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‘Star Wars’ Is Weird About Sex. It Could Learn Something From ‘Star Trek.’
‘Star Wars’ Is Weird About Sex. It Could Learn Something From ‘Star Trek.’
These two deeply divergent attitudes towards sex and romance could be seen as symbolic of a real-world schism
Lux Alptraum
Dec 19, 2019
No One Knows if the Internet’s Most Controversial Law Helps or Hurts Women
No One Knows if the Internet’s Most Controversial Law Helps or Hurts Women
While some activists hope amending Section 230 would end revenge porn, doing so could also take away safe spaces
Lux Alptraum
Dec 16, 2019
If It’s OK to Fantasize About Someone You Know, Why Not in VR?
If It’s OK to Fantasize About Someone You Know, Why Not in VR?
Erotic deepfakes are only going to make the question of sexual ethics muddier and more confusing
Lux Alptraum
Dec 10, 2019
Why xHamster Is So Much Better at Content Moderation Than Facebook
Why xHamster Is So Much Better at Content Moderation Than Facebook
Laws hold the porn industry accountable for dangerous content — and it’s thriving nonetheless
Lux Alptraum
Nov 6, 2019
Mitt Romney’s Secret Twitter Account Shows Everyone Has a Finsta
Mitt Romney’s Secret Twitter Account Shows Everyone Has a Finsta
Social media was going to end shame, but it just ended up killing privacy instead
Lux Alptraum
Oct 22, 2019
Virtual Reality Is Still Failing Half of the World’s Population
Virtual Reality Is Still Failing Half of the World’s Population
A new adult VR experience is likely to make women sick, but not because of its content
Lux Alptraum
Oct 9, 2019
For Many Trans People, Telemedicine Is the Best Shot for Decent Health Care
For Many Trans People, Telemedicine Is the Best Shot for Decent Health Care
Finding adequate health care can be a challenge for trans people. Telemedicine can help, but some trans medical needs still require an…
Lux Alptraum
Sep 17, 2019
A New Slate of Apps Aims to Disrupt the Lucrative Erotica Market
A New Slate of Apps Aims to Disrupt the Lucrative Erotica Market
Can erotica apps stay weird and attract major investments?
Lux Alptraum
Aug 27, 2019
A Startup Looks to Reinvent Sperm Banking — and Serve Trans Women
A Startup Looks to Reinvent Sperm Banking — and Serve Trans Women
Dadi offers a relatively inexpensive test to put clients at ease
Lux Alptraum
Aug 20, 2019
Lumen, the Dating App for Older People, Is a Prime Target for Scammers
Lumen, the Dating App for Older People, Is a Prime Target for Scammers
But the app boasts innovative security features the rest of the industry should take note of
Lux Alptraum
Aug 15, 2019
Can We Automate the Dick Pics Away?
Can We Automate the Dick Pics Away?
Unsolicited images of genitalia are a persistent harassment problem on platforms like Twitter. A.I. could actually be a solution
Lux Alptraum
Aug 6, 2019
Porn Sites Try a New Service for Users: Therapy
Porn Sites Try a New Service for Users: Therapy
Q&As and livestreams about addiction are now part of the package for Pornhub and Stripchat
Lux Alptraum
Jul 30, 2019
You Can Now Order STI Tests Online to Take in the Comfort of Your Own Home
You Can Now Order STI Tests Online to Take in the Comfort of Your Own Home
Telemedicine companies think the onerous process of in-office testing dissuades patients
Lux Alptraum
Jul 24, 2019
The Scariest Thing About DeepNude Wasn’t the Software
The Scariest Thing About DeepNude Wasn’t the Software
Though the creator pulled the app, a deeply sexist culture persists
Lux Alptraum
Jul 16, 2019
One Bad Law Is Ruining Progressive Efforts to Decriminalize Sex Work
One Bad Law Is Ruining Progressive Efforts to Decriminalize Sex Work
Online platforms won’t be able to support the people new bills are meant to protect
Lux Alptraum
Jul 9, 2019
Tumblr’s Vital Queer Community Is Disintegrating
Tumblr’s Vital Queer Community Is Disintegrating
Besides a still rampant porn bot problem, adult content on Tumblr is pretty much gone
Lux Alptraum
Jun 25, 2019
Trying Out a Gender-Neutral ‘Vibrator for Everybody’
Trying Out a Gender-Neutral ‘Vibrator for Everybody’
The Enby, a new sex toy, is designed to adapt to a range of different genitals
Lux Alptraum
Jun 18, 2019
Meet the Man Who Wants to Fix Dating With the Blockchain
Meet the Man Who Wants to Fix Dating With the Blockchain
‘We want to take dating and bring it back to being consensual, respectful fun.’
Lux Alptraum
Jun 11, 2019
Telemedicine Will Change How Underground Abortions Work
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Telemedicine Will Change How Underground Abortions Work
Recent tech advancements may disrupt oppressive laws, if they go through
Lux Alptraum
Jun 5, 2019
How Tech Helped Create a New Erectile Dysfunction Crisis
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How Tech Helped Create a New Erectile Dysfunction Crisis
Startups are exploiting the market Viagra created, but experts are wary
Lux Alptraum
May 28, 2019
Sex Toys Are Finally Getting the Update They Deserve
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Sex Toys Are Finally Getting the Update They Deserve
The Womanizer has an awful name, but it may have changed an industry
Lux Alptraum
May 21, 2019
NSFW Videos Are the New Sex-Ed for Adults
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NSFW Videos Are the New Sex-Ed for Adults
Startups are using explicit footage to improve our understanding of our bodies
Lux Alptraum
May 16, 2019
Sex With Robots Was Never the Point
Sex With Robots Was Never the Point
Why are we so obsessed with screwing machines? Notable sci-fi writers weigh in.
Lux Alptraum
May 7, 2019
How YouTubers Could Save Sex Ed
How YouTubers Could Save Sex Ed
Channels like Queer Kid Stuff offer much-needed resources for young people
Lux Alptraum
May 2, 2019
The Problem With Instagram’s Plan to Reduce ‘Sexually Suggestive’ Content
The Problem With Instagram’s Plan to Reduce ‘Sexually Suggestive’ Content
It’s sexist
Lux Alptraum
Apr 23, 2019
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