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Terms of (Unequal) Service: The Online War on Women’s Sexual Health

Published April 1, 2025
Published April 1, 2025
Troy Ayala

Sexual health censorship online is a growing concern as it limits access to essential discussions and educational content. While some level of moderation is needed to protect young viewers and prevent misinformation, excessive censorship is suppressing diverse perspectives and hindering learning. The issue is nothing new. In 2022, BeautyMatter’s LinkedIn article regarding sexual health censorship was removed from the platform with no prior warning.In particular, female sexual health content is more likely to be censored than male content, according to a recent report from advocacy group the Center for Intimacy Justice, which revealed that major tech platforms (including Google, Amazon, and TikTok) routinely suppress information vital to women’s health. The report surveyed 160 sexual and reproductive health businesses, brands, and nonprofit organizations globally while highlighting overwhelming evidence of economic impact due to these biased practices. This censorship creates a narrative that male sexual health and pleasure is more important than female counterparts. Therefore, striking a balance between necessary moderation and intellectual freedom is essential to ensure that social media remains a space for education and open discourse."Our findings demand a critical examination of how algorithmic biases shape what information is accessible online, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health for women and people of diverse genders," Jackie Rotman, founder and CEO of Center for Intimacy Justice, said in the report.

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