Marianne Brandon Ph.D
Author/Futurist/Psychologist/Lecturer at Psychology Today
Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist, author of Monogamy the Untold Story and Unlocking the Sexy in Surrender, co-author of Reclaiming Desire
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3 days ago |
psychologytoday.com | Marianne Brandon Ph.D |Michelle Quirk
We live in a world where relying on AI for most everything we do is second nature. AI is quickly becoming our friend, lover, teacher, and therapist. We can maintain our human connections simply by reaching out to others. If I wanted to engineer a world where people would prefer an artificial intelligence (AI) companion to a human one, I wouldn’t need to invent some distant dystopia. I’d actually just amplify what’s already happening—right now, all around us:Source: A.
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1 week ago |
psychologytoday.com | Marianne Brandon Ph.D |Lybi Ma
Why do so many people worry about hypothetical DNA dangers from vaccines, while barely blinking at the proven genetic havoc wreaked by plastics and pesticides in our daily lives? This selective panic isn’t just a cultural quirk—it’s a fascinating window into the psychology of risk, trust, and the stories we tell ourselves about our bodies and our future. When our risk perception is distorted, we make choices that can undermine not only our own health but also the well-being of those we love.
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2 weeks ago |
psychologytoday.com | Marianne Brandon Ph.D |Hara Estroff Marano
Kids first see explicit content around age 12—often before receiving any sex education. Explicit content is not limited to porn; chatbots are capable of romantic, sexual relationships with kids. Young people are having less sex, but the sex they have is becoming significantly more aggressive. Imagine a 10-year-old, smartphone in hand, stumbling onto a porn site or chatting with an AI bot about sex—before their parents have ever uttered a word about bodies, boundaries, or desire.
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3 weeks ago |
psychologytoday.com | Marianne Brandon Ph.D
Both porn and food can act as supernormal stimuli that hijack our brain's natural reward systems. People may use both for emotional regulation, not just to satisfy physical urges. Over-restriction of either often backfires, leading to problematic patterns. We live in a culture quick to judge what goes on behind closed doors—whether it's someone's late-night snacking habits or their porn use. But what if these seemingly different behaviors share more common ground than we realize?
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3 weeks ago |
qoshe.com | Marianne Brandon Ph.D
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Dating can get tricky if you’re already in a relationship. It’s easier for women to find someone new, even if they’re taken. Some folks just don’t mind, or even like, that she’s already with someone. But for men, it can be harder—many women aren’t interested if he’s not single https://t.co/LYE4wlXwqX
Monogamy sounds easy—but for a lot of people, it’s really not. In therapy, people open up about how hard it can be—and how much they want help. Being honest and talking it through with your partner makes all the difference. https://t.co/6wnpwlYk8l
We don’t normally think about porn and food in the same way, but…….Porn and Food Share More Than You Think | Psychology Today https://t.co/oklp5wRxjO