It could soon be easier to buy adult videos at your local sex shop than through the Internet.

PayPal, a subsidiary of eBay Inc. that processes payments anywhere in cyberspace, will stop taking payments for most adult-themed merchandise over the next five weeks. Other electronic payment services, including Yahoo! and Visa USA, have also tightened restrictions on sexually explicit items.

That means people who want to buy sex toys or digital photos will have to send a check or money order or submit credit card information directly to the merchant � removing a layer of anonymity. Full Story...