February 2024 newsletter

Jenna Owsianik
February 13, 2024

Adult sex education that celebrates sexual and body diversity.

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of the SexForEveryBody.com newsletter. It’s the season of love, and that includes self-love!💘

Read on for our top news on intimacy and tech:

1/ Erika Lust on Ethical P0rn, Senior Sexuality and Behind-the-Scenes Diversity

Adult filmmaker Erika Lust combines steamy storylines with captivating cinematography. She talks to us about what it means to be an ethical creator and consumer of erotic content.

2/ Gay-owned C0ckBlock Frotting Device Shakes Up XBIZ Awards

While he created it to solve his own needs, Justin Depow’s invention has struck a chord with the queer community.

In Other News… 📰

📱Study reveals the benefits and dealbreakers of using AI for online dating (le Shaw) — I speak to famed love expert Dr. Helen Fisher.
🥽Lovense integrates its long-distance devices with Apple Vision Pro (Venture Beat)
🚫CES almost fully succeeded in chasing sextech off its show floors last January (TechCrunch) — There were 3 sextech companies at CES 2024 (Svakom, MYHIXEL, and Ohdoki), but this TechCrunch reporter and my contacts had trouble finding their exhibits.

From our sponsor: At-home STI KITS

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From the Founder

You may have noticed some strategically placed zeros.

Sadly, I often feel like I need to censor words, or risk being censored by algorithms and humans haphazardly applying their personal morals on acceptability.

For instance, my publication’s LinkedIn page was taken down last month, but I didn’t get any clear answers on why. I was sent all the policies, which I read, but couldn’t find a specific rule I had violated.

Shout out to the Center for Intimacy Justice for being supportive!

I’m not going to appeal, thankfully I still have my professional profile.

However, it’s good to know some folks care and want to hold social media companies accountable for transparency on their advertising and content moderation practices.

In Belgium? On March 6, I’ll be speaking (virtually) at V-fest for a session on the origins and evolution of sextech.

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MysteryVibe vibrators—for vulvas and penises—remain on sale for 30% off until Feb. 21 (US residents can buy them with FSA and HSA savings accounts)

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