Will Havoc Receives Three AltPorn Awards Nominations

Award-winning performer Will Havoc receives three nominations at the popular AltPorn Awards, including Best Male Performer of the Year, Best Feature AltPorn Video, and Best Gothic Video.

Las Vegas, NV - Sin City performer Will Havoc received three nominations for the upcoming 2018 AltPorn Awards.

“I’m really excited to be recognized among some great veteran and well-known performers,” said Will Havoc. “I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Tommy, Aaron, and Owen on several occasions. I’ve learned a lot from all of them on set. Buck is also a big inspiration and online presence who I look up to quite a bit.”

Havoc is nominated for Best Male Performer of the Year and appears in nominated Best Feature AltPorn Video (Cum On My Tattoo 8)  and Best Gothic Video (My Killer Girlfriend Part 3). He will also be in attendance at the star-studded event. For a full list of nominees, visit the AltPorn Awards website.

Will Havoc entered the adult industry in 2013 and is a lifestyle fetish and BDSM enthusiast/practitioner now based in Las Vegas, NV. Havoc appears on sites such as Divine Bitches, Hardcore Gangbang, TS Seduction, Burning Angel, Wicked, Penthouse, and Zero Tolerance. In 2017, he won the TEA Award for Best Scene for his threesome with Aubrey Kate and Phoenix Marie. Havoc was also nominated in 2018 in multiple categories for AVN, XBIZ, and the TEAs. Follow him on Twitter at @willhavocxxx.

Booking inquiries can be directed to info@skyntalent.com or by contacting Gregg Dodson at (231) 668-3227. Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.
 

Casey Kisses Headlining at TGirl Events’ Trans All-Star Party

BALTIMORE, MD - Award-winning performer Casey Kisses is heading to Baltimore this Saturday for TGirl Events’ Trans All-Star Party at the Gentleman’s Gold Club.

“I’m really excited for to be visiting Baltimore for the first time, and it’s always fun dancing and connecting with my fans,” said Casey Kisses. “This will be the fourth time I’ve been featured at TGirl Events and am really looking forward to getting back on stage. If you're in the Baltimore area, stop by and come say hey!”

TGirl Events’ Trans All-Star Party will be held on Saturday, May 19, at the Gentleman’s Gold Club in their “VIP Showroom” in Baltimore, MD. The event also features over 20 trans dancers, music by DJ Ciyn, performances by the legendary Ebonee Excell, and MC Chelsea Malone on the mic. For additional information and to buy discounted pre-sale tickets, visit http://www.trannystrip.com/baltimore.

The Gentleman’s Gold Club is located at 5801 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore, MD. TGirl Events’ Trans All-Star Party will be held on May 19, 2018, from 8pm-2am.

Casey Kisses debuted in the adult industry in 2016 with Grooby Productions and since then has appeared in numerous scenes and DVDs for every major trans adult studio. In addition to her work as a performer, Kisses cultivated a loyal following on cam platforms, Chaturbate and Streamate.

In 2017, Kisses co-won the TEA ‘Stroker of the Year’ Award with Korra Del Rio. Recently she was awarded the 2018 Top Trans Cam Model at the Adult Webcam Awards and scooped up the 2018 TEA Cam Performer of the Year Award alongside Korra Del Rio.

Visit Casey Kisses’ official website at CaseyKisses.xxx. You can also follow her on social media on Twitter and Instagram @CaseyKissesxoxo.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikgiaimarketing.com.

Sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger to Speak at Cloak & Dagger’s First Public Salon

Los Angeles, CA  - Sexologist Nicoletta Heidegger is scheduled to speak at the exclusive Cloak & Dagger this Sunday at their first public salon, A (s̶u̶b̶) liminal Space.

“Cloak & Dagger has been a long-standing, members-only club that features a lot of creative and wonderful community,” said Nicoletta Heidegger. “I am so excited to be a part of their first ever public salon to present ‘Mindfuck: Mindfulness as a tool for greater pleasure.’”

