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Despite a growing number of new treatments, the chronic condition of vaginal atrophy is still something many Americans are unfamiliar with or are uncomfortable talking about. Yet new research suggests it’s a far wider reaching issue that actually impacts both men and women, as almost one-third of North American couples stop having sex entirely due to VA. According to the data Forty-five percent of postmenopausal...

Even people who don’t like to read like to read books about sex. From the form and function of sexuality, to the psychosis and analysis behind it, these 10 books explore the wants, needs and reasoning behind that which builds life while also making it rich. Fifty Shades of Grey BEST OF Bragging...

The other day another guy asked me, “Who do you think has the best boobs in Hollywood?” Now I know boobs are all about personal preference. There are some guys who like them so big they risk suffocation when putting their head between them, and then there are guys who like them so small you can barely make them out. For me, big boobs are a waste of space. Don’t get me wrong. Boobs are fun to play with, but when it...

New research is challenging the widespread perception that Millennials are more promiscuous than those from earlier generations. Both in terms of the number of partners and the types of relationships, today’s students might be every bit as traditional as the their predecessors, perhaps even more so. Conducting the study In a study by the University of Portland, researchers crunched data from the General Social...

Sensuality is the essence of eroticism. It paints a picture in fiction and sets the literal scene in real life. It forms the tactile way we respond to sexual stimuli - something these five sites understand all too well. Our 5 Best Sensual Blogs were selected for offering a consistent canvas for exploring what sexy actually means and where you can find it. Aroused Woman...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. How often do Americans lie to their partners in order to avoid having sex? From being tired to having a headache, we can come up with a number of reasons to get out of doing something we don't want to do. In the latest DatingAdvice.com...

Sex and food can drive powerful appetites in people, but does how a person rates their culinary enjoyment say something more about their emotional state or their past? New research is out with some compelling findings. A team led by Stanford linguistics professor Dan Jurafsky did an extensive breakdown of Yelp online reviews of restaurants in several U.S. cities. In both positive and negative reviews, the words...

Many people believe there is a modern hookup culture where promiscuous younger Americans amble from one sexual encounter to the next. However, a new study suggests this may be something of a myth. Despite having been loosely blamed for everything from a growing number of unplanned pregnancies to wider rates of STD exposure, research conducted at the University of Portland finds the sexual behaviors of younger...

There are a variety of treatment strategies available for targeting the specific causes of erectile difficulties that I discussed in my last article. The goals of treatment are not to have automatic erections or to prove one’s worth as a man or a lover by being able to achieve a hard-on and demonstrate Olympic stamina. The goal is to establish comfort and confidence with erections to enjoy a satisfying sexual life...

Can having a larger than average penis mean your partner is more likely to cheat? The answer to that question was among the findings of a surprising new study that suggests for each single inch added to the average penis size, a man is one and a half times more likely to be betrayed by his partner. The research, which was published in the online journal PLOS ONE, comes as a joint effort from experts in the U.S. and...

You've been dating for a couple of months and decided to take your relationship to the next level by having sex. If you can't remember the last time you had sex or your ex was the only person or the last person you have been with sexually, honey, times have changed. In today's world, there are questions you need to ask before having sex. Even though you may have had casual conversations about sex, there are...

Consider this a very brief introduction to BDSM, often called kink. BDSM stands for: Bondage/Discipline Domination/Submission Sadism/Masochism BDSM relationships, or kinky relationships, may or may not coincide with open/ethically nonmonogamous relationships. You will find because BDSM relationships require a great deal of explicit communication and negotiation, partners in those relationships have...

Is there a psychological reason why guys with guitars are just sexier? Maybe so, according to new research from the University of Sussex. Researchers found women prefer a sexual mate capable of producing complex music during the most fertile phase of their menstrual cycle. Almost 1,500 women participated in the study, with the average age being 28. None were using a hormonal contraceptive at the time, nor were they...

Difficulties with obtaining and maintaining an erection are a common phenomenon that is experienced by most men at some point in their lives. In fact, it’s estimated more than 50 percent of men complain about some form of erectile function struggles by the age of 50 (Metz & McCarthy, 2004). We are raised in a society in which men’s masculinity and self-esteem are directly correlated with their sexual prowess...

It would be so easy to write about my crush on Scarlett Johansson. Who wouldn’t want to kiss those lips? Who wouldn’t want to be on top of her looking into those eyes? Who wouldn’t want to see her walk naked through your room? What about Jennifer Aniston? She still looks hot and sexy at 45 years old, but I wouldn’t want to sleep with either of those women. I’d find it almost a cliche. I hate to admit this, but a...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. Ryan Lochte has been quoted as saying he's never had a one-night stand, and it looks like he's not alone. Did you know a majority of Americans say they’ve never taken part in one? That’s the main finding in a new DatingAdvice.com study,...

