Family Ministry Wants Age Controls for the Internet
The Federal Family Ministry under Karin Prien (CDU) is pushing plans that go far beyond a pure social media ban.…
The New EU Packaging Regulation and Its Implications for Adult Merchants
While large corporations maintain entire departments for compliance, many small and medium-sized online retailers of sex toys, erotic magazines and…
Austria: Draft Bill to Introduce AVS
Austria has long been considered relatively liberal compared to other EU countries when it comes to access to erotic content…
French ARCOM tightens the screws: what does this mean for German adult platform providers?
ARCOM tightens the screws: 31 more porn sites in its sights – what does this mean for German adult platform…
ECJ Judgment: Stronger National Powers for Age Verification – But No Blank Check for Blocking Orders
The European Court of Justice delivered an important ruling in June 2026 (Case C-188/24 and joined cases) that sets a…
Lovense is stepping up its protection of intellectual property – and cracking down on fake toys
Lovense, one of the leading manufacturers of smart sex toys, is sending a clear message about the protection of innovation…
Cherie DeVille Warns About the Dangers of AI in the Adult Industry
US adult performer Cherie DeVille has issued a clear warning in a recent contribution to the respected magazine Vox: Artificial…
Mike Stabile provides in Podcast in-depth insights into the work of the Free Speech Coalition
Pattaya/Thailand, June 30, 2026 – Bruce, the experienced Adult Site Broker and host of the award-winning podcast “Adult Site Broker…
New US law on UCG with implications for cam sites, fan sites and creators
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delivered a clear message: Anyone not compliant by May 19, 2026 faces serious penalties.…
WebGroup Czech Republic settles AVS dispute with Florida
WebGroup Czech Republic (XVideos, XNXX) has reached a settlement with the US state of Florida. The case concerning the lack…
EU plans to restrict VPN services
The European Union is steering its current regulatory policy towards a model that shows alarming parallels to authoritarian regimes. While…
EU age verification app already hacked—according to Pavel Durov
A critical look at the Telegram founder’s latest revelations and their potential implications for the online adult entertainment industry—if the…
Canada plans to make AVS mandatory
Canadian pornography regulation is taking a decisive step forward. After years of attempts, the Senate passed the revised version of…
Sin tax: is the ‘porn tax’ coming to Europe too?
In the US, people have long been accustomed to the so-called ‘sin tax’. This is levied on luxury goods such…
AI content: Mandatory labelling from August 2026
For a few years now, the internet has been filling up more and more with AI-generated text, images and, more…
