Fighting for Intimacy Justice and Women’s Sexual Health Online | Jackie Rotman

In this episode, Fempower Health has an insightful conversation with Jackie Rotman of the Center for Intimacy Justice. Jackie shares the present advertising limitations for women’s sexual health products, the unequal content standards regarding sexual health for men vs women, and the small steps people can take to further intimacy justice online and in the real world. 

Discussed in this episode:

Discrimination in reproductive health-targeted social media adsExamples of women’s sexual health advertisements and images that get blockedStandards of big advertising platforms such as Google, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokWhat the Center for Intimacy Justice is doing to improve policies for sexual wellness adsHow a lack of understanding about female anatomy affects policiesContent moderation and its impact on what information women have access toWhat sexual wellness companies can do when posting ads on social media

“If an ad has to do with vulvas, vaginas, breasts, uteruses, or female reproductive organs, then it’s subject to censorship. Most of the ads are not about sexual pleasure but rather about women’s health. And yet, they’re still getting banned.” - Jackie Rotman

Related to this episode:

Visit www.intimacyjustice.orgIntimacy Justice on InstagramIntimacy Justice on TwitterDonate to the Center for Intimacy JusticeNY Times Jan 2022 articleCIJ Report Announcement on Meta policy changeCheddar News interview

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In this episode, Fempower Health has an insightful conversation with Jackie Rotman of the Center for Intimacy Justice. Jackie shares the present advertising limitations for women’s sexual health products, the unequal content standards regarding sexual health for men vs women, and the small steps people can take to further intimacy justice online and in the real world. 

Discussed in this episode:

Discrimination in reproductive health-targeted social media adsExamples of women’s sexual health advertisements and images that get blockedStandards of big advertising platforms such as Google, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokWhat the Center for Intimacy Justice is doing to improve policies for sexual wellness adsHow a lack of understanding about female anatomy affects policiesContent moderation and its impact on what information women have access toWhat sexual wellness companies can do when posting ads on social media

“If an ad has to do with vulvas, vaginas, breasts, uteruses, or female reproductive organs, then it’s subject to censorship. Most of the ads are not about sexual pleasure but rather about women’s health. And yet, they’re still getting banned.” - Jackie Rotman

Related to this episode:

Visit www.intimacyjustice.orgIntimacy Justice on InstagramIntimacy Justice on TwitterDonate to the Center for Intimacy JusticeNY Times Jan 2022 articleCIJ Report Announcement on Meta policy changeCheddar News interview

Resources and episodes on Breaking Taboos

If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:

Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!Engage with Our Community: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates and engaging content.Stay Informed: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest announcements, news, and research directly in your inbox.Reach Out: We love hearing from you! Reach out for inquiries, outreach, or even to share your questions and topics of interest.

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