How does one reconcile their public and private personas when it comes to their online and offline lives concerning dating, love, and intimacy? This is a question that has been asked for years but...
How does the circulation of erotic couple trends on TikTok normalize performative intimacy, and how does this impact offline relational spontaneity, privacy, and authenticity?
Sexual intimacy is...
"Erotic memes are images, videos, GIFs, and text that are created with the intention of eliciting sexual interest and arousal among viewers. They are often humorous and feature suggestive imagery and...
A large portion of social media is dedicated to showcasing people's lives online. Many individuals choose to post pictures of themselves and share details about their daily activities, thoughts,...
According to sociologist Eric Klinenberg's research, social media has become an increasingly dominant force in shaping people's perceptions of their own identities and desires, particularly when it...
Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding conflicting beliefs or values. When people enjoy erotic content on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram but also...
Instagram and YouTube have revolutionized the way people consume media and interact with one another. With an estimated 1.4 billion users worldwide, social media platforms like Instagram are now...
How Couples Use Social Media to Negotiate Erotic Boundaries
Social media has become an integral part of modern life, and it's no surprise that it also affects how people manage their romantic...
Erotic expression has become a popular subject of discussion among social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. While all four platforms allow for the expression of eroticism...
How do parasocial erotic attachments to Instagram influencers foster a form of simulated intimacy that can compete with or replace offline relational connections, and what unconscious needs are being...