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Sexual Fantasies: Should You Share Them With A Partner?

By Matt Kimberley, Birmingham City University; et al.
Matt Kimberley, Birmingham City University; et al.

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Research shows that even though sharing sexual fantasies with a partner can enhance intimacy and trust, but it’s not always the best option. This article explores the psychology of sexual fantasy disclosure, the role of trust in relationships, and the potential risks and benefits of sharing fantasies. Find out how people decide whether to open up and what it means for their relationships.

What the Lucy Fossil Reveals About Nudity and Shame

By Stacy Keltner, Kennesaw State University
Stacy Keltner, Kennesaw State University

 Artist's rendering of the Lucy fossil, offering insights into the evolution of nudity and shame.

The 3.2 million-year-old Lucy fossil reveals significant insights into the evolution of nudity and shame, challenging modern cultural representations and assumptions about early humans.

Shattering Myths: Feminists Report More Loving and Satisfying Sex

By Tina Fetner, McMaster University
Tina Fetner, McMaster University

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You might’ve heard the stereotype that feminists are just angry women who need to find a man who can satisfy them sexually. It is an old trope that has been with us since at least the 1970s.

Bridging the Orgasm Gap: The Realities of Female Pleasure in Intimacy

By Laurie Mintz, University of Florida
Laurie Mintz, University of Florida

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Imagine a steamy sex scene involving a woman and a man from your favourite television show or movie. It’s likely that both parties orgasm. But this doesn’t reflect reality.

Beyond Consent: Rethinking Approaches to Preventing Sexual Violence

By Nicole K. Jeffrey
Nicole K. Jeffrey

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Learn why consent alone is not enough in combating sexual violence. Discover alternative strategies to promote equitable and respectful sexual relationships and challenge societal norms.

Freeing the Female Orgasm

By Al Link and Pala Copeland
Al Link and Pala Copeland

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Women's capacity for orgasm seems almost limitless. Why is it then that many women are frustrated rather than satisfied? Why is it that for so many loving couples, the female orgasm remains an elusive dream; one in which she's perhaps become resigned to sex that's..

Transforming Sexual Energy with Taoist Practices

By Mantak Chia
Mantak Chia

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To be a Taoist is to experience life as a harmonious flow of life energy. In the traditional Taoist terms, this flow in humans is from breath to sex essence to spirit. It flows both visibly and invisibly, in a never-ending cycle. Regardless of your attitude toward life...

Does Genuine Sex Education Require Esoteric Techniques?

By Lee Lozowick
Lee Lozowick

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When most people think of the word "sex" they think of copulation, not Life. They think of what happens for a specific period of time with specific physical organs, (possibly including a little foreplay and afterplay), and they limit sex to that.

Is when you lose your virginity and have your first kid really written in your genes?

By Andrew Shelling, University of Auckland
Andrew Shelling, University of Auckland

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Your first time having sex and when you have your first child are memorable moments in life. But what influences the timing of these? One research team set out to discover whether our genes play a role.

Are people having more sex during the coronavirus pandemic?

By Yuliya Rackal, University of Toronto
Yuliya Rackal, University of Toronto

Are people having more sex during the coronavirus pandemic?

Are we sheltering the storm by slipping under the sheets with a significant other? Surprisingly, no. The naked truth is that Canadians are having less sex, not more, according to a national survey by researchers at the University of British Columbia. Reasons for this decrease could include...

Young people are eager to have sex, but will post-pandemic hookups bring happiness or despair?

By Nicole K. McNichols, University of Washington
Nicole K. McNichols, University of Washington

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As an associate teaching professor who teaches a very large human sexuality class at the University of Washington, I benefit from frequent access to young people’s inner thoughts and desires surrounding relationships and sex.

Why Do Women Still Get Judged So Harshly For Having Casual Sex?

By Jaimie Arona Krems, and Michael Varnum
Jaimie Arona Krems, and Michael Varnum

Why Do Women Still Get Judged So Harshly For Having Casual Sex?

In a new study, we found that women – but not men – continue to be perceived negatively for having casual sex. This stereotype persists even as casual sex has become increasingly normalized and gender equality has risen in the U.S. and much of the Western world. Specifically, both men and women assume that a woman who has casual sex must have low self-esteem.

Young People Learn About Relationships From Media

By Elizabeth Little, Deakin University
Elizabeth Little, Deakin University

Young People Learn About Relationships From Media

Adequate, formal sexual education is important for young people, but discussions about consent can take place in many situations outside the sex education classroom and outside of school.

