Introduction
Ever wanted to know about sex or how porn might impact your relationship or sex life? Michael Shelton MS, LPC is a the author of a number of books on topics ranging from multiculturalism to homosexual culture—and he is also a frequent contributor to Psychology Today, where he blogs about sex, sexuality, relationships, and other issues related to the language of love. This paper will review Shelton’s blog, which is named Sex Life of the American Male: How new technology, new mores, and current events impact male sexuality. It will identify common themes found in the blog, how well the information is presented, how accurate it is, and how interesting it is to read—which is very.
Background and Credentials of the Blogger
Shelton’s bio on Psychology Today describes him as “a writer, therapist, and educator focused on male sex and sexuality issues” (Shelton, 2018)—but there is more to say about Shelton’s credentials than just that. His books include: Boy Crazy: Why Monogamy is So Hard for Gay Men and What You Can Do about It, Secret Encounters: Addressing Sexual Behaviors in Group Settings, and Multiculturalism in Camps and Youth Programs: How Us and Them Became Just Us. Is profile indicates that he has a website, but clicking on the link takes one to a dead domain that is up for sale—not a good sign. The other link takes one to a website called Equilibria: Psychological & Consultation Services. Here you can schedule an appointment at the Philadelphia clinic. Scrolling down the page will let you meet the therapists working at this facility and Michael Shelton is one of them: his profile on this site lists him as Michael Shelton, MS, CAC, and states that he has been in the field for almost 30 years. He also lists his credentials and the fact that he is the author of three self-help books, one of which won a “best book of the year” award by the Independent Book Publishers Association. He also notes that he is recognized as an expert in male psychological concerns by Psychology Today. Since that is case, it is time to get back to his blog.
The Blog
Shelton’s blog has been around...
References
Shelton, M. (2018). Sex life of the American male. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-life-the-american-male
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