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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Jealousy: top five facts

Jealousy - that gnawing feeling deep inside when you see the person you love flirting with someone else. Or you overhear a late-night phone call from an ex. Or maybe you’re just the jealous type.

Hormones: top five facts

Hormones: they swing our moods, make us grow, get us ready for a fight – or a hot date. Testosterone bulks guys’ muscles and primes them for a punch-up. Estrogen keeps girls’ periods ticking over. Read more in our 20th Top Five Facts.

Sex and alcohol: top five facts

How much is too much? When it comes to alcohol and sex this may be the most important question. Drinking may help break the ice, but it can also land you in trouble. Our Top Five Facts number 19 is all about sex and booze.

Why do people cheat in a relationship?

If your partner cheats on you, it can feel like the end of the world. Yet if you’re in a relationship, you too could be attracted to someone else, even if you love your partner. Let's find out what exactly is cheating.

Semen: top five facts

Semen – sounds like a magic potion of sorts, eh? In some ways, it is. Only men have it and it’s essential for making babies. What's in it? Is it OK to swallow? All this and more in our Top Five Facts number 17.

Porn: Top Five Facts

Pornography can be fun, inspiring, and a real turn on! But isn't it degrading for women? What's the difference between soft and hard porn? When do you know you've had enough? Keep reading to find out more in the 16th edition of our top five facts.

Oral sex: five interesting facts

Oral sex on a man means stimulating the penis with your mouth. People also call it giving a blow-job, giving head, or ‘going down on’ a man. Oral sex on a woman is when you stimulate her clitoris and vagina with your tongue and lips. People also call it ‘going down on a woman'. Let's find out more about it!

Orgasms: top five facts

Orgasms can be earth-shattering, toe-curling experiences of pleasure! But what if you're tired and know you can't come tonight – should you fake it? Are there differences between men and women climaxing? To find out read our top five facts.

Can you masturbate too much?

Did you know the British government promotes masturbation? Or that masturbation can cure a common penis problem? Read on...

Masturbation: top five facts part 1

Masturbation – pretty much everybody does it. But there are some uncertainties and myths. Can it make you blind? Will it impact your chance of having kids? And how do you actually do it? Read on to find out more in our top five facts.

Contraception: top five facts

Contraception - a topic so varied that the city of Vienna dedicated an entire museum to it! Talking about condoms may be unsexy but you need to think about it. Marking our partnership with family planning provider DKT, here's our Top Five Facts #5.

First time sex: top five facts

First time sex – you will never forget it! It can be scary, but also exciting and special. So it's important to have a nice experience. How can you do this? Find out in the fourth edition of our Top Five Facts.