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Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

What we call sex work and what it says about society

Sex work has been represented and regulated throughout history, reflecting societal attitudes and moral discourses.
Privacy technologies
fromDigital Trends
4 hours ago

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
1 day ago

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
12 hours ago
Film

Coming out goes off the rails in this taboo thriller that pushed the boundaries of queer Asian cinema - Queerty

fromQueerty
3 weeks ago
Film

Hollywood squirmed, but the camboy stars of Blue Film are still diving headfirst into the discomfort - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
Film
fromQueerty
12 hours ago

Coming out goes off the rails in this taboo thriller that pushed the boundaries of queer Asian cinema - Queerty

Ethan Mao portrays the intense struggles of a queer Asian youth facing family rejection and the complexities of identity and revenge.
Film
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Hollywood squirmed, but the camboy stars of Blue Film are still diving headfirst into the discomfort - Queerty

Mainstream audiences are increasingly accepting of LGBTQ+ themes in film, as evidenced by the success of heated rivalry and other projects.
Education
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
#apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Apple

Apple quietly threatened Grok to curb sexual deepfakes or get pulled from App Store

fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Apple

Apple quietly threatened Grok to curb sexual deepfakes or get pulled from App Store

Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

There's a curious phenomenon happening in the marketing industry. Is it a sign of 'masculinization'?

Marketing is experiencing a rebranding trend to attract more men, with traditional roles being given technical titles.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.
World politics
Digital life
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Mom rips clueless GOP lawmaker who asked 12-year-old girl about pornography - LGBTQ Nation

Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall apologized after asking a 12-year-old girl about pornography at a school event.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
Boston food
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Art, sex, nature: why is everything sold to us as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself?

Art should be valued for its own sake, not merely for its utilitarian benefits or health claims.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

She Taught Women How to Orgasm. Decades Later, Her Impact Can Still Be Felt.

Hite learned early on that women walk a sexual tightrope: 'If you had too much sex, you could be shunned like her mother was; if you didn't have enough, you could be deserted like her grandmother.'
Books
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
Parenting
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters' First Periods

Momfluencers face immense pressure to present idealized motherhood while risking their children's safety and well-being online.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
Law
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Creator scandals have turned morality clauses into brands' go-to exit strategy

Brands use morality clauses to terminate partnerships with creators when they become liabilities, allowing unilateral power without explanation.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

JoJo Siwa emphasizes she's still queer while dating a man: "I could never say that I'm straight" - LGBTQ Nation

JoJo Siwa reflects on her queer identity and the backlash faced after dating a man, emphasizing the challenges of public scrutiny and community acceptance.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The "rawdogging" trend: A new term for an ancient practice

Rawdogging refers to engaging in introspection without distractions, particularly during flights, highlighting our struggle with downtime.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Roblox predator who groomed girl and sent highly sexualised' messages jailed

Carlo Tritta, 19, has been locked up for 28 months after pleading guilty to various offences including making indecent images of a child and sexual communications with a child.
Privacy professionals
Writing
fromJezebel
6 days ago

The Culture Men Protect With Their Silence

A girl was raped in a hotel while men watched, leading to her trauma and self-doubt, with no charges filed against the perpetrators.
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
Relationships
fromQueerty
8 months ago

What is a pillow princess & how do you know if you are one? - Queerty

Pillow princesses prefer receiving in bed, not necessarily indicating laziness, but rather personal preference in sexual dynamics.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Why I Paid OnlyFans Models to Read Margo's Got Money Troubles

Margo's decision to keep the baby after her affair with a professor leads her to explore unconventional means of support, including joining OnlyFans during its inception.
Television
#meta
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

fromTechdirt
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Privacy technologies
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ groups warn Meta's facial recognition smartglasses could harm queers & abuse victims - LGBTQ Nation

A coalition of over 70 activist groups urges Meta to halt its facial recognition feature on smartglasses due to privacy and safety concerns.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
6 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Social media marketing
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Meta boots law firm ads seeking clients to sue over alleged Facebook, Instagram addiction

Meta is removing ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for lawsuits related to mental health effects of its platforms.
fromTechdirt
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Digital life

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Social media marketing
fromHealthline
5 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Film
fromKotaku
4 days ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
5 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Film
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Peers vote to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members

The UK government will ban pornography depicting sexual acts between stepfamily members following a House of Lords vote.
#meta-platforms
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
6 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
6 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
US news
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest

Strahler was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated nudes, becoming the first convicted under the Take It Down Act.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Doesn't Exactly "Measure Up." A Group of Women Has Made Him Acutely Aware of That.

