How Do You Respond to Sex in Advertising?

Nov 13, 10 How Do You Respond to Sex in Advertising?

Over the past decade, provocative advertising has significantly increased as people have become increasingly concerned with their physical appearance. Advertising is, in fact, a multi-billion-dollar industry and today, advertisers are constantly thinking of new ways of communicating their messages to their audiences. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to avoid such impressions from advertising in print and digital media. The question here remains: how do YOU respond to sex in advertising?

Volvo. We’re just as excited as you.

Hansaplast long-lasting condoms

Coco De Mer erotic shop outdoor ad

Durex. No exit.

Capriccio : ladies hairdresser, Milano, Italy

Durex: Love is Blind

Another advert for Durex

The power of Viagra

Axe Essence deodorant bodyspray

Nikon S60— Powerful face detection

Good is Short – Short Film Festival

Condomi Vienna ultra-thin condoms

Bonus: Grilled Chicken Salads at Carl’s Jr. (Kim Kardashian)

You can see how the use of erotic imagery or sex appeal is extremely pervasive across different types of media in our culture today. Whether through suggestive images or clever slogans, creative advertisers create media that has profound impacts on our daily lives. What did you think about these adverts? Leave your comment below and don’t forget to check our our previous article: Smart Advertising – 30+ Bizarre and Creative Ads

3 Comments

  1. Nassir Assudani /

    great stuff!!

  2. Leighton /

    hmm..i particularly like the “love is blind” ad! overall very nice!

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