Steven’s Blog on Psychology Today

Recently I was asked to contribute to an article asking a question I’m sure many of us have pondered: Why Has Friendship With Benefits Become Popular Nowadays?

No one wants to be the other. This is true generally but it is especially true in every aspect of human sexuality.

What we can learn from sex offenders will surprise you — as well as help you. Prepare to develop compassion where you thought none could ever exist.

We are all much more than just romance and sex. Having close friendships outside of a romantic relationship is valuable for the relationship itself.

Yes, we're a social species and yes, we're hardwired for falling in love, and yes we (mostly) all like sex...so what could possibly go wrong?

Abuse, like sexuality, falls on a continuum.

Getting into a relationship based on equality doesn't just happen; you have to build it.