As a baby boomer couple, you might have read magazine and newspaper articles depicting the majority of women over the age of 50 have started menopause. But what if your senior mate is over 50 and still hasn't reached menopause? It’s nothing to fret about, but her being premenopausal does have an impact on your relationship, especially in the bedroom. If you’re a boomer guy, you may even have avoided reading any of...

Who out there likes to watch themselves have sex? (Who doesn't?) Closet mirrors, mirrors on the ceiling, bathroom mirrors - all are prime looking places to get more turned on during a solo, partnered or group sexual encounter. What's the next step after mirrors? Recording, of course! Not only do you get the thrill of being recorded, but you get the ability to watch your session over and over later on. Mirrors are...

There may be an exciting new therapy for men suffering from premature ejaculation: pelvic exercises. According to a new study conducted by Sapienza University, men can extend the length of time they’re able to perform in bed through a simple regime of pelvic exercises. Premature ejaculation is a common issue that can affect men at any age, though many find relief through everything from antidepressants and...

Sexuality for teens has become more complicated in recent decades. Between the advent of the information age to advancements in birth control options, much has changed in just a quarter of a century. Now new research is finding despite better STD awareness and prevention of unwanted pregnancies, many teens still have an unclear view of oral sex and the risks that can be associated with it. The study, which was...

Does your sex life need a dose of religion? It might be helpful, according to a new study. A research team from Portugal recently examined, among other things, how often people attended church in relation to their love life. Perhaps surprisingly, they found frequent worshipers also reported being most satisfied in the quality of their sex life. A team from the University of Porto surveyed more than 1,200 men and...

Need someone for hotwifing and cuckolding? Give NaughtyCharm.com's free trial a go. It's our experts' #1 choice for sensual fun. Hotwifing and cuckolding are styles of ethical non-monogamy that both emphasize a woman having sexual and/or erotic relationships and encounters outside of her primary partnership to the enjoyment of both herself and her primary male partner. Hotwifing Isn't About Humiliation, While...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. Watching movies and TV shows might give you the impression that threesomes are as common in everyday life as junk mail. In reality, however, threesomes are viewed as mythical to some, hard to imagine for others and frequent for few. They...

Modern treatments for erectile dysfunction got a kickstart in the '90s almost by accident, following efforts to cure baldness. However, once the true market value of treating the condition was established, people quickly began to seek out newer options. Among the areas now being researched for ED is the use of cholesterol-lowering medications and how they alone may impact the condition. A team from the Johnson...

Can the body’s own natural hormone that’s released during sex be used to help intensify orgasms? According to a new study, an added dose of the so-called “love hormone" oxytocin may make people's orgasms feel more intense, plus some other added benefits. Either an oxytocin nasal spray or a placebo spray was given to 29 couples, each of whom had been together for at least one year. In a spray form, each partner was...

Some people just thrive in the dark and are more likely to kick into gear after the sun goes down. But do those people have better sex lives? Or for that matter, worse relationship patterns? Both were findings from a new University of Chicago study aimed at understanding how this schedule shift impacts our waking hours. According to the research, women night owls were found to have sex more often but a lesser...

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. The importance of a healthy sex life is more significant to certain Americans than others. A person’s age, wealth or relationship status might suggest they’re less likely to consider sex a crucial aspect of a good relationship. But is...

The faked orgasm is a favorite topic of sitcoms and sex therapists alike. The motivation behind such deceptions has typically been labeled as subservience or simply a gesture of good will to possibly protect the feelings of a less than satisfying partner. However, new research, which is titled “The Faking Orgasm Scale for Women: Psychometric Properties" and was published in the Journal of Sexual Archives, is...

Young women under the age of 20 are less likely to be sexually active if they are focused on their future, according to a new study. For their report, researchers from the University of Alabama spent half a year analyzing Internet posts at forums frequented by teen girls. During this effort, they attempted to gauge the individual maturity and confidence levels of those who were posting. The posters’ attitudes...

The heart wants what the hearts wants, though sometimes it can be a confusing order. Take gay men on dating sites, for instance. New research is finding of those men searching for sex with other men, about 11 percent of them are interested in partners not identified as gay themselves. Researchers analyzed more than 1,200 personal ads from Craigslist for their report, which was published in the journal Psychology of...