010: CENSORED: Sexual Health in the Digital Age with Jackie Rotman

Destin Gerek engages in a riveting conversation with Jackie Rotman, the force behind the Center for Intimacy Justice. We explore the vast and often shadowy landscape of tech censorship, its profound implications on sexuality, and the pioneering efforts to combat it. My guest, Jackie Rotman, founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice, sheds light on a struggle that touches the core of our digital existence. Her organization's relentless pursuit against the Goliath of tech censorship not only highlights the disproportionate impact on women's sexual health businesses but also underscores a broader societal challenge. Rotman's journey, marked by personal trials and an unyielding commitment to justice, provides invaluable insights into the complexities of advocating for sexual health and freedom in the digital age. This conversation isn't just about confronting censorship; it's a clarion call to reclaim our collective right to knowledge, expression, and intimacy in a world increasingly mediated by algorithms.

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Key Insights:

• The pervasive impact of tech censorship on sexual health education and the digital expression of intimacy.

• Jackie Rotman's relentless crusade against the giants of tech, advocating for the right to knowledge and freedom in the digital age.

• Strategies for navigating and combating digital suppression in the quest for a sexually liberated society.

Notable Quotes:

"Challenging the digital gatekeepers is the first step towards reclaiming our right to intimacy and knowledge."

"In the shadows of the internet, a battle rages for the soul of sexual expression."

Timestamps:

00:03:20 - Introduction to Jackie Rotman and the Center for Intimacy Justice

00:17:40 - Unveiling the digital curtain: The battle against tech censorship

00:31:15 - The journey from personal trauma to global advocacy

00:45:00 - Successes and challenges in the fight for digital sexual rights

00:58:25 - Envisioning a future of liberated digital intimacy

01:12:50 - How to get involved and support the cause for digital freedom

Guest Bio:

Jackie Rotman is the visionary founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice, a pioneering organization dedicated to combating censorship and fostering freedom of expression in the realm of sexual health and education. Through her leadership, Jackie challenges the behemoths of the tech industry, advocating for equitable policies that honor the complexity and richness of human sexuality. Her work is a testament to the power of resilience, advocacy, and the relentless pursuit of justice in the digital age.

Connect with Jackie and the Center for Intimacy Justice:

IG: http://instagram.com/intimacyjustice

Website: https://www.intimacyjustice.org/

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