Sex
Research has shown that men today have less testosterone than they used to. What’s happening?
A new study shows how interbreeding of modern humans and Neanderthals boosted our genomes.
Like Stevenson, Tolkien and other creators of fantasy worlds, Ursula K. Le Guin was a cartographer as well as a writer
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Some say the proliferation of sex robots could lead to less demand for prostitution, but not all agree.
A newly discovered phenomenon shows that humans communicate outside of mere auditory and visual modes.
Where does Valentine’s Day come from? Let us introduce you to the festival of Lupercalia, a festival when naked young men and women ran around whipping one another with animal hides.
Can’t find meaning in your life? A new study has the next best thing.
Philosophers aren’t known for their love lives, but a few have managed to be tragic romantics anyway.
Researchers discover how the brain triggers our attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behavior.
Three questions for the designer of a video game in line with the times.
How useful are the algorithms dating sites use? According to one regulatory agency, not very.
Is high IQ really something that can genuinely turn people on? Apparently so — but only to a certain point.
What’s changed since Anita Hill took on Clarence Thomas in 1991? The power of the accuser.
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What are the true motivations of people who cheat, and why do even happy spouses do it?
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Some people like going to bed early in the evening and waking up at the crack of dawn. Others are most alive after the Sun has set, preferring the darkness […]
Who actually practices what they preach? Various studies suggest that blue states do a better job at staying married and avoiding teen pregnancy—but like all data, it’s not so simple.
Perhaps you’re thinking you don’t know any non-monogamous people. But I wouldn’t be too sure.
Once desire becomes suspect, sex is never far behind.
Most marriages end in resentment. Why should longevity be the sole marker of a successful marriage?
A new study shows that most people are surprisingly ambivalent about their decision to break up with their partner — even right before they do it.
A new study from Johns Hopkins University supports making birth control pills available without a prescription.
One reason: women perceive men with tattoos as more likely to cheat.
New research out of the University of London shows that some viruses are more likely to kill men than women. Here’s why.
Researchers scan the brains of people having strong spiritual experiences.
The UK government is discussing legislation that would require all internet service providers to block websites with “adult content”, specifically those without age verification.
A study by University of Toronto psychologists reveals how to have a happy sex life in a long-term relationship.
A recent study reflects that men view their female friends differently than women view their male friends – but by a pretty insignificant margin.
How open are you to your partner having sex with other people? The answer may depend on your age.
Dreams might be a whole lot sexier than we thought – but not because of their narrative content. Neurologist Patrick McNamara’s theory links the biological changes in our brains during sleep to human’s inherent desire to procreate.