Sex
Sex and sexuality is about more than just two people, a bed, and a few aphrodisiacs. Scientists study why humans have sexual intercourse (it is good for you and good for the species) and how sex is driven by evolution, genes, emotions and more. There is also much to learn about the differing roles of men and women in the whole mating game. Yes, there's lots of science to explore. Not that an aphrodisiac isn't more fun.
Latest about Sex
Why are sexually transmitted infections on the rise in the US?
By Carissa Wong published
Surging STIs are being driven by a "perfect storm" of factors in the U.S.
6 interesting effects of oxytocin
By Lou Mudge last updated
It might be known as the "love hormone", but there are many different effects of oxytocin.
Sexsomnia really exists — here's what to know about 'sleep sex'
By Amy Arthur published
Sexsomnia is a disorder that leads people to perform sexual behaviors while they're asleep.
Scientists invent 1st 'vagina-on-a-chip'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The first vagina-on-a-chip replicates the cellular environment of the vagina.
In a 1st, scientists counted all 10,000 nerve fibers in the human clitoris
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
The clitoris contains thousands more touch-detecting nerve fibers than once thought.
Men's and Women's Personalities: Worlds Apart, or Not So Different?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Men and women's personalities are worlds apart, a new study says, but other researchers say it ain't so.
Men's and Women's Personalities: World's Apart, or Not So Different?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Men and women's personalities are worlds apart, a new study says, but other researchers say it ain't so.
Oxytocin: Facts about the 'cuddle hormone'
By Stephanie Pappas, Ailsa Harvey last updated
Reference Oxytocin is a hormone that plays a large role in social interactions and social bonding.
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