Dan Levy’s mom posts heartwarming tweet about her son

**Mild spoiler alert!**

Much-loved TV show, Schitt’s Creek, came to an end last night. The finale of the sixth – and final – season aired on CBC in Canada and Pop TV.

The Canadian sitcom followed the misadventures of the once-wealthy Rose family as they try to recover after losing their fortune.

It was co-created and stars Dan Levy, who plays the gay son, David.

Levy is gay in real life. He stars in the show alongside his real-life dad, Eugene Levy. The show has included several LGBTQ storylines. This sixth season built up to the show’s finale: The wedding between David’s and his fiancé, Patrick, played by Noah Reid.

Before the show aired, Levy’s mom, Deborah Divine Levy, posted the following, beautiful message to Twitter.

“Today I regret every single second of worry back in the uninformed 80’s-wondering how the world was going to treat my brilliant little boy who loved to twirl. Little did I know that he was going to kick that old world’s ass to the curb and create a brand new one. @danjlevy ”

Today I regret every single second of worry back in the uninformed 80’s-wondering how the world was going to treat my brilliant little boy who loved to twirl. Little did I know that he was going to kick that old world’s ass to the curb and create a brand new one.@danjlevy

— deb d (@tingtime) April 7, 2020

Levy was born in 1983. Among the awards won by Schitt’s Creek, Levy has won a GLAAD Media Award for helping to bring LGBTQ representation to the screen. He retweeted his mom’s tweet with a simple message of his own: “This. Love you, mom.”

This. Love you, mom. t.co/mhq9g5hpr9

— dan levy (@danjlevy) April 7, 2020

Shortly later, Levy tweeted his own emotional message about his show coming to an end.

“This show has been the love of my life for the past seven years,” he said. “Getting to tell these stories, build these characters, and watch them grow has been a privilege for which I will always be grateful. Working with this brilliant cast and crew and basking in their extraordinary talent for six amazing seasons are what I’m going to miss the most.

“We built a family on those sets and it’s reassuring to know that time won’t ever change that. I love you guys more than you will ever know.”

Related: Dan Levy praises billboard campaign for final season of Schitt’s Creek

He continued, “And as for our viewers, getting to share this show with you, getting to watch you champion it, telling your friends about it, herald its messages of love and acceptance and decency with such empathy and passion… that is something I will never forget.

“The stories you have shared with me over the years have made me laugh and cry and feel empowered to keep making things that mean something. You’ve taught me that television has the power to not only bring people together in profound and inspiring ways, but also the power to change conversations and consequently change lives. I know you have all certainly changed mine.

“Thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives to watch our show. I am forever grateful for this time we had together. Here’s to many more stories and many more memories, whatever they may be.

“With so much gratitude, my best wishes, and the warmest regards, DL x”

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/MtJdUpzUqI

— dan levy (@danjlevy) April 8, 2020

Never seen Schitt’s Creek? If you want some comedy while in COVID-19 lockdown, now could be the perfect time to fall in love with the Rose family. As for Levy Jnr, he’s signed a three-year deal to develop new projects for Disney’s ABC Studios. Here’s hoping we see him back on our screens soon.

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Adult Film Sites Report Surge in Visitors, Thanks to the Pandemic

Across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost all aspects of daily life. Travel is down; jobless claims are up; and small businesses are struggling.

But not all businesses are experiencing a downturn. The world’s largest pornography website, Pornhub, has reported large increases in traffic – for instance, seeing an 18% jump over normal numbers after making its premium content free for 30 days for people who agree to stay home and wash their hands frequently. In many regions, these spikes in use have occurred immediately after social distancing measures have been implemented.

Why are people viewing more pornography? I’m a professor of clinical psychology who researches pornography use. Based on a decade of work in this area, I have some ideas about this surge in online pornography’s popularity and how it might affect users in the long run.

What’s the point of pornography?

People use pornography for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is quite obvious: pleasure.

In 2019, my colleagues and I published a review of over 130 scientific studies of pornography use and motivation. We found that the most common reason people report for why they view pornography is sexual arousal. Research is abundantly clear that the majority of time that pornography is used, it is used as a part of masturbation.

Knowing that people use pornography to masturbate doesn’t explain a great deal about why they might be using more pornography now.

My colleagues and I found that there are several additional reasons people might use pornography. For example, greater levels of psychological distress often predict higher levels of pornography use. People feeling lonely or depressed often report greater desire to seek out pornography; many people report using pornography to cope with feelings of stress, anxiety or negative emotions.

In short, people often turn to pornography when they are feeling bad, because pornography (and masturbation) likely offer a temporary relief from those feelings.

Psychology researchers also know that people use porn more when they are bored. I suspect this relationship between pornography use and boredom is quite likely one of those exponential functions that’s been in the news so much in recent weeks. It’s not just that more boredom predicts greater pornography use – extreme boredom predicts even higher levels of use. The more bored someone is, the more likely they are to report wanting to view pornography.

Is more pornography now a problem later?

The spread of the coronavirus and social distancing measures meant to help contain it have led to increases in social isolation, loneliness and stress – so increases in pornography use make sense.

But are there likely to be negative effects down the road?

Already, numerous anti-pornography activists have expressed grave concerns about these increases in use, with many groups providing resources for fighting those rises.

As a scientist, however, I’m skeptical of blanket claims that increased use right now will translate to widespread negative outcomes such as addiction or sexual dysfunction. Like most aspects of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, there are probably not enough data yet for researchers to make definitive predictions, but past studies do provide some ideas.

