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Sex & Science
In the name of progress, researchers are forever discovering the reasons behind why we do the strange things we do. Here and updates and explanations of the newest science around sex.
What you need to know about sex in long-term relationships
Will my sex life be better or worse if I’m in a committed relationship? As with so many things relating to sex, there is no straight answer, unfortunately.
Can oral sex really cause cancer?
Getting cancer from giving head shouldn’t be a worry for most healthy, monogamous couples, according to sexpert Sara Rosenquist.
Science reveals how to succeed at online dating
How can you score a real-life date with someone you meet online? Here’s how. Check out the ultimate science-based tips for online dating, based on 86 different studies.
How sleep positions reveal the state of your relationship
Face to face, back to back, or spooning? The way you sleep next to your partner can say a lot about your relationship, say researchers.
Booty calls: research reveals the truth
A 10pm phone call. ‘Hi, how about if I come over?’ That means ‘come over for hot sex, no strings’. It’s a booty call. He and she both know the deal… don’t they?
How to get over an ex: rebound sex?
What’s best after a break-up: steer well clear of sex, or jump straight into bed with a new lover? New research reveals whether rebound sex will help or harm you.
Can the pill turn women off sex?
Some women may be less interested in sex when they take the pill or other hormonal contraception, according to a study from Belgium. But sex drive isn’t just about hormone levels – it’s also affected by a woman’s mood and her partner’s libido.
Research reveals secret to a wonderful sex life
What can you do to improve your sex life? Don’t fixate on longer and more orgasmic sex. There’s a simple strategy that can work wonders, new research shows.
Too stressed for sex?
Stress and sex are a bad mix. What kind of stress messes up sex most? And what can you do to reduce it? Researchers report how daily hassles spoil our sexual bliss.
Spark passion by doing new things as a couple
Doing exciting new things with a partner is a key for keeping the passion burning in a relationship. Don’t stop growing, and love keeps glowing.
Why soul-mate couples break up
‘We’re soul mates. We’ve always known we were made for each other!’ Will lovers who think this way be together forever? Don’t be too sure, say psychology researchers.