“Breath play,” near-strangulation, is moving toward the sexual mainstream Lack of oxygen (hypoxia) that approaches—but avoids—fatal strangulation can produce temporary euphoria. Recently, Indiana University researchers discovered that a sexual version of this, “breath play,” is…
Since the 1998 introduction of Viagra, “impotence” has become “erectile dysfunction” (ED), and the condition has emerged from behind closed bedroom doors into the light of public discussion. Unfortunately, many pill-loving Americans think “vitamin V”…
This is the weird, improbable story of vaginal orgasms. More than a century ago, a famous physician postulated their existence. Sixty years later, the first scientific sex researchers declared them nonsense. Finally, over the past…
Your sex life isn’t exactly boring, but it’s not fireworks either, not like it was in the early days of your relationship. Perhaps you’re in a sexual rut. But even if you’re not, maybe your…
Older lovers sustain erotic heat by evolving from intercourse to “outercourse” • Older lovers say regular sex at least twice a month increases their happiness. • But few women are orgasmic from intercourse alone. •…
You may not be as healthy as you used to be or as you’d like to be. You may have a chronic condition—arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, etc. You may have disabilities. But when it comes…
Many people believe that graphic media depictions of sex spur real live sex. But despite sex all over TV, pornography just a click/tap away, and lascivious lyrics in many popular songs (e.g. Cardi B’s hit…
Years ago, Marvin Gaye had a hit with “Sexual Healing.” The song dealt with the emotional benefits of lovemaking. True enough. But sex is also good for physical health. Here’s what the latest research shows:…
To prevent sexual assault, forget affirmative consent. Focus on binge drinking. Since the turn of the current century, the media have spotlighted epidemic levels of college and military sexual assaults, everything from uninvited groping to…
Who views PornHub? When? What? How? And for how much time per visit? Since 1997 when pornography began migrating to the Internet, it’s been difficult to get a clear picture of who’s viewing how much…
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