz Law Heading to Final Pretrial Hearing – December 18
Learn more about Texas Entertainment Association, Inc.’s lawsuit which challenged the constitutionality of S.B. 315 – a law which raised the legal age for working at strip clubs, adult bookstores, and other “sexually oriented businesses” operating in Texas.
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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.
