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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