Overview

• Sweden's parliament passed a law banning the purchase of custom-made sexual content online, including live-streamed performances on platforms like OnlyFans.
• The law, effective July 1, 2025, imposes penalties of up to one year in prison for buyers and those profiting from or promoting such transactions.
• Pre-recorded adult content remains legal, drawing a clear distinction between static and interactive digital material.
• Proponents argue the law modernizes existing prostitution regulations to address digital exploitation, while critics warn of negative impacts on independent sex workers' livelihoods.
• This move aligns with Sweden's Nordic Model, which penalizes buyers of sexual services but exempts sellers from prosecution.