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sexuality
Christianity and Therapy
Over the weekend, I attended a two day workshop for clinical therapists on the topic of sex and sexuality. There was one incident that got me thinking very seriously about the negative impact of popular Christian beliefs on American culture. A great deal of the material dealt with breaking down the cultural myth of two … Continue reading
What Does Science Say About Porn?
Pornography. To be sure, it’s a controversial topic. More than a few non-believers feel that pornography is harmful or degrading to women, or that it increases sex related crime. On the other hand, many believe that it is healthy, normal, and even has positive effects on both individual and societal levels. Thankfully, there is a … Continue reading
Women Really Do Like Casual Sex
In 1989, scientists published a seminal study into the real differences between men and women’s desire for casual sex. The findings have been something of a holy grail for those who insist that women only engage in casual sex reluctantly, or as an alternative when other forms of “more satisfying” sex are unavailable. Forty-eight males … Continue reading
Darrel Ray Responds to Critics of Sex and Secularism Survey
Darrel Ray, who recently published the results of his Sex and Secularism survey, sent me a detailed email responding to various criticisms, and invited me to publish it in whole, part, or as a collaborative effort. I’ve decided to do something in between. I’ll be posting his comments (in regular type) and my additional comments … Continue reading
Prostitution Isn’t Just About Desperation Anymore
Contrary to assumptions that women enter the prostitution market only because they are desperate – that they need money to pay bills or buy drugs – the study indicates that many women, especially educated, affluent women, are making a rational decision to enter certain segments of the prostitution market. (LINK) This is the finding of … Continue reading
Sex and Secularism – The Juicy Details
It’s only been a decade or so since social scientists even began to recognize “non-believers” as a legitimate demographic. Sadly, there have only been a few studies designed to discover the nature of a “typical non-believer.” Darrel Ray, author of The God Virus, and research assistant Amanda Brown of Kansas University, have put together a … Continue reading
Getting it Done Solo: All About Masturbation
I’ve always been puzzled by the religious mandate to avoid masturbation. If there’s one thing religion has screwed up for more people, this might be it. All the sex experts say that masturbation is the best tool for enjoying intercourse to the fullest — for men and women. Men learn to control their pace and … Continue reading
Married Man Sex Life Primer
Fellow blogger and web-acknowledged sex god Athol Kay has released his book, ‘Married Man Sex Life Primer 2011.” I seldom recommend a book without reading it, but I feel comfortable at least suggesting that it’s worth giving a look. I’m ponying up for the $20 new price at Amazon, and that should tell you something. … Continue reading
Mysterious Post-Sex Blues
A new study out of Australia has given us yet another mystery surrounding female sexuality. It’s not especially shocking that one out of three women report having felt “blue” after sex at least once in their life. But this study seems to point towards a larger trend. Perhaps ten percent of women experience post-sex melancholy … Continue reading
More Benefits of Sex
We all know by now that sex is good for you in a medical sense. But we’re not done learning just how good it is, though. Here are several results from recent studies showing just how great it is to have frequent sex: Stress Reduction – Yeah, we already knew that sex reduces stress. But … Continue reading
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