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Aug 2023
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Episode 218: The Psychology of Dick Pics

DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER
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There is undoubtedly a dark side to dick pics, such as when they’re sent without consent or used as a form of harassment. However, when shared consensually, there’s a positive side worth acknowledging. This is the second part in a 2-part series on the psychology of dick pics. In the last episode, we talked all about the dominant (and negative) narrativ ... Show More
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