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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The truth about morning erections

Why do guys wake up with an erection? Has he been cheating in his dreams? Is it normal to get hard-ons in your sleep? Check out the real deal about night-time erections.

Breasts: is bigger better?

Do men really prefer big, perky breasts? Guys across the globe reveal what they’re into when it comes to breast size and shape, in a recent study.

Are you also a loveyatri?

It’s that time of the year when dandiya and garba parties are happening all around you. You stay up all night, dancing and having a jolly good time. Does this get you in the mood for love? Science tells us why.

So can money buy you love?

Can believing we are rich or poor affect how we feel and behave in a relationship? Recent research from China reveals the impact money can have on romantic love.

Why you should stop stalking your ex on Facebook

Does stalking an ex on Facebook help you heal or make it harder to move on? Researcher Tara Marshall reveals the latest findings about social media and getting over an ex.

Why women are into mysterious men

Play hard to get? Or be honest and tell her you’ve fallen in love? A US study reveals what could be the best strategy to win a girl’s heart.

Sex is easy when you’re young? Think again!

Ever worry that sex isn’t as good as it should be? If you have problems during intercourse, you’re not alone. Most young adults experience some kind of trouble with sex, a recent study found.

On a date: Leave your cell at home

Who’s that third person between you and your date? Don’t know what we are talking about? Well, you do touch it more than your date. Yes, we are talking about your mobile - the new ‘other’ in all relationships.

Beard, stubble or smooth: what’s hotter?

Hipster beard, movie-star stubble or smooth cheeks? Recent research reveals whether reaching for the razor will help or hinder your sex appeal.

Noisy sex: why she moans in bed

When do women make the most noise during sex? When they’re having an orgasm? Or when their man is about to come? Recent research reveals the truth.

Couples who use contraception have more sex

Contraception is sexy! Couples who use birth control regularly don’t just have fewer babies – they also have more sex, say researchers.

First time dekha usse love ho gaya - is that possible?

Do you want to know if the guy or girl you’ve just started dating is ‘the one’? Well, first time sex could reveal a lot, say researchers.