In Mindfuck: Mindfulness as a tool for greater pleasure, Heidegger will discuss how the practice of mindfulness can positively affect our sexual selves. The description is as follows:

Do self-conscious narratives hold you back from your greatest potential? Has past trauma impacted your ability to explore your own sexuality and pleasure? Join Nicoletta Heidegger, MA, MEd and Sexologist for an experience that will help you better understand the practice of mindfulness and how it affects our sexual selves. Lean into the shadows of your mind to gain insight and get in touch with what may be blocking you from being present in your body and discover some delicious tools and resources for mindful sex.

Also scheduled to speak that evening is Nicholas Ryan Howard and Tiffany Naiman. Cloak & Dagger’s salon event, A (s̶u̶b̶) liminal Space, will be the first in its series and features conversations and culture for the community.

“Over the course of the past two years, we have realized many of our members and guests deal with common issues and concerns,” read Cloak & Dagger’s event description. “This series of salons is an attempt to begin to address these issues and concerns, while also bringing our community together in new ways. Our goal is to inspire our family and friends to be the best version of themselves if they choose to.”

Cloak & Dagger’s A (s̶u̶b̶) liminal Space will be held at Monk Space on Sunday, May 13, from 6-10pm. The address is 4414 West 2nd Street. Los Angeles, CA, 90004. Limited pre-sale tickets are available for purchase at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-sub-liminal-space-tickets-45004539790

ABOUT NICOLETTA HEIDEGGER

Nicoletta Heidegger is the founder and co-host of the popular Sluts & Scholars podcast where she discusses sex, dating, current affairs, politics, and more. Past guests include Dita Von Teese, Nina Hartley, Jessica Drake, Blair Williams, Hudsy Hawn, Dr. David Ley, and most recently Sasha Grey. She is also a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate based in LA and hosts a YouTube series called Staying On Top where she shares the latest sex facts, education, and research.

In addition to her podcast and work as a therapy associate, Heidegger has contributed to The Stanford Daily, Vice, Playboy Radio’s Swing with Holli & Michael, Rebecca Zahler’s Don’t Waste Your Pretty podcast, Karen Lee Poter’s Sex Talk with My Mom, Dr. Wendy Walsh, and The Positive Results Corporation.

To learn more about Nicoletta Heidegger, visit her official website at Nicolettavheidegger.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at @MsHeidegger and @slutsscholars.

Adult Star and Humorist Jupiter’s Slut to Speak at Catalyst Con Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA - Adult star and humorist Jupiter’s Slut is heading to Los Angeles this week to speak at sex-positive conference, Catalyst Con Los Angeles.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be talking at CatalystCon. All women are safer when no women are shamed for their sexuality,” said Jupiter’s Slut. “Women are not only shamed for liking sex, they are also shamed for not wanting it. ‘Slut' and ‘frigid’ are both used to criticize women. Not wanting to be sexualized is valid too. That’s what one of my panels is about, legitimizing for platonic touch needs.”

Jupiter’s Slut will be speaking on two panels during Catalyst Con, De-Centering Arousal & Sex: The Platonic Touch Takeover and Super Sluts: Personal Narratives of Reclamation.

“I was still a virgin when I started thinking of myself as a slut,” she added. “Just knowing how much I loved making out was enough to get me thinking of myself as ‘The Virgin Slut.’ I liked to be touched sexually, and I knew that was bad. It took until my mid-thirties, to start clawing my way out from under all that shame and repression.”

“I dubbed myself 'Jupiter's Slut’ because Jupiter is a planet associated with expansion and growth," she explained. “And that's what I've done, I've become entitled to my own sexuality. Reclaiming the pejorative 'slut' is an act of heroism. That's why I think of myself as a Super Slut. I’m not the only slut out there doing amazing things to change the world. That’s why I organized a panel discussion at CatalystCon with a few other sluts to explore the wonders and vagaries of being a Super Slut.”  

For Super Sluts: Personal Narratives of Reclamation, Jupiter’s Slut will be joined by Jack HammerXL and Lola. See a full description of this session here.  

