Hey all!

We’ve been tinkering with the design of the newsletter for the past week… there is a lot more tinkering ahead but right now… DONE is better than perfect!

Plus we’ve got news and jobs and events we are bursting to share 🥳 👇️ 

Making headlines this week:

THIS WEEK IN SEXTECH

1. 🤳 What do we know about nudifying AI apps?

The impact of AI porn is becoming more evident by the day.

This week’s reporting covered a lot of different angles. 

Giddy takes a look at deepfake pornification of your personal photos.

The Guardian’s detailed how paedophiles are using freely available AI software to create child sexual abuse material.

In Australia, the government has unveiled regulations requiring internet search engines to crack down on child sexual abuse material created by artificial intelligence.

Samantha Cole’s reporting on the fake “AI Smash or Pass” did at least bring some levity and underscore the absurdity of what is happening with AI.

I especially enjoyed learning about Rona Wang, a student at MIT in math and computer science, who made a parody site “FriendorFoeAI”, that rotates through a series of AI generated images of men and asks users to decide whether the man is “friend” or “foe.”

2. 🚘️ Car brands tracking your sexual activity

Among the worst, Mozilla reports, are Tesla and Nissan.

Vehicle manufacturers are collecting extensive personal data on drivers, including sexual activities. Full report below 👇️ 

3. 🍆 New sexual wellness products

OhNut release the Kiwi, Maude release Band

OhNut’s research and collab with clinicians for over a year has resulted in a totally new approach to painful sex, the Kiwi. The pre-sale for Kiwi launches tomorrow [sign up for newsletter here].

Eager to geek out about sextech product design? If you’re in The Netherlands for Dutch Design Week, you can get the scoop on the expert perspectives that shaped Kiwi’s development, the science behind its design, and the challenges faced along the way designer, hosted by Kiwi’s designer Nienke Helder, who specializes in sexual health. [Tickets]

Another NY sexual wellness brand, Maude just released their first couples sex toy, a vibrating ring made for shared stimulation.

Btw, they’re hiring. [Director of Marketing]

🎪 EVENTS

September 14: Copenhagen, Women x Health x Tech 

September 17: Sex Positive World Orientation

September 28: FemTech Book Club

October 1-3: Reimagine Sexuality Summit 

October 2, Toronto: Sextech TO Mixer

October 4-5: London, Sifted EU (Cindy Gallop Sextech Panel)

October 5-7: Melbourne, Talk Dirty in French

October 15-22: Sydney, SXSW Sydney 👋 _{I’ll be speaking at this one!}

October 13-15: Denver, Sexual Health Alliance Sexological conference

October 18: Sex & Disability ‘Healthy sexuality and assistive technology’ Part 1

October 18, New York: Sextech Mixer NYC Tech Week 

October 20, Seattle: Pleasure Principles intimate night of pleasure (Earlybird discount)

November 8, Sao Paulo: Sex Summit 

💼 JOBS

🇺🇸 Maude are hiring a Director of Marketing to help continue to build the future of intimacy [Salary here].

🇺🇸 Flossy are looking for Pleasure Guides to host in-home parties [ Application here]

🇨🇦 Knix are growing their executive team and in search of a COO [Salary here]

That’s the round-up for this week.

Jobs are short and sweet this week because…something BIGGER is coming to handle all these events and jobs beyond the inbox 🙀 [hint: check point 3. below]

Bryony

When you’re ready, here’s 3 ways you can work with me

1. Get on the waitlist to join the next cohort at Sextech School 

2. Schedule a 1-1 consultation call with me on sextech branding, marketing, community building and business strategy

3. Secure an earlybird listing on our Sextech Industry Directory and Hub to showcase your business, expertise or brand in the industry. Apply here