October eNewsletter
Oh my god it’s the October edition of the Eros eNewletter and it is available in the Newsletter section of the website. You can check the facts about porn, get giddy over our ‘Know Your Product’ reviews and remember that every body deserves sexual wellness. OMG! Please enjoy.
Digital Duty of Care – Update
An Exposure Draft of a proposed Digital Duty of Care (DDoC) was tabled for further consultation in the Federal Parliament by the Minister for Communications, Anika Wells, on 8 September 2026. The proposed DDoC would give users the choice to opt out of algorithmically curated online feeds. The Federal Opposition has raised concerns about the […]
(Another) Masturbation Survey
Adam & Eve has released the results of a survey asking respondents how they prefer to masturbate, as part of its ongoing research into sexual wellness and behavior. “There isn’t one right way to masturbate,” said Adam & Eve’s resident sexologist. “The important takeaway is that masturbation is a healthy form of self-care, and people […]
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 […]
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 […]
Masturbation Survey
Adam & Eve has released the results of a survey asking respondents about their level of satisfaction from masturbating. “May is International Masturbation Month,” said Adam & Eve’s resident sexologist, Dr. Jenni Skyler. “So it’s the perfect time to talk about self-love. People seek solo satisfaction for many reasons.” Among the respondents, 19% of those […]
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 […]
