Standard Deviations

Sex

Why FOSTA/SESTA Harms Those It Supposedly Serves

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on July 17, 2018

A sex worker takes a stand against new legislation aimed at human trafficking, but which only ends up harming sex workers.

A sex worker takes a stand against new legislation aimed at human trafficking, but which only ends up harming sex workers.

A new book explores breakthrough research on sex fantasies.

BDSM

Dasya Yoga: Self Development Through Surrender and Pain

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on June 22, 2018

An NYC-based dominatrix combines yoga with BDSM to explore the boundaries of ego and selfhood.

An NYC-based dominatrix combines yoga with BDSM to explore the boundaries of ego and selfhood.

Unconscious

Making the Unconscious Visible: BDSM and Shamanic Ritual

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on June 6, 2018

A shaman explains his integrative approach to BDSM and sexual healing.

A shaman explains his integrative approach to BDSM and sexual healing.

BDSM

Growing Up Kinky: Research Shows How Kink Identity Is Formed

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 30, 2018

New research sheds light on how kink identity is formed from a young age.

New research sheds light on how kink identity is formed from a young age.

Sex

The Vulnerability Hangover: A Fresh Take on Modern Eroticism

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on December 4, 2017

A psychotherapist/sex therapist explores eroticism and the 'vulnerability hangover', a new phenomenon in modern sexuality.

A psychotherapist/sex therapist explores eroticism and the 'vulnerability hangover', a new phenomenon in modern sexuality.

Sex

Cosmo Writer: Sex With Other Women Made Me a Better Lover

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on November 13, 2017

Sex writer Sophie St Thomas reveals how she became a better lover by sleeping with women.

Sex writer Sophie St Thomas reveals how she became a better lover by sleeping with women.

Sex

Open Your Mind: Merging Psychedelic Therapy with Sex Therapy

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on October 24, 2017

Psychotherapist reveals current advances in psychedelic research and sex therapy.

Psychotherapist reveals current advances in psychedelic research and sex therapy.

Sex

Sex Researcher Turned Journalist Challenges Sexual Dogmas

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on September 25, 2017

Sex researcher Debra Soh's work shines a light on a variety of issues, including gender feminism, political correctness, sex robots, and virtual reality.

Sex researcher Debra Soh's work shines a light on a variety of issues, including gender feminism, political correctness, sex robots, and virtual reality.

Marriage

Sharing the Love: Research Shatters Myths About Non-monogamy

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on September 20, 2017

New research employing personality theory and moral psychology shatters myths about consensual non-monogamy.

New research employing personality theory and moral psychology shatters myths about consensual non-monogamy.

Humor

The Doctor Is In: New Web Series Explores the World of Kink

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on June 13, 2017

A new web series provides insight, humor and education about BDSM.

A new web series provides insight, humor and education about BDSM.

Sex

Sex Work IS Work: a Documentarian Gives Sex Workers a Voice

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on June 5, 2017

A documentary filmmaker dispels myths about sex workers through their own words.

A documentary filmmaker dispels myths about sex workers through their own words.

Health

Is Kinkphobia a Crisis in the Mental Health Field?

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 24, 2017

Qualitative studies show that kinkphobia is a pernicious and pervasive problem within the mental health field.

Qualitative studies show that kinkphobia is a pernicious and pervasive problem within the mental health field.

Sex

Out of the Shadows: Shining Light on the Vampire Community

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 22, 2017

New research on modern day vampires sheds light on this misunderstood community.

New research on modern day vampires sheds light on this misunderstood community.

Sex

The Personal Erotic Myth and the Rise of Fetishsexuality

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 18, 2017

A new sexual concept paves the way in understanding the role of the unconscious and psyche in exploring authentic sexuality.

A new sexual concept paves the way in understanding the role of the unconscious and psyche in exploring authentic sexuality.

Sex

More Than Just a Pretty Face: Unmasking Furry Fandom

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 12, 2017

Recent research debunks common misconception of the furry community as a bunch of sexual "deviants" or misfits.

Recent research debunks common misconception of the furry community as a bunch of sexual "deviants" or misfits.

Sex

Beyond Binary: How Bisexuality Shifts Orientation Science

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 8, 2017

Current research on bisexuality challenges our understandings of orientation as a simple, homogeneous concept.

Current research on bisexuality challenges our understandings of orientation as a simple, homogeneous concept.

Sex

Sex Work and Higher Education: A Mix of Disparate Identities

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on May 5, 2017

Recent research on student sex workers shatters societal misconceptions about sex work as connected with pathology and criminality/trafficking.

Recent research on student sex workers shatters societal misconceptions about sex work as connected with pathology and criminality/trafficking.

Trauma

Why the Clinical Use of Psychedelics May Heal Sexual Trauma

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on March 12, 2017

Recent research indicates that psychedelics can assist in healing sexual trauma by increasing the personality trait of openness to new experiences.

Recent research indicates that psychedelics can assist in healing sexual trauma by increasing the personality trait of openness to new experiences.

BDSM

50 Shades Happier? The Truth About BDSM Participants

Michael Aaron, Ph.D. on February 10, 2017

With the upcoming release of "Fifty Shades Darker," groundbreaking new research challenges stereotypes about BDSM participants portrayed in the "Fifty Shades" trilogy.

With the upcoming release of "Fifty Shades Darker," groundbreaking new research challenges stereotypes about BDSM participants portrayed in the "Fifty Shades" trilogy.