A peek at what’s coming in the third volume of our exclusive zine!

Participants in this volume include Nina Hartley, Stephanie Love, Mary Muse, Luna Grae, Kim Pham, Honey Live, and more!

Find the link to order your very own zine at the end of this sneak peek if you want to read more! Enjoy!

We had the opportunity to chat with the legendary Nina Hartley about her 40+ years in the industry, as well as her own advocacy efforts.

“I became my performances. I’m under control. I never did anything I didn’t like doing. I was having a good time, and I was there to have a good time — to show people a woman having a good time with sex without being defeated by it. I was there on purpose, for a reason, for a bigger message, so it was always easy for me to remain on brand because I have missionary zeal about my messaging.

I’m not here to show daddy.
I’m not here to get money for partying.
I’m not here to survive.
I wasn’t doing survival sex.
I was doing it for me.

Porn was a springboard to my greatest self.

Other people… their interaction with porn is part of their lowest, and it does make me sad sometimes to know that people are still making money off of some woman’s worst day or worst period in her life.”

-Nina Hartley

As age-verification laws expand across the U.S. and internationally, creators are navigating increased surveillance, censorship, and visibility challenges. This series explores how adult creators are adapting, diversifying, and surviving in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Special thank you to Honey Live for partnering with us to conduct these interviews!

This feature spotlights Kim Pham, a storyteller, BDSM educator, and marketing strategist, reflecting on longevity, authenticity, and what it means to build a sustainable career in a shifting digital landscape. Her perspective centers choice, presence, and staying open to what comes next.

In this interview, Luna Grae shares how transitioning from live camming to vtubing allowed her to prioritize her health while expanding her creative freedom, illustrating how alternative mediums can offer both accessibility and longevity.

Mary Muse shares how she balances short-form and long-form content across platforms, highlighting the importance of boundaries, intention, and realistic pacing in long-term creative work.

Q: As someone who has cemented their place and presence in the industry, what can you tell us about developing your own personal branding & identity?

A: You have to be authentic. That’s how I was able to grow a fanbase as I’m just truly myself. Some people don’t like that, and those are usually the people that are too afraid to be authentic themselves. Don’t let anybody dull your sparkle. Just be yourself, even if that means you’re wild and crazy & always running around screaming.

Q: Were there specific scenes or moments that you feel defined your wins or nominations?

A: I’ve never backed down from a challenge. Whether it’s taking double vag, five men at once, or a fist in all my holes — I never say ‘no,’ I at least give it a try. This industry is so oversaturated that if you don’t have what it takes to go as far as you need to go, you’ll never make it. The turnaround rate is about nine months in adult films. I plan on staying until I’m at least 60 or 70, and plastic surgery by then will be more advanced so I’ll still look young.

I’ve said yes to a lot of opportunities that further my career in different ways, including flying to Estonia to film a reality TV show. It was a ton of work with complete strangers in a foreign country. A lot of bad things happened, while a lot of good things happened as well. If I didn’t say yes to that opportunity, I wouldn’t have gotten as far as I have today.

Being in adult films is a wild ride and you never know what the next day is going to bring you.

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