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The Future of Intimacy
Dr. Marianne Brandon writes a popular Psychology Today blog focused on straight talk about sex, relationships, and the future of human connection.
August 31, 2026
Is "Mercy Sex" Such a Bad Thing?
We admire generosity almost everywhere in relationships. Why are we so suspicious of it when it comes to sex?
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August 6, 2026
Big Tech Believes in You
Personal Perspective: Meta's new ad says it believes in people. So do the companies selling you the cure for the loneliness they created.
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July 11, 2026
Therapy in the Age of AI: What We Can Actually Do
Therapists have options. But none of them are available if we aren't looking honestly at the problem.
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June 29, 2026
4 Things the Therapy Profession Ignores About Its Own Future
Fundamental shifts in mental health care are unfolding in real time, yet we respond with silence.
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