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…

“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…

Many women suffer pain that ruins sex. But few mention it, so few men know. Ask! Italian researchers asked 1,034 women aged 18 to 40 if they experienced pain during partner lovemaking. One-third (31 percent)…

Conventionally, a heterosexual virgin is a person who has not had penis-vagina intercourse (PVI). Our cultural focus on losing virginity implies an either-or situation—virgin or not. Actually, sexual initiation usually involves a gradual escalation of…

An old joke tells of four women who interview for a job with a male boss. All four are clearly qualified, making the choice difficult. Who gets the job? The one with the largest breasts….

As Cupid’s holiday approaches, many men dream of the horizontal tango, and how hot their honeys might look in new lingerie… Beware, Dude… Beware, dude, one false move and you might wind up in the…

Some denounce solo sex as sin or addiction. Actually, it provides many benefits. Whenever I’ve blogged about masturbation, I’ve received a few comments calling it wrong, immoral, sinful, a sign of addiction, and a waste…

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard sex educators say that a happy sexual relationship is all about “communication,” I’d be rich. Yes, of course, good communication is essential. But as tongues…