A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Having a Right to Exist: Looking at Online Sexuality from the Perspective of Sexual Rights
Authors: Vihlman, Maria
Publisher: Center for Positive Sexuality
Publication year: 2025
Journal: Journal of Positive Sexuality
Volume: 11
First page : 141
Last page: 155
eISSN: 2832-8663
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51681/1.1125
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Web address : https://doi.org/10.51681/1.1125
Alastonsuomi.com (“Naked Finland”) is a Finnish adult image gallery and social networking site catering to diverse erotic interests. Based on interviews with 31 users, this study examines the platform’s significance in an era of increasing deplatforming of sexual expression. Users value the site for enabling them to exist as sexual beings, to learn from shared content, and to connect with others. The site supports users’ sexual rights by promoting visibility, non-discrimination, access to information and assembly. The study underscores the importance of evaluating digital spaces from a sexual rights perspective, balancing risks with their vital role in fostering positive sexuality.
Funding information in the publication:
The research project was supported by the Research Council of Finland [grant no. 352520 & 360596].