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Episode 6: S is for Sexting! Rob and Angel review research about teen sexting and talk about parental control. They unbox some sex toys. They chat about swinging and online dating. Sponsored by Swingtowns.com and Tracy’s Dog Sex Toys. Links from the show:The Article: Jonathon J. Beckmeyer, Debby Herbenick, Tsung-Chieh (Jane) Fu, Brian Dodge, Michael Reece & J. Dennis Fortenberry (2019) Characteristics of Adolescent Sexting: Results from the 2015 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 45:8, 767-780, DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2019.1613463 Sex Positive Families Scarleteen WoCSHN DirectoryAASECT: Find a sex educatorKink and Poly Aware Professionals Directory Sponsors: Swingtowns.com: This episode is sponsored by SwingTowns (SwingTowns.com). Podcast listeners can show their support for this show by signing up for free with this link and "liking" the Professor Sex page: https://www.swingtowns.com/like/ProfessorSex *** The first 50 people to do so will also receive a FREE 1 year premium membership that comes with exclusive benefits! Don't miss out -- SIGN UP NOW! SwingTowns, also called “the world’s friendliest dating site,” is the most inclusive platform for non-monogamous people out there. It’s a completely sex-positive environment where any straight, cis-gendered, or queer-identifying individual can feel confident asking for what they want. That could mean swinging, expanding a polyamorous dynamic, finding friends with (or without) benefits, or something entirely different! With millions of REAL members, it’s easy to find exactly who and what you’re looking for at SwingTowns.com. Tracy’s Dog:This episode was sponsored by Tracy’s Dog. At Tracy’s Dog they’re “reinventing sexual wellness for the modern woman”. Their mission statement is “Life for a modern woman can get overwhelming. Career. Relationships. Children. Obligations & Responsibilities. We feel you and we’re here to help. When every other thing in your life gets complicated, orgasms shouldn’t be one of them. And sometimes you just need a little help for them to happen.” We agree! They make a wide array of toys, but their speciality is luxury toys that focus on external clitoral stimulation. Tracy’s Dog Giveaway Details: Those generous humans are giving away 5 of each of the toys we unboxed - Mommy Seahorse (MS): https://www.amazon.com/Clitoral-Vibration-Rechargeable-Stimulator-Pulsating/dp/B081PS2H3R/ref=sr_1_37?keywords=Clitoral+Sucking+Vibrator Baby Seahorse (BS): https://www.amazon.com/Stimulation-Vibrators-Vibration-Rechargeable-Waterproof/dp/B082NNSYTS - and here’s how you can win: Note: you must have Instagram to enter this contest. To enter, you must post a photo of the product they want to win with a link to Amazon listing of the product in your caption. (Screenshot your photo from theAmazon links above.)You must also tag their Instagram pages (@ilovetracysdog and @tracysdogsextoy) and ours (@sexeducator). Your post must get at least 50 likes. Once your post reaches 50 likes, reach out to Nina from Tracy’s Dog via Instagram (@tracysdogsextoy) to arrange to get your prize. AZ Scale for this article was 2.8Description of the AZ Scale: Rigor: 0 = Significant methodological flaws; 4 = No methodological flawsSex Positivity: 0 = Pathologizes sex or sexuality; 4 = Affirms sexuality as diverseInclusivity: 0 = Perpetuates stigmas or stereotypes; 4 = Affirms queer communities and other marginalized communitiesWriting: 0 = Confusingly written; 4 = Well written and clearComprehensiveness: 0 = So narrow in focus that is unhelpful; 4 = Includes all relevant features of topic(Angel’s Total Score + Rob’s Total Score) ÷ 10 = AZ ScoreTo figure out YOUR AZ Score, total them and divide by 5. Share your score with us! Let us know what you thought of ours. About Sex from A to Z™: Sex from A to Z™ is a sex science podcast discussing in plain language the actual studies that inform how sex therapists, sex researchers, sex educators, and medical professionals make decisions about sexual health and wellness. On each episode we take a deep dive into a different piece of peer-reviewed literature, break it down and explore the social, scientific, and personal implications. This is a podcast for anyone interested in understanding the psychological, medical, and other scientific research behind sexual issues that impact all of us. Sex from A to Z™ is hosted by Angel Russell and Dr. Robert Zeglin, and produced by Steven Russell. Art for the podcast was created by Angel Russell. We will post links to all the articles we discuss and additional resources for exploring each topic. You can watch on YouTube or listen anywhere you find your favorite podcasts. To check out other episodes, updates, show links, and additional content, go to: ProfessorSex.com/podcast.