Hollywood sexism still tarnishes female journalists

When a fictional female journalist appears on screen, chances are she's about to sleep with one of her sources. This trope can have real-life consequences.

Alisson Clark-Florida • futurity
June 15, 2021 ~5 min

Sexual satisfaction may boost self-care for people with epilepsy

When people with epilepsy are satisfied with their sexual relationships, they are more likely to better manage their condition, a new study shows.

Mary Keck-Indiana • futurity
May 5, 2021 ~5 min


Casual sex among young adults dipped before COVID. Why?

New research digs into the reasons young people are having less casual sex than in the past. Less drinking and more gaming are two factors.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
March 24, 2021 ~5 min

Gel boosts male libido and prevents pregnancy in rats

A new trifunctional contraceptive gel enhanced male libido and prevented pregnancy in a study with rats.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Jan. 27, 2021 ~4 min

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.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
Oct. 12, 2020 ~5 min

‘Sexy mindset’ makes partners seem hotter

Having a "sexy mindset" can make potential partners seem more attractive and reduce fears of rejection, researchers report.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Sept. 23, 2020 ~9 min

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.

WaunShae Blount - Johns Hopkins • futurity
Sept. 21, 2020 ~9 min

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.

Mary Keck-Indiana • futurity
Sept. 15, 2020 ~7 min


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.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
June 18, 2020 ~4 min

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.

Brandon Baker-Penn • futurity
May 6, 2020 ~9 min

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