Relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction are key predictors of wellbeing and can substantially contribute to quality of life. Assumptions are often made that relationship and sexual satisf...

The Journal of Sex Research | 94 followers on LinkedIn. The Journal of Sex Research is the official publication of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality | The Journal of Sex Research (JSR)...

There is relatively limited information on why women use pornography, what they expect from it, and the emotions they experience after use. Conflicting findings have been reported about the associa...

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.

Indiana will end a statewide HIV outreach and testing program this summer after a drop in federal pandemic relief dollars forced cuts.

Day of action to support workers set for 1 May – who is organizing May Day Strong, and how can people join?

This study explores BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism) communities through a mixed-methods approach. Drawing on surveys from 1,792 BDSM practitioners and qualitati...

Texas A&M University is the latest school to end women’s and gender studies programs and teaching race. We know why

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Dismantling the sex binary requires confronting the racist and heterosexist foundations of sexual selection theory.

Low sexual desire is a common sexual problem among women. When it is accompanied by significant personal distress, it may be diagnosed as hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction (HSDD). Both cognitive...

Sexual aggression toward women is pervasive in society and widespread on college campuses. Despite extensive research on its predictors and increased implementation of prevention programs, the prev...

Nine-country poll finds half of people believe risk of war with Russia is high and three-quarters want to stay in EU

There is a growing body of research on the physical benefits of going for a dip in chilly water, but now researchers are starting to find that cold-water swimming may also be reshaping our brains for the better in lasting ways

Are people today masturbating more or less than they used to? A new study has the answer.

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New Kinsey Institute research finds that self-pleasure is an effective tool for managing various symptoms of menopause, including sleep disturbances and mood changes.

From a joyful Gloria Swanson to the Windsors looking scared, Avedon spent much of his career shooting the old, the wizened and the wise – uncovering the contradictions of the heart

Democrats are calling for the creation of a state equivalent of the National Institutes of Health, but first state lawmakers and then voters would need to approve it.

Young adult Black women (YABW) report inadequate access to and experiences receiving sexual and reproductive health care. The purpose of this research was to examine perceived barriers to care amon...

Previous evidence suggests that masturbation has a complementary function for women and a compensatory function for men. However, in light of changing attitudes toward masturbation, this gendered m...

Caesareans drive rise in assisted deliveries as experts warn of complex pregnancies linked to age, obesity and other conditions More than half of women having a baby in Britain now do so with the help of medical intervention, an audit of NHS maternity care has revealed. Of the 592,594 births that took place in 2023, 50.6% involved either a caesarean section or the use of instruments such as forceps or a ventouse suction cup. Continue reading...

Although dealbreakers are framed as non-negotiable traits that disqualify a partner, rejecting someone with these traits can be challenging when the alternative is prolonged singlehood. In this exper...

A new study found that, on average, infant deaths increased by more than 7% in states with laws that limited abortions.

Volume 62, Issue 7 of The Journal of Sex Research

Many older adults are sexually active, but how sexual expression – defined as the combination of behaviors, desires, and motivations – changes over time is unclear. We addressed this gap using long...

A new measure of ageing says today's older people are the healthiest ever – keeping the trend going won't be easy, however

New study reports women become only slightly less likely to masturbate with age and orgasm quality also varied by menopausal status. @cygraham_graham https://t.co/zrVQDzDbB3

New research reveals that regular intimacy and self-pleasure can significantly reduce common midlife symptoms.

the medical system has long dismissed women’s sleep struggles—especially during menopause—putting their health and lives at risk.

Sex and older adults remain taboo subjects in many societies. But growing evidence shows that sexual health is a critical component of well-being, even in later life.

Sex and older adults remain taboo subjects in many societies. But growing evidence shows that sexual health is a critical component of well-being, even in later life.