This week’s roundup is packed tighter than a latex catsuit: We’ve got everything from your chance to get in on XBIZ Amsterdam 2025, the jaw-dropping Global Promiscuity Index, and fetish trends you didn’t see coming — to DarkFans breaking barriers, Jim Norton’s new comedy special, Irontech’s sex doll advancements and fresh research shaking up the sex positivity movement. Plus, a major win for drag queens in court, the EU’s next move on age verification, the Pet of the Month spotlight, and oh yeah… a whole lot more.

Industry:

Amsterdam calling all stars: XBIZ Amsterdam 2025 expands format for Europe's biggest adult industry conference, September 2-5 at Jakarta Hotel - speaker pitches now being accepted for what promises to be THE event of the year. [XBIZ]
Comedy gold strikes: Jim Norton's new special Unconceivable normalizes life with trans wife Nikki, bringing real talk and humor to modern relationships. [Jim Norton]
Global sex rankings shock: Australia just snagged the title of world’s most sexually promiscuous country, averaging 13.3 partners per person — meanwhile, India’s holding it down on the other end with just 3. NapLab’s Global Promiscuity Index is out, and the cultural contrasts are wild. [NabLab]
Tech breakthrough alert: Irontech releases 64.5-inch doll with seamless head-to-body connection, eliminating visible neck seams for what they call "a leap forward in sex doll realism" - the uncanny valley just got less uncanny! [XBIZ]

Irontech doll with seamless head-to-body connection

Urban X Awards drop nominees: DigitalClimaxxx and Little Puck leading the charge in 2025 nominations - the competition is about to get spicy! [Urban X]

DarkFans makes history: A new fetish platform just dropped its first-ever awards show—calling it “a bold, unfiltered tribute to performers who live beyond the edge of convention.” Voting is officially open, and this might be the most unapologetically alternative show the industry’s ever seen. [XBIZ]
Sex positivity surge: New research traces movement from 1920s psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich to today's promotion of "open, tolerant attitudes" toward sexuality - proving this revolution has seriously deep roots. [AstroGlide]
AI invasion is real: Large language models are storming into adult content creation with platforms like GPTease positioning as "Ultimate NSFW GPT." [The Verge]

Models:

Penthouse Pet of the Month: Australian model Sharna Beckman scores Pet of the Month for July 2025, declaring "I've been wanting to do this for years, and I'm finally here!" - dreams really do come true! [AVN]

**Penthouse Pet of the Month : Sharna Beckman**

Angela White spills the tea: The "Meryl Streep of porn" reveals a shocking truth about how corporate and regulated the adult industry really is - from mandatory health testing every 12-14 days to 30-minute pre-shoot planning sessions that would make Hollywood blush. [LAD Bible]

60 & absolutely fabulous: Wellington's Lake Russell proves age is just a number, returning to adult entertainment through OnlyFans while maintaining a day job caring for elderly and disabled - talk about living a well rounded life! [Women’s Day]
Academic stars shine: Industry luminaries including Angela White, Seth Gamble, and Cherie DeVille hit UC Santa Barbara's Film and Media Studies class, continuing the tradition that's educating the next generation about adult entertainment realities. [AVN]
DIY PR power: Erika Love launches self-guided public relations course for adult creators. [XBIZ]

Studio

Healing journey featured: Soft White Underbelly showcases trafficking survivor turned tantric therapist Jennelle Gordon, sharing transformation from trauma to helping others through sacred sexuality - proof healing comes in many forms! [Soft White Underbelly]
WatchMojo goes controversial: New countdown explores "10 Most Controversial Adult Film Stars Ever" - from legal troubles to international incidents, these personalities made headlines for reasons beyond their work. [Watch Mojo]
Luxe Launch Changes Everything: Power couple Anthony and Sarah Realm debut Luxeplayhouse with over a dozen cinematic productions featuring AVN winners Gal Ritchie, Anna Claire Clouds, and Vanna Bardot - high-end content just got a major upgrade. [AVN]
Pegging explodes globally: Clips4Sale's 2025 report reveals strap-on play surged 46% worldwide to become the fastest-growing fetish, with submission categories like Femdom and Cuckolding also skyrocketing as men secretly crave female dominance- despite cultural taboos. [XBIZ]

Trending fetishes 2025 data by Clips 4 Sale

Legal:

Monroe drag drama unfolds: North Carolina city council votes down drag show regulations 2-5 after determining they lack legal authority to define such events - wow, democracy actually works sometimes! [Qcnews]

Florida lawsuit ends: Free Speech Coalition ends its legal battle over Texas age verification laws after the Supreme Court declined to intervene — but the fight isn’t over. Pornhub and other major sites are still shutting out Florida users, refusing to cave to the state's strict ID rules. [Florida Politics]

EU shows America how it's done: While US fumbles with privacy-invading age checks, Europe's Digital Services Act rolls out "non-intrusive" verification that actually protects user privacy - proving there's a less invasive way forward. [XBIZ]
Deepfake disaster strikes Assam: Mechanical engineer Pratim Bora caught creating AI-generated adult content of women he knew personally, banking a ton through fake subscriptions before the victim's complaint brought his digital deception empire crashing down. [Qcnews]