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Cotton On Body controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Cotton On Faces Backlash Over Sex-Positive Product Promotion

    Public backlash

    In 2021, Cotton On faced negative reactions after promoting its Self Love range of female sex toys on social media. Some commenters objected to the promotion, including parents who were concerned that children might see it. Cotton On said it understood that not all online customers would be interested in the range, and that customer emails about the category had been carefully segmented for people aged 18 and over.

    Company response

    • Clarification — Cotton On

      In response to the negative reaction, Cotton On told news.com.au that “they understand that our online customer is made up of all ages, and not everyone will be interested in the Self Love product range”.

    Source excerpt

    • While most comments commended the brand for embracing female sexuality and de-stigmatising adult sex toys, there were some that called out Cotton On for taking this route.
    • In response to the negative reaction, Cotton On told news.com.au that “they understand that our online customer is made up of all ages, and not everyone will be interested in the Self Love product range”.