LiveScience Topic:
Science of Sex
Here's what is known about human sex and sexuality in the physical, mental and emotional realms. LiveScience examines the latest psychological, biological and sociological studies on sex, ranging from dating and mating, to flirting and cheating, to birth control and STDs.
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News that the G-spot may be a figment of women's imaginations is one of several surprising studies.
As 2009 comes to a close, LiveScience looks back at the year's nine most intriguing sex lessons.
Coed dorms fuel very unhealthy behavior that might otherwise be moderated.
They say love hurts. But it can also make people feel better.
Men who can regulate their sexual arousal can also control their other emotions.
Whether a woman is sexually satisfied can impact her mental health.
New research has found that spirituality has a greater effect on the sex lives of young adults.
Figurines of Aphrodite found buried in ancient city; hint pagan beliefs still around despite spread of Christianity.
Strange case suggests that gender identity is wired into the brain.
The sperm of one male may have to compete with those from another. How and why they do it is surprising.
The disparities between what younger people expect will happen as they age, and what really happens, are stark.
Vibrator use is common among American adults.
Gender-reassignment surgery addresses larger issues of gender, sexuality and sexual orientation.
Unsexy as it sounds, there are some health risks and practical concerns associated with summertime sex.
Men who ate antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables have better rates of sperm movement, ejaculate volume, and sperm concentration.
The tenets of sexual health need to be addressed and upheld, and political and religious leaders should lead the charge.
A new study finds that the involvement of fathers lowers risky sexual behavior in teenagers.
While oral contraceptives are effective in reducing the risk of unwanted pregnancy, its effects on the human body – both good and bad – have been cause for debate.
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