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The advent and development of information technology over the past 25

had a transformative effect on human interactions and behaviors, especially

it pertains to societal norms being upended and replaced with ever more

progressive ideological paradigms.

Hence, what was once verboten and taboo is now considered mainstream, or normal,

to describe it in the simplest terms.

Over the course of this essay, I will be attempting to discern between a modern

interpretation of new societal norms versus the phenomenon of social

particularly as it pertains to the most ubiquitous of human interests, sex and

sexual relations.

I decided that the best place to start might be with my peers on campus.

Most, if not all, were very sexually active, and most also watched a lot of

on their assorted devices.

Hazel had a particularly interesting story to tell.

I didn't think it was that weird at the time, but I told some of my closest

friends and they thought it was very weird.

Why? It just seems like you're a really sexual person.

He was my stepbrother.

We weren't far apart in age, and our parents didn't date very long before

got married, so I didn't know him all that well.

He certainly didn't feel like a real brother to me.

Not yet, anyways.

I really liked flirting with him, and I admit I thought he was very cute.

Our parents took us on vacation with them, and while they were in town

we had the whole place to ourselves.

Did you do that on purpose?

Do what?

Wear that specific bathing suit when you know Mom and Dad aren't here.

So you noticed.

How could I not?

So what are you going to do about it?

What do you mean?

I mean, you said it yourself.

Mom and Dad aren't home.

We can't do that. You're my stepsister now.

I mean, if you met me a year ago at a party, you would have.

I mean, yeah, of course.

So, just because my mom met your dad means you have to give this up?

You make a compelling argument.

Thank you.

Hey, yeah.

Sounds like there was a chemistry there.

You weren't just turned on because he was your stepbrother.

I mean, I didn't really think about that, but my friends, they did.

And what's your relationship with him like now?

We're really close.

But if I'm going to be completely honest, it does kind of turn me on that

he's my stepbrother.

As it turns out, this wouldn't be the last time I'd hear a recounting of the

sexual exploits of step siblings.