Pornhub, a name once synonymous with the vast world of online adult entertainment, has a sinister underbelly that remains hidden behind its sleek interface. Despite new ownership and attempts at rebranding, the platform continues to be a hub for unverified, illegal content. This article delves into the dark reality of Pornhub, revealing how it remains a trafficking hub, perpetuating the trauma of countless victims while evading true accountability.
Pornhub: A Digital Crime Scene Pornhub is a crime scene. You read that right. The site, now owned by a hastily formed private equity firm called Ethical Capital Partners, continues to monetize and globally distribute countless user-generated sex videos. These videos were never reliably verified to ensure that the individuals in them are not children, rape victims, trafficking victims, or revenge porn victims. Even under new management, the site is still infested with illegal content.
A Dramatic Downfall Over the past few years, Pornhub has faced a dramatic downfall after being exposed and held accountable for profiting from mass sexual crime. The fallout included the site taking down 80% of its videos—totaling 10 million unverified videos and over 30 million images—being completely cut off by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and PayPal, and losing all mainstream advertisers. The CEO and COO of its parent company resigned in disgrace, and the distressed company was sold.
New Owners, Same Problems However, the new owners aren’t much better than the old ones. They renamed the parent company from “MindGeek” to “Aylo” in an attempt to distance it from its toxic reputation. Yet, men who have been with the company well before it was exposed—those who enabled the global distribution and monetization of victims’ trauma—still occupy executive offices.
The Public Face of a Dark Reality The public face of Pornhub’s new ownership, Canadian criminal defense attorney Solomon Friedman, has defended men accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. He even praised an attorney who got a man off on a technicality after being found with 7,730 images of child sexual abuse. Does he intend to try and get Pornhub off the hook the same way? The victims of Pornhub won’t allow it.
Immortalizing Trauma The consequences for victims of this abuse are severe. Victims often describe the widespread dissemination of their rape and abuse as the “immortalization” of their trauma. They could be fighting to remove their abuse from the internet for the rest of their lives. This constant battle leads many survivors to become suicidal, with nearly half of the victims contemplating suicide and some tragically dying by suicide.
Legal Battles and Explosive Evidence Since 2020, nearly 300 victims have sued Pornhub in 25 lawsuits for its knowing distribution and monetization of rape and trafficking. These lawsuits include multiple class actions representing tens of thousands of child victims, and the U.S. federal government has criminally charged Pornhub for knowingly profiting from sex trafficking. Just last month, 13 child victims sued Pornhub as well as its owners and financial enablers.
Whitewashing and Renaming No amount of whitewashing, renaming, and rebranding can hide the truth. As one attorney defending over 100 victims said about the attempted rebrand, “If you swim in a sea of s**t, it’s hard to lose the smell.” The Canadian government conducted a multi-year investigation of Pornhub, culminating in a damning report that found it had violated Canadian privacy law. Pornhub’s new owners sued the government to hide the report from the public but lost.
Still a Trafficking Hub A quick search on Pornhub today reveals highly monetized, unverified, homemade videos showing vulnerable, drug-addicted, homeless women being coerced into sex acts. In minutes, I found unverified homemade videos of women yelling at their abusers to stop, crying out “it hurts!” and “turn the camera off.” There is no doubt that Pornhub is still a trafficking hub. It’s time to force it to delete every unverified video on the site.
A Call for Justice But that isn’t nearly enough. Victims deserve the full weight of justice. They need to see criminal convictions and significant restitution for how their lives have been shattered. We urgently need laws mandating reliable, third-party age and consent verification for every individual in every video on every website distributing user-generated porn.
The Fight Continues It’s time to hold Pornhub and its owners accountable to the full extent of the law and to enact policies to prevent this kind of abuse in the future. We must do it because serious harm demands serious consequences to bring true justice to victims and deter future abusers.
Laila Mickelwait is the Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Founder of the Traffickinghub movement, and the author of “Takedown: Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking” (Penguin Random House/Thesis, July 23, 2024).
LALEXPO | United for Colombia: Let’s Help Earthquake Victims
At LALEXPO, we believe that our industry has both the power and the responsibility to come together when our country needs us the most.
Following the earthquake that has affected several regions of Colombia, including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Chocó, many families are facing extremely difficult circumstances, with material losses and urgent needs.
For this reason, we would like to extend a special invitation to our sponsors and partners: let us come together as a community and support those who have been affected.
Through LALEXPO and Fundación Liam, we will coordinate donations and support for affected communities. Every contribution, regardless of its size, can help provide food, essential supplies, emergency kits, and other resources to those who need our solidarity the most.
