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Are You a 'Sexual NPC'?

Why we don't want to be a "sexual NPC," and tips to become a full sexual player character.

Why we don't want to be a "sexual NPC," and tips to become a full sexual player character.

Porn: FAQs You Won’t See Elsewhere

Want to understand the conflict some straight couples have about porn? Here are some important questions and their answers.

Want to understand the conflict some straight couples have about porn? Here are some important questions and their answers.

The Masculinity Myths Surrounding Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by any number of conditions and affects men of all ages—and they should feel no shame in seeking help.

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by any number of conditions and affects men of all ages—and they should feel no shame in seeking help.

How Solo Sex Affects Your Partnered Sexual Satisfaction

New research finds that people have solo sex for a variety of reasons that can affect their sexual satisfaction in different ways.

New research finds that people have solo sex for a variety of reasons that can affect their sexual satisfaction in different ways.

The Psychology of Sex Toys

Sex toys may still have a stigma attached to them. They may be a symbol of shame for some. But they have socio-psychological benefits that outweigh any negative labels.

Sex toys may still have a stigma attached to them. They may be a symbol of shame for some. But they have socio-psychological benefits that outweigh any negative labels.

The Trouble With Efficient Sex

Efficient sex is common, especially in long-term relationships, but it may rob you of sexual desire and pleasure.

Efficient sex is common, especially in long-term relationships, but it may rob you of sexual desire and pleasure.

Why We're Having Less Sex

Recent studies are finding that there is a decline in sexual frequency. Why are Americans having less sex? Researchers have some suggestions as to why.

Recent studies are finding that there is a decline in sexual frequency. Why are Americans having less sex? Researchers have some suggestions as to why.

What Kind of Men Buy Sex Dolls?

The received wisdom is that sex dolls constitute social harm because they acclimate men to sexual aggression, but new research challenges this notion.

The received wisdom is that sex dolls constitute social harm because they acclimate men to sexual aggression, but new research challenges this notion.

Who Likes Violent Porn? New Research Upends Expectations

According to a new study, women who watch porn are more likely than their male counterparts to be turned on by scenes of aggression, as long as it's clearly consensual.

According to a new study, women who watch porn are more likely than their male counterparts to be turned on by scenes of aggression, as long as it's clearly consensual.

4 Ways to Make Solo Sex More Exciting

Just as with partnered sex, people get stuck in “solo sex ruts” that are easily enhanced with a little creative effort.

Just as with partnered sex, people get stuck in “solo sex ruts” that are easily enhanced with a little creative effort.

What Is Female Orgasm Disorder?

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

Is Sex Addiction a Real Thing?

Sex addiction is a controversial topic among healthcare professionals, but labeling high sex drive as “excessive” stems from negative sexual attitudes that pervade society.

Sex addiction is a controversial topic among healthcare professionals, but labeling high sex drive as “excessive” stems from negative sexual attitudes that pervade society.

Let’s Talk About Sex: Scales Can Spark Valuable Conversation

Sex can be fun and satisfying, especially when sexual communication is good. Here are three assessment scales that can help couples have important conversations about sex.

Sex can be fun and satisfying, especially when sexual communication is good. Here are three assessment scales that can help couples have important conversations about sex.

Google Trends: Porn, sex and xxx from 2004 until mid 2021
The Most Frequently Searched Sex Questions in the U.S.

Google searches show us what people really want to know about sex and what the trends were over the last few years. Some findings are shocking and the implications meaningful.

Google searches show us what people really want to know about sex and what the trends were over the last few years. Some findings are shocking and the implications meaningful.

The Truth About Masturbating at Work

Masturbating in the workplace may have physiological and psychological benefits—but it can also carry risks beyond simply being fired if discovered.

Masturbating in the workplace may have physiological and psychological benefits—but it can also carry risks beyond simply being fired if discovered.

Why Some People Never Masturbate

Not everyone is interested in self-pleasure. There are several socio-psychological reasons why.

Not everyone is interested in self-pleasure. There are several socio-psychological reasons why.

When Sexual Desire and Religious Beliefs Conflict

What's allowed (and what might not be) when you're a person of faith wanting to explore your sexuality can quickly become complicated.

What's allowed (and what might not be) when you're a person of faith wanting to explore your sexuality can quickly become complicated.

Five Reasons You Prefer Porn to Sex with Your Partner

Identifying what's interfering with your enjoyment of partnered sex is the first step to improving your love life.

Identifying what's interfering with your enjoyment of partnered sex is the first step to improving your love life.

7 Major Myths About Pornography

There is so much confusion about pornography that it's easy to be scared of it.

There is so much confusion about pornography that it's easy to be scared of it.

Why Women Fake Orgasms and How They Don't Have To

There are three major reasons a woman doesn't climax and several ways to deal with those situations.

There are three major reasons a woman doesn't climax and several ways to deal with those situations.

Book Report on "Ulysses" by James Joyce

The blooming idiots who will tell me I am not entitled to have an opinion about Ulysses are like those that tell Bloom he’s not Irish.

The blooming idiots who will tell me I am not entitled to have an opinion about Ulysses are like those that tell Bloom he’s not Irish.

What Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Got Right About Sex

Nearly every movie and TV show depicts sex incorrectly—here is how Netflix’s hit show flipped the script.

Nearly every movie and TV show depicts sex incorrectly—here is how Netflix’s hit show flipped the script.

Is Porn Your Kids' Sex Education?

Parents who don't want porn to be their kids' sex education can do something about it.

Parents who don't want porn to be their kids' sex education can do something about it.

SexSmart Films: The Best Source of Non-Porn, Sex Videos

SexSmartFilms is the best source of non-porn, sex education videos. Founder Mark Schoen, Ph.D., has collected more than 600 sexuality videos—all worth watching.

SexSmartFilms is the best source of non-porn, sex education videos. Founder Mark Schoen, Ph.D., has collected more than 600 sexuality videos—all worth watching.

“Big Mouth” on Netflix Animates OCD Rituals

“Big Mouth” examines puberty through a sort of locker-room magical realism. In Season 4, Andrew Globerman’s anxiety symptoms return as repetitive OCD rituals.

“Big Mouth” examines puberty through a sort of locker-room magical realism. In Season 4, Andrew Globerman’s anxiety symptoms return as repetitive OCD rituals.