Magazines like Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health are two examples of how the media communicates to us how to talk about sex, which, in turn, affects our personal experiences with sexual communication.
Media is a key part of education about sex, particularly for teens and young adults who are most likely to need to learn more about sex.
Almost all lifestyle magazines and websites have a section dedicated to sex and relationships, which offer tips, educate readers, and discuss sex and love in general.
Additionally, articles that refer to academic research are often published, creating a more easily accessible arena for comprehensive sexual education.
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In the Cosmo article, the author lists 21 ways that sex changes when a participant is under the influence.
This article draws from a study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, titled “A Qualitative Investigation Comparing Psychosocial and Sexual Experiences Related to Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Adults.”
According to the article, 12 male and 12 female participants, all heterosexual, participated in the study.
The article states that while there are positive effects, like being more talkative and having longer sex, there are also negatives.
Examples of negative effects of sex under the influence include memory loss from blacking out and regret, as well as being unsure as to whether or not a condom was used.
The article then lists 21 effects of alcohol and weed on sex.
Among these are effects ranging from feeling sexier after smoking or drinking to an increase in sexual dysfunction for both men and