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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What colour should you wear on a first date?

Your favorite little black dress or that halter neck red top? Not sure? Don’t worry, science is here to help you.

Who needs disprin when your lover's on screen

So, your head's aching like hell or you have just touched a hot iron? While you wait for the pain to subside, here is something else you can do. Grab your phone and look at the picture of your loved one, and see the magic unfold.

Are you a ‘problem-solving’ partner?

Your girlfriend is going through a stressful time in office. You listen to her situation and help her get out of it by your advice. Researchers call this as a ‘labour of love’. Let’s unmask how it can make or break your relationship.

Can anyone sound gay?

Can people tell if you’re straight or gay by the sound of your voice? Researchers asked men and women to weigh in on what they think their voice says about their sexual orientation.

Does Facebook help or harm relationships?

Is Facebook good or bad for your relationship? That all depends on what you’re doing and why you’re doing it, says Dr Gwendolyn Seidman, an expert on how Facebook affects romantic relationships.

Sex when you’re pregnant, what women say

What’s it like having sex when you’re pregnant? Fifty Indian women share their experiences of intercourse during pregnancy and after giving birth.

Why women regret one-night stands and how to address it?

Women who make the first move are less likely to regret a casual, one-night stand. That’s because she takes things into her own hands and makes her own decisions on sex.

Will your kabhi haan kabhi naa relationship last?

Though it’s obviously hard to say if any couple will stand the test of time, the good news is that an on again/off again relationship isn’t necessarily doomed to fail, a new study has found.

Can ‘good’ girls be good in bed?

There’s a girl in your class you really like as a friend. You think she’s cute. But you feel she’s too good and innocent to imagine making love to? Think again, as it may be preventing your great friendship turning into an awesome romance!

Do drunk men ogle more at women?

Does alcohol change the way a guy checks out a girl? Recent research reveals what happens when he’s had a bit too much to drink.

How many past lovers is too many?

Does it matter how many lovers you’ve had? When it comes to long-term relationships, your sex history could change the way a potential partner sees you, according to recent research.

Do you know what turns your partner on?

Being on the same page as your partner sexually has a major effect on whether you’re happy with him or her and your sexual life. So if you don’t, get started now!