by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. How do you differentiate love from related emotions? KEY POINTS Love and sexual attraction are both evolved mechanisms to support key relationship processes Love promotes…

by Marianne Brandon Ph.D. And what you can do about it. THE BASICS KEY POINTS Many elements impact our enjoyment of sex — some more obvious than others. It’s not…

Arousal, Orgasm, and Post-Coital Behavior Why is sexual arousal important? Arousal is essential for sex, evolutionary theorists argue, because sex is gross. Naked bodies, bodily fluids, and unusual sounds are all…

By Norine Dworkin-McDaniel Has your sex life gone stale? Between kids, work, the economy and other pressures, steamy sex may seem like a fantasy. (Although there’s a place for that…

By Taylor Davies Tips for getting the conversation started — and making sure it remains for their eyes only. Research shows that those in a committed relationship who sent sexual pictures…

From Our Friends at La Belle Negresse I recently wrote about women so accustomed to less than, that they accept any old behavior and cannot differentiate between a man who…

New research suggests that emoji users are better at making social connections. by Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. Source: 123RF/Денис Горелкин What does your use of emojis say about your sex and dating life? According…

Most people say cannabis enhances lovemaking and the pleasure of orgasm. THE BASICS As of 2020, the large majority of Americans live in states where marijuana—now increasingly called cannabis—can be used…

Why You Won’t Talk About Sexual Issues With Your Partner by David Ludden Ph.D. Finding the courage to push your relationship forward. Conflict is inevitable in relationships. You’d like to…

Sex and The City of New Orleans Dr. Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS, MSCR Emergency Medicine Physician at University Medical Center Director of Research, Diversity, Latino Health Scholars Program Valentine’s Day…