Is it mentioned anywhere in sex ed that imagination is a normal part of sexuality for most people and it is not necessarily connected to reality for many? Because the youth who cannot seem to deal with this are legion. And it is NOT a difficult concept, really.
Sex fantasies are not PLANS.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-matters/201707/have-fun-sexual-fantasies
Sex fantasies are not PLANS. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-matters/201707/have-fun-sexual-fantasies
Sex fantasies are not PLANS. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-matters/201707/have-fun-sexual-fantasies
Sex fantasies are not PLANS. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-matters/201707/have-fun-sexual-fantasies
"I would be remiss if I didn't mention that just because someone has fantasized about something previously doesn’t necessarily mean that they want to do it. In other words, not all sexual fantasies are sexual desires."

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-myths-sex/201902/some-unusual-sex-fantasies-arent-so-unusual-after-all
When even BuzzFeed knows better.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/sexual-fantasies-people-actually-have
Even Glamour knows better. 😂

https://www.glamour.com/story/6-totally-normal-sex-fantasies
"Whenever I write about fantasies, I like to point out that there’s a big distinction between your fantasy life and your real life — just because you fantasize about something doesn’t mean you actually enjoy it, or want or need to do it in real life." https://www.bustle.com/p/what-do-unusual-sexual-fantasies-mean-60892
What Do Unusual Sexual Fantasies Mean?

https://www.bustle.com/p/what-do-unusual-sexual-fantasies-mean-60892
"... But the human mind is complicated, so there’s no one personality profile that leads to or results in one kind of fantasy... having a fantasy you don’t want to carry out IRL is really common..." https://www.self.com/story/sharing-sexual-fantasies
Actually Realistic Advice for How to Share Your Sexual Fantasies

Embarrassment doesn’t have to be part of the equation.

https://www.self.com/story/sharing-sexual-fantasies
"...Having a sexual fantasy does not always, or even usually, mean that someone is planning to, or destined to, pursue it in real life..."

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fantasies
"...Having a sexual fantasy does not always, or even usually, mean that someone is planning to, or destined to, pursue it in real life..." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fantasies
"...Having a sexual fantasy does not always, or even usually, mean that someone is planning to, or destined to, pursue it in real life..." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fantasies
About non-con sex fantasies - AKA some people just have an imagination, Joseph.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-sex/202003/why-are-rape-fantasies-so-common
"Behaviors can be said to be ethical or unethical, but thoughts cannot be treated the same. Sexual behavior is wrong when someone is hurt."

(very interesting article: religion, guilt, crime, ethics, paraphilia, pornography)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fighting-fear/201404/sexual-fantasies
"Behaviors can be said to be ethical or unethical, but thoughts cannot be treated the same. Sexual behavior is wrong when someone is hurt."(very interesting article: religion, guilt, crime, ethics, paraphilia, pornography) https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fighting-fear/201404/sexual-fantasies
"Behaviors can be said to be ethical or unethical, but thoughts cannot be treated the same. Sexual behavior is wrong when someone is hurt."(very interesting article: religion, guilt, crime, ethics, paraphilia, pornography) https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fighting-fear/201404/sexual-fantasies
"Behaviors can be said to be ethical or unethical, but thoughts cannot be treated the same. Sexual behavior is wrong when someone is hurt."(very interesting article: religion, guilt, crime, ethics, paraphilia, pornography) https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fighting-fear/201404/sexual-fantasies
"Behaviors can be said to be ethical or unethical, but thoughts cannot be treated the same. Sexual behavior is wrong when someone is hurt."(very interesting article: religion, guilt, crime, ethics, paraphilia, pornography) https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/fighting-fear/201404/sexual-fantasies
From Sexual and Relationship Therapy Journal: "The role of sensuality, imagination, and curiosity in high and optimal sexual satisfaction - Emily Jamea, 2020"

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14681994.2020.1714023

Having an imagination is good for your sex life, Jeremiah.
The Sunny Side of Smut: for most people, pornography use has no negative effects—and it may even deter sexual violence.

Scientific American, 2011. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-sunny-side-of-smut/
The Sunny Side of Smut

For most people, pornography use has no negative effects—and it may even deter sexual violence

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-sunny-side-of-smut/
"...there’s a whole world of difference between ‘fantasy’ as an idea of something you want to do and ‘fantasy’ as an exercise in itself, which you have no intention of fulfilling..." https://worldblog.mysteryvibe.com/blogs/learn/why-have-taboo-sexual-fantasies
Why Do I Have Taboo Sexual Fantasies?

Content note: this post will discuss sexual fantasies that are taboo, including rape fantasies and sexual violence. Where do our sexual fantasies come from?

https://worldblog.mysteryvibe.com/blogs/learn/why-have-taboo-sexual-fantasies
"...Traditionally taboo fantasies — incest, bestiality, a desire to watch your friends fuck each other — must, must, must have a safe airing ground..." https://hyperallergic.com/205294/finding-a-haven-for-taboo-fantasies-in-erotica/
Finding a Haven for Taboo Fantasies in Erotica

Reviewing erotica is a difficult task, and maybe a futile one.

https://hyperallergic.com/205294/finding-a-haven-for-taboo-fantasies-in-erotica/
Today is a good day to talk sex issues with ADULTS. There are people who even have degrees on the topic - hey, did you ever notice how human sexuality is not a child's business?

https://www.mentalhelp.net/advice/are-my-past-sexual-fantasies-dangerous-and-unusual/
Today is a good day to talk sex issues with ADULTS. There are people who even have degrees on the topic - hey, did you ever notice how human sexuality is not a child's business? https://www.mentalhelp.net/advice/are-my-past-sexual-fantasies-dangerous-and-unusual/
Today is a good day to talk sex issues with ADULTS. There are people who even have degrees on the topic - hey, did you ever notice how human sexuality is not a child's business? https://www.mentalhelp.net/advice/are-my-past-sexual-fantasies-dangerous-and-unusual/
Today is a good day to talk sex issues with ADULTS. There are people who even have degrees on the topic - hey, did you ever notice how human sexuality is not a child's business? https://www.mentalhelp.net/advice/are-my-past-sexual-fantasies-dangerous-and-unusual/
Today is a good day to talk sex issues with ADULTS. There are people who even have degrees on the topic - hey, did you ever notice how human sexuality is not a child's business? https://www.mentalhelp.net/advice/are-my-past-sexual-fantasies-dangerous-and-unusual/
Growing Up Kinky

"Identity development is critically important for sexual minority mental health. Failure to overcome stigma, and especially internalizing that stigma, can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicidality. "

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/standard-deviations/201805/growing-kinky-research-shows-how-kink-identity-is-formed
Growing Up Kinky"Identity development is critically important for sexual minority mental health. Failure to overcome stigma, and especially internalizing that stigma, can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicidality. " https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/standard-deviations/201805/growing-kinky-research-shows-how-kink-identity-is-formed
Growing Up Kinky"Identity development is critically important for sexual minority mental health. Failure to overcome stigma, and especially internalizing that stigma, can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicidality. " https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/standard-deviations/201805/growing-kinky-research-shows-how-kink-identity-is-formed
Growing Up Kinky"Identity development is critically important for sexual minority mental health. Failure to overcome stigma, and especially internalizing that stigma, can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicidality. " https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/standard-deviations/201805/growing-kinky-research-shows-how-kink-identity-is-formed
Growing Up Kinky"Identity development is critically important for sexual minority mental health. Failure to overcome stigma, and especially internalizing that stigma, can lead to anxiety, depression, and suicidality. " https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/standard-deviations/201805/growing-kinky-research-shows-how-kink-identity-is-formed
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