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Pornhub’s Instagram account has been banned from the photo-sharing platform, where it had millions of followers, leading anti-Pornhub campaigners to claim a victory in their ongoing…
California has passed a controversial age verification bill that could set a new precedent for online age verification processes, leading to fears that adult content sites…
An online game that mimicks OnlyFans has launched, designed to guide sex workers through the potential safety and income limitation pitfalls of using content-hosting platforms. OnlyBans…
Sextech retailer Lovehoney says that hundreds of thousands of people have been unable to find its website due to Google’s SafeSearch function blocking search results, a…
Mastercard and Visa have pulled their payment services from the main advertising network used by MindGeek, owner of porn sites including Pornhub, RedTube and YouPorn, after…
Chinese researchers have developed a head-bound device that detects when the wearer is watching pornography, then triggers an alarm, in a move the researchers say could…
TikTok’s content-blocking system in Germany censored LGBTQI-related words, as well as phrases deemed sensitive by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to a new report. The…
xHamster has been blocked in Germany by the country’s main internet service providers (ISPs), after the country’s Commission for Youth Media Protection ruled that the site…
A plan to force any website that “publish or place” porn content —including social media services— to conduct user age checks is being newly-pushed by the…
Facebook has been accused of harbouring “sexist undertones” in its advertising policies and implementation, following it banning certain adverts for sexual wellness products. The Center for…
Pornhub, xHamster and Xvideos are among the porn sites at risk of being blocked in France, after authorities followed Germany in threatening to crack down on…
Germany has taken one step closer to implementing a ban on Pornhub, YouPorn and MyDirtyHobby, following a court ruling upholding that authorities are justified in banning…
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Prices change without noticeThe Regulations category unravels the intricate web of laws shaping the sextech landscape. We dissect landmark legislation like FOSTA-SESTA, exploring its far-reaching impact on online platforms and sex workers. Our coverage delves into the nuances of the UK’s Age Verification laws and their implications for adult content providers and consumers alike.
We examine the legal battles that define the industry, from LELO’s patent war with Standard Innovation to the ongoing struggles of companies like Dame Products to advertise on social media platforms. The category also shines a light on the regulatory challenges faced by emerging technologies, such as the legal status of sex robots in various jurisdictions and the data protection concerns surrounding AI-powered sex toys.
From the EU’s GDPR and its effects on user data in dating apps to California’s CCPA and its implications for adult content platforms, we analyze how privacy laws are reshaping the sextech industry. We also explore the complex world of sex work legislation, comparing approaches from the Nordic model to full decriminalization and their impacts on sextech innovation.
Our goal is to demystify the legal complexities surrounding sextech, providing readers with a clear understanding of how regulations influence product development, market access, and user experiences in this rapidly evolving field.