When a psychologist promoting her new book is interviewed by a Playmate for Playboy radio, she’s challenged to answer the question at the root of porn’s very existence.
A Boy’s First Look at Puberty
April 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“Your son’s been distracted by girls,” Miss Pelley informed Robert Steven Williams’ mother. “He’s a bit early on the curve. Have you had the birds and the bees discussion?”
Growing Up on Planet Porn
March 27, 2013 By 11 Comments
Were our kids sexually healthier when sexual images were harder to come by?
A Lot Has Changed in Men’s Magazines in 50 Years…And Mostly Not For the Better
March 8, 2013 By 18 Comments
Tim O’Connor responds to Amanda Hess’ assertion that today’s men’s magazines sell the image of men as unstable, emotionally-stunted, and sex crazed.
Is Te’o Gay? Does it Matter?
January 18, 2013 By 8 Comments
Jamie Reidy, a 1992 Notre Dame graduate, explores a new theory being put forward about the duped All-American.
The Utility of Rape Porn
November 7, 2012 By 73 Comments
Under what circumstances is it acceptable to simulate non-consensual or violent sex?
My First R-Rated Movie with My Dad
June 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jamie Reidy shares the funny story of the first time he and his father watched an R-Rated movie together: “Animal House.”
Boycott Successful: You Can No Longer Buy Porn Coupons at Groupon
June 6, 2012 By 14 Comments
Is BDSM porn amoral? According to a press release for the group Morality in the Media, a two-month long boycott of Groupon that had 20,000 Groupon members canceling their accounts, has ended with Groupon severing ties with Kink.
Everyone’s Got Their Own Favorite Smut
June 6, 2012 By 14 Comments
Kenny Bodanis asks: does it make any sense to call something porn if it’s a picture, but erotica when it’s words?
Halt, Hef! Playboy Mogul Gives Runaway Bride A Second Chance
June 4, 2012 By 6 Comments
Jamie Reidy comments on Hugh Hefner’s back-on relationship with his Runaway Bride.
Are Porn and Video Games Hurting Young Men?
June 3, 2012 By 86 Comments
Joanna Schroeder examines whether nearly non-stop access to porn and video games is damaging our boys’ development.
“I think most women need to “trick” themselves into believing that they’re not satisfying some carnal desire.”
May 20, 2012 By 4 Comments
This comment was by John Anderson on the post “My First Playboy”, about women and carnal desire.
Porn in Trouble? Save Porn!
May 18, 2012 By 28 Comments
Jamie Reidy comments on an, uh, inspiring article regarding the porn industry.
My First Playboy
May 15, 2012 By 65 Comments
John Tinseth remembers buying his first issue of Playboy at the age of 12, and how he learned he’d make a terrible spy.
My Favorite Issue of Playboy: The One with A Picture of Me
April 8, 2012 By 7 Comments
Jamie Reidy recounts how his photo ended up in the May 2011 issue of Playboy.
“Take a look at the movies with nudity. Take out the parts where they get hot and heavy, would it make the movie less interesting?”
This comment was by Tom Brechlin on the post “It’s not just porn, kids also see adult material easily through movie trailers, video games, TV channels, etc.”