Love Lessons

Everything you need to know about love and sex.

by Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D.

Levi Johnston in Playgirl

By Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. on November 16, 2009 in Love Lessons

Ok, maybe I am getting too old- but doesn't it seem that Levi Johnston is a little too young to be posing nude for Playgirl? I am not against ladies having eye candy; women like to fantasize about six packs and cute little butts in much the same way men ogle breasts and cute little butts. But still, shouldn't there be an age limit? Read More

teenage flesh

Submitted by Anonymous on November 16, 2009 - 5:59pm.

Teenage flesh is taught by our consumer society and it is addictive.

I believe that our intellectual sophistication engages the visual part of us. Left behind is the heart and wisdom which to the mind is kind of dull.

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But it's Playgirl. I would

Submitted by Leticia on November 17, 2009 - 4:09am.

But it's Playgirl.

I would hardly think they care about role models and the such if they are going to feature him nude?

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I got news for you.... It's

Submitted by Anonymous on November 18, 2009 - 9:12pm.

I got news for you.... It's not woman who buy Playgirl. It's guys.

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Thanks for your timely

Submitted by Richard on January 22, 2010 - 3:06am.

Thanks for your timely article Dr Schwartz. I think it is important we distingusih between education and commerce. While education might bring relief to parents, it will not get the attention of actual buyers. Voyeurism is the name of the game. If I were to extend your argument to even young adults and adults, some magazine covers would not get the celebrities we see so often.