The Pleasure Principle; Prolly Gonna Cut That Out

First, if you haven't listened to the first episode in the "Why is Sex education Important?" series, please listen to that first. Then come back to this one. Resources used in this episode: Field, T. (2010). Touch for socioemotional and physical well-being: A review. Developmental review, 30(4), 367-383. Green, L. (2017). The trouble with touch? New insights and observations on touch for social work and social care. British Journal of Social Work, 47(3), 773-792. The relationship resource I have for you is the Gottman institute. We've attended a couple's weekend based on their work and it has been very helpful in strengthening our communication skills. https://www.gottman.com/blog/category/love-relationships/ If you have a therapist, see if they are doing remote sessions, and if you don't have one, search for therapists in your area. I can guarantee that you'll find people who are going remote. There are also a number of platforms that are app based, a therapist friend of mine recommended Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/90440201/this-app-matches-marginalized-communities-to-therapists-who-share-their-background Another friend said that the therapists at her clinic use an app called "Mend". You can find that in the app store. Here are some DV resources: Domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Here are a couple of books: "The Verbally Abusive Relationship" by Patricia Evans "Why does he DO that?" by Lundy Bancroft DV is increasing around the world during this pandemic, you are not alone. Here are a couple of articles: https://theintercept.com/2020/04/13/coronavirus-lockdown-domestic-violence/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus-domestic-violence.html Finally, in this episode I point out that it is good to keep in mind that some people are struggling more than others with shelter, food, and safety. Beyond "keeping them in mind", which is kind of like "thoughts and prayers", we can donate to organizations that are helping people. I'm going to donate a portion of my "fuck you trump check" to a local food pantry, and another portion to a local women's shelter. So, if you are in good shape financially, you might think about googling organizations that are in a position to make a difference to make a little donation.