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Exploratory Findings on U.S. Adolescents’ Pornography Use, Dominant Behavior, and Sexual Satisfaction

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Pages 222-228 | Received 16 Oct 2020, Accepted 05 Feb 2021, Published online: 10 Mar 2021

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