'Friends with benefits' lets couples get close but not too close
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 08:00
in Psychology & Sociology
An expert on sexuality among young people says a friends with benefits situation can provide some healthy outlets for sexual needs and desires, but can also be a very difficult relationship to navigate. Rebecca Plante, an associate professor of sociology at Ithaca College, has conducted extensive research on issues surrounding intimacy, dating and hooking up among college-age Americans.