As a TikTok user, you have most likely seen a number of videos featuring tips for having better sex. Though some of these videos are made by sex therapists, others lack context and educational information. Therefore, it can be hard to distinguish between a fact and a false tip. In this article, I’ll look at some of the main issues surrounding TikTok’s sexual education content.
Issues with TikTok’s sexual education content
Despite the popularity of TikTok, it’s unclear whether the platform is a good place for teen sexual education. Most videos are poorly screened for misinformation and don’t allow viewers to ask questions. Moreover, some content appears to target a broad demographic, such as those who are sexually active but not yet engaged in relationships. In response to these concerns, we’ve conducted a study to see how TikTok’s content affects young people.
While the social media site’s recent changes have made it harder for sex educators to get their message across, the issue isn’t limited to TikTok. Instagram and TikTok recently updated their community standards, making it harder for sex educators to reach a wider audience. The new guidelines for both platforms prohibit content that glorifies or promotes sexual solicitation, sexcamming, and premium sexual content. In response to the Earn It Act, which requires social media sites to do more to end trafficking and promote a healthy lifestyle, TikTok and Instagram have implemented the new guidelines.
Issues with its community guidelines
If you’re looking for a fun and safe place to post videos of women, there are several things you should know before posting your videos on TikTok. The platform’s community guidelines have specific rules about sexualizing women’s bodies and the content that they allow. Some of the most commonly violated areas are nudity, pornography, and half-naked men. Then, there’s the content that is offensive or even downright degrading.
The TikTok community guidelines are meant to keep the platform safe for all users. Users cannot post pornography, adult nudity, or graphic content. In addition, posting content that is offensive to children can lead to a ban or even sanctions from law enforcement. Those who violate these guidelines risk being banned from the app for life. However, many users have a hard time adhering to the community guidelines.
Issues with its bots
While it’s hard to completely ban these naughty bots, there are a few issues to consider. For starters, these bots may be using your profile, unless it’s explicitly marked as NSFW. In order to block these comments, you have to report them to the TikTok community. Then, make sure you adjust your privacy settings and report if you see something inappropriate.
First of all, the content filtering on TikTok hasn’t worked well. The company has been experimenting with the new system for a year. Its algorithms have struggled to catch videos that promote eating disorders. Also, it has recently relaxed its restrictions on bikinis and skin exposure. However, the problems persist. In the US, the policy was changed. The content filtering system is still in beta and is likely to change in the future.
Issues with its sex ed content
Since launching its new community standards on December 15, 2020, TikTok and Instagram have been making it harder for sex educators to educate children. These new guidelines are making it harder to share safe sex content, since they forbid videos that glorify sex solicitation, promote sexual services, and feature premium sexual content. These updates come in response to the Earn It Act, which requires website owners to prove that they are working to combat human trafficking.
The sex education curriculum taught in schools is usually inadequate, and teenagers may turn to TikTok to learn about sex. These videos aren’t screened for misinformation, and there are no interactive ways for teens to ask questions. Despite the lack of effective sex education in the United States, TikTok has millions of users and is likely to be an alternative for many teens who are seeking an alternative source of information.