What is user-generated content?
User-generated content (UGC) refers to any material created by users of an online platform, such as social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, TikTok,...
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: The moral dilemma of usergenerated content: exploring the complex ethical landscape
Do video games and streaming media influence sexual fantasies? This is a broad question that has been debated for many years among scholars, psychologists, and therapists. Sexual fantasy is defined...
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: Exploring video games & streaming medias impact on sexual fantasies: does entertainment cause desire?
Sexualized media refers to visual depictions of sexually suggestive behaviors, activities, and attitudes that are often presented in an exaggerated way for entertainment purposes. This can include...
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: Effects of sexualized media on relationships: how it impacts body satisfaction & attraction perceptions
Pornography has always been a subject of controversy. Its role in society is disputed, but it continues to be consumed at an alarming rate worldwide. Many people question its purpose, function, and...
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: Satire through the lens of eroticism: porn parodys role in critiquing society
Boredom is an innate human feeling that can have both negative and positive effects. When people experience boredom, they often turn to different ways to entertain themselves, such as reading,...
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: Get your heart racing: how lack of boredom impacts your emotional intelligence
Human beings have been using pleasure devices since ancient times for various reasons, including sexual gratification, relaxation, and entertainment.
There has always been a cultural stigma around...
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: Exploring the private use of pleasure devices: why people shun public discussion on eroticism tools
As an integral part of their craft, actors, dancers, singers, and musicians often use techniques such as pauses, stillness, and silence to engage viewers' attention.
When a character is about to...
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: Exploring the art of nearstillness: how performers use pauses to enhance suspense and intimacy
Queer Performers and Diverse Audiences
The performance is an integral part of human culture. It has been present since ancient times, from religious ceremonies to artistic expression. In today's...
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: Sexuality in performance: what queer actors must consider when engaging with diverse audiences
The pornographic industry has been around for centuries, but it was not until the latter part of the twentieth century that it became a major source of revenue for producers and performers alike. One...
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: The history of pornography: from cold war anxiety to modern sexual liberation
Television and streaming have become increasingly popular forms of entertainment among people of all ages. As such, they play a significant role in shaping societal norms and expectations, including...
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: How television and streaming can impact perceptions and behaviors related to sex and intimacy