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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.
Sexual compatibility: can you live without it?
Sex is important – we all know it. But how important is it? ‘It can make or mar your relationship,’ a friend said. She seemed convinced. ‘I am in a relationship with no sexual compatibility. It’s difficult so I’ve decided to quit,’ she said.
Long penis gives women vaginal orgasms
For women who have vaginal orgasms during sex, a long penis might increase pleasure, an international study found.
Erection trouble: the privacy cure
Lack of privacy and intimacy during sex could be to blame for erection problems, especially in younger men, a large Italian study found.
Sex with empathy: better for both
The better you understand how your partner feels, the better sex life you’ll have.
Dealing with a breakup on Facebook
Facebook photos, old e-mails, and mp3s from an ex can be painful reminders of a love affair gone sour. Dealing with digital possessions after a breakup is no easy task. People use different strategies to get over their ex, according to a recent US study.
Casual sex: risky for your mental health?
People whose relationships don’t get further than casual sex are much more at risk of having suicidal thoughts, a large US study found.
First-time sex: what makes it good?
When it comes to enjoying sex the first time, being in a loving, committed relationship makes a world of difference, say researchers.
Are homophobes secretly gay?
Various countries have criminalised gay sex. What is it about same-sex lovemaking that might make people want to ban it? According to recent research: the reason some guys get so upset about gay sex is that deep down, it turns them on.
Relationship tips from the world’s happiest couples
Hug, cuddle, and kiss your partner when they least expect it – loving gestures are one of the secrets to happy long-term relationships, research shows.
Lovers’ hearts beat to the same rhythm
When two people are in love, their heartbeats and breathing become synchronised when they’re together, new research shows.
Kunyaza: African secret to female orgasm
Kunyaza is a traditional sexual technique used in central Africa. It’s said to be the secret for women to have incredible wet-sex orgasms.