Restoring confidence in a partner after a negative experience requires understanding and support tailored to their emotional and psychological needs.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
1 day ago

The Men Optimizing Their Faces - And Judging Yours

Looksmaxxing promotes extreme body image ideals, leading to toxic behaviors and attitudes towards self-worth and attraction.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

AI distances itself from adult content that once drove the tech revolution

OpenAI canceled plans for adult content due to safety concerns and regulatory pressures from investors and internal teams.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Tech bosses could face jail for failing to remove revenge porn from websites

New government proposals aim to hold tech executives accountable for failing to remove revenge porn from their platforms.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn't been kicked off any social media platforms he's still fighting Australia's under-16 ban in court

The social media ban for under-16s in Australia has not significantly impacted teens' online experiences, with many still accessing platforms despite the restrictions.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
6 years ago

Pastor says he used oral sex to "suck demons" out of men - Queerty

Rev. Dr. William Weaver claims he performed oral sex on parishioners to 'suck' demons out, facing a lawsuit for sexual assault.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
#parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Parenting

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Years Ago, My Husband Was in an "Adult Film." It's Only a Matter of Time Before Our Kids Find Out.

Discussing a parent's past in adult films with children requires careful consideration of timing and the family's values on sexuality.
Film
fromQueerty
6 days ago

The wild world of virtual sex work: 6 essential queer cam stories - Queerty

Camming has become a significant form of sex work, especially among queer individuals seeking creative freedom or economic necessity.
Relationships
fromQueerty
5 days ago

He told me he was in an open relationship...after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed? - Queerty

Open relationships can create misunderstandings if all parties are not upfront about their status before engaging.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Online porn sites putting kids' safety at risk, EU says

Social media and porn sites are accused of endangering children's rights by allowing underage access to adult content without proper age verification.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

There's an Unfortunate Pattern to the Women I Sleep With. I'm Becoming "That Guy."

Insecurity about dating younger women can stem from societal judgment and personal feelings of inadequacy.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

An underage "gay" scandal is tearing apart the manosphere & the girls are fighting - Queerty

Louis Theroux's documentary on toxic masculinity has sparked significant online interest, particularly regarding figures like Andrew Tate and Sneako.
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

I Was a Porn Star for Decades. Now, as "the Vagician," I Teach Men How to Have Sex.

When I went into a scene, I fell in love with that girl for the next 50 minutes. I wanted my scenes to not just appear real but to be real to me, because it made my job easier. There were very few girls who didn't orgasm in my scenes. My goal was to get the girl off, because that gave me pleasure.
Women in technology
Digital life
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

'She's Never Going to Age': Porn Stars Are Embracing AI Clones to Stay Forever Young

Lisa Ann has licensed her likeness for AI porn, creating a digital twin to reshape the adult industry and generate passive income.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 week ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Porn websites begin blocking Australian users as deadline for age verification looms

Major adult websites are blocking Australian users ahead of mandatory age verification requirements beginning Monday, with non-compliance risking fines up to $49.5 million per breach.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Apple and Google remove "deviant" Grindr app from stores in Malaysia - LGBTQ Nation

Malaysia's government is blocking LGBTQ+ dating apps including Grindr, Blued, and Growlr through legislative measures and app store removals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Apple and Google remove "deviant" Grindr app from stores in Malaysia - LGBTQ Nation

Malaysia's government is blocking LGBTQ+ dating apps including Grindr, Blued, and Growlr through legislative measures and app store removals.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

OnlyFans Rival Seemingly Succumbs to AI Psychosis, Which We Dare You to Try Explain to Your Parents

For roughly the past half-year, its official account on X and on its own website have been posting bizarre, feverishly spiritual rants on topics ranging from aliens to numerology, along with absurd AI-generated images and videos that depict its CEO Bella French, 404 Media reports, What's more, many of the adult content creators on the platform suspect that the cryptic posts are a sign that French is suffering from some kind of delusional episode
Tech industry
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The War in Ukraine's Impact on Use of Pornography

In 2022, the world watched aghast as Russian troops invaded the European country of Ukraine. A group of psychologists viewed this as an opportunity to conduct a natural experiment to monitor how the stress and fears of being in a country under attack and at war would impact people's viewing of pornography. By this point, it was well-established that many people use pornography as a way to cope with loneliness, stress, and depression.
Mental health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?

Pornhub will block UK access for users who haven't completed age verification from 2 February, citing Online Safety Act enforcement and alleged VPN circumvention.
Artificial intelligence
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Big Tech Companies Are Profiting Off Nonconsensual AI-Created Porn

AI image synthesis enables widespread nonconsensual sexual deepfakes via downloadable apps, leaving victims vulnerable and often without legal remedies.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Surely if you rule the manosphere, you can be your own boss? These influencers aren't even that | Elle Hunt

Influencer careers promise freedom and wealth but often deliver banal, soul-destroying work that traps creators as effectively as traditional employment.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images - including 23,000 of children - over 11 days

Grok produced about 3 million sexualized images in 11 days, including roughly 23,000 images of children; standalone Grok app still generates such images.
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