Women fake orgasms for their partner’s sake – that’s no surprise. But they also do it to turn themselves on and to avoid negative emotions during sex, according to the Faking Orgasm Scale for women.
Porn that makes you feel good about your body and empowers you? That’s what feminist pornography is all about, says Canadian porn expert Olga Marques. It aims to show women’s real sexual desires, fantasies, and experiences – from romantic to kinky.
Hold hands, cuddle, and kiss your partner when they least expect it – small affectionate acts like these are among the secrets to long-term relationship happiness, research shows.
Surfing the web in secret to find out about emergency contraception? Or maybe you’ve just uploaded a new sexy profile pic on Facebook and you’re counting how many likes you get?
When your lover picks a fight what are they looking for? There are hidden reasons behind every fight, and the latest science shows that figuring out what they are is key to knowing how to resolve conflict as a couple.
Long-distance relationships doomed to fail? No, says latest research. Lovers who live apart feel closer to each other than lovers who don’t. They work out ways to make communication really count, strengthening their bond in the long run.
Watching porn can affect teens’ sexual behaviour and attitudes, but just how much is still up to debate. That’s because the effects of porn are different for everyone. Research shows personality and culture are also at play a part.
