Apps that can realistically alter human bodies and put them in, let’s say, compromising positions in photographs and videos, have become very accessible and are rapidly growing in popularity all over the world, particularly amongst student populations. The Guardian’s education correspondent Sally Weale investigated what teachers and administrators are up against in trying to deal […]
A new report released by the Center for Online Safety and Liberty is the first international survey of the legal status of “fantasy sexual materials,” i.e. fictional or artistic representations of sexual acts or relationships that involve no real persons in their production. This category is becoming a growing concern with the advent of highly […]
Pornhub’s annual report yields valuable insight into evolving sexual interests of men and women (who are 38% of Pornhub’s audience), gay and straight, different generations, countries, and US states. Perhaps most remarkable is the rise in appreciation of mature women, now the third most viewed category by men; “MILF” is the second most searched term, […]
Mashable’s resident dating app expert, Tabitha Britt , has compiled an essential list of the best sexting apps out there. Many sexual subjects are virtual subjects these days, as explicit texting has become a popular form of foreplay. In a world where nudes and fantasies are riding the wings of Wi-Fi, digital tools that foster […]
Minnesota State Senator Erin Maye Quade has introduced a bill (SF1119) to ban the distribution of deepfake apps or software that can transpose faces of real people onto nude bodies. This is the first time that legislation has attempted to penalize not only malicious users of such apps and social media companies that allow such […]
If you’re interested in sexual representations within gaming platforms then you’ll want to check out this juicy event: “Sex, Money, and Censorship: Battles Over the Deplatforming of Sexual Expression in Games”, a panel discussion with researchers, advocates, and designers. The panel is sponsored by the Canadian Game Studies Association and co-hosted by the Institute for Research […]