For De-Centering Arousal & Sex: The Platonic Touch Takeover, she will be speaking on a panel with Fei Wyatt and Janet Trevino. See a full description of this session here.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

ABOUT JUPITER’S SLUT
Jupiter’s Slut is a writer, humorist, and porn star.

She prides herself on her fluency with the two scariest words in the American dialect: math and porn.

She is best known for a personal masturbation research project that turned her into an indie feminist porn producer. She fell in love with producing her unique brand of comedic porn, she left her career as a middle school math teacher.

For the first thirty years of her life, Jupiter was math phobic and sexually repressed. Change in both areas of her life stemmed from stepping closer to her fears and the pursuit of joy. Through her work she gives others the permission to play and the tools to become authors of their own lives.

Jupiter is the process of publishing her humor memoir, Masturbation Monday to be released Summer 2018. You can find out more about Jupiter at jupitersslut.com, Twitter @jupitersslut, Instagram @jupitersslutpower.

Hudsy Hawn Presents “Pro-Dom 101” Class at Amory Club in SF

San Francisco, CA - BDSM Educator and Pro-Domme Hudsy Hawn returns to Kink.com’s Armory Club in San Francisco on May 11th to present her popular class, Pro-Dom 101.

"I'm thrilled to be returning to Kink.com’s Armory Club to teach once more. Their impressive list of some of the world’s finest educators has me honored to be part of their curriculum,” said Hudsy Hawn. “My ‘Pro-Dom 101’ class will share some of the secrets to a successful and long-lasting career in this industry, while also enlightening newer Lifestyle Dominants on the best ways to keep their partners inspired and in the mood!”

Pro-Dom 101 is Hawn’s introductory course to becoming a Financial or Lifestyle Dominant. The 1 ½ hour workshop is geared to people who want to cultivate BDSM instincts and desires into their personal and professional lives. This is a starter kit on the Strategy of a Professional Kinkster.

“Kink.com is thrilled to have Hudsy back to teach her 'Pro-Dom 101' class for our Sexuality Workshop Series,” said Kink.com’s Community Director, Dusty Wallace. “In fitting with our mission statement, 'To demystify BDSM through transparency', what better class to attend than how to become a Professional Domme!”

Pro-Dom 101 will be held on May 11th from 6-7:30pm at the Armory Club at 1799 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.

Hudsy Hawn is a well-known TV and internet BDSM Educator, professional Domme, and Lifestyle Coach with 13 years of experience. She has appeared in Buzzfeed’s "The Try Guys TRY BDSM,” Playboy Radio, The Jason Ellis Show, Straight Talk with Ross Mathews, Cosmopolitan & Playboy, the E! Special “The Real 50 Shades of Grey,” and A&E’s Storage Wars. Visit her official website at FromVanillatoKink.com or follow her on Twitter @HudsyHawn.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

Grooby’s Kristel Penn to Speak at Catalyst Con Los Angeles this Sunday

Los Angeles, CA - Grooby’s Marketing and Editorial Director Kristel Penn will be presenting at Catalyst Con in Los Angeles this Sunday at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. The workshop, Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious, will be co-presented with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Traci Medeiros-Bagan.

“Traci and I are both passionate about destigmatizing porn and its consumption,” said Kristel Penn. “It’s a place that overlaps both of our fields: the adult industry and mental health. We’ve been doing various incarnations of this specific topic for the last two years, and we’re excited about its inclusion in Catalyst Con’s lineup.”

Penn and Medeiros-Bagan will be co-presenting through their company, Meld x Mend. To learn more about the group wellness practice, visit MeldxMend.com.

Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious is a 70-minute workshop on destigmatizing porn consumption and creating a framework for shame-free viewing. Attendees will also watch an excerpt from Lilith Luxe’s award-winning documentary series, Real Fucking Doc, featuring the cast of Real Fucking Girls 2 and its director Mona Wales. There will also be a free giveaway to win a copy of Grooby’s Real Fucking Girls and Real Fucking Girls 2, plus prizes from Bad Dragon.

