A Canada-wide survey of people’s sex lives during the pandemic reveals an increase in self pleasure — this could be a stress response.
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There is little language for sex acts that aren’t going all the way, the full shebang, doing it…
Despite it’s smug title, and a few possible flaws, Norman Swan’s new book – So you think you know what’s good for you? – has lots of welcome common sense and evidence-based tips for living healthier.
Sex is not gender but research continues to treat these as the same concept, with potentially damaging consequences for health studies, health policies and health programs.
The real message is how old you are when you first have sex and have your first child is controlled by a little bit of nature and a lot of nurture.
Both men and women play a role in perpetuating attitudes toward sex that are hypocritical and logically inconsistent.
Melissa Kang answered hundreds of questions from girls for the Dolly Doctor column. What she found on analysis was a sense of shame when young women experienced sexual pleasure.
A new study finds that women are just as likely as men to assume something’s wrong with a woman who decides she wants to sleep with a handful of partners.
Some critics are complaining that sex scenes have vanished from cinema. But they’re still very much present – in all their awkward, perverse glory.
More people are getting involved in sex work, especially online – and it can be a lifeline for marginalized people.
Why do men identify as straight if they have sex with other men? And why would a straight man have sex with another man in the first place?
In the absence of guidelines or training regarding sexual expression in long-term care homes, most staff are ‘just winging it’ on potentially sensitive issues.
The age of ‘artificial intimacy’ is upon us. What does it mean for the way we love, have sex and build friendships?
Public health measures have affected dating during the pandemic. This could be an opportunity for people to learn more about their intimate desires to develop deeper connections with others.
This Netflix series imagines we all have a DNA-compatible soulmate waiting for us. But while there are companies in the real world matchmaking via DNA, love is more complex than that.
Men who identify as feminists self-report more frequent sex and higher levels of sexual satisfaction. The other 60 per cent aren’t having as much fun, according to the findings of a new study.
Sexual behaviour of UK young adults changed during social lockdown.
A growing online movement believes that giving up masturbation can make us happier and boost our testosterone levels.
We’re the only species that can throw at speeds that kill.
Research has shown that healthy, consensual and enjoyable sex is a great way to improve coping abilities. But during the pandemic, when resilience is valuable, Canadians are having less sex, not more.
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Jenny Graves is a Friend of The Conversation.Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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