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Hormonal birth control for guys is still far, far away
We’re big fans of new birth control options for guys . So when stories about birth control breakthroughs for men crop up from time to time, we get excited…for a minute. Then we realize that these methods are in a super, super early phase of research . The good news is that the U.S. Food […]
Where the wild things get it on (and on and on)
Sometimes, when your sex life is really compatible and enjoyable—and you’re loving your partner and your birth control —you want the sex to last and last. But that might be too much of a good thing, as in the case of a tiny marsupial species in Australia that has so much sex it literally disintegrates. […]
Does more sex make you happier?
Does more sex make couples happier? Or do happier couples have more sex? It’s a classic chicken and egg debate—and one that’s hard to study scientifically. But a group of researchers in Ontario fearlessly waded into heaps of data to consider this question . They looked over survey responses from 25,000 people in the General […]
The animal kingdom’s Mr. Big
Blue whales. Hippos. Rhinos. Polar bears. These are some of the largest species on the planet. The list also includes elephants, of course. So, how does that translate into the size of their sexual organs? Well, the average Blue Whale penis is between eight and ten feet long. And an erect elephant penis can weigh […]
Yes! 20 things you may not know about orgasms
Today we’re putting the “O” in information. (Um, there are two o’s in “information”—even better!) After an orgasm, prolactin is released. It’s a hormone that gives you deeper, more peaceful sleep. Women who have orgasms on a regular basis tend to have shorter, less painful periods. 47% of women have their first “O” through self-exploration. […]
Research takes a closer look at pubic hair
There are only a few scientists who take the study of sexual pleasure seriously, and the team at the Indiana University Center for Sexual Health Promotion is among the best of them. A few years ago, they measured how U.S. women style their pubic hair , and now they’re taking a closer look at this […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Awesome sexologists
Anthropology. Psychology. Biology. Sociology. Medicine. Sexologists draw from a wide range of disciplines in their scientific study of human sexuality and their work can range from research and academia to opening an office and providing therapy. This is a short list of modern sexologists we respect and appreciate, but we know there are more out […]
“Viagra for women” may be here soon
UPDATE: The FDA has officially approved flibanserin, which will be marketed as Addyi, for sale in the U.S. Check out the FDA press release for details . — The first-ever female sexual dysfunction drug may be on its way to a health care provider near you . Flibanserin is non-hormonal treatment for women who have […]
Lubricant: U.S. women agree it’s not just for engines
When it comes to sex, it’s amazing how much we don’t know. For example, no one had ever asked U.S. women what they think about lube, or whether/how often/why they use it. Luckily, science has taken a step forward in learning about the sex lives of Americans. A new study from researchers at Indiana University […]
4 apps for tracking your fertility
Practicing “Fertility Awareness” means more than just scoping out your fertile phases. It involves mapping out your entire cycle, including your fertile phases, your sorta fertile phases, and your not-so-fertile phases (every flavor of fertile, all phases). Following your cycle closely over time can grow fertility awareness into fertility knowledge. Identifying patterns in and across […]
