Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Therapist Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96 - The New York Times
Frank and funny, the taboo-breaking psychologist said things on television and radio that would have been shocking coming from almost anyone else.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/arts/television/ruth-westheimer-dead.html
Florida Lawmakers Vote To Raise Stripping Age to 21
Barely legal strippers will soon be outright illegal in Florida if Governor Ron DeSantis signs a new "human trafficking" bill into law.
https://reason.com/2024/03/11/florida-lawmakers-vote-to-raise-stripping-age-to-21/
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25 Best Sex Toys (2023): Gender Inclusive, Couples, Solo | WIRED
These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sex-toys-and-tech/
Are Men Really Biologically Wired to Want More Casual Sex?
Some say men are programmed to "spread their seed" while women need monogamy. Realllllyyyy?
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkazky/are-men-biologically-wired-towards-no-strings-sex
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New privacy tools and policies on Google Search
We're rolling out new tools and protections to help you stay in control of your personal information, privacy and online safety.
https://blog.google/products/search/new-privacy-tools/
This sex toy company uses ChatGPT to whisper sweet, customizable fantasies at you | TechCrunch
Lovense — perhaps best known for its remote-controllable sex toys — this week announced its ChatGPT Pleasure Companion.
https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/lovense-chatgpt-pleasure-companion/
Instagram Is Removing Sex-Positive Accounts Without Warning | WIRED
The platform has suddenly suspended dozens of high-profile accounts, cutting people off from the communities that keep them safe.
https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-removing-sex-positive-accounts-without-warning/
Inquisitive, beloved Canadian sex educator Sue Johanson dies aged 93 | Canada | The Guardian
Johanson was venerated as a forthright educator who filled voids left by the absence of sex ed curricula at US and Canadian schools
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/29/sue-johanson-dead-93-canadian-sex-educator
This Is The Type Of Porn Women Really Can’t Get Enough Of | HuffPost UK Life
We speak exclusively to Florence Bark, the author of a new erotic audiobook aimed at celebrating women’s sexuality.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/this-is-the-type-of-porn-women-really-cant-get-enough-of_uk_6464d109e4b0ab2b97e4931d
Supreme Court Upholds Section 230 for Social Media Platforms - XBIZ.com
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Section 230, ruling in favor of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube/Google in two cases that were being closely watched by free speech and digital rights advocates.
https://www.xbiz.com/news/273790/supreme-court-upholds-section-230-for-social-media-platforms
Best Sexual Health and Sex Education Resources - AskMen
Lots of people don't get great sex education when growing up. So here's a list of expert-approved sex education resources to check out.
https://www.askmen.com/sex/sexual-health/best-sexual-health-and-sex-education-resources.html
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Celebrities Share Sex Confessions Over the Years
Cameron Diaz, Armie Hammer, John Mayer and more stars have spilled sex life secrets over the years — details
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-sex-confessions-2013246/
Pornhub is under new ownership - The Verge
MindGeek, which operates YouPorn, Redtube, and Pornhub, among other properties, has been acquired by Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/16/23643975/mindgeek-pornhub-sale-ethical-capital-partners
Sexual Role-play: How To Get Started, Per Sex Pros | Well+Good
Sex educators share how to add role-play into your sexual repertoire, whether you have a fantasy in mind or you'd like to devise one.
https://www.wellandgood.com/sexual-role-play/
Wooden object suggests ancient Romans used sex toys, study says | CNN
A nearly 2,000-year-old wooden object in the shape of a penis could have served as a sexual tool by ancient Romans in Britain, according to a new study.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/20/world/roman-wooden-phallus-sex-object-intl-scli-scn/index.html
Google will soon blur explicit images by default in search results - The Verge
Google is set to launch a new default SafeSearch setting that will automatically blur explicit images such as pornography, violence, and gore that appear in search results.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/7/23589012/google-safesearch-blur-explicit-images-online-safety
Twitch Deepfake Porn Scandal Is a Sign of Things to Come - New Lines Magazine
It is worth contemplating the other aspects of this confounding technology — the invention and proliferation of new ways to harass, assault, violate and victimize. As always, women will bear the brunt of it.
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/twitch-deepfake-porn-scandal-is-a-sign-of-things-to-come/
XBIZ is pleased to announce the release of the full show schedule for XBIZ LA, the latest edition of North America’s largest adult industry conference, set to take place Jan. 9-12.
XBIZ Show: JAN 9-12, 2023 // LOS ANGELES
XBIZ Show is the adult industry's top conference of the year, uniting top influencers and newcomer entrepreneurs for boundless opportunities in the world capital of adult.
https://www.xbizshow.com/schedule.php
STIs are rife over the holidays. Here’s how to keep yourself safe. | Mashable
STI acquisition peaks during Christmas and the holidays. Here's how to have safe sex over the festive period and what to do if you test positive for an STI.
https://mashable.com/article/sti-acquisition-holidays-safety
OnlyFans Creators Have Been Contacted In IRS Criminal Investigation, Tax Professionals Say
IRS is turning up the heat on OnlyFans contributors.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/irswatch/2022/12/12/onlyfans-creators-have-been-contacted-in-irs-criminal-investigation-sources-say/?sh=19ad86e44620
13 Best Black Friday Sex Toy Deals: Vibrators and Stimulators | WIRED
The weather is getting colder, which means it's a great time to warm things up inside.
https://www.wired.com/story/best-black-friday-sex-toy-deals-2022/
Angela White On The Misconceptions About Porn
Angela White, Australia's biggest porn star, puts to bed some of the most common myths she’s done with hearing.
https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/angela-white-porn-misconceptions
How To Make Safer Sex Hot: A Guide
Using protection can be one of the best parts of a hookup if you play it right.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/3adjv9/how-to-make-safer-sex-hot
What It’s Like for Women Who Become Sex Workers After 50
Some do it for after-retirement income, like grandma’s part-time job at Dress Barn. VICE talked to five of them.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5vkky/secret-lives-of-older-sex-workers
Elon Musk’s Reckless Plan to Make Sex Pay on Twitter | WIRED
A plan to monetize adult content could make sense from a business and social standpoint. In practice, Twitter won’t be able to pull it off.
https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-adult-content-sex-twitter-content-moderation/
9th Circuit Upholds Section 230 Protections in Reddit Case - XBIZ.com
A three-judge Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel has upheld a district court’s dismissal of a civil lawsuit attempting to circumvent Section 230 and hold Reddit liable under the federal civil sex trafficking statute for third-party content.
https://www.xbiz.com/news/269641/9th-circuit-upholds-section-230-protections-in-reddit-case
