About Jackie Rotman

Advocacy for Female Sexual Pleasure Equality

Jackie Rotman founded the Center for Intimacy Justice (CIJ) to address inequities in advertising and access to sexual wellness products for women. Her New York Times op-ed 'Vaginas Deserve Giant Ads, Too' highlights how male pleasure products like condoms receive massive billboard ads while female equivalents face restrictions, calling for equal business treatment.[7] CIJ's research, published in over 130 outlets, investigates algorithmic and policy biases denying women equal access.[8][14]

Restorative Justice After Sexual Harm

Rotman promotes restorative justice as an alternative to punitive systems for sexual harm. In her Harvard Kennedy School talk, she discusses community-based healing processes.[2] Podcast appearances emphasize intimacy justice frameworks that prioritize survivor-centered accountability over traditional courts.[3]

Digital Discrimination Against Women

Rotman critiques how the internet and platforms discriminate via ad policies and algorithms. Podcasts like 'Women in Digital Spaces' and 'How the Internet Discriminates Against Women' detail CIJ findings on suppressed visibility for women's sexual health content compared to men's.[4][5] She advocates rewriting tech policies for equity.[14]

Early Activism and Dance Initiatives

Prior to CIJ, Rotman founded Everybody Dance Now!, using dance for social change. A notable incident involved audience members joining her on stage after her music stopped during a performance, showcasing community solidarity.[12] She also hosted a Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards-supported Passover seder, blending activism with cultural traditions.[19]

Broader Women's Health and FemTech Advocacy

Rotman engages in conversations on breaking taboos in women's health, ad equality in FemTech, and creator economy intersections.[6][10][15] Her work ties into AI/ML biases, health/biotech, and education, pushing for systemic change in finance/investing for gender equity.[8]

Media Presence and Thought Leadership

Active across YouTube, podcasts, LinkedIn, Medium, and Instagram, Rotman shares research and speaks globally, including Japanese audiences.[1][9][11][16] Collaborations amplify her voice on privacy, sexuality, and justice.[4]