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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Spark passion by doing new things as a couple

Doing new and exciting things with a partner is one of the keys to keeping the passion burning in a relationship, new research shows. Don’t stop growing, and love keeps glowing.

How common are your sexual fantasies?

Do you have secret, kinky sexual fantasies? Does that make you a freak? New research reveals how many of us get turned on by thoughts of bondage, submission or public sex.

Too stressed for sex?

Stress and sex are a bad mix. What kind of stress messes up sex most? And what can you do to reduce it? Researchers report how daily hassles spoil our sexual bliss.

Signs your love-life is driving you to drink

Do you only feel good about yourself when you feel good about your relationship? Beware of using booze for comfort. Research reveals why fights drive some lovers to drink.

How to get over an ex: rebound sex?

What’s best after a breakup: steer well clear of sex, or jump straight into bed with a new lover? New research reveals whether rebound sex will help or harm you.

Research reveals secret to a wonderful sex life

What can you do to improve your sex life? Don’t fixate on longer and more orgasmic sex. There’s a simple strategy that can work wonders, new research shows.

Can you tell if someone is flirting with you?

Not sure if that cute guy or girl is flirting with you? You’re not alone. Most people are pretty clueless when it comes to spotting if they’ve hit lucky, say researchers.

Movie therapy for a happy marriage

What works best to keep your marriage happy? (A) Attend workshops in love skills, (B) watch romantic movies, or (C) just get on with life? Read what researchers found.

Do manly men have weaker sperm?

Why are women attracted to masculine men? A team of researchers set out to study the sperm of a group of Spanish men for clues.

How women can have more orgasms?

Why do some women have loads of orgasms while others never manage to climax? The secret lies in the erotic power of the mind, say French researchers. The last of three sex & science specials on the mysteries of the female orgasm.

How orgasm hits the off switch in your brain

When we’re so turned on we orgasm, our brains are actually turned off in a major way. The latest brain scan research reveals what goes on in our brains when we date, have sex, and fall in love.

Vulva variations: love your unique labia

Vulvas comes in all shapes, sizes, and colours – there’s way more variety in the way they look than women see in the media and pornography.