By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Physical intimacy plays a vital role in long-term relationship success. However, such intimacy doesn’t necessarily have to be sexual in nature in order for it to have a profound effect on the partners and their relationship. A new set of studies published in the journal Physiology & Behavior suggests that non-sexual… Read more »
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Pubic hair grooming is an age-old practice that dates back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. Though not new by any stretch of the imagination, genital grooming has increased in popularity in the last few years. In fact, studies consistently find that a majority of women and men alike report having… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »