BALTIMORE, MD — Abstinence pledges don’t lead to happier, healthier, more sexually well-adjusted youth. In fact just the opposite may be true, according to a study published December 29th by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.The study, led by Dr. Janet Elise Rosenbaum...

CYBERSPACE — “Sex sells.” The adage has been around almost as long as selling and sex have been around. It’s to the point, leaves a ton of room for interpretation, and it’s true — at least to a point.As things turn out, the maxim may work differently for different gender...

ENCINO, CA – AVN’s Adult Entertainment Expo is never the same show twice – and the January 9th – 11th expo is no exception. In addition to countless industry icons, stars and starlets, this year’s convention will showcase the talents of promising newbies and hopefuls!In a press...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Whenever legislators want to appear to be doing something they focus their litigious might on the adult entertainment industry. Such appears once again the case; this time with Rep. Ed Emery (R-Lamar), who has it out for Missouri state strip clubs and...

HANKINSON, ND — A 23-year-old North Dakota man got a Christmas present of sorts on Christmas Eve: Instead of hard time, he’ll be doing community service as punishment for having sex in a public place.Joshua Fenske pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of public fornication...

LONG ISLAND, NY — Bill Kakis is a man of few – but important – words, which is an excellent way for a man whose business is responsible for safeguarding the copious words and images of others to be. Owner-operator Kakis oversees all operations related to Mega-Bandwidth.com,...

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA — A secret, high-level government report reveals the technology underlying Australia’s planned mandatory internet filtering does not work, will slow Web traffic and runs significant risk of blocking legitimate sites. Nevertheless, the government plans to...

CYBERSPACE — How does the Web love porn? Let us count the ways…You know, just in case Old St. Nick needs help stuffing the stockings. According to Tynan, although the adult entertainment industry didn’t invent any of the Web’s major tech innovations, it was at the forefront...

FORT WORTH, TX — For the Romance Store, the Grinch came early – and took off with more than a fist full of money and sex toys.Two men, one brandishing a firearm, entered the Romance Store at 1:00 am on Sunday. While it’s possible that the duo had been checking their list of...

REDMOND, WA — Microsoft Corp.’s new Seadragon graphics viewing application for the iPhone has some Mac fanatics up in arms. They say the app distributes porn to the unsuspecting.Seadragon is free and includes a collection of example images borrowed from the Library of...