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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Taylor

Meta, Google accused of ‘censorship’ for blocking women’s health ads but allowing erectile dysfunction campaigns

An ad promoting a men's sexual wellbeing app was promoted without issue - (Mojo)

Online platforms are blocking posts and adverts about women’s health while allowing posts about erectile dysfunction, it has been claimed.

A group of femtech companies – businesses involved in technology products addressing women’s health and wellbeing issues – have accused Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, along with LinkedIn, Google and Amazon, of “systemic bias and discrimination” against women’s health content.

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