In an ethical porn production, how do directors work to ensure the comfort and safety of the performers? Let’s go behind the scenes. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

The stereotype of male sexuality as “simple” has led to the mistaken assumption that all penises are interchangeable in terms of sensation. The result is that men are often blamed for their own sex problems if they’re masturbating in the “wrong” way. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2024/4/18…

Can a sexless marriage still be a happy marriage? Sex is declining (and sometimes disappearing altogether) in modern marriage--and some people are just fine with that. nytimes.com/2024/04/17/mag…

People have different attitudes toward women who engage in different kinds of sex work. Webcamming is the most accepted because it's seen as offering more agency and causing less harm, whereas the direct sale of sexual services is the least accepted. psypost.org/new-research-p…

What goes on behind the scenes when porn is filmed? It turns out that there’s a lot more that goes into creating an erotic video than you might think. In today's show, director Erika Lust lifts the curtain for us. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

The media frequently reports that the human clitoris contains more than 8,000 nerve endings, a number based on historical animal studies. New research suggests that the actual number of nerve endings may be much higher than previously thought. academic.oup.com/jsm/article/20…

Our professional biographies tend to serve as a “highlight reel”—they only say the great things we’ve accomplished and don’t reveal the struggles, challenges, and uncertainties that went into building a career. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/3/10…

Is work-life balance actually possible to achieve? A lot of us (myself included) struggle with this. So what does work-life balance really look like, and how do we get there?sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

Erections that occur during REM sleep are considered to be normal and healthy (they happen 4-5 times per night on average). In fact, a lack of sleep-related erections is actually one of the most common indicators of severe erectile dysfunction. ow.ly/JeV850Rf1XM

There isn’t a simple, straightforward link between depression and sexual behavior. It varies across persons. In some people, it's linked to a lack of sexual activity; in others, it's linked to increased sexual risk-taking. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/3/3/…

Sexual regret mostly tells us how people feel about past sexual decisions they’ve made, not how they’re going to approach sex differently in the future. Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-…

We know from animal studies that some viruses and parasites manipulate the host’s behavior in dramatic ways, such as by increasing mating behavior to facilitate disease spread. Can certain STIs have a similar effect in humans? sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/2/22…

If you bring work stress home with you, it can mess with your desire for and enjoyment of sex. At the same time, if you have a healthy sex life, it can buffer you from job stress. Our work life affects our sex life, but our sex life also affects work life. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

Nostalgia is the act of 're-living' positive memories from the past. Engaging in sexual nostalgia appears to enhance sexual satisfaction, particularly for those high in attachment anxiety, perhaps because it boosts feelings of support, love, & reassurance. psypost.org/engaging-in-se…

Work can leave us tired or exhausted, heavily stressed, and highly distracted, which is a recipe for sexual problems. Maybe it’s time to set some boundaries? Here's how to prevent work from ruining your sex life. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

How do you bring up the topic of trauma with a romantic partner? How can you be a supportive partner to someone with a history of trauma? Let's talk about it. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

The new edition of my textbook is available as an audiobook for the first time!

People generally believe they're having less partnered sex compared to others. But they're probably wrong. In fact, research finds that about one-third of Americans are celibate, and only one-quarter have sex weekly or more. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-ab…