Love Land - My Visit to an erotic sculpture park on Jeju Island in Korea

Love Land - My Visit to an erotic sculpture park on Jeju Island in Korea

Two weeks ago, I visited South Korea, and specifically Jeju Island. Jeju Island has been known over the years to Koreans as a “honeymoon island,” with its beaches, old volcanos, and resort areas. I was delighted to discover that there was also a place called Love Land, an erotic sculpture museum!

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Boyfriend? Girlfriend? I asked ChatGPT-4 for better words

Boyfriend? Girlfriend? I asked ChatGPT-4 for better words

I've long wished we had better terminology than "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" for adults who are not married but are in serious long-term relationships. So a male friend and I recently interrogated ChatGPT-4 to brainstorm new ideas. What's your favorite? I'll share our favorites at the end. 😂

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Permission to Embrace a New Facet of You

Permission to Embrace a New Facet of You

I have always loved Halloween and the excuse to dress up in a costume. This photo is from a party earlier this month with the theme of Glam Rock. This idea of dressing in costume and trying on a new character is related to my work in the intimacy and relationship field in multiple ways. The most obvious is role-playing…

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20 Happenings: A Powerful Way to Do Year-End Reflections

20 Happenings: A Powerful Way to Do Year-End Reflections

As we approach the end of the year, it's valuable to take a moment to reflect on our achievements and the things that brought us joy. Many people don't take the time to appreciate their successes or savor their joyful moments because they're too focused on their next task or goal, or because they're caught up in their worries. But regularly feeling gratitude…

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Has Netflix Become Sexflix? I talk to London's Sunday Times about this...

Has Netflix Become Sexflix? I talk to London's Sunday Times about this...

I’ve spent more than enough time watching Netflix during the pandemic, and the steamy scenes have been building over the past couple of years. As a sociologist who studies sexual trends in society, I was delighted to speak to Rosamund Urwin at the Sunday Times in London about this Netflix phenomenon….

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12 (Sexy) Days of Christmas -- A Parody

12 (Sexy) Days of Christmas -- A Parody

I love the holidays. And I love sexual humor. I also love being silly. This parody merges all 3 of those! It is my lyrics for the 12 (Sexy) Days of Christmas — you know, what the “true love” of the 12 Days of Christmas might give to a sexologist like me. ;)

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