The Porn Convention 2011

Long before the rest of the corporate world figures out how best to adopt the latest technology, porn companies have dissected it and found a way to profit from it—and wireless is no exception.

Apple may have banned porn from its app store, but the industry has found a back door into iDevices and is thriving as a result. “It’s been really crazy," says the boss of one site.

It's hard to recall a worse time to jump into the porn business, but the lure  also remains strong for some.  Here's the story of three newcomers who showed up at the industry's annual expo.

The porn often senses the shift in consumer sentiment long before the mainstream.

These 12 performers have shown staying power in an industry of fleeting success.

Behind the scenes, it’s a male-dominated business. Here they are.

CNBC's "Business of Pleasure" takes you backstage and at home with mega Porn Star Jesse Jane.