A full description of the workshop can be found below:

Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious

Watching porn is often a solo activity reserved for a dark room with the door closed. We immediately clear our browser histories afterward, but why?  

Together Marriage and Family Therapist Traci Medeiros-Bagan and adult industry veteran Kristel Penn offer a unique framework for viewing and enjoying porn.  Like developing a nose for fine wine, they believe that a little practice and knowledge can help create a decadent menu of shame-free desire designed specifically for you!

To begin, we’ll cleanse our palates of shame, stigma, and misinformed beliefs around the adult industry.  We’ll whet our appetites for knowledge with an excerpt from Lilith Luxe’s award-winning documentary series, Real Fucking Doc, featuring the cast of “Real Fucking Girls” and its director Mona Wales. Luxe’s piece highlights the voices of the performers and producers and discusses their dedication to the creation of high-quality ethical porn, porn’s place in culture, and its ability to inform it. At the end of this beginner’s tasting course, you’ll learn a bit about the adult industry, what varieties of porn might be a good fit for you and why, and how to feel good as a conscious consumer.

So, cum one, cum all! This is for educators, providers, and anyone who wants to learn ways to create an open and shame-free dialogue (with others or yourself) around porn.

Penn and Medeiros-Bagan will be speaking on Sunday from 11:30am-12:40 pm in the Scottsdale room at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. For more information on Catalyst Con, visit CatalystCon.com.

Kristel Penn is the longtime Marketing and Editorial Director at Grooby. She also owns and operates boutique PR and marketing company, Ikigai Marketing. For more information, visit Grooby.com and IkigaiMarketing.com. Follow her on Twitter at @Kristel_Penn.

Traci Medeiros-Bagan is an LGBTQ, kink, and sex worker affirming Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LFMT) based in Southern California. She has been recently featured in publications such as Ynot Cam, Go Magazine, and Autostraddle. Visit her official website at CompassionateRevolt.com. She can also be found on Twitter at @CompassionateR1.

Siouxsie Q and Femme Domme Fatale Host Cannabis-Themed Speakeasy Show this Saturday

Hollywood’s Femme Domme Fatale is proud to announce their second annual 1920’s  speakeasy-themed show this Saturday at Bar Sinister. The two-act event celebrates the end of cannabis prohibition in California and includes live fire and burlesque performances, as well as a costume contest with prizes from War Party Extracts and The Stockroom.

Los Angeles, CA - Siouxsie Q and the Femme Domme Fatale crew bring their speakeasy-themed show to Bar Sinister this Saturday to celebrate the end of cannabis prohibition in California.

“Legalized cannabis consumption came to the Golden State this January, and yet with the bevy of new taxes, and the looming threat of punitive federal repercussions, it's difficult to feel like prohibition has really ended,” said Siouxsie Q. “We want to ensure that we are amplifying the voices and businesses of people who have disproportionately affected by the criminalization of cannabis, and continue to create more space for the LGBTQ community, women, indigenous folks, and people of color to succeed in the new California green rush.”

Femme Domme Fatale’s Bella Bathory has hosted the event at Bar Sinister since 2014 as a way to promote visibility of queer femmes in the Los Angeles BDSM scene. Every month she brings burlesque, fire, and kink performances to the stage.

“I am so excited to have the trifecta of vintage fetish glam, marijuana madness, and amazing fire performances for this show,” added Bella Bathory. “This is our second prohibition themed show, and this time you can expect 1920's inspired costuming and jazz music, with the addition of our favorite green friend. We will also be unveiling cocktails from Buck Angel's CBD tonic line, Pride Wellness LA, for some prohibition era drinks with a CBD twist.”

Scheduled to perform that evening are Bella Bathory, Siouxsie Q, Ash Hollywood, Michael Vegas, and Daisy Ducati. Dominatrix Mistress Maia McQueen will be hosting the event, as well as the BDSM play area on stage.

