Latest Trends In Pleasure Products
This XBIZ article featured in the August Eros eNews shares observations on pleasure product trends over the past twelve months that are driving sales and interest. The adult industry has seen strong growth in wellness-focused products over the past year, with menopause emerging as a key area as consumers look for solutions that support comfort, […]
Is My Vibrator Spying On Me?
Is My Vibrator Spying On Me? is an incredibly interesting academic article that looks at the privacy, security and surveillance capitalism risks of data collection including through app-connected sex toys, highlighting how they can collect sensitive personal data and what could happen if that information isn’t properly protected. Explaining that laws and regulations haven’t kept […]
Is Porn Actually Addictive
As reported in the August edition of the Eros eNewsletter, The Conversation has published an interesting article questioning whether porn is addictive. While problematic porn consumption is currently classified as a form of compulsive sexual behaviour disorder, it is not formally recognised as an addiction by major diagnostic systems. Growing research suggests it can share […]
August eNewsletter
The August edition of the Eros eNewletter is our..Anal August feature. Yes, it’s a thing. The August eNews is now available in the Newsletter section of the website. This edition has plenty of double entendres but also online safety, sexual wellness and great articles. Please enjoy.
Digital Duty of Care – Will Lawful Content Become Collateral Damage?
An article in The Conversation on 3 July 2026, written by Professor Kath Albury and Professor Christine Parker, addressed their question, If we force online platforms to control harmful content, where does that leave sex ed? This also raises an important question for businesses operating online: if digital platforms face increasing legal obligations to remove […]
Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Why Structure Matters
Read the latest article from Big Ideas Foundry in the July Eros eNewsletter. Artificial intelligence is changing how information is discovered, interpreted, and used. For adult industry retailers, this creates an important question: what exactly does data sovereignty mean when AI systems increasingly influence how products, businesses, and customers interact?The traditional view of data sovereignty […]
Eros Submission – Modernising and Harmonising Classification Standards
On 29 May 2026 Eros lodged its submission to Modernising and Harmonising Classification Standards. Eros supported the review’s stated objectives of creating a classification framework that is simpler, clearer, more consistent across media types, and reflective of contemporary Australian community expectations. However, we raised significant concerns regarding legal inconsistencies, lack of harmonisation with other regulatory […]
X Fined $650,000 for Online Safety Compliance Breach
The Guardian Australia 21 May 2026 – The Federal Court has fined Elon Musk’s X social media network $650,000 for failing to provide Australia’s eSafety Commissioner with information about how X was “tackling online child sexual abuse material”. The long running case was commenced more than three years ago against Twitter, prior to its merger […]
The Evolution of the Sexual Wellness Industry and Where It’s Headed Next
For decades, the sexual wellness industry has lived with a contradiction. It’s been everywhere, yet often ignored. It can be profitable, but still carries stigma. It’s driven by consumers, but hasn’t been well supported by professionals. Historically retailers focused on product sales, manufacturers innovated new products with possible limited distribution and healthcare professionals remained largely […]
Woodhull Survey Reveals Concern Among Sex Educators over AV Law Impacts
A US national survey of sex educators by the Woodhull Freedom Foundation found that a majority of sex educators and sexual health professionals are concerned that age verification (AV) laws will negatively impact access to information and resources. Many sex educators are concerned that the legislation will impact, or has already impacted their work, and […]