How Sex and Intimacy Coaching Can Help Strengthen Connections Between People

By Treena Orchard, Western University
Treena Orchard, Western University

How Sex And Intimacy Coaching Can Help Strengthen Connections Between People

Despite living in a sex-obsessed society, we rarely talk about our erotic lives in ways that foster meaningful intimacy with ourselves and others. Indeed, millions of people are craving physical and emotional connection, which has surfaced in heart-breaking ways during COVID-19.

What Men’s Roles In 1970s Anti-sexism Campaigns Can Teach Us About Consent

By Lucy Delap, University of Cambridge
Lucy Delap, University of Cambridge

What Men’s Roles In 1970s Anti-sexism Campaigns Can Teach Us About Consent

The 1970s anti-sexist men’s movement had an infrastructure of magazines, conferences, men’s centres and local anti-sexist men’s groups. Its members were passionately engaged with the problem of male violence – suffered by women, queer and non-binary people, as well as men and boys. So, what can we learn from their activism?

Not As Simple As 'No Means No'? What Young People Need To Know About Consent

By Jacqueline Hendriks
Jacqueline Hendriks

Not As Simple As 'No Means No': What Young People Need To Know About Consent

A recent petition circulated by Sydney school girl Chanel Contos called for schools to provide better education on consent, and to do so much earlier.

What is the Tantric Ritual or Practice of Maithuna?

By Clifford Bishop
Clifford Bishop

What is the Tantric Practice of Maithuna?

Maithuna is a ritual of transformation, and although it is expected to generate pleasure, the pleasure must not be of the ego -- when the man and woman embrace, they do so not as themselves, but as male and female deities. Maithuna may incorporate meditation, yogic postures, mantras, yantras...

An Ideal Partner: The Search Is On

By Perry Brass
Perry Brass

An Ideal Partner: The Search Is On

Millions will be looking for the "love of their lives" until they die. They will look, and never realize that real love might already have found them. Being loved means owning up to the responsibility of being loved, which is -- in the long run -- more difficult than asking for (or looking for) love.

The 2nd Chakra: Your Doorway to Sensuality, Sexuality, and Pleasure

By Julie Tallard Johnson
Julie Tallard Johnson

2nd Chakra: Your Doorway to Sensuality & Sexuality

When basic pleasures are denied, such as your healthy sexuality, emotional expression, and sensual curiosity, you may find yourself choosing substitute 'pleasures' such as drugs, drinking, video games, television, and overeating. You may also resort to negative behaviors...

Even Sex Parties Have Gone Online In Order To Survive Lockdown

By Chantal Gautier
Chantal Gautier

Even Sex Parties Have Gone Online In Order To Survive Lockdown

It seems the once taboo subject of group sex is finally entering the mainstream. One of the reasons for this is the prevalence of organised sex party networks. These networks were formed to provide a space for like-minded people to meet in a secure environment to engage in ...

The Yoni Egg: A Key to Female Energy, Inner Beauty, and Self-Confidence

By Lilou Macé
Lilou Macé

The Yoni Egg: A Key to Female Energy, Inner Beauty, and Self-Confidence

I first heard about yoni eggs in Thailand, several years ago. I was immediately intrigued by this small, oval, polished stone and wanted to learn more about it and test it. I was excited to discover a “women’s secret” that would allow me to free my female energy, reveal my inner beauty, and restore my self-confidence.

Humans Have Used Drugs With Sex For Millennia and The Reasons Are Much Broader Than You Think

By Ian Hamilton and Alex Aldridge
Ian Hamilton and Alex Aldridge

Humans Have Used Drugs With Sex For Millennia and The Reasons Are Much Broader Than You Think

On their own, sex and drugs are cultural taboos. Combining them only adds to our reluctance to talk about them. Despite its long history, our understanding of the relationship between sex and drugs remains limited. 

Complete Union: Honor The Soul First

By Zoe Ann Nicholson
Zoe Ann Nicholson

Complete Union: Honor The Soul First

When a woman and man join, the coming together of bodies is the least of the meetings taking place. While the five senses are engaging in intense sensations, the minds of the two people are merging with all of their desires, aversions and thoughts. More important and more binding, the souls of the individuals are uniting, bringing together all of their hopes, dreams, sorrows; past, present and future.

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