science of sex
Do 'Libido Cures' Actually Work? I Found Out the Hard Way
Many products claim to cure low libido, from clitoral injections to energy drinks. There's little scientific evidence they work, so I decided to find out for myself.
The Assault Survivor Finding Comfort in Sexual Therapy Tools
Too often, the medical community focuses on treating physical trauma alone. These tools aim to provide a more holistic approach to recovery.
Why You Love the Way Your Partner Smells
We dive deep into the genetic mechanism that helps to prevent us inadvertently having sex with our relatives.
How to Tell If Your Sex Toy Is Toxic
Some sex toys are shoddily made and contain dangerous chemicals. Activists explain what to look out for—and why you should beware poorly made butt plugs, unless you want a trip to the ER.
Can Lasers Improve Your Sex Life?
There is limited research on the causes and treatments of female sexual dysfunction, but some doctors are now using laser therapy as a new approach to helping women enjoy sex again.
What Happened When I Tried to Electro-Shock Myself to Orgasm
What if you could have sex that's literally electric? I tried out some of the top electro-sex toys on the market, to find out if currents really can help you come.
Why Do Couples Speak to Each Other in Baby Speak?
The reason your boyfriend keeps calling you snugglepuffs? Blame his mom.
This Scientist Says Love Potions Could Soon Prevent Breakups
Is there really a way to hack your brain into falling in love? We talk to one scientist who believes that a lab-produced love potion will hit the shelves in 20 years.
How to Bio-Hack Your Brain to Have Sex Without Getting Emotionally Attached
Scientists have isolated the hormones and brain structures that may be responsible for romantic attachment. Is it possible to manipulate them to have sex without all those annoying post-coital feelings?
A Brief Lesson On the Science of Being Turned On (Video)
Things I did not know: a female orgasm results in widespread shutdowns in various areas of the brain; there is a biological connection between pain and pleasure; the part of your brain that controls self-evaluation and reason turns off during sex (or...