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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Is cheating genetic?

Being unfaithful to your partner could be genetic, according to the latest research findings. People with a certain "cheating" gene variant are more likely to have casual sex and one-night stands – and to cheat on their partners.

Do we have best female condom yet?

New female condom “Woman’s Condom” scores best on look, feel and fit, according to upcoming research findings. But can it beat the rival brands on the market? Three different female condoms were put to the test in a South African study.

Kunyaza: the African secret to female orgasm

Kunyaza is a traditional sexual technique used in central Africa. It’s said to be the secret for women to have incredible wet-sex orgasms. The trick is hands-on penis action – the result is spectacular squirting.

Transgender kids put puberty on pause

Children who want a sex change can put the brakes on puberty at an Amsterdam hospital. Ten years since the treatment was launched, child psychiatrist Annelou de Vries has assessed the results, Dutch daily de Volkskrant reports.

Sex education should start young, finds study

Can you get AIDS from using public toilets? Can a girl get pregnant the first time she has sex? A new study looks at whether European teenagers can tell myths from facts. It helps if kids start sex education young, the researchers found.

Would you have sex on the first date?

When the Times of India asked, "Is sex on the first date acceptable?" 52% of respondents said yes. But many people pointed out that their response is less about sex and more about the freedom to choose how you want to spend time with your date.