Horrible news for double-penetration fans everywhere. Last night Sasha Grey officially announced via Facebook that she's doing the unthinkable: hanging up the laces on her illustrious career in the adult entertainment industry. Before you mourn her pulling out from her steady job, we'd like to say kudos to Grey for going the Jim Brown / Barry Sanders / John Elway / Ted Williams route and going out while she's at the top of her game. That's a surefire way to get your number in the rafters after you've quit doing the unmentionable on camera.  After her stints on "Entourage" and starring in Steven Soderbergh's "The Girlfriend Experience," Grey's resume is probably strong enough to land roles as more than just a big sausage pizza delivery girl or "BangBus" passenger. This really shouldn't be much of a shocker: Just like a disgruntled employee who leaves to do his own thing, Grey simply outgrew her shoes in the adult entertainment world. Think about the year this girl had last year: One week she was filming episodes of a hit HBO series in Hollywood and the next she was on location in the San Fernando Valley gobbling knob for skin flicks with titles like "Thrilla in Vanilla 2" and "Future Soccer Mom Sluts." It was probably time for the 23-year-old to start thinking about her career priorities. Or else she's just having a quarter-life crisis. Read her retirement swan song after the jump.

Something for the Fans: I’ve always tried to be as open and honest with my fans (and onlookers) as much as possible. With the way social media has progressed, a lot of personalization has been lost. The purpose of this is to address the elephant in the room, and to thank all of you.

It’s become quite evident that my time as an adult film performer has expired. Don’t worry, I haven’t found Jesus. One thing is for certain, I’m proud to say I have no regrets, I genuinely feel I accomplished everything I could as a performer. I was able to work with the industry’s most professional performers and companies, and I’ll always cherish the friends and relationships I was able to build. It was simply the perfect time for me to move on... while I was on top (pun indeed, intended). Life sometimes takes us in a direction we never could have imagined.

Thanks to my friend Brandon Stosuy, last week at Housing Works in NYC I had a very successful launch for my first book, NEÜ SEX. We had a huge turnout of people for our discussion and signing, all while supporting a cause! Vice and I donated several copies of the book to Housing Works, so everyone who bought a book (or a drink) in turn helped fight HIV/AIDS and homelessness. Some very familiar faces showed up that night, and I’m happy I got to share my excitement with all of them!

Four years in the making, NEÜ SEX includes my visual mosaic through photography, my sexual philosophy, and observations. I’d just like to say thank you to every individual who has supported me from day one, you are truly my shining stars. If you had not listened, if you weren’t interested, this book would not exist. I’ll forever be grateful, and humbled by your outpouring of support. This book is dedicated to you.

Lotta Continua

SG