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Family & RelationshipsFeb 12, 2025
What Are People’s Perceptions of Valentine’s Day?
Historically, Valentine’s Day was an annual feast celebrated on February 14th that was associated with love and romance. While the exact origins of this holiday are controversial and disputed, Valentine’s Day retains a…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 5, 2025
New Sex Book Alert: Sex Work Today
Despite how long sex work has existed (after all, some refer to it as “the oldest profession in the world”), it is still heavily stigmatized. While sex worker stigma isn’t anything new, sex work itself has evolved and…
Family & RelationshipsJan 31, 2025
The Pros and Cons of Gentle Parenting
The Birth of Gentle Parenting Some have speculated that the birth of Gentle Parenting may stem from the rejection of how parents were themselves raised as children. A 2023 Pew Research Center study 1 ...
Family & RelationshipsJan 30, 2025
How Sex Toys Are Revolutionizing Our Sex Lives
In recent years, the use of sex toys in America has gone from a highly taboo topic to one that is increasingly mainstream. More and more people are discovering how toys can enhance their physical and emotional…
Family & RelationshipsJan 22, 2025
The State of Sex Education in the USA in 2025
Every year, we publish an updated state of sexual education in the United States based on data from the Guttmacher Institute. Because each state has its own requirements (or lack thereof) about what a sexual education…
Family & RelationshipsJan 15, 2025
The Year in Sex: The 10 Most-Read Articles on Sex and Psychology in 2024
Goodbye, 2024! We hope that you all enjoyed the holiday season and have some things to look forward to in the year ahead. 2024 was a year of significant change. From the ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence to…
Family & RelationshipsJan 8, 2025
What Is Sentient Object Romance?
A genre of romance novels that appears to be growing in popularity is “sentient object romance.” We wanted to explore it here on Sex and Psychology, so we spoke with author Chuck Tingle, who has published hundreds of…
Family & RelationshipsJan 2, 2025
Does Playing Hard-To-Get Pay Off?
The first Sunday following New Year’s Day is the busiest of the year for dating apps. It has been dubbed “Dating Sunday” and it’s the pinnacle of Cuffing Season. People who are looking to start meaningful relationships…
Family & RelationshipsDec 23, 2024
13 Years of Great Sex: It’s the 13th Blogiversary of Sex and Psychology!
Believe it or not, Sex and Psychology turns 13 years old this week! When I first started blogging at the end of 2011, I had no idea where this journey would take me, but it sure has been fun! I am thrilled that Sex and…
Family & RelationshipsDec 18, 2024
The Technological Aspects of Sexting
Sexting is an increasingly common form of sexual expression. But how is it affecting us? And how is sexting changing as modern technology evolves? In this post, we’re going to explore the science of sexting. We’ll begin…
Family & RelationshipsDec 17, 2024
Transforming family dynamics: unexpected positive effects of treatment for adolescent gaming problems on family relationships
In sum, the findings from our study suggest that the treatment of adolescent problematic gaming has some spillover effects on overall parent-child relationships, including reduced family conflict, as ...
Family & RelationshipsDec 12, 2024
Ho-Ho-Hold On! Why Christmas Might Be Breaking More Than Just the Bank
The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. For many people, it’s also the most wonderful time to be in the bedroom. As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, people tend to have more…
Family & RelationshipsDec 9, 2024
Marriage Counseling Therapists in Livingston County, MI
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” -Sigmund Freud. My dedication to the field of therapy is driven by a ...
Family & RelationshipsDec 4, 2024
How Many Sexual Partners Have Most People Had?
One of the most common sex questions we’ve received over the years revolves around how many sexual partners people typically have. This question also pops up frequently on social media, where this number is often…
Family & RelationshipsNov 27, 2024
Holiday Gift Ideas For The Sexy People In Your Life
In need of shopping inspiration for the sexy people in your life? Here are some sex-themed gift ideas and deals (mostly) inspired by science for everyone on your list. Give the Gift of Sexual Communication (and Orgasms!)…
Family & RelationshipsNov 21, 2024
Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals’ Perceptions and Experiences of Pornography
Pornography is a hot topic in sex research, with some of the most common topics studied being frequency of use and the impact of porn use on individuals’ lives and relationships. We’ve discussed porn research on our blog…
Family & RelationshipsNov 13, 2024
The Rise of Sexual Choking Among Young Adults
A growing body of research has shown a rise in the practice of choking during sexual encounters, particularly among young adults. Much of this work has been conducted by Dr. Debby Herbenick, who is a Provost Professor at…
Family & RelationshipsNov 7, 2024
Women’s Preferred Techniques for Pleasurable Anal Touch
There is a substantial amount of research out there on anal sex, particularly penile-anal sex; however, most of this research focuses only on topics such as how many people are doing it and the risks associated with this…
Family & RelationshipsOct 28, 2024
Explore Your Monster Fantasies This Halloween
Last year on the blog, we talked about why Halloween is the perfect time to explore your sexy roleplay fantasies, and how you can embrace those fantasies by being strategic with your costume choice. This year, we’re…
Family & RelationshipsOct 24, 2024
Do Men Fake Orgasms Too?
It is common knowledge that women sometimes fake orgasms with their partners. At the same time, people seem to think that it’s something men don’t do because it is assumed that orgasms are generally easy for guys. But is…
Family & RelationshipsOct 16, 2024
Can Drugs and Medications Be Transferred Through Semen?
Questions from readers about whether drugs and medications can be transferred to sexual partners via semen have been coming in on a surprisingly regular basis for almost ten years. The very first question read as…
Family & RelationshipsOct 11, 2024
Study Abroad With Me In Amsterdam, Prague, Barcelona, and Reykjavik!
We are excited to announce that our study abroad program with Sexual Health Alliance is back for 2025! We will be returning to Amsterdam once again, but we’re also offering some brand new courses in Prague, Barcelona…
Family & RelationshipsOct 3, 2024
Condom Use And Errors Among College Students (Infographic)
Condoms are a highly effective tool at preventing unplanned pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections. In fact, with perfect use, condoms have an efficacy rate as high as 98% for pregnancy prevention…
Family & RelationshipsSep 27, 2024
12 Truths About Relating in Our Families
The discourse around family relationships has become all or nothing. Either we need to accept family members exactly as they are ...
Family & RelationshipsSep 25, 2024
What’s Your Kink Orientation? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
Have you ever wondered just how kinky you are? In a new research article, an international team of scientists led by Dr. Liam Wignall designed a questionnaire that can measure an individual’s “kink orientation.” Read on…
Family & RelationshipsSep 16, 2024
Announcing the 2025 Annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference!
We’re thrilled to announce the next annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference, which will take place next February, just before the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s annual meeting. This will be our twelfth…
Family & RelationshipsSep 12, 2024
3 Reasons To Use a Penis Pump
**This post is sponsored by Xersizer. Penis pumps are valuable tools that can help men to improve their sexual well-being. In fact, research has shown that these devices have the potential to enhance men’s sex lives in…
Family & RelationshipsSep 11, 2024
Marriage Counseling Therapists in Moorpark, CA
My ideal clients are teens, adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, disconnected, or exhausted ...
Family & RelationshipsSep 9, 2024
5 Best Online Premarital Counseling Services
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