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.
Two thirds of abortions in India are done by unauthorised health services, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Women can get free, safe abortions from official clinics, but there aren’t enough around, says gynaecologist Kiran Kurtkoti.
Premature ejaculation is a problem to share, sexperts agreed at Latin America's SLAMS congress on sexual medicine. There’s plenty a woman can do to help a partner who has trouble with premature ejaculation, or PE.
Problems getting an erection? Belly fat is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction, according to a new Dutch study. If you have trouble with erections, don't reach straight for the Viagra – change your diet and head to the gym.
At 11 pm – you’re tired and curling up with a good book but your partner is eager to curl up with you. “This is a very recognisable situation for many women,” says psychologist Ellen Laan. Women ask, “Where did he get that desire from suddenly?”
Drunk on love? Or feeling terrible about your break-up? It's all because of dopamine, the love elixir. It gives you a feeling of euphoria or hatred when you're in love. More about the biochemistry of love from Colombian expert Dr Juan Fernando Uribe.
Will an hors-d'oeuvre of oysters set you up for a steamy night with your lover? Those who swear by aphrodisiacs claim they increase sexual desire, says José Luis Beiztegui of the Spanish Association of Sexologists.
Can being overweight affect your ability to masturbate and watch porn? Does it have any effect on your sexual desire, especially in your teenage? Let’s find out what Science has to say!
Young people all over the world say they don’t get enough information about sex, according to a survey of 29 countries published on World Contraception Day. And despite all the safe sex campaigns, many young people still don’t bother with condoms.
Orgasm difficulties are more common among circumcised men and their partners, a recent Danish study found. Men who’ve been cut were three times more likely to have problems climaxing, says researcher Morten Frisch.
Ninety percent of young people in the Netherlands say they think it’s important to use a condom when having sex with a new partner, a recent survey found. But 40 percent say they find it hard to raise the topic when it comes to the crucial moment.
Two thirds of all men with erection problems say they also have trouble reaching orgasm, a new study found. We usually think only women have trouble climaxing. But US researchers say men with erection problems often find it hard to orgasm.
Coming on strong might not be the best approach to flirting. Girls find dominant guys less attractive, a British study found. Leaving a good impression on the person you’re flirting with has more to do with your motives for flirting, researchers say.
