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.

Scared to be single? Stay choosy!

Scared to be single? Stay choosy!

Do you worry about being single? Your fears could get in the way of that great relationship you’re hoping for, recent Canadian research shows.

Mansplaining menstruation

Mansplaining menstruation

Can you control your periods by controlling your bladder? … Do you chase down hot men once a month? … Does bleeding ignorance kill? … These news flashes and more in this week’s Sex in the Press.

Female sexual desire ebbs and flows

Female sexual desire ebbs and flows

Do you think a woman’s sex drive stays the same throughout her life or changes over time? If you’re worried about low libido, your answer to this question could make a big difference, Canadian research shows.

Why sex is good for you

Why sex is good for you

Ever wonder why sex is good for you? Recent Canadian research reveals one of the missing links between sleeping with a partner and feeling great.

Can orgasms turn bad boys good?

Can orgasms turn bad boys good?

Nice guys get laid … Nice gals fake orgasms … The oxytocin-rich milk of human kindness … A cure for the common asshole … These news flashes and more in this week’s Sex in the Press.

Why some people have lots of lovers

Why some people have lots of lovers

Why do some people have tons of partners and others are happy with one? Research tells us why we are different when it comes to how many lovers we crave.

How money can affect your love life

How money can affect your love life

Can believing we are rich or poor affect how we feel and behave in a relationship? Recent research from China reveals the impact money can have on romantic love.