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Talking Back At AdSence Policy Against “Adult Content”

Researcher — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:07:57 +0000

Condom Monologues and other websites dedicated to safe sexual well-being are excluded by default from Google’s AdSense program because we are “sexual in intent or may not be considered family-safe, such as sexual aids, devices and fetishes”. In their policy, AdSense bans “adult content” that include “SOME treatments of topics such as sexual health and sexual tips or advice“, and yet websites like Ashley Madison, which encourages cheating partners and affairs gets huge promotions. See their policy here.

Recently, one of those websites, Hot Ice Project, wrote an open letter to Google about the hypocrisy of AdSense. Hot Ice Inc. writes, “…we thought we will be helping women interested in latest feminine hygiene products and marital aid items… And yes, comfort tampons, female condoms, dildoes, vibrators, lubricants, sex education tapes, butt plugs and cock rings ARE perfectly legitimate marital aid products. Millions and millions of people around the world use those. Annual sales of 14.3 billion dollars with double digit growth rate cannot possibly be supported by few perverts hovering in dark alleys.” Read full letter here.

Hot Ice Inc is an online store that premiers women novelty products. In such a male-dominated industry of dildos and vibrators, it is one of the only blogs where women can discuss their needs, seek advise and shop. Their products include lubricants, female condoms, stringless tampons and advice on how to safely use them, as well as a line dedicated to wedding nights and honeymoons. In an interview with M.O., Founder and CEO Luba Ilyasova says that in her years of working in finance, she has never faced the kind of stigma and penalties that are associated with being labeled ”adult business”.

We agree that in the funny world of sex know-how, what gets censored or silenced contributes to ignorance- a leading cause of STIs, HIV/AIDS, sexual cancers, unwanted pregnancies, gender and sexual abuse, sexuality discrimination, low self-worth….Who determines what is appropriate and inappropriate content affects the kind of exposure online communities receive. But what is the solution to the problem? Is it time for AdSense to refine their “mature content” policy?

Welcome to The Condom Monologues

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:22:46 +0000

Most of us have heard of It: That little ravel sheath accompanying our sexual worlds, be it through porn, public restrooms, corner stores, park benches, orgasms (or lack thereof), the health clinic, or sex ed. class- whatever encounter you can think of.
Welcome to Condom Monologues: A censor-free, non-judgmental collective focused on the condom, and the social or personal topics it surrounds. The title was inspired by Eve Ensler’s play, Vagina Monologues, hoping to arouse a continuous discussion about female sexuality and empowerment. Only here we insert The Condom with a more inclusive gender and sexuality format.
Such is the reoccurring theme: The condom as a cultural object, morphs across social and political spheres with its own histories and statuses. Condom Monologues is a place to converge and discuss the experiences we have with this object. Not only to share something funny, sexy, or serious, but also to set up a more collective way to distinguish a brand in the condom market among varying opinions and needs. Post a story, an opinion, a question. Let the unraveling begin!

Cheeky London Sperm Bank Rebrand…. A Great Step Forward…

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:18:06 +0000

We concentrate a lot of stopping sperm from reaching the egg here at CM (Condom Monologues ) but for many the option of having children is not one without donor sperm for egg fertilization. I think this is a very important service and it helps many people from heterosexual couples with fertility problems on the male side to single mothers and same sex couples.

So I thought it would be cool to take a quick peak at London Sperm Bank’s cool, modern but cheeky new branding.

This new branding is an excellent step forward in my eyes and will really help to pull away sperm donation in London from being a taboo subject or a subject of complete mockery. By showing a small sense of humour but keeping a cool modern look they are addressing the funny side of things and showing people a friendly public face.

I learned about this new design from The Drum and I think Silk Pierce have done Stella Job.

If you have a few spare sperms floating around why not put them to a good cause…. Visit the London Sperm Bank Website.

What do you think about this? Is it a good re-design, does it change anything? Also what do you think about Sperm donation in general?

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Technical Difficulties

Researcher — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:27:08 +0000

Hi everyone!
In case you’re wondering what has happened the 10 star rating system normally displayed on each condom review, the admin team wants to let you know that there have been some technical cliches with this plug-in. It appears the latest version of WordPress is not compatible with our rating system. More annoying is that we have not been able to find an updated plug-in which allows all readers and writers to submit their own personal ratings. So for now, we have taken all the stars off. But we hope to find a new and improved way for all of us to continue giving those condom brands the scores they deserve. A new rating system will be installed ASAP.

Sincerely,

Condom Monologues’ Admin Team

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