Bar Sinister and Femme Domme Fatale are proud to announce their event sponsors, including indigenous owned and operated vape company War Party Extracts, CBD capsules from Elysium Infusions, and LGBTQ health and wellness cannabis line Pride Wellness LA. Trans advocate and adult performer Buck Angel will also be launching a new 1920’s themed CBD cocktail at the event.

The Stockroom is sponsoring prizes for the midnight costume contest hosted by legendary Kent Kalibur and guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest flapper gear.

Club Bar Sinister is located at 1652 N. Cherokee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028. This month’s edition of Femme Domme Fatale will be held on April 21, from 10pm-2am. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Facebook invite can be found here.

ABOUT SIOUXSIE Q

Adult industry writer, performer, and advocate, Siouxsie Q, has been creating media about sex work since 2012 when she launched her popular podcast, The Whorecast. Since then she has written extensively for publications such as the Rolling Stone and Wired.com, and her first book Truth, Justice and the American Whore was published in May of 2016 to rave reviews. Pivoting to politics, she served as the Director of Policy and Industry Relations for The Free Speech Coalition from 2016-2017 leading the historic and winning battle against California’s Proposition 60 and further ensuring victory for adult industry workers in regulatory battles with Cal/Osha. She continues to write, teach, podcast, and perform regularly. In 2018, she was elected to the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee Board of Directors. She was nominated for the 2018 AVN Award for Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene for her performance in Adam and Eve's polyamory themed movie, Luck of the Draw.

Follow @apacsocial or @whorenexxxtdoor @WhoreCast @TheBellaBathory on Twitter and @TheRealWhoreNextDoor @MistressBellaBathory and @apac_social on Instagram for updates and more info on how to get involved.

Hudsy Hawn Scheduled as Special Guest Mistress at The Dominion this Friday

Los Angeles, CA - Well-known BDSM educator and professional Domme Hudsy Hawn is scheduled as The Dominion’s special guest Mistress this Friday, April 20, from 12-8pm only.

“Whenever I've got an itch to scratch (someone), I return to The Dominion,” Hudsy Hawn teased. “But seriously, I just always have so much fun with my fellow sisters of kink. Their amazing clients and staff make Lady Hillary's House the best place to play in LA.”

The Dominion is located at 8875 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034,  in a Tudor-style building in West Los Angeles. To book a session with Hudsy Hawn, call The Dominion at 310-204-6777. Reservations are limited.

Hudsy Hawn is a well-known TV and internet BDSM Educator, professional Domme, and Lifestyle Coach with 13 years of experience. She has appeared in Buzzfeed’s "The Try Guys TRY BDSM,” Playboy Radio, The Jason Ellis Show, Straight Talk with Ross Mathews, Cosmopolitan & Playboy, the E! Special “The Real 50 Shades of Grey,” and A&E’s Storage Wars. Visit her official website at FromVanillatoKink.com or follow her on Twitter @HudsyHawn.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

APAC, Lauren Phillips Join Forces for #SpreadTheLove Party in LA

Los Angeles, CA - Adult performer organization, APAC, is teaming up with Lauren Phillips to host the first community-building #SpreadTheLove party on April 19 at Station1640 in Los Angeles, CA. The focus of the event is to cultivate unity within the adult industry.  

“Stigma is the greatest hurdle adult performers face,” said APAC Vice President Riley Reyes. “With our reliance on social media, we face that stigma and judgment head-on everyday through our screens. Cyber-bullying has a profound impact on adult performers. We live very public lives, and people’s words can have a lasting impact on our mental health and self-worth.”

The #SpreadTheLove Party is open to the public, with proceeds from the event being donated to EndCyberBullying.org and APAC itself for future projects. Hosted at Station1640 in Los Angeles, guests can enjoy musical entertainment from Frost Productions, with VIP tables and bottle service available for purchase.

