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Jan 2023
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Episode 161: Performative Sex and the Ps...

DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER
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One of the most popular articles on the Sex and Psychology blog is about the psychology of facials, a sexual act in which one person ejaculates on another person’s face. This behavior is one of many kinds of performative sexuality often seen in porn. Facials in particular have sparked a lot of debate because some people see this behavior as inherently degrad ... Show More
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