Does Social Media Have A Sex Problem?

Not to sound conspiratorial or whatever, but Big Tech doesn't want us to talk about sex on social media. But it's not just sex, and specifically pleasure, that's not allowed. Women's health content, LGBTQ+ issues, and sexual wellbeing is also not allowed – especially not when it's posted by marginalised community.

So let's get into it: in this episode we paint a picture of the breadth of digital suppression, and why exactly we all need to be talking about it more. We speak to co-founder of campaign group CensHERship, Clio Wood, about what's happening to women's health content creators, as well as Kalila Bolton, co-founder of sexual wellness and education platform SheSpot, and Amari, a sex coach and virtual assistant, about their experience with having their accounts shadowbanned or paid ads removed.

We look at why this censorship is happening and its impact, and ask porn historian Noelle Perdue whether legislating against sexual content online is the most effective approach.

Thanks for tuning in, if you enjoy the episode please leave us a review wherever you're listening! Subscribe to our Substack to make sure you never miss an episode or an article, get involved in the conversation, and let us know what you want to hear next. You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, and our website, or get in touch with us via email sextraspodcast@gmail.com with what you want to hear next.

You can find more on our guests below:

CensHERship on their website, LinkedIn, or Instagram
SheSpot on their website or Instagram
Amari on Instagram or her website
Noelle Perdue on her Substack.

In this episode, we frequently reference:

CensHERship's 2025 White Paper
'Algospeak and performing for the alforithmic imaginary' in Dazed
Noelle's Substack post: 'Are you 18 or over? Are you my mother? Are you my sexy surveillance state?'

Hosted by Honey Jane Wyatt

Music by Sacha Puttnam

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