The event is made possible with help from the following sponsors: Diamond sponsors Grooby and Lauren Phillips, Silver sponsors The Heaux Mentor, Kink.com, Spiegler Girls, Nexxxt Level, ATMLA, XBIZ, The Rub PR, Intimate, 1am Doll, and Clips4Sale. Spokesmodels for the party include Sunny Lane, Misty Stone, Cali Carter, Lauren Phillips, Brittany Amber, Natalie Mars, and Carmen Valentina. Tickets for the event can be purchased at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spreadthelove-tickets-44436281113?aff=estw.

If you are unable to attend, but want to support the cause, donations are being accepted through the Eventbrite link listed above.

Reyes added, “I am so excited about this event and all of the new initiatives APAC is pursuing. The funds from this event will help us provide so much support to performers in need: from our new mentorship program to mental health resources.”
 

ABOUT APAC

APAC, also known as the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee, hosts a monthly meeting for performers to discuss important industry events, meet fellow performers, ask questions, and express concerns.They also offer free skill building workshops and educational materials for performers, host an online directory of industry-friendly professionals, and provide a voice for the adult performer community through political advocacy work.To become an APAC member or learn more about the organization, visit APAC-USA.com. Follow them on Twitter @Apacsocial.

Class is in Session: Hudsy Hawn Teaching at Exxxotica Denver April 6-8

Los Angeles, CA - BDSM educator and Pro-Domme Hudsy Hawn will be teaching at Exxxotica Denver from April 6-8 as part of their educational seminar series.

“I’m so thrilled to be a part of Exxxotica’s educational offerings,” said Hudsy Hawn. “One of my favorite things is getting to meet the local couples who come to class. Their passion for sparking creativity and excitement in their relationship inspires and reminds me why I love what I do! And, of course, Friday night is when ladies receive free admission, so I get the chance to interact and mentor some true Dominatrices in the rough!”

In addition to her class offerings, Hawn will also be available for BDSM and life coaching sessions during Exxxotica. Book your appointment in advance through her website, FromVanillatoKink.com. Her teaching schedule is listed below:  

Friday | 8:30-9:15pm
T.O.Y.S. (Touch on Yourself)
Are you excited about BDSM's erotic possibilities but you and your partner still haven't begun to stock your toy bag? The choices and tastes are limitless but before you make those first selections, consider this acronym: Touch. On. Your. Self.

Hudsy Hawn shares her insight on your most important first investment: Using your mind and body. Learn to create play with your most personal play implements, your physical limbs creative minds, and the 7 Wheels of Energy. Whether you wish to be a thoughtful Top or a receptive bottom, long before you buy that first flogger, consider this: YOU are your own toy bag. Touch. On. Your. Self.  

Saturday | 6:30-7:15pm
Road to Domhood

How do you become a seasoned Top? Ask yourself, "WHY do I want to be a Dominant?" Figure out if your reasons are going to benefit not just you, but the people you play with.

Not just a class for beginning Tops, Miss Hawn is opening up the invitation to all genders and roles, to men as well as women. From reading your partner to understanding BDSM checklists, safe implement use and scene precautions, Mistress Hawn will guide both Doms and subs through both the mental and physical aspects of safe interactive BDSM. Bottoms are encouraged to chime in as well.

Sunday | 2:00-3:15pm
ProDom 101

Are you interested in learning how to be a Financial or Lifestyle Dominant? Maybe you’ve just naturally been the Top in most of your relationships and now it’s time to cultivate BDSM instincts and desires into your personal and/or professional life. Or perhaps you've always wanted to be a Dom/FinDom but you’ve been waiting for that right informative opportunity to present itself. Spend a few hours with Hudsy Hawn and get a basic start kit on the Strategy of a Professional Kinkster.

Hudsy Hawn is a well-known TV and internet BDSM Educator, professional Domme, and Lifestyle Coach with 13 years of experience. She has appeared in Buzzfeed’s "The Try Guys TRY BDSM,” Playboy Radio, The Jason Ellis Show, Straight Talk with Ross Mathews, Cosmopolitan & Playboy, the E! Special “The Real 50 Shades of Grey,” and A&E’s Storage Wars. Visit her official website at FromVanillatoKink.com and follow her on Twitter @HudsyHawn.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.