Archive · 21 May 2025
Sweden Criminalizes Purchase of Custom Sexual Content Online
Sweden has made it illegal to buy sexual acts that are made just for you online, like on OnlyFans.
The new law, which starts in July, is similar to laws in the US that crack down on sex work.
This means if you pay someone to do something sexual for you online, you could get in trouble.
Lawmakers say this updates existing rules and protects people.
However, some people who create content online are worried this could hurt their ability to make money.
The goal is to punish those who pay for these services, not the people who are selling them.
Sweden passed a law criminalizing the purchase of custom-made sexual content, including on OnlyFans.
The law targets 'on-demand' sex acts for money, even remotely performed.
The law comes into effect on July 1st.
Critics argue the law threatens independent creators' livelihoods.
The law mirrors US's SESTA/FOSTA in its impact on online sex work.
- Who
- Sweden's government passed the law.
- What
- The law criminalizes the purchase of custom-made sexual content online.
- When
- The law comes into effect on July 1st.
- Where
- The law applies in Sweden.
- Why
- To modernize the Sex Purchase Act and protect vulnerable individuals.
Critics
Government
Impact on Creators
Critics
Critics argue it threatens the livelihoods of independent creators.
Government
Politicians frame the law as protecting young people and vulnerable individuals.
- Law Status
- Passed
- Effective Date
- July 1st
- Target
- Purchase of custom-made sexual content
- Penalty for Buyers
- Up to one year in prison
- Main Platform Mentioned
- OnlyFans
- Focus
- Buyers of sex acts