Have people become more disposable in online dating culture?

Have people become more disposable in online dating culture?

“Inside the ‘disposable’ young American dating curse: ‘On to the next one’”

Last month, I chatted with journalist Adriana Diaz at the New York Post about the latest Pew Research study on generational belief differences in dating, jobs, careers, and marriage, and the “disposable” nature of online dating culture.

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What do people most love about their sexual expression?

What do people most love about their sexual expression?

Last year I conducted an online “Sex & Vulnerability” survey, and 269 respondents anonymously shared their fears, insecurities, and shame around their bodies, sexual experiences, and emotions. But I also wanted to know what they celebrate around their sexuality. So the final question was: What do you appreciate or love about your sexuality, sexual functioning, or sexual expression? I found 6 major themes…

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New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...

New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...

I have talked to many folks over the years who have left a long-term relationship or marriage and are trying online dating for the first time. With the stress and changes in our lives due to the pandemic, it’s likely we’re going to see a noticeable uptick in divorces in the next year or so. I was interviewed for the February issue of San Diego Magazine…

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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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