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Pornography addiction is not real according to leading psychologists

— here’s when porn can be unhealthy By Sanjana Gupta Porn addiction is not a true “addiction” according to the American Psychological Association. Social, cultural, and religious mores may lead some to view their pornography habits as addictive. If watching porn disrupts or negatively impacts your daily life or relationships, seek therapy. Viewing erotic content …

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Parents, for your ‘quaranteenager’s’ sexual health, talk to them about taking risks

By Jen Gilbert For the past year, the pandemic has shaped how young people have been forced to consider risk. Masks, social distancing, hand washing, staying home — these are new norms of safety for life as what’s popularly been dubbed a “quaranteenager.” And yet, as the weather warms, and we take tentative steps outside, …

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Why Do People in Relationships Cheat?

A new study breaks down the reasons—they’re complicated By Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr Cheating: it’s the ultimate relationship violation and a notorious relationship killer. A favorite gossiping pastime, the phenomenon is frequently discussed but difficult to study. The goal is to avoid getting caught, so why confess infidelity in the name of science? But scientists …

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How the pandemic has changed our sex lives

The pandemic has taken a major toll on our sex lives. Why are our intimate relationships flagging – and could the damage be long lasting? By Jessica Klein Before the pandemic, many couples lived like “two ships passing in the night”, says Houston, Texas-based sex therapist Emily Jamea. Previously overscheduled with out-of-home commitments, some partners …

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The 9 Best Polyamorous Dating Apps You Can Download Right Now

Plus, what to put on your profile if you’re on a more traditionally “monogamous” app. By Madeline Howard ICYMI, there are *so* many dating apps out there nowadays. From Hinge to Bumble to Tinder, if you’re out there in the ~dating world~ odds are that you’ve tried them all. But what about people who identify …

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What does it mean to be heterosexual?

Being exclusively attracted to people of the opposite sex is a surprisingly recent phenomenon. By Annie Hayes While heterosexual sex is certainly nothing new, heterosexuality – the quality of being sexually attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex – is a surprisingly recent phenomenon. In 1901, Dorland’s Medical Dictionary defined heterosexuality as an ‘abnormal …

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How I Have Sex

— “I Can End Up Feeling Nothing Even When All the Right ‘Spots’ Are Touched” By The Swaddle Team The first time I remember thinking about sex was at the age of 15, when I started dating my first boyfriend. As teenagers, we were curious about this and started thinking about it more when there …

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