Sex & Science

In the name of progress, researchers are forever discovering the reasons behind why we do the strange things we do. Here and updates and explanations of the newest science around sex.

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Looks don’t matter in love: research proves it

Ever wonder what a gorgeous girl sees in an average-looking guy? Or vice versa? Recent research reveals when good looks are only skin deep in romance.

Revealed: what women really think of anal sex

Does anal sex hurt? Can it be blissful too? Nearly 2000 women share their experiences with anal intercourse.

How to get over a break-up: a proven technique

Broken-hearted after a break-up? The story you tell yourself about how it ended could help you get through the post-relationship blues, according to US research.

How music can improve your sex life

Wish your days could be filled with a little more lovemaking? Listening to music with your sweetheart could just do the trick, according to a study funded by Sonos and Apple Music.

Long-distance love: keep it hot with this proven technique!

Is distance keeping you and your sweetheart apart? Just because your love is far away, doesn’t mean you can’t feel close. This simple strategy can help give your long-distance relationship a boost.

What a new woman does to a guy’s orgasm

A new woman can literally change the way a guy ejaculates, according to a US study. Read on to find out how someone new can affect his orgasm.

Why we think someone’s hot… or not

Why do we find some people attractive and others not at all? New research explains why a lot of the time beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

Will your relationship last? Read what science says

Why do some relationships last while others fall apart? New research provides clues about whether yours will stand the test of time.

Science of break-ups: who hurts most, men or women?

The end of a romantic relationship can be just plain awful for both partners. But men and women don’t suffer break-up pain in quite the same way, recent research found.

What women like in a penis

What makes a penis attractive? In a Swiss study, women of all ages weigh in on what matters most penis-wise. Discover the truth.

Are most straight women really bisexual?

How many women get turned on by other women: (a) some, (b) most, (c) nearly all? New research reveals the truth. Put it this way: women’s sexuality is amazingly flexible!

The man who didn’t enjoy his orgasms

Imagine if when you ejaculated it just felt like… nothing. No bliss, just a squirt. Your brain doesn’t know how to orgasm. It’s real, and it’s got a name: orgasmic anhedonia.