American society remains intensely polarized, and citizens increasingly expect media brands to reflect their political values. Research shows that streaming giant Netflix has made strides among left-leaners in the US, but has yet to win the hearts of their conservative counterparts.

Adult-oriented cartoons have found fertile ground on streaming platforms as more and more Gen Yers binge-watch shows to escape everyday stress and anxiety. With many critics claiming that we’re in a golden age of animation, what is the appeal of the medium over live-action for this cohort?

The US education system is failing to teach young women and men the basics of menstruation, so brands are stepping in to fill the gap. What are period-advocacy brands and their products doing to fight the stigma and teach young women about their reproductive health?

The idea of a ‘sex party’ may conjure up images of seedy shenanigans, but at Pornceptual, a sex-positive club night based in Berlin, the emphasis is on providing an inclusive space that caters to all genders and sexualities. How do such events encourage a healthier, more open attitude to pleasure?