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r/psychologyofsex

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to r/psychologyofsex by mavonthemove
2 months ago
consent is a personal choice
to r/psychologyofsex by PhDResearcherUK
2 months ago
Wellbeing and community factors in the Consensually non-monogamous and kink communities
to r/psychologyofsex by SkylarRain
1 month ago
Difference of shame in Sex's
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Research finds that women are more likely than men to consider ending a relationship due to sexual disagreements. image
Research finds that women are more likely than men to consider ending a relationship due to sexual disagreements.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
5 days ago
Preview thumbnail for