Sexography Newsletter, July 17th, 2023
Articles and conversations you don’t want to miss!
Hey!
Long time no newsletter. I’ll keep this one brief. We’ve recently dropped some fascinating, entertaining, and hilarious articles lately. Not to mention a few podcast episodes. We’ve hand-picked the best of the best for you.
Make sure you check them all out.
The Latest Studies on Sexual Attraction Would Make Darwin Sick
First on the list is The Latest Studies on Sexual Attraction Would Make Darwin Sick by Carlyn Beccia. It’s a potent dose of Carlyn’s usual mix of humor and no-nonsense education that makes her one of the best writers on Medium.
Plus, look at that ingenious artwork.
From the illustration to the meticulous she-knows-her-stuff research, everything about this article is an absolute win, and it’s definitely worth checking out.
Do You Believe in Love at First Sight? The Science of Love & First Impressions.
Next up, Joe Duncan takes us on a deep dive, down into all the little nooks and crannies of romantic attraction with Do You Believe in Love at First Sight? The Science of Love & First Impressions.
Did you know that, on average, most people’s brains can determine whether someone’s attractive (to them) in a fraction of a second? And did you know there really is a “love drug” that makes people experience something like falling in love?
Joe covers all of that and much more with a blend of heartwarming personal stories and concrete scientific facts. Check it out!
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New Battles in the Modern War on Sex
Over on The Science of Sex, Joe has been busy interviewing researchers in the field who study sex for a living and clinicians, licensed psychologists, sex therapists, and more.
He recently interviewed Dr. David Ley, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and sex researcher, who says firmly that “sex addiction” is a myth that does not exist. But the conversation went much deeper than that.
In this one-hour and forty-five-minute talk, Dr. David Ley, Ph.D., and Joe talk about how the current war on sexuality came to be, how the myth of porn and sex addiction get started, and how we can view sexuality in a healthier way.
One theme that crops up is the importance of self-forgiveness and self-love in loving — and having sex with — other people.
You can watch the video interview right here on Substack or tune in to your favorite podcast network for the audio podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify).
The Power of Seducing With Your Eyes
You guessed it, Carlyn delivers yet again with The Power of Seducing With Your Eyes.
Drawing on famous historical figures, Carlyn speaks with authority about the deadly power of the eyes. If looks could kill, some eyes would be murderous.
Gay Men Can Love Straight Porn, Too
Care to explore the kaleidoscopic and nebulous world of sexual orientation? Do you dare to explore the idea that sex and sexual orientation aren’t as fixed as many people believe them to be? Sieran Lane delivers with Gay Men Can Love Straight Porn, Too.
Honorable Mentions
- 5 Vibrators Myths Women Wish Men Would Stop Believing by Carlyn Beccia. Read it here.
- The Bird & the Fish—Dismantling Our False Ideas of Relationship Sexuality by Meike Stoverock. Read it here.
- This is Why Creampies Are So Intimate by Nicole Mackenna. Read it here.
- Anal Masturbation—Why You Should Try It and How to Make the Best of It by Emma London. Read it here.
- Bad Sex is Never One Person’s Fault (Here’s Why) by Christopher Kokoski. Read it here.
- Flogged into Subspace by Holly Bradshaw. Read it here.
- This Is the Hard Part About Breakups No One Talks About by Ossiana Tepfenhart. Read it here.
- There’s a Little Secret to Better Sex…It’s Something We All Have, but May Not Be Using by Dona Mwiria. Read it here.
There are many more great pieces that have come out over the past few days, weeks, and months. Read them all at Sexography here.
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