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Feb 2025

54m 9s

The Science of Porn: Myths, Facts, and O...

THE ART OF MANLINESS

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Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren't popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame. My guest today, Dr. Brian Will ... Show More

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