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@lemmy.mlI tend to feel very encouraging and accepting of kinks, I dislike kinkshaming and in order to offer a safe and welcoming space to people with niche kinks I was considering opening a fediverse instance with either lemmy or kbin dedicated to nsfw content. I worry about some kinks being more than just kinks and I wouldn't like to allow things that are unhealthy or hateful. One such kink that worries me is raceplay and other things in that category like blacked, bleached and whatnot (not an expert in that field of kinks so I only know those three, wouldn't be surprised if there was more). I'm ready to bet that at least someone into those is racist but what would the percentage be? Is it something most people browse to get turned on and it ends there or is it some kind of extension of their real hatred for people of a specific type?
https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/new-psychology-research-indicates-physical-attractiveness-predicts-health-outcomes-10-years-later-166048
A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology found that individuals rated as above-average in physical attractiveness tended to have better health compared to those considered average-looking after a 10-year follow-up assessment. The research supports the notion that physical attractiveness may indicate good health, although the precise reasons for this relationship remain uncertain. ...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.perthchat.org/post/184069
All I found with citations was that it's best to wait until marriage before cohabitation, but that boomer talk ain't gonna happen for zoomers.
Otherwise, 1 article said "wait as long as possible" but I need a month/year number lmao.
Like should we just settle with things being unfair?
"Angry people tend to demand things: fairness, appreciation, agreement, willingness to do things their way – disappointment becomes anger for angry people