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.

Too many past lovers?

Too many past lovers?

Does it matter how many lovers you’ve had? When it comes to long-term relationships, your sex history could change the way a potential partner sees you.

Wearing red: dressed for sex

Wearing red: dressed for sex

Women wearing red clothes are more interested in having casual sex and are seen as more attractive by men, scientists say.

Humour: your sexiest feature

Humour: your sexiest feature

When it comes to jokes, do you and your partner laugh at all the same things? Research from Canada discovers why a shared sense of humour is important.

Why bad boys are sexy

Why bad boys are sexy

Why do women find bad boys sexy? Harmful behaviors like smoking and drinking make guys attractive as short-term sex partners, according to new research.

Why your new love is just like your ex

Why your new love is just like your ex

Does your current partner remind you of your ex? Or are the two as different as can be? Recent Canadian research reveals why we choose to date people who are similar to each other – or not at all.

Does Facebook help or harm relationships?

Does Facebook help or harm relationships?

Is Facebook good or bad for your relationship? That all depends on what you’re doing and why you’re doing it, says Dr Gwendolyn Seidman, an expert on how Facebook affects romantic relationships.