Today, we ask you to stand with us not as sponsors, but as allies of Colombia.
If your company would like to make a financial donation or contribute resources, products, or essential supplies, our team will be available to coordinate the contribution and help ensure that the support reaches those who need it most.
As a legally established nonprofit organization, Fundación Liam can provide official donation certificates upon request, which donors may use for applicable tax purposes.
Colombia needs us. And together, we can make a difference.
Thank you for being part of the LALEXPO community and, above all, for helping us demonstrate that when we come together, we can create a real and meaningful impact.
Another Scorching Summer: Stream Ideas to Grow Your Fanbase
Summer is all about sunshine, good vibes, and trying something new, and your broadcasts can capture that same energy. Whether you’re a brand-new live cam model or an experienced creator looking to refresh your content, the warmer months are the perfect time to experiment. A few seasonal updates can make your streams feel fresh, help grow your fanbase, and give loyal viewers another reason to keep coming back.
Don’t Miss: National Orgasm Day on XloveCam, July 31 2026
Mark your calendar for something special. On Friday, July 31, XLoveCam is celebrating National Orgasm Day, with a full 24-hour PANTY OFF event running from 00:00:01 to 23:59:59 (Amsterdam time). The watchword: REACH THE ORGASM. Sighs of pleasure, orgasmic screams, undulating naked bodies, platform users love it, and this event is guaranteed to drive a surge in traffic.
For this occasion, the DAILY TOP 5 becomes the SUPER DAILY TOP 5 with doubled prizes:
1st place: €400
2nd place: €200
3rd place: €150
4th place: €100
5th place: €100
All models can participate, including those who have already won three times this month. Register now in your Model Manager. And mark August 28 for the next event, The Summer Pool Party.
Brighten Up Your Streaming Space
Your streaming environment is one of the first things fans notice. A simple summer refresh, tropical decor, bright cushions, colorful lighting, or fresh flowers, can instantly change the mood of your broadcasts. Warm lighting creates that “golden hour” glow, while cheerful colors make your room feel welcoming and full of personality. Treat your streaming space as part of your personal brand. A creative, memorable background keeps viewers coming back long after the stream ends.
Have Fun with Seasonal Themes
People love content that feels current, and summer gives you endless inspiration. Try hosting a tropical getaway night, creating beach-inspired vibes, or running a vacation countdown week. Promote upcoming themes on your profile and social channels so viewers know what’s coming. Building anticipation is a simple but effective way to grow your fan-base and increase engagement, while showing potential fans that you’re an active, enthusiastic creator.
Refresh Your Look and Stay Consistent
Summer is the perfect excuse to add variety to your wardrobe, bright colors, playful prints, and lightweight fabrics can all create a fresh look without changing your personal style. Wear outfits that make you feel confident and match the atmosphere of your room. When your appearance, background, and personality work together, your broadcasts feel more polished and memorable.
Consistency matters just as much as creativity. If your schedule changes over summer, let your viewers know in advance. Posting streaming times on your profile or social media makes it easy for fans to find you. Showing up reliably builds trust and keeps your audience engaged, even during vacation season.
Get Your Fans Involved and Invest in Your Growth
Make your audience feel like part of the experience. Ask viewers to vote on your next stream theme, chat about their dream summer destination, or suggest ideas for future broadcasts. The more involved they feel, the more likely they are to become loyal fans.
Summer is also the perfect time to improve behind the scenes. Update your profile photos, rewrite your bio, or experiment with different camera angles. Treat your creator profile like a business, regular small improvements strengthen your brand and support long-term growth.
Make This Your Best Summer Yet
From the National Orgasm Day event on July 31 to the Summer Pool Party on August 28, there are unmissable opportunities to boost your visibility and connect with new fans. At XLoveCam, you have the freedom to build your own brand, connect with a global audience, and create content that reflects your personality, all on your own schedule.
Stripchat has restored Amazon Wishlist links, allowing models to once again share their wishlists with fans and receive gifts through the platform.
The feature now includes an additional consent step focused on privacy. Before adding a wishlist link, models must confirm that they understand Amazon may disclose their delivery address to third parties, including gift buyers.
To add an Amazon Wishlist, models need to go to My Profile, paste the link into the Amazon Wishlist field, check the privacy notice box, and save the changes.
If the privacy notice is not accepted, the wishlist link will remain hidden. The update keeps Amazon Wishlist sharing available on Stripchat while giving models clearer control over the associated privacy risks.
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