by Dr. Justin Lehmiller Gaydar has been the subject of a fair amount of scientific controversy as of late. Some researchers have argued that it’s real, while others have claimed that it’s a myth. So which one is it? Is gaydar really a thing and, if so, how accurate is it? People talk about ‘gaydar’… Read more »
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How Do We Rate Sexual History When We Choose A Partner?
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller In determining whether someone is a desirable partner, we appear to take their sexual history into account, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sex Research. However, the way we feel about a given person’s sexual history is complex and depends not only on our gender, but also our personality… Read more »
How Do Alcohol and Marijuana Affect Sexual Performance?
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller A lot of people attempt to enhance their sex lives by turning to perception-altering substances, with two of the most common being alcohol and marijuana. But how exactly do these drugs affect us in the bedroom? A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior offers some insight. In this study, 24… Read more »
How “Feeling Old” Can Affect the Quality of Your Sex Life
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller How does sex change as we get older? Although many studies have looked at this question over the years, they have pretty much all addressed it from the same angle: how do the physical changes that occur as we age affect the experience of sex? The basic storyline that has emerged from these… Read more »