David Bienenstock

Researchers from University College London published a paper entitled “Hyper-Priming in Cannabis Users” in 2010, which shows that consuming cannabis helps the human mind connect seemingly unrelated concepts more quickly and efficiently—the exact kind of thinking associated with heightened imagination, innovation, and creativity.

So you don’t just feel more creative when you’re stoned, you are more creative—at least potentially. But don’t take my word for it, here’s what famed astrophysicist Carl Sagan had to say on the subject:

There is a myth about [cannabis] highs: The user has an illusion of great insight, but it does not survive scrutiny in the morning. I am convinced that this is an error, and that the devastating insights achieved when high are real insights.

While the hyper-priming study only focuses on the way cannabis promotes creativity in a single individual, it’s certainly worth exploring how the heightened state engendered by the herb affects a group of artists and innovators when they all indulge and interact with each other.

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Reddit announced an update to its NSFW Advertising Policy yesterday. The policy update officially banned all ads for “adult-oriented products and services” on the site.

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The recently launched digital subscription platform boasts over 55,000 full-length scenes and includes special original series, sex docuseries and award-winning feature movies.

“The reception since we first opened our doors in January has been so overwhelmingly positive that our team has decided to kick open the floodgates and invite as many adult viewers out there to try our platform,” said Bree Mills, Head of Gamma Films and Official Spokesperson of the Adult Time brand.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a die-hard fan, a curious surfer, or someone who just wants a little something ‘extra’ to watch with your partner on a Friday night.”

Billed as the “Netflix of porn,” Adult Time brings together top studios and original content under one roof. Since its launch, Adult Time has released original niche series such as Shape Of Beauty, Transfixed, Lady Gonzo, Age & Beauty, Girls Under Arrest, Girlcore and more.

The new Adult Time platform is accessible to all members of Gamma Films studio sites.

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This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Sssh.com, a female-led, female-focused ethical adult website and film studio. That makes Sssh.com one of the oldest adult websites—and certainly one of the oldest adult websites aimed at women. Founder and director Angie Rowntree says she knew that her work was different from the very beginning, and decided to take it a step further by involving her viewers in the process of creating groundbreaking adult content.

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Peter Gigante

While many Americans may think of April 20 or 4/20 as a “stoner” holiday, that kind of thinking is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Cannabis is available for medical or adult use in more states than ever before and its stigma is steadily  fading. In fact, according to Pew Research, a record-high 62 percent of Americans say the use of cannabis should be legalized. Consumers across the country are incorporating cannabis into their regular routines thanks to the wide variety of products available. 4/20 is now celebrated all year round!

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LOS ANGELES — Adding cryptocurrency payments to the world’s most popular publishing platform has become easy and free with the launch of intimate.io’s plugin.

According to the company, the WooCommerce plugin is now available for download and installation at the WordPress plugin repository, enabling crypto payments for the shopping system’s 3.5 million users.

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LOS ANGELES — Grad-student-turned-adult-star Allie Eve Knox has been featured on the new docuseries from A&E “The Untold Story.”

Knox is featured in the “Sex for Sale” episode, which is set to air at 6 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, April 18.

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BY ERIKA CHAN

“I love being an anonymous sexy stranger… Because I don’t show my face, guys are free to imagine me as whoever they like.” — Clarabelle Woods

Who is Clarabelle Woods?

Honestly, she could be anyone — which is part of the mysterious allure and the business strategy behind keeping one’s face hidden online.

Woods, who most people call “Clara,” has been an online sex worker for two years now.

“I’ve lived most of my life in a big, bustling East Coast city but have spent the last few years living further south for school,” she shared.

Woods looks some time out from her study schedule to tell us a bit about her work, her writing and her passion for the environment around us.

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Year-to-date, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is up 40% against the United States dollar, and other major cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Litecoin have also demonstrated strong gains in the past four months.

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by BeInCrypto Staff

Thinking of buying a Trezor Model T hardware wallet to store your Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, but not sure if it is the right storage solution for you? Let our unbiased Trezor Model T review help you make an informed decision!

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By JC Adams

Ten years ago, this magazine published an article titled “A New Trans Generation” that examined a burgeoning market for “she-male” content, a descriptive that has now largely been consigned to the dustbin. Grooby Productions, Evil Angel and Kink.com were among the companies profiled, alongside trans pioneers Wendy Williams, Mandy Mitchell and Kimber James. (Williams was making use of something called MySpace, and exploring a still-new, three-year-old platform known as Twitter.) Mitchell, it was observed, was considered outré for performing with cisgender women, which was then a rarity in the genre.

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