Top Facts

Millions of facts about sex and love exist out there. So what are the most important? We break down love, sex and relationships into easy bits of important information.

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Female virginity: top five facts

Even today, in many cultures it's very important for a girl to be a virgin when she gets married. And there are many myths and misconceptions around virginity, so read this week's top five facts to learn all you need to know.

Anal sex: top five facts

Anal sex – plenty say they love the intense sensation and pleasure. But many others cringe at the idea of anything other than water and soap getting near their rear end. Read all you need to know about anal sex in our top five facts.

Female orgasms: top five facts

Female orgasm – isn’t it the most mysterious and taboo topic in all of human sexuality? What makes a woman come? Can she have multiple orgasms? Can women ejaculate? How long does she take to come? And do ‘nipple orgasms’ really exist?

Male cancers and Movember: Top Five Facts

Movember is here! The month for that curious combination of hairy top lips and prostate cancer awareness. Around the world, guys are growing moustaches – not for fashion value, but as a statement to raise awareness of prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men, like testicular cancer.

Breast cancer: Top Five Facts

Breast cancer: every woman should know the basics. Why? Because the earlier cancer is found, the better the survival rate. So it's really important to know what to look for. Read the top five facts and pledge to check your breasts monthly!

Erectile dysfunction: Top Five Facts

Erectile dysfunction – there are few things men are more reluctant to talk about than trouble getting an erection. It's something that ‘happens to other people’. In reality it isn't all that uncommon. So know your facts: here's our top five.

Paid sex: Top Five Facts

Paying for sex is taboo – nobody wants to admit doing it. It's gross, weird, or even perverse. At least that's what some people say. But there's a huge market for paid sex. Learn more about what paid sex is about in this week's top five facts.

Sexual performance enhancers: top five facts

Worried about your performance in bed? Before you spend money on pills or rhino horn, it’s a good idea to consider their harmful effects on your body, your wallet or endangered animals! Check this week’s edition of the top five facts.

Outercourse: Top Five Facts

Outercourse? It’s a word coined to contrast with intercourse. It simply means sex without penetration. Some do it as a birth control method, others find it the most comfortable way to make love. We've put together a Top Five Facts on the topic.

Rape: top five facts

Rape is the most common crime against women in India. Over the last 20 years, the number of rape cases has doubled. But the actual number could be much higher, activists believe. Read more on rape in our top five facts.

PMS: top five facts

PMS, or premenstrual syndrome: the time of the month when women get cranky for no apparent reason. Men sometimes wonder if it’s just an excuse for women to misbehave once a month. Find out all you need to know in this week’s top five facts!

Eloping: top five facts

Thousands of couples elope every year to get married. While reasons to elope might be different in different parts of the world, the numbers are growing. Find out more about eloping in our Top Five Facts.