By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Sex has a lingering effect on our feelings of happiness, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science. This phenomenon, known colloquially as sexual afterglow, isn’t a new idea; however, it’s one that scientists haven’t really studied until now. This new study offers insight into how long sexual… Read more »
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Asexuality Isn’t A Mental Disorder Or Sexual Dysfunction – It’s A Sexual Orientation
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller The nature of asexuality is something that scientists have been debating for years. Some have argued that it’s a mental disorder, others have classified it as a sexual dysfunction, some claim that it’s an unusual sexual interest (technically known as a paraphilia), and yet others consider it to be a… Read more »
Frequent Sex is Linked to Better Memory
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller A series of recent studies suggests that frequent sexual activity could potentially benefit the brain. First, a 2010 study on male rats discovered a link between sexual activity and neuron growth [1]. Specifically, rats that had daily sex for two weeks demonstrated more neuron growth than rats that were only… Read more »
How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Communication About Sex
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Communication is one of the keys to establishing a healthy sexual relationship. However, the quality of sexual communication varies tremendously across couples—an observation that has prompted researchers to explore why. A new study published in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that our attachment style is one potentially important factor to… Read more »
How Men Perceive Women’s Attractiveness Can Affect Their Intention to Use Condoms
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Men’s condom use intentions depend on a lot of things, from their general attitudes toward condoms to their perceived ability to use condoms effectively to their degree of concern about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Their willingness to use condoms also appears to depend, at least in part, on the way… Read more »