Gender roles affect how people perceive and express desire — shaped more by culture than biology.
People are born either male or female based on their physical characteristics such as reproductive...
Zoo Magazine was a popular publication for young men that ran from the late 1980s to early 2000s and had a significant impact on male sexual identity during that era. It featured articles and images...
Playboy Magazine has faced criticism from social justice advocates who argue that its iconic bunny logo objectifies women and perpetuates harmful gender norms. The magazine's long history of...
Ethical Debates Around "Lad Culture" Zoo
Zoo magazine was often at the center of ethical debates about lad culture, which some critics argued encouraged sexist attitudes and behavior. The...
Playboy magazine, founded in 1953, was a cultural force that challenged traditional gender roles and promoted new ones through its portrayal of women. By featuring photographs of nude or partially...
The Hustler Slave Auction Controversy
In the late 1980s, Hustler organized a provocative charity event called the "Slave Auction," where women were "auctioned" off in a staged scenario intended as...
The psychological impact of erotic magazine consumption on body image research suggests that exposure to idealized images in erotic magazines can influence body image positively or negatively,...
How to tell if your sexual desires are real or fake?
I will discuss how to distinguish between genuine sexual desire and what can be called "fake" sexual desire. This is an important distinction...
What messages about sex did you receive growing up?
As children develop into teenagers and young adults, they begin to explore their sexuality and learn more about intimate relationships. However,...
What kind of sexual legacy did your family or society leave you with? is a question that can be answered differently for each individual depending on their personal experiences, cultural background,...