What is consensual non-monogamy?
Consensual non-monogamy (aka ethical non-monogamy or ENM) can be practiced in many ways. We spoke to experts to find out positives and negatives of opening your relationship. If you're on dating apps or social media, you're probably familiar wi.....»»
The Ethical Slut has been called "the bible" of non-monogamy—but its sexual utopia is oversimplified
In 2022, University of Melbourne evolutionary psychologist Dr. Khandis Blake estimated that among young people, "around 4-5 percent of people might be involved in a polyamorous relationship, and about 20 percent have probably tried one.".....»»
Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalize same-sex relations in a divided continent
The Mauritius Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional a law that criminalizes consensual same-sex acts between adult men. The decision boosts the trend in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region towards decriminalization. Now, a.....»»
Google makes removal of personal user info from Search easier
Google is making it easier for users to remove personal contact information and personal, non-consensual explicit imagery from Google search results. “Of course, removing content from Google Search does not remove it from the web or other searc.....»»
Ethical non-monogamy: What to know about these often misunderstood relationships
Imagine Sarah and John have been in a monogamous relationship for five years. Although they love each other, Sarah, who is bisexual, has recently started feeling an attraction to her coworker, Andrea. This has led to several sexual encounters, leavin.....»»
Revenge porn blocked in similar way to Apple’s abandoned CSAM scans
Facebook has been working on ways to prevent the posting of so-called “revenge porn” – aka non-consensual sharing of explicit photos by former partners and others – and sextortion attempts, especially those against teenagers. Its first tool,.....»»
Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment [Updated]
Koko let 4,000 people get therapeutic help from GPT-3 without telling them first. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a person talking to a secret robot therapist. (credit: Ars Technica) On Friday, Koko co-founder Rob Mor.....»»
Controversy erupts over non-consensual AI mental health experiment
Koko let 4,000 people get therapeutic help from GPT-3 without telling them first. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a person talking to a secret robot therapist. (credit: Ars Technica) On Friday, Koko co-founder Rob Mor.....»»
People who practice consensual non-monogamy can face negative social stigma, research finds
Despite rising interest in polyamory and open relationships, new research shows that people in consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships report experiencing a negative social stigma that takes a toll on their well-being......»»
Divorce is more common in albatross couples with shy males, study finds
The wandering albatross is the poster bird for avian monogamy. The graceful glider is known to mate for life, partnering up with the same bird to breed, season after season, between long flights at sea......»»
Cyberflashing to become illegal in England and Wales
Cyberflashing will become a criminal offence in England and Wales. Under new laws set to be introduced, perpetrators will face up to two years in prison. Cyberflashing is a term that describes the violating act of sending non-consensual explicit phot.....»»
Young peoples" rates of reporting online harassment and abuse are "shockingly low"
Young people aged 12 to 18 are unlikely to report receiving, or being asked to share, non-consensual sexual images to their school, parents or social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram, finds a major new report led by UCL......»»
Porn site XTube is shutting down as parent MindGeek faces lawsuit
Pornhub and its parent MindGeek have been embroiled in controversy since a damning New York Times report last December alleged the site was profiting from non-consensual videos, including those showing rape and child abuse. It led to the site stoppin.....»»
Pornhub sued for allegedly serving “under-age, non-consensual” videos
“I seek justice for myself and the countless victims who don't come forward.” Enlarge / A Pornhub logo at the company's booth during the 2018 AVN Adult Expo on January 25, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Getty Images | Gabe Ginsberg ).....»»
Intel CEO Bob Swan is stepping down, will be replaced by VMware boss Pat Gelsinger
Swan assumed the role of interim CEO following the resignation of Brian Krzanich in June 2018 after Intel learned of a consensual relationship Krzanich had with an Intel employee. Following a seven-month search, Intel’s board removed the interim ta.....»»