Porn use is up, thanks to the pandemic

Online pornography is one business that's booming during the coronavirus pandemic. A psychology researcher explains its pull and whether there are likely to be longer-term effects of this surge in use.

 psychology  pornography  social-distancing  social-distancing-and-coronavirus  boredom  psychology-research  sexual-dysfunction  pornhub  online-porn

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Stuck at home with your partner? Look to retirees for how to make it work

Cooped up with a partner and nowhere to go to break it up? Coronavirus social distancing... or another day in retirement? Research on older couples holds tips for everyone else on how to deal.

 coronavirus  psychology  sars-cov-2  social-distancing  coronavirus-2020  self-isolation  social-distancing-and-coronavirus  social-isolation  psychology-research  relationships  marriage  retirement  retirees  couples  romantic-relationships  senior-citizen  romantic-partners

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Should we wear masks or not? An expert sorts through the confusion

The CDC is reconsidering its policy about the widespread public's use of masks, as is the World Health Organization. Here are the facts about when it's appropriate to wear a mask – and what kind.

 covid-19  coronavirus  social-distancing-and-coronavirus  contamination  aerosols  masks

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Social distancing: 6 ways to help older adults change their routines

Some older adults are struggling to practise social distancing during the global pandemic, even though they're at high risk. Here's how to help them.

 covid-19  coronavirus  elderly  social-distancing  seniors  older-adults  social-distancing-and-coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Social distancing is delaying vital scientific research

With travel halted and universities and research institutions shutting down, scientists are having trouble keeping their research running. Here's why that matters outside the lab.

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The digital divide leaves millions at a disadvantage during the coronavirus pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing people to study and work online. It's also sparked a need for news and information. That's a challenge for the 24 million Americans who lack broadband internet access.

 poverty  covid-19  coronavirus  inequality  internet  pandemic  social-distancing  telecommuting  social-distancing-and-coronavirus  broadband  online-education  digital-divide  socioeconomics  fcc

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Social distancing comes with social side effects – here's how to stay connected

Physically isolating yourself can feel psychologically isolating too. But there are ways to maintain connections in these crazy coronavirus times.

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Coronavirus: the UK approach explained

Expert advice is divided on the best way to tackle COVID-19.

 covid-19  coronavirus  pandemic  social-distancing-and-coronavirus  new-coronavirus  boris-johnson

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