How lockdown changed the sex lives of young adults – new research

By Liam Wignall & Mark McCormack Lockdown significantly affected our health (for good and bad), our work and how we socialise. These consequences have been widely discussed, but far less attention has been given to the effect on our sex lives. When lockdown came into force in the UK in March 2020, people from outside …

How Might Virtual Reality Porn Affect Sex and Relationships?

The brave new world of virtual reality porn has a lot of legitimate draws — but how will it affect sex and relationships with people IRL? Here, experts discuss. By Jillian Dara It was only a matter of time before tech entered the bedroom. We’re not talking about the latest sex toys or sex-improving apps …

Why heterosexual relationships are so bad for us

By Julia Naftulin Sexuality and gender researcher Jane Ward researched the history of heterosexuality and concluded that straight relationships are “tragic” because of their inherent inequality.  Through interviews and research for her book, Ward concluded that straight women bear the brunt of opposite-sex relationships. This unequal burden has led to the physical and emotional mistreatment …

4 Tips For Proudly Introducing Kink Into Your Relationship

By Mary Grace Garis If during this time in quarantine, you’ve done some sexual exploring about what gets you going—great. Maybe you’ve dedicated some self-care sessions to self-pleasure, had some mind-blowing staycation sex, or taken the BDSM test to explore your NSFW interests. And just maybe, all the sexploration has you wanting to learn how …