[ad_1] Holiday season is a time for peace, joy, gift-giving, and family fun. It can also be a time of stress and anxiety. We have more and more things on our to-do list and we feel under pressure to get everything done on a deadline. At least that’s how it feels to me. What’s it […]
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[ad_1] Believe it or not, Sex and Psychology is officially eight years old! When I started blogging in 2011, I had no idea where this journey would take me, but it sure has been fun! I am beyond thrilled that Sex and Psychology has turned into a widely read and referenced resource on the science of sex, and I’m
8 Years of Great Sex: It's the Eighth Blogiversary of Sex and Psychology! Read More »
[ad_1] Sex is seasonal, to some degree. Researchers have found that our sexual activity patterns ebb and flow throughout the year, and there’s an interesting change taking place right now. Sex tends to reach its peak in the summer. Indeed, summer is the time of year when people tend to have the most sex. Sex
The Season of Sex: Sexual Activity Increases in December. Here's Why Read More »
[ad_1] A lot of people are hard at work right now trying to find the perfect holiday gift for a significant other. Allow me to make your job a little easier and suggest a gift your partner is sure to love: give them the opportunity to share and fulfill some of their sexual fantasies. Let
Do Something Good For Your Relationship This Holiday Season: Share Your Sexual Fantasies Read More »
[ad_1] It is a widely known fact that people sometimes pretend to orgasm during sex. But just how many have ever done it? Why do they do it? And how do fake orgasms differ for men and women? Check out the infographic below for a look at what research on young adults has revealed with
How Many Young Adults Have Ever Faked an Orgasm, and Why They Did It Read More »
[ad_1] Why do people engage in risky sexual behaviors? This is, of course, a complex question and there are obviously many contributing factors. For example, some people take sexual risks because they’re drunk or high, others do so because they have sensation seeking personalities, and yet others do so because of peer or partner pressure.
Sexual Arousal Puts Us In a Risk-Taking State of Mind Read More »
[ad_1] When I was growing up, men and women had different roles. The old rules required men to be the protectors and breadwinners. Women’s role was to be the homemakers and nurturers. Men’s world was outside the home in the workplace and women’s world was inside the home with the family. The old rules assumed
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[ad_1] Americans have become increasingly fond of calling pornography a “public health crisis.” Those who claim this frequently cite adolescents’ “rampant access to pornography” as a central concern. Parents are encouraged to panic because “[p]orn is radically undermining the healthy development of children and youth, and contributing to increasing levels of sexual inequality, dysfunction, and
Pornography is Dangerous for Teens? Chill Out, The Kids are Going to be (Mostly) Alright Read More »
[ad_1] Every November, a bunch of guys on the internet challenge each other to go a whole month without ejaculating. It’s “No Nut November,” as they call it. Men do this for a range of reasons. For example, some claim that it enhances strength, energy, and/or focus. The truth, however, is that there isn’t any
Why You Shouldn't Buy Into the Whole "No Nut November" Thing Read More »
[ad_1] We all like to imagine that our decision making is clear and logical and that we’re weighing the pros and cons before we act. The truth, however, is that we’re all relying to some degree on our “gut” when we make choices. That’s not just true in deciding what you want to eat for
Blinded by Desire: How Motivation to Establish a Relationship Affects Sexual Risk-Taking Read More »
