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FRONT PAGE July 15, 2026
AI Nudes and the Law: What Creators (and Their Rights) Need to Know in 2026

AI-generated nudes are illegal in many states and federally under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Here's what creators can do, and what their actual rights are.

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How to Start Camming: The Honest 30-Day Beginner Roadmap
CAMMING July 8, 2026
How to Start Camming: The Honest 30-Day Beginner Roadmap

A realistic 30-day plan to start camming in 2026 — equipment, platform setup, first stream, audience building, and what to expect financially.

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OnlyFans Bank Account Closures: Why It Happens and What to Do
BUSINESS & MONEY July 1, 2026
OnlyFans Bank Account Closures: Why It Happens and What to Do

Why banks close accounts for OnlyFans income, which banks tend to be safer, and what to do if your account is suddenly closed. Honest 2026 guide.

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Is OnlyFans Illegal? A State-by-State Look at the Legal Status in 2026
LEGAL & SAFETY June 24, 2026
Is OnlyFans Illegal? A State-by-State Look at the Legal Status in 2026

Is OnlyFans illegal in your state? Honest 2026 guide to where adult content platforms face legal restrictions, age verification laws, and what creators need to know.

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Pineapple Support: The Free Mental Health Resource Every Adult Creator Should Know About
MENTAL HEALTH June 17, 2026
Pineapple Support: The Free Mental Health Resource Every Adult Creator Should Know About

What Pineapple Support is, who qualifies, how to apply, and why it's the most important free mental health resource for adult industry workers.

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Chaturbate vs Stripchat vs MyFreeCams: An Honest 2026 Comparison for New Cam Models
CAMMING June 10, 2026
Chaturbate vs Stripchat vs MyFreeCams: An Honest 2026 Comparison for New Cam Models

Honest 2026 comparison of Stripchat vs Chaturbate, plus MyFreeCams. Real payout splits, real audiences, real pros and cons — not affiliate hype.

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Age Verification Laws by State: 2026 Adult Creator Guide
LEGAL & SAFETY June 3, 2026
Age Verification Laws by State: 2026 Adult Creator Guide

25+ US states now require age verification for adult content. Here's where laws are in force, what they require, and what it means for creators.

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What Is the PASS Test? An Adult Performer’s Complete Guide to Industry-Standard STD Testing
HEALTH & TESTING May 26, 2026
What Is the PASS Test? An Adult Performer’s Complete Guide to Industry-Standard STD Testing

PASS is the adult industry's standard STD testing system. What's tested, what isn't, what it costs, and how to get certified — written for performers.

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How to Find a Therapist Who Won’t Judge Your Work: A Guide for Adult Industry Creators
MENTAL HEALTH May 21, 2026
How to Find a Therapist Who Won’t Judge Your Work: A Guide for Adult Industry Creators

Looking for a kink friendly or sex-worker-affirming therapist? Here's how to find one who won't judge your work — with screened directories and free options.

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Sex Worker Burnout Is Real: Signs, Causes, and How to Recover
MENTAL HEALTH May 20, 2026
Sex Worker Burnout Is Real: Signs, Causes, and How to Recover

Creator burnout is real — and underdiagnosed. Here's how to spot the signs, what causes it for adult creators specifically, and what helps you recover.

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TAKE IT DOWN Act: What Adult Creators Need to Know Before May 19, 2026
LEGAL & SAFETY May 19, 2026
TAKE IT DOWN Act: What Adult Creators Need to Know Before May 19, 2026

The TAKE IT DOWN Act's platform compliance deadline hit May 19, 2026. Here's what the law does, what it doesn't, and how creators can use the new takedown rights.

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AIU Founder Bree Sky Named Rising Clip Creator of the Year at 2026 XMA Awards
ARTICLE May 19, 2026
AIU Founder Bree Sky Named Rising Clip Creator of the Year at 2026 XMA Awards

AIU founder Bree Sky won Rising Clip Creator of the Year at the 2026 XMA Creator Awards on May 16 in Miami Beach. Her acceptance comments, the wider 2026 XMA winners, and what the win signals for indie creators.

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What to Do If You’re Doxxed: A Step-by-Step Guide for Adult Creators
LEGAL & SAFETY May 18, 2026
What to Do If You’re Doxxed: A Step-by-Step Guide for Adult Creators

Doxxed? Here's exactly what to do in the first 24 hours, the next week, and the months after — written for adult creators by people who get it.

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Chaturbate Tokens to Dollars: The 2026 Conversion Guide for Models and Viewers
CAMMING May 17, 2026
Chaturbate Tokens to Dollars: The 2026 Conversion Guide for Models and Viewers

How much are Chaturbate tokens worth in 2026? Viewer cost, model payout, conversion table, and the difference between buyer and broadcaster rates.

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OnlyFans Chargebacks Explained: Why They Happen and What to Do
BUSINESS & MONEY May 16, 2026
OnlyFans Chargebacks Explained: Why They Happen and What to Do

Why fans chargeback OnlyFans subscriptions, how the deduction from your earnings works, and what creators can do to reduce them.

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OnlyFans 1099: What It Is, When You Get It, and What to Do
BUSINESS & MONEY May 15, 2026
OnlyFans 1099: What It Is, When You Get It, and What to Do

What an OnlyFans 1099 is, when OnlyFans sends it, what's on it, and how to use it on your tax return. Plain-English guide for creators.

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