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Everything you’ve ever wondered about polycules in polyamory, explained

— Plus, how to be in one that works. By Jillian Angelini< Recently, polyamory has become seemingly popular in mainstream media. It’s likely you’ve seen the word tossed around during your late-night Instagram scrolls, or via a TikTok video of someone sharing what their ethically non-monogamous relationships look like. It’s also possible you’ve heard the …

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New study untangles the links between pornography genres and sexual wellbeing in young adults

By Eric W. Dolan Recent research published in The Journal of Sex Research has uncovered intriguing findings about how different types of pornographic content are related to sexual satisfaction and function among young adults. The findings indicate that while pornography themed around passion and romance is linked to higher sexual satisfaction, content focusing on power, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Misconceptions about older adults’ sexuality can cause ageist beliefs.

— Here’s what one study found Society’s beliefs about aging and sex are complex and vary widely, but one common belief is that disinterest in sex is a standard part of aging. A recent study explores how misconceptions like these can complicate the acceptance of older adults’ sexual lives. The study surveyed 270 young adults, ages …

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