Happy Pride Month!  Under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, the “T” stands for transgender. Although the term “transgender” is often used to refer to people who transition from one gender to another, it includes t...

When it comes to relationships, monogamy is usually the default. The person with whom you have sex is the person you are also romantically committed to. However, monogamy doesn’t work well for everyon...

New Kinsey Institute research finds that masturbation may be a useful tool in managing common symptoms of menopause.

Menstruation has a number of effects on both the brain and body that no one ever talks about in sex ed.

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Alcohol has long been known to act as a “social lubricant,” especially when it comes to the pursuit of sex and relationships. When people drink, they tend to feel less inhibited by social cues and, th...

Join us for the 13th annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference, which will take place in Chicago on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Get It Out, a new book by Dr. Andréa Becker, investigates the politics of hysterectomy in modern-day life.

What counts as cheating? New research finds that different people define it in strikingly different ways.

New research explores people's experiences with dating AI chatbots, including what it's like to fall in love with generative AI.

In this post, we’re looking at some of the research exploring why young people hook-up and the nature of hookup culture itself.

How much do LGBTQ Americans feel accepted today? A recent survey of nearly 4,000 adults offers revealing insight.

Here's a look at how the overturning of abortion rights in the United States is impacting sexual and reproductive health.

New research explores how the use of psychedelics impact sexual, gender, and intimate relationship dynamics.

There's a rich connection between food and sex that has a very long history, which is the subject of the new book Lustful Appetites.

In this article, we're exploring how individuals who practice BDSM use technology to navigate and enhance their sexual experiences.

Every year, Gallup collects data as a part of the Gallup Poll Social Series. This series includes twelve different topics that researchers conduct interviews on over the course of each month. Particip...

Last month, we were in Denver, Colorado for the twelfth annual SPSP Sexuality Preconference. We were fortunate to have Sexual Health Alliance (based in Denver!) as our headline sponsor for this event,...

A new study exploring the motivations behind straight women going to gay bars highlights two key factors: safety and joy.

The new book Sex Work Today explores the current landscape of erotic labor via dozens of data-driven stories. Here's a sneak peek.

2025 Call for Proposals

Here's where sex education stands around the country as we enter another new year. Spoiler alert: it's not pretty.

A romance genre quickly growing in popularity is "sentient object romance," which involves humans being ravished by objects that come to life.

Sexting is an increasingly common form of sexual expression. But how is it affecting us? And how is sexting changing as modern technology evolves?

Men's "body count" is going down, while women's is going up. Here's a look at how sexual partner counts have changed in recent years.

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With the annual NCA convention this week, the Human Communication & Technology Division is seeking nominations, including self-nominations, for the following positions: Vice-Chair Elect (4-year commit...

Sexual choking is on the rise among young adults, but it carries some health risks. Dr. Debby Herbenick shares what you need to know.

Drugs and medications can show up in semen, and research suggests that this can lead to allergic reactions and failed drug tests.

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As technology continues to evolve, there are an increasing number of ways to connect with others and experience digital intimacy. In other words, it’s easier than ever to explore sex and romance throu...

If you study the history of sex research, you’re likely to see certain names mentioned over and over again, such as Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, and William Masters. The contributions of these men ...