The August 2026 issue of Psyche, Sex, and Society is now live, and this month we are taking a clear‑eyed look at desire, autonomy, and the cultural forces shaping how we relate to one another. Our lead article, “The Lust Problem: Is American Culture ‘Freaked Out’?”, examines how everyday interactions are increasingly filtered through a sexual lens. People are being sexualized before they are recognized as human. The piece asks a pressing question: when does the pursuit of pleasure begin to...

The July 2026 issue of Psyche, Sex, & Society is officially live, and this one arrives with piercing insight. Romance has long been one of America’s most seductive myths, shaping how we imagine intimacy through movies, music, family lore, and the quiet expectations we inherit. Yet as cultural scripts grow louder, many feel an unmistakable dissonance. The gestures are grand, but the connection is thin. The performances are polished, but the emotional presence is missing. The rituals remain,...

The June 2026 issue of Psyche, Sex, & Society has officially dropped, and this one arrives with the unmistakable embodiment of freedom. This month, we’re stepping into the intimate terrains where autonomy, desire, and self‑knowledge meet. Inside, you’ll find: • A deep exploration of solo‑sexuality, autosexuality, and autoeroticism • Why more women are choosing celibacy as reclamation rather than retreat • How to channel libidinal energy into creativity, grounding, purpose, and meaning In...