A JOURNAL OF INTIMACY AND SEXUAL PSYCHOLOGY
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Desire, fantasies, relationships, sexuality, closeness, and boundaries. Being different is natural.
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- Body and health
Desire throughout the menstrual cycle: why research finds no single pattern for everyone
Many of us know the idea: desire is supposed to peak in the middle of the cycle.…
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Anal play for men: the prostate, sensations, and what anal plugs are used for
The prostate is often described as the main source of pleasure during anal play for men.…
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Male and female desire: what large studies show—and what averages cannot explain
A meta-analysis of 211 studies involving more than 621,000 people found higher sexual desire among men, on average.…
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Anal play for women: sensations, boundaries, and what anal plugs are used for
Anal play does not follow one particular script. Some people enjoy external touch, some enjoy shallow penetration,…
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Sex toys for couples: can they expand pleasure?
Using a sex toy together is not a test of whether either partner is “enough” or a sign that something is wrong with…
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Sex and conflict on the same day: what did the study find?
An argument and sex can happen on the same day, but that does not make sex a universal way to make up.…
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Desire, fantasies, relationships, sexuality, closeness, and boundaries. Being different is natural.
- Body and health
Sexuality after 50: what changes, and what still matters?
Sexuality does not disappear on a schedule after 50, and there is no single script for what it should look like.…
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Intimacy at a distance: how can you stay connected between visits?
When a couple lives in different cities, closeness is not measured by how many messages they send in a day.…
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Orgasms during sleep or exercise: what did the study find?
An orgasm can happen during sleep or physical exercise, sometimes without a person planning or expecting it.…
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Sexting and privacy: what should you discuss before exchanging intimate messages?
An intimate message can be a playful gesture of trust, but digital privacy works differently from a private…
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Does desire have a favorite time of day? What chronotype research shows
Some people feel desire more often in the evening, others find it easier to get in the mood in the morning, and for some…
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BDSM isn't only about pain and power: what is sensory play?
Imagine your eyes are closed and a touch comes from an unexpected place at an unexpected moment.…
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