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sex in space.
Science
sex in space.

The mechanics of interstellar intercourse.

The science of Spring Flings
Science
The science of Spring Flings

It’s not just in your head, spring really does make everything and everyone feel a little more electric. The days stretch longer, the layers come off, and suddenly, you’re noticing more glances hel...

What fantasies do to the brain.
Science
What fantasies do to the brain.

The neurological effects of when you let your sexual imagination run wild.

Is Sex the Secret to Better Sleep? Here’s What Science Says.
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Brooklinen
Is Sex the Secret to Better Sleep? Here’s What Science Says.

We spend about a third of our lives asleep, yet quality rest can feel out of reach. Research suggests that sexual activity may be a surprisingly effective way to improve sleep. Intimacy influences ...

the science of smell.
Science
the science of smell.

How scent impacts who you are attracted to.

Sun, Skin, and Sex: How Summer Affects Your Libido.
Science
Sun, Skin, and Sex: How Summer Affects Your Libido.

Summer turns everything up a notch. The days stretch on, clothes get smaller, and suddenly your iced matcha isn’t the only thing giving you a jolt. But is there actually something about summer that...

the spring reset: your skin, your pH, and you.
Science
the spring reset: your skin, your pH, and you.

Winter takes its toll on your skin, your routine, and your sense of balance. The air shifts, the layers come off, and suddenly, everything from your face to your body to your most sensitive areas i...

Yes, You Do Actually Have a Type—According to Science.
Science
Yes, You Do Actually Have a Type—According to Science.

That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, either.

why sexual fantasies are good for the brain.
Science
why sexual fantasies are good for the brain.

Naughty thoughts, as it turns out, are nature's caffeine.

Why Are Sex Drives Lower In The Winter?
Science
Why Are Sex Drives Lower In The Winter?

Baby, it’s cold outside.

understanding your skin’s pH level in the summer.
Science
understanding your skin’s pH level in the summer.

Understanding Your Skin’s pH Balance in the Summer 

How do scientists study sex?
History
How do scientists study sex?

The ins and outs of sex in the lab.

Does sex actually relieve stress?
Science
Does sex actually relieve stress?

The case for a good tension release.

Can you make sex last longer?
Relationships
Can you make sex last longer?

Only a matter of time. 

Can music give you an orgasm?
Science
Can music give you an orgasm?

How climactic can the right high note be?

the lesser-known erogenous zones.
Science
the lesser-known erogenous zones.

From feet to ears: where are the erogenous zones?  

Auditory turn ons.
Science
Auditory turn ons.

Listen closely.

The Science of PDA.
Science
The Science of PDA.

What drives us to be on display?

How male bias skewed science
Science
How male bias skewed science

A male bias exists in animal science, too. 

How Real Is Nymphomania?
Science
How Real Is Nymphomania?

Hypersexuality and a short history of misunderstood horniness.

What It Means When You Feel Instantly Turned On.
Science
What It Means When You Feel Instantly Turned On.

The Difference Between Spontaneous and Reactive Desire.

more sleep, better sex.
Science
more sleep, better sex.

Sometimes, we’re just too damn tired.

How to Feel Secure in Your Relationships.
In Partnership with
Alma
How to Feel Secure in Your Relationships.

Stopping the anxiety spiral.

How Depression Affects Your Sex Life.
In Partnership with
Alma
How Depression Affects Your Sex Life.

Navigating intimacy while prioritizing your mental health.

What to Do If You’re Questioning Your Sexuality.
In Partnership with
Alma
What to Do If You’re Questioning Your Sexuality.

How embracing your identity can benefit your mental health.

sex dreams unpacked.
Science
sex dreams unpacked.

Read this and then go back to bed.

How astronauts masturbate in space.
Science
How astronauts masturbate in space.

If the landing module’s a-rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’...

The largest erogenous zone.
Science
The largest erogenous zone.

The brain and what happens when you are turned on.

how to think more about sex.
Science
how to think more about sex.

It’s not that we think too much about sex, but we’re thinking about it the wrong way.

why do we lean right when we kiss?
Science
why do we lean right when we kiss?

The science and art of snogging.