(Austin, TX / November 24, 2021) — afterglow (xoafterglow.com) is raising a glass to celebrate its first official AVN nomination in the category of Best New Production Banner.

The women-led erotica brand that produces original films that are sex-positive, ethical and inclusive, won widespread raves this past year for its fresh take on authentic erotic filmmaking in titles such as Cravings, U Up? and Lip Service.

“I launched afterglow with the goal of removing the shame and stigma of sex and sexuality, while openly embracing and exploring our true sexual selves,” said company Founder/CEO Lilly Sparks. “I am thankful to AVN for taking the time to get to know afterglow and genuinely appreciate this award nomination.”

In addition to producing cinematic adult films that promote sexual wellness, afterglow also offers community members a wide-ranging pleasure universe that includes instructional videos, articles, exercises and more.

To learn more about afterglow, please visit xoafterglow.com!

ABOUT AFTERGLOW:

afterglow is a women-led erotica site shifting the adult media paradigm by merging porn and sexual wellness. On a mission to inspire great sex, afterglow offers premium adult films paired with erotic exercises and expert advice. By curating stories, and offering content centered on sexual fulfillment, afterglow empowers everyone to become experts in their own pleasure. Normalizing sex and porn in a modern world, afterglow is the sex resource we all need.

Lilly Sparks creates companies to lust after. afterglow, Lilly’s pandemic-born love affair, produces steamy, ethical films that inspire more “HELL YES!” sex & intimacy in real life. The hardest part of this new venture? Determining whether she’s more turned on by the business or pleasure of it.