More pleasure in hookups with good body image
Unlike lots of other research on sex, a new study looks at pleasure, not dysfunction. The findings link positive body image with greater enjoyment.
Oct. 12, 2020 • ~5 min
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‘Sexy mindset’ makes partners seem hotter
Having a "sexy mindset" can make potential partners seem more attractive and reduce fears of rejection, researchers report.
Sept. 23, 2020 • ~9 min
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Sex ed before ‘first sex’ may prevent teen pregnancy
New findings affirm that early sex ed before "first sex" can protect the sexual health of Black teen guys and their partners.
Sept. 21, 2020 • ~9 min
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How women use tech to improve their sex lives
A new study offers an unprecedented look at the sex lives of women around the world and how they use "sex tech" to find partners and educate themselves.
Sept. 15, 2020 • ~7 min
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How the pandemic affects teen reproductive health
The sexual and reproductive health of teens and young adults has shifted during the pandemic. Loss of independence and privacy are two concerns.
June 18, 2020 • ~4 min
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So can gay men donate blood now? It’s complicated
Revised blood donation restrictions for men who have sex with men have summoned calls for a permanent lifting of the rules. An expert weighs in.
May 6, 2020 • ~9 min
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Interventions boost sexual health for black teens
Sexual health interventions offered at school or community centers boost both abstinence and condom use in black teens, a new study shows.
April 21, 2020 • ~5 min
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Disgust tanks sexual desire during pandemics like this
Pandemics up our sense of disgust, which can make us want to avoid risks like casual sex, researchers say. Young men, however, are the least disgusted.
April 16, 2020 • ~11 min
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Nope, chocolate isn’t actually an aphrodisiac
An expert busts a few chocolate myths, including whether women are more into it, and whether it boosts romance as an aphrodisiac.
Feb. 13, 2020 • ~1 min
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Young sexual minority men need more info on HPV risks
Young sexual minority men need education about the risks, symptoms, and prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV), new research shows.
Feb. 12, 2020 • ~4 min
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