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 November 15 – December 15
“Mood” Rehashes the Poor Sex Worker Trope… But it’s Really Good – December 15
In the new series “Mood” a young woman who wants to be a singer finds her way into sex work. Though it rehashes the “poor sex worker trope” you can’t help but get hooked on the compelling show.
DOJ Urges SCOTUS: Rethink Google’s Immunity in Section 230 Case – December 12
In this piece read about the ongoing controversial battle over Section 230 which allows social media networks and adult content sites to self-police and moderate themselves.
Valentina Bellucci on Juggling Acting & Production – December 8
Powerhouse Valentina Bellucci gives YNOT some insight into how she runs her company Step House XXX while also juggling being a top adult performer.
LGBTQ Expression Now Outlawed In Russia – December 7
Putin is confirming once again how awful he is by officially outlawing “gay propaganda.” In addition, any expression of LGBTQ is banned from public life as well as adult content (including books and written material).
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande – Sex Work Portrayed in a Positive Light – December 1
Root for the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande to win an Oscar in this article which breaks down what the film is about and the refreshing angle it takes on sex work.
Asking Again: Why Does the Government Need FOSTA? – November 30
In this piece, writer, Gene Zorkin puts forth a compelling argument that “the government doesn’t need this law to exist for the purpose of prosecuting sex trafficking, human trafficking, prostitution, pandering, or any of the other offenses ostensibly targeted by FOSTA.”
Civil Liberties Groups Oppose Kids Online Safety Act – November 29
Read about how “90-some civil groups sent a joint letter to Senate leadership on November 28, 2022, opposing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)” to convince congress that it will harm sex workers and “threaten the privacy, safety, and access to information rights of young people and adults alike.”
Interview: Kiiroo – From ‘Demolition Man’ to Sex Toys – November 24
Check out this interview with Ella Velkova, Kiiroo’s Affiliate Manager. Kiiroo is the designer of interactive, sex toys and the inventor of FeelStar – a product that makes fans feel like they’re getting a personal sex session with their favorite porn star.
Twitter’s Chaos Reminds Us Why Adult Work is Special – November 21
YNOT’s CEO Connor Young takes pen to paper in this opinion piece about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, how Musk treats his new employees, and why the adult industry is special because it allows freedom and a security that “few mainstream corporate jobs provide.”
Marica Hase on Starring in Adult Time’s Women’s World – November 17
Japanese performer Marica Hase was recently cast in Adult Time’s Women’s World. In this interview she talks about what it’s like to work for Adult Time and how she’s able to succeed in the business as a Japanese speaker in an English-speaking world.
Shiri Allwood Aims to Cut Out the Middleman – November 16
Trans adult star, Shiri Allwood talks with writer Peter Berton about how she was able to hold on to creative control and revenues by building her own member site. She covers the positives and negatives of doing so and discusses the artistic freedom it has given her.
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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.
