Pineapple Support, a mental health nonprofit for the adult industry, will host a new free online support group focused on intimacy issues for performers. The six-week program, titled “Reclaiming Intimacy: Sex After Trauma,” is scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Program Details and Focus

The “Reclaiming Intimacy: Sex After Trauma” support group is designed for performers experiencing trauma-impacted intimacy issues. Pineapple Support therapist Nicki Line will lead the six-week program. Sessions are scheduled to take place weekly on Sundays at 3 p.m. PDT, starting October 4, 2026, and concluding on November 8, 2026.

Line stated that trauma can alter an individual's relationship with their body, sexuality, and capacity for intimate connection, but also affirmed that healing is possible. She indicated that the group offers a safe and understanding environment for individuals navigating the effects of sexual trauma, relationship abuse, medical trauma, or other experiences that have impacted their sexual well-being. The program aims to allow participants to explore healing at their own pace and work towards re-establishing a healthy relationship with intimacy.

Leya Tanit, founder of Pineapple Support, noted that for individuals in the adult industry, intimacy can be both a professional and deeply personal aspect of life. She added that when trauma is involved, this relationship can become complicated or feel inaccessible. Tanit emphasized that the group seeks to provide a space free from judgment and stigma, where participants can feel heard, less isolated, and take steps toward healing alongside others who understand their experiences.

Further information and registration details are available on PineappleSupport.org. The announcement of this support group was made by Rick Thomas on October 1, 2026, at 9:50 AM PDT.

Pineapple Support's Mission and History

Pineapple Support is an adult industry mental health nonprofit. The organization provides free and subsidized therapy to individuals working in the online adult industry. In addition to therapy, Pineapple Support offers support groups, webinars, and educational resources tailored to the realities of this profession. The organization connects creators, performers, and industry professionals with licensed therapists who are equipped to understand their experiences without judgment.

Leya Tanit founded Pineapple Support in 2018. This establishment followed a series of losses within the adult industry attributed to depression and other mental illnesses. Pineapple Support is recognized as a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States. Since its inception, the organization has connected over 16,000 adult performers with mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

The organization emphasizes that it works within an industry that often presents pressures, stigma, and isolation that may go unaddressed. Many individuals supported by Pineapple Support may not have access to mental health care through other avenues, whether due to financial constraints, discrimination, or a lack of awareness regarding available resources. Pineapple Support states that its existence is to address these gaps, providing judgment-free support before individuals reach a crisis point. The organization highlights the importance of community, connection, and ensuring that no one navigates the industry or their mental health alone.

Previous Support Group Initiatives

Pineapple Support has previously hosted other online support groups. On November 18, 2025, Peter Warren reported that Pineapple Support would host a free online support group focused on enhancing connection and personal growth. This six-week program, titled “Enhancing Interpersonal Connections for Growth and Support,” was led by Pineapple Support therapist Selina Smith.

The "Enhancing Interpersonal Connections for Growth and Support" group began on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). Sessions were scheduled to last approximately one hour and took place online each Monday for six weeks. Smith indicated that this group was designed to assist performers in exploring meaningful interpersonal connections, starting with their relationship with themselves. The program aimed to guide participants through authentic self-awareness, trust, intimacy, and community, offering a safe space for reflection and actionable strategies for developing stronger, healthier relationships.

Tanit commented on the importance of building strong interpersonal connections for emotional resilience. She stated that the "Enhancing Interpersonal Connections for Growth and Support" group offered performers a valuable opportunity to connect with themselves and others in a compassionate environment, exploring trust, intimacy, and community. Tanit noted that these are tools necessary both personally and professionally.

Key Facts

  • Pineapple Support is hosting a free online support group called “Reclaiming Intimacy: Sex After Trauma.”
  • The six-week group is for performers with trauma-impacted intimacy issues.
  • Pineapple Support therapist Nicki Line will lead the group.
  • Sessions begin Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. PDT, and run weekly through November 8, 2026.
  • Pineapple Support, founded by Leya Tanit in 2018, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
  • The organization has connected over 16,000 adult performers to mental health services.