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r/psychologyofsex

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to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Research suggests that cannabis use before sex may help women who experience difficulties reaching orgasm. Among women with orgasmic difficulties, a significant majority reported improvements in orgasm frequency, ease, and satisfaction when using cannabis before partnered sex. image
Research suggests that cannabis use before sex may help women who experience difficulties reaching orgasm. Among women with orgasmic difficulties, a significant majority reported improvements in orgasm frequency, ease, and satisfaction when using cannabis before partnered sex.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for We tend to be attracted to persons who have facial features that our similar to our own. Although we may not consciously recognize it, we may be drawn to similarity because it provides a sense of kinship, comfort, or familiarity. image
We tend to be attracted to persons who have facial features that our similar to our own. Although we may not consciously recognize it, we may be drawn to similarity because it provides a sense of kinship, comfort, or familiarity.
to r/psychologyofsex by chronically-iconic
3 weeks ago
What are the mental health concerns for sex workers (primarily escorts)?
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Among the "dark" personality traits, narcissism and everyday sadism are linked to higher sex drive and increased pornography consumption, whereas psychopathy and Machiavellianism are not. image
Among the "dark" personality traits, narcissism and everyday sadism are linked to higher sex drive and increased pornography consumption, whereas psychopathy and Machiavellianism are not.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Young people today who are sexually active aren’t using condoms as regularly as previous generations did--and a growing number aren't using them at all. Condoms have become an afterthought in the era of long-term contraceptives, PrEP, and fading fear of HIV. image
Young people today who are sexually active aren’t using condoms as regularly as previous generations did--and a growing number aren't using them at all. Condoms have become an afterthought in the era of long-term contraceptives, PrEP, and fading fear of HIV.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Many believe that a "happy marriage" is a strong deterrent against infidelity. However, some individuals in fulfilling relationships still find themselves drawn into affairs. Here are 13 nuanced reasons why people in happy relationships may have affairs. image
Many believe that a "happy marriage" is a strong deterrent against infidelity. However, some individuals in fulfilling relationships still find themselves drawn into affairs. Here are 13 nuanced reasons why people in happy relationships may have affairs.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Men tend to focus on physical attractiveness, while women consider both attractiveness and resource potential, according to a new eye-tracking study that sheds light on sex differences in evaluations of online dating profiles. image
Men tend to focus on physical attractiveness, while women consider both attractiveness and resource potential, according to a new eye-tracking study that sheds light on sex differences in evaluations of online dating profiles.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases have more than tripled among seniors in the last decade. STIs are surging in older adults because they’re living longer, healthier lives, but also because ED drugs and hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms are helping them to remain sexually active longer. image
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases have more than tripled among seniors in the last decade. STIs are surging in older adults because they’re living longer, healthier lives, but also because ED drugs and hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms are helping them to remain sexually active longer.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Which men are most likely to commit sexual assault? Research suggests that risk of assault has more to do with personal traits than the sexual situation a man finds himself in. Traits linked to assault risk include hypermasculinity, psychopathy, low empathy, sexism, and rape myth acceptance. image
Which men are most likely to commit sexual assault? Research suggests that risk of assault has more to do with personal traits than the sexual situation a man finds himself in. Traits linked to assault risk include hypermasculinity, psychopathy, low empathy, sexism, and rape myth acceptance.
to r/psychologyofsex by Throwthisawaysoon999
1 month ago
Do women who enjoy or prefer sex centered on male pleasure have better or worse sex lives, and do they have more successful relationships with men?
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
2 months ago
Over the last couple of decades, the number of people identifying as bisexual has tripled, according to nationally representative US data. Rates of bisexual behavior have increased as well. These changes in bisexuality have been most pronounced among women and young adults.
to r/psychologyofsex by godzillaletme
1 month ago
What impact does lack of attraction have on your partner?
to r/psychologyofsex by evangelinescloset
2 months ago
What other sex/relationship/science podcasts are rooted in research and the evidence base?
to r/psychologyofsex by OccamsComb
3 weeks ago
Why are there so many pedophiles?
to r/psychologyofsex by keyUsers
5 days ago
I want to read a book that analyses p*rnography
to r/psychologyofsex by LGBTQ2IA_Depression
3 months ago
Using my one precious Academic Research survey post! Here goes! 'What Protects Against Depression in Sexual Minorities' (18+)
to r/psychologyofsex by Otaku_Guy9
4 months ago
Pornography
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Do feminists have more pleasurable sex? Women who identify as feminists (vs those who don't) are more likely to report receiving clitoral stimulation from their partners during sexual activity and to engage in kissing and cuddling. image
Do feminists have more pleasurable sex? Women who identify as feminists (vs those who don't) are more likely to report receiving clitoral stimulation from their partners during sexual activity and to engage in kissing and cuddling.
to r/psychologyofsex by qamiani
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for In study of single men aged 18-35, half of the men reported engaging in sexual activity with a woman when they knew she was unwilling. - Patterns of Sexual Aggression in a Community Sample of Young Men: Risk Factors Associated with Persistence, Desistance, and Initiation Over a One Year Interval image
In study of single men aged 18-35, half of the men reported engaging in sexual activity with a woman when they knew she was unwilling. - Patterns of Sexual Aggression in a Community Sample of Young Men: Risk Factors Associated with Persistence, Desistance, and Initiation Over a One Year Interval
to r/psychologyofsex by The-Loop
1 month ago
We need to put this to rest once and for all - men are indisputably hornier than women, and in addition to being easily observable countless studies have proven it.
to r/psychologyofsex by The-Loop
5 months ago
How often do you think complete strangers have sex the first time they meet?
to r/psychologyofsex by RaphaelSharpe
5 months ago
Is there a term or psychological concept for fetishizing your partner's orgasm?
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Study of 1124 British heterosexual men: 71% reported experiencing sexual victimization by women at least once in their lives, with 57% victimized more than once, and 45% more than twice. image
Study of 1124 British heterosexual men: 71% reported experiencing sexual victimization by women at least once in their lives, with 57% victimized more than once, and 45% more than twice.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Birthrates, which have been falling for decades, declined even more during the Covid pandemic. And they have continued to fall since image
Birthrates, which have been falling for decades, declined even more during the Covid pandemic. And they have continued to fall since
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for "Femcels" are the feminine version of incels, minus the violence. They are the extreme face of a growing celibacy movement gripped by Gen-Z image
"Femcels" are the feminine version of incels, minus the violence. They are the extreme face of a growing celibacy movement gripped by Gen-Z