Mindfulness and flow are different states of consciousness, but they both diminish the ego, decreasing craving and suffering.

The craving that causes suffering is not due to seeking pleasure, but by the demands of the ego.

Masculinity and femininity are based on sexual differences mediated by the effect of sex hormones on the brain.

Blaming, wishing and hoping take us out of flow by diverting our attention to what the external world can do for us

Realizing that the unconscious is part of ourselves increases our creativity, intuition, flow and inner peace.

Sex is not only for procreation, as shown by the enigmas of sex

Four stories of a woman encountering a man or a bear in the woods with tragic results.

The number of science papers using computer models for biomedical research is insignificant compared to papers using animals.

Viagra and other phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors are unfairly criticized despite their efficacy to treat erectile dysfunction

A fictional account of a future conflict between Europe and Morocco similar to Israel’s war in Gaza.

The credibility of podcaster Andrew Huberman is questioned by a multiple cheating scandal.

Red flags for abuse in BDSM.

The feminist description of toxic masculinity includes qualities of healthy masculinity

BDSM induces altered states of consciousness known as sub-space and top-space

Identity Politics is undermining the Left by denying social progress and espousing divisive ideas.

Understanding consent is key to prevent sexual abuse and rape.

Philosophy criticizes science while it has been unsuccessful in epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.

How emotional abuse creeps into relationships.

Sadism is the consensual infliction of physical or emotional pain while cruelty is to make people suffer for an ulterior goal.

Animal rights do not belong in the progressive agenda because they conflict with environmentalism, science, humanism and social movements.