Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

In protest against the censorship of art depicting nudity on online platforms, the tourism board of Vienna has created an account on OnlyFans. It will use the adult-only account to display content from Vienna’s art museums and galleries – some of which has been removed by other social media apps.

Instagram has been criticised for applying different rules around nudity to different body types after comedian Celeste Barber’s parody photo was censored, while the original image of a thin model was not. It's the latest incident to prompt accusations that its algorithm is discriminatory.

In the face of anti-sex-work and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, alternative social platform Switter is shutting up shop. With critics calling the legislation nebulous and harmful to vulnerable sex workers, the demand for a more nuanced approach to safeguarding online spaces is growing.

An appetite for tools that enhance female sexual pleasure and wellness has grown alongside a boom in audio content such as podcasts. Sexual wellness and erotic storytelling app Emjoy has attracted women seeking to practise self-care – and self-love – through thoughtfully produced audio content.