Popular but controversial adult products sold on the Internet usually involve sexual health, sex toys, or marginal cultural fields. The following are some typical examples and the points of controversy behind them： --- ### 1. **Smart sex toys (remote control/APP connection)** -**Reasons for popularity**: Strong sense of technology (such as Bluetooth connection, VR interaction), convenient privacy purchase, and meeting the needs of partners in different places. -**Points of dispute**： -**Privacy and security**: User data may be leaked or abused (such as remote control vulnerabilities). - **Ethical disputes**: Minors are exposed to risks or are used for involuntary manipulation (explicit user consent is required). --- ### 2. **High imitation of real body dolls/dolls** -**Reasons for popularity**: technological progress (silicone material, AI interaction), customized requirements (appearance, personality setting). -**Points of dispute**： -**Materialization controversy**: Criticized for strengthening the materialization of gender or specific groups. -**Social ethics**: It may affect interpersonal intimacy and even be associated with antisocial psychological problems. --- ### 3. **BDSM-related products (such as bondage equipment, pain toys)** -**The reason for the popularity**: The rise of subculture communities, film and television works (such as "Fifty Shades of Grey") promote awareness. -**Points of dispute**： -**Violent misunderstanding**: It may be mistaken for encouraging abuse and involves a gray area of law (the principle of voluntariness among adults needs to be clarified). -**Cultural differences**: In conservative areas, it may be removed from the shelves or banned from sale. --- ### 4. **Erotic lingerie and cosplay costumes** -**Reasons for popularity**: Short video/social media marketing boost (such as the label "Pure desire Wind”), holiday consumption scenarios (Valentine's Day, Christmas). -**Points of dispute**： -**Gender stereotypes**: Some designs are accused of catering to the male gaze and strengthening gender role biases. -**Abuse of occupational symbols**: Such as nurses and students' uniforms may cause professional ethics disputes. --- ### 5. **Delay/enhancement drugs and appliances** -**Reasons for popularity**: High hidden demand (such as men's health anxiety), “soft and wide” promotion on social media. -**Points of dispute**： -**False publicity**: Exaggerate the efficacy or conceal side effects (such as some herbal products containing illegal ingredients). -**Regulatory loopholes**: Cross-border purchasing avoids drug supervision and increases health risks. --- ### 6. **Adult content subscription platforms (such as OnlyFans)** -**The reason for the popularity**: The rise of the creator economy and the direct monetization model attract content producers. -**Points of dispute**： -**Content compliance**: The platform's review boundaries for violent/involuntary content are blurred. -**Protection of minors**: Despite age verification, there are still loopholes. --- ### 7. **VR adult content and equipment** -**The reason for the popularity**: The demand for immersive experiences is increasing, and technological advances have reduced hardware costs. -**Points of dispute**： -**Virtual ethics**: If the image of a real person without consent is used in VR content. -**Addiction risk**: Excessive dependence on virtual experiences may affect real-world interpersonal relationships. --- ### The core contradiction behind the dispute： -**Legal and ethical boundaries**: The definition of “adult products” varies greatly from region to region (for example, countries in the Middle East may completely ban them, while some European countries are more open). -**Risk of technology abuse**: Data security of smart devices, ethical issues of AI-generated content. -**Conflict of social cognition**: The confrontation between the gradual “de-stigmatization” of sexual health products and conservative culture. --- **Reminder**: If it involves related consumption or operation, it is necessary to strictly follow the laws and regulations of the place, pay attention to the protection of user privacy, and avoid touching the red lines of minor protection and coercive content.