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GAY PORN & ME: How Adult Content Changes the Way We Have Sex, with Therapist Alexis Caught

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Oct 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, sex therapist Alexis Caught dives into the complex relationship between porn and intimacy. She explains how porn can misrepresent sex, particularly for queer individuals, and emphasizes the need for media literacy. Alexis highlights the emotional aspects of sex often missing in adult content and the importance of honest communication about desires in relationships. They explore the impact of porn on mental health and the nuances of consent, urging listeners to seek mindful and varied sexual experiences.
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INSIGHT

Sex And Intimacy Are Often Split

  • Gay men often learn to separate sexual acts from intimacy due to societal narratives.
  • Alexis Caught links this split to porn ecosystems that omit emotional context.
ADVICE

Broaden Your Solo-Pleasure Menu

  • Try diversifying your solo-pleasure sources beyond one type of porn.
  • Alexis Caught recommends varying porn styles, using imagination, or exploring touch-only masturbation.
ANECDOTE

Clinic Tip: Vary Masturbation Techniques

  • Alexis gives a practical clinic example of varying masturbation technique to expand pleasure.
  • She describes changing grip, sensations, and media to broaden sexual response.
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