In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler discuss how the definition of cheating is shifting in the digital age, from porn and OnlyFans to chatbots and sexting, and why clear boundaries matter more than ever. 00:26 Exploring Modern Cheating: Survey Insights – Dr. Brandon & Dr. Morgentaler break down new survey data on how people define cheating in today's digital age. 09:06 Debating Digital and Emotional Cheating – They discuss the blurred lines between sexual red lines, emotional intimacy, and partner expectations. 16:56 Exploring Sexting with Chatbots – The conversation turns to whether sexual exchanges with AI cross the boundary of infidelity. 20:54 The Ethics of Subscribing to OnlyFans – They examine how money, real human interaction, and online platforms complicate trust in relationships. 25:49 The Complexity of Digital Cheating – The episode closes on how technology, from avatars to VR, makes defining cheating more difficult than ever. Resources: Cadet, L., Brooks, A., & Castro, L. (2025, August 26). Digital affairs are here: 61% of singles say sexting or falling in love with AI crosses the line [Survey, DatingAdvice.com & Kinsey Institute]. DatingAdvice.com. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #DigitalCheating #RelationshipBoundaries #OnlineInfidelity

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