Generally speaking, most consumers do not report any problems in their lives as a result of pornography use. Among people who use pornography frequently – even every day – a large percentage report no problems from that use.

Some research, though, does find links between pornography use and potentially concerning outcomes. For example, for men, pornography use is often linked with lower levels of sexual satisfaction, but the current evidence doesn’t untangle whether men use pornography more when they are dealing with sexual dissatisfaction or if men using pornography more leads to more sexual dissatisfaction.

For women, the results are even more unclear. Some studies have actually found that pornography use is associated with more sexual satisfaction, whereas others have found that it is not associated with sexual satisfaction at all.

Studies related to pornography use and mental health have found that hours spent using pornography do not necessarily cause depression, anxiety, stress or anger over time. The same holds for sexual dysfunctions. Although there are cases of people who state that pornography led them to experience erectile dysfunction, large-scale studies have repeatedly found that mere pornography use does not predict erectile dysfunction over time.

A distraction at a boring, anxious time

There is certainly evidence that some people who use pornography also report having mental health concerns or sexual problems in their lives; so far, though, the evidence linking pornography to those things does not appear to be causal.

In short, porn does not seem to be causing widespread problems, and it is probably offering people a distraction from the boredom and stress of current events.

Despite the fact that, prior to COVID-19, 17 states introduced or passed legislation calling pornography use a public health crisis, public health professionals have argued that it really is not one, and I tend to agree. COVID-19, on the other hand, certainly is a public health crisis.

Although humanity has survived countless pandemics over the ages, the current one is the first to occur in the digital age. As disruptive as the coronavirus has been, for many people, opportunities for entertainment and distraction remain greater than they have been at any other point in history.

When social distancing measures are lifted and people are once again permitted to safely spend time with friends, strangers and potential sexual partners, I would expect that pornography use will return to pre-COVID-19 levels. For most users, pornography is probably just another distraction – one that might actually help “flatten the curve” by keeping people safely occupied and socially distanced. Combined with the fact that many people are isolating alone, pornography may provide a low-risk sexual outlet that does not cause people to risk their own safety or the safety of others.

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Joshua B. Grubbs, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bowling Green State University

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#AM_Equality: April 8, 2020

HRC HONORED “POSE” STAR RYAN JAMAAL SWAIN (@RyanJamaal) AT THE SAN ANTONIO DINNER EARLIER THIS YEAR: Watch his powerful remarks here.

HRC PRESIDENT ALPHONSO DAVID ON THE WISCONSIN SPRING ELECTIONS: “Voting is one of the most sacred duties and rights we have as citizens. Yet, voters in Wisconsin were forced to choose between their health and safety and their constitutional right to vote because of a partisan ploy by Wisconsin and national Republicans,” said David (@AlphonsoDavid). Results will prove that marginalized communities, such as black and transgender voters, bore the brunt of the limited access to the ballot. Our leaders should aim to expand access to the ballot, not limit it. In the coming months, states should adopt and implement plans for vote-by-mail and other measures to ensure safe access to voting for all.  Nothing less than our democracy is at stake.” Read more from HRC.

THE FINAL EPISODE OF “MODERN FAMILY” AIRS TONIGHT: Since first airing in 2009, “Modern Family” has introduced us to characters who truly depict the rich diversity around us. Cam and Mitchell’s relationship highlights the progress of same-sex couples across the country — from full marriage equality to adoption rights — and shows the viewing audience that LGBTQ people are just like them. The show’s cast has advocated for the queer community off-screen as well, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler), who plays Mitchell Pritchett, and husband Justin Mikita (@JustinMikita) advocating for the Equality Act. Read more from HRC.

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L.A. Pride’s 50th Anniversary Is Postponed — But Not Defeated

The LGBTQ celebration will go on, just not in the way it was initially planned, says event producer Jeff Consoletti.

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Ellen DeGeneres Slammed for Comparing Quarantining in Palatial Mansion to Being in Jail: WATCH

Ellen DeGeneres faced backlash on Tuesday for a joke she made during her first show from her living room.

Said DeGeneres about being in quarantine: “This is like being in jail, is what it is…mostly because I’ve been wearing the same clothes for ten days and everyone in here is gay.”

Appearing to realize that the joke wasn’t too cool, Ellen clapped her hands together and pretended to laugh: “Ahh, the jokes that I have.”

One fan responded: “Petition to stick her in an actual jail after quarantine is lifted. Just for a month or so, so maybe she can learn something.”

Another responded: “Put her in Jail DURING the quarantine where prisoners are literally getting coronavirus b/c they can’t afford bail.”

Another quipped, “Man it sure is funny how incarcerated people are not given access to proper hygiene and are at an astronomically higher chance of being sexually assaulted.”

Another said: “Poor Ellen, languishing in her $15 MILLION MANSION. Yes, it’s just like prison.”

Ellen DeGeneres’ home is like jail she says. All during a pandemic which will cause the next Great Depression & death #WealthTaxNOW pic.twitter.com/okVt2bZDND

— What the F happened now? (@WhattheFhappen2) April 7, 2020

The remarks come after a few months in which the talk show host has been facing a slew of bad publicity. Last fall, she defended her friendship with President George W. Bush after chumming it up with him at a ball game, and in recent weeks she has battled a campaign sparked by a viral tweet calling her “one of the meanest people alive.”

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