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Why are there so many adult retailers off of highways?

Aug 30, 2024
During any summer road trip, especially in the Midwest, you’re likely to pass by at least one sex shop. What are they doing out there?
The Lion's Den in Hebron, Indiana, in 2016. The adult retail chain has invested in its physical storefronts in recent year.
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Banks can be an obstacle for sites like OnlyFans

Aug 27, 2021
Banks have to consider federal laws built around sex trafficking. There's also the matter of dealing with disputed charges.
Adult websites like OnlyFans can face a variety of concerns from financial institutions.
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Playboy puts on its clothes

Jan 4, 2016
The last issue of Playboy to feature female nudity hits the stands.

IP trolls sue porn-watching Germans

Dec 12, 2013
In Germany, 10,000 people are getting letters from a law firm claiming they owe cash for watching pornographic videos online. And unique addresses of computer users are part of the legal filing.

When it comes to Tumblr, sex doesn't sell

Jul 24, 2013
Yahoo wants blogging site Tumblr to make money, and to do that, Tumblr needs to weed out pornography.

Porn industry threatens to leave Los Angeles

Nov 15, 2012
A new rule requiring condoms in all adult films has porn studios considering a move out of the San Fernando Valley.

Top 9 personal finance expenses for a porn star

Nov 15, 2012
Adult film economics: A professional adult film performer shares her secrets to budgeting and financial planning.

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Major UK child protection policies

Oct 11, 2011
In response to growing concerns over children being exposed to sexually explicit material, British Prime Minister, David Cameron will unveil a new...

Companies feeling grouchy about .xxx

Aug 16, 2011
The web suffix .xxx will soon go online. It's meant for adult content sites to use so that parents can block it. But Reuters reports that a lot of...