How to use lube during both partnered and solo play for next-level (!) sex

— Let’s get wet ‘n wild. By Korin Miller and Addison Aloian When you’re moving from foreplay to the penetration portion of sex, a little bit of friction is a welcome addition. But too much of it can easily turn ‘ooh’ into ‘ouch,’ leaving that area dry and irritated, to say the least. That’s where …

Male infertility is more common than you may think.

— Here are five ways to protect your sperm By Karin Hammarberg Infertility is often thought of as a female problem, but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility. We recently published a review of the literature on whether men diagnosed with male factor infertility experience greater psychological distress than fertile men …

Sex And Intimacy In The Generative AI Era

By Bernard Marr Sex and technology have long been intertwined – millions of us use dating apps to find partners, and some of the earliest commercial online activity revolved around pornography. So, it’s not surprising that generative AI – technology that enables computers to create realistic, lifelike content in many forms – is already creating …

The Dangers of Recreational Viagra

— The risks of taking Viagra without erectile dysfunction range from mild side effects to dangerous drug interactions By Raevti Bole, MD Advertisements for erectile dysfunction (ED) medication are everywhere. Viagra® and Cialis® are enormously popular. And as the ads suggest, they’re highly effective at improving sexual performance in people with ED.< But the use …

Nearly a fifth of teenagers say internet main information source on sexual health

— Youngsters are turning to online sources to learn about sex which is leaving them vulnerable to potentially ‘dangerous’ information, a charity warned. By Eleanor Busby Nearly a fifth of teenagers say the internet is their main source for information about sexual health and healthy relationships, a survey suggests. Young people are turning to online …

The ‘boy sober’ movement and why women are sick of dating

— Marriage and ‘soulmates’ are out; finding inner peace, self-development, and building stronger friendships are in By Daisy Schofield It was a visit to her grandmother at the end of last year that made Hope Woodard, 26, from New York, realise that it was time to quit dating. During the visit, Hope’s grandma, who has …

Lesbians are way more likely to orgasm than straight women, new study finds

By Jude Cramer We have yet another reason to feel sorry for straight women — and another reason to celebrate the joy of lesbianism. According to a new study, lesbians are much better at getting their partners to orgasm than straight men (but really, we already figured as much). The study, “The Role of Partner …