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.

Make up, don’t break up!

Make up, don’t break up!

What’s the best way to make up after a fight? That depends – at least in part – on whether your partner’s a guy or girl, according to recent research.

How to pick the right Tinder date

How to pick the right Tinder date

Tired of awful Tinder dates? Research reveals the trick to sifting through dating profiles and picking the right one for you. Tip 1: don’t look at the photo.

Why do we kiss?

Why do we kiss?

Why do people lock lips with a romantic partner? New research reveals some of the more surprising reasons we kiss.

The four types of cheating

The four types of cheating

What does cheating mean to you? Sex with someone else? But for many people, there’s a lot more to being unfaithful than intercourse, recent research shows.

Why people have sex in cars

Why people have sex in cars

What’s the appeal of having sex in a parked car? College students weigh in on the reasons they’ve done it and what it’s all about.

Online dating: what’s the goal?

Online dating: what’s the goal?

The goal of online dating seems obvious: a new partner. But is good communication or sex appeal more important when finding love online? You may be surprised.