SocietyTikTok accused of helping promote the sex industry to girls

Researchers say popular OnlyFans performers use coded references in non-explicit TikTok lifestyle videos to steer followers toward adult content and portray selling sexual content as a path to wealth. A study by UK group Cease and Australia’s Collective Shout drew criticism from the latter, which accused TikTok of funnelling girls into the sex industry.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 09:00Original