SexTech & Future Tech Vylit, a New Adult Social Media and Fan Subscription Platform, Launches to Bridge the Gap Between OnlyFans and Instagram May 4, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati A significant new entrant has arrived in the burgeoning creator economy, with the launch of Vylit, an adult social media and fan subscription platform designed to carve out a distinct…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Social media social comparison orientation and physical self-efficacy among Chinese college students: sequential mediation via body shame and body appreciation May 4, 2026 Lina Irawan THE growing integration of social media into the daily lives of college students has prompted extensive research into its psychological impacts. A recent comprehensive study, conducted among 3,401 undergraduate students…
Global Lifestyle & Culture The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Stark Reflection of the Evolving Media Landscape and its Bleak Outlook April 30, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia The highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 cinematic phenomenon, The Devil Wears Prada, has arrived, offering a fictionalized glimpse into the contemporary lives of its beloved characters. However, far from…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Consumer Federation of America Files Lawsuit Against Meta Alleging Profiteering from Pervasive Social Media Scams and Deceptive Advertising April 29, 2026 admin On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a prominent nonprofit advocacy organization, initiated a major legal challenge against Meta Platforms, Inc. The lawsuit, filed in the…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Digital Fragility Exposed The Systematic Failures Behind the Syrian Government Social Media Breaches April 20, 2026 admin In early March, a series of unprecedented digital intrusions targeted the highest levels of the Syrian government’s online presence, transforming official state communication channels into platforms for pro-Israeli slogans and…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Discursive Constructions of Autism on Social Media: A Multilingual Analysis Across Five Languages April 19, 2026 Lina Irawan The language used to describe autism is far from neutral; it carries implicit assumptions about identity, agency, and societal norms, profoundly shaping public perception. This study delves into the complex…
Global Lifestyle & Culture The Drama: Navigating the Aestheticization of Violence in Contemporary Media April 12, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia In an era where the lines between reality and performance blur, Kristoffer Borgli’s 2026 film The Drama has ignited a fervent discourse surrounding the aestheticization of violence, particularly the deeply…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Fear of Negative Evaluation and Sharing Avoidance on WeChat Moments: Unpacking Exhaustion and Face in Social Media Engagement April 10, 2026 Lina Irawan A recent study delving into the complexities of social media interaction has shed light on why users of platforms like WeChat Moments, particularly in China, might choose to disengage from…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Beyond the Screen: How a Social Media Breach Exposed the Fragility of Syria’s National Cybersecurity Infrastructure April 5, 2026 admin In early March, the digital presence of the Syrian Arab Republic underwent a sudden and chaotic transformation. What began as a series of unusual posts on the social media platform…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Parenting Stress and Young Children’s Problematic Media Use: The Serial Mediating Roles of Parental Phubbing and Parent-Child Conflict April 5, 2026 Lina Irawan The pervasive integration of digital technology into daily life has ushered in a new era of challenges for families, particularly concerning the escalating issue of problematic media use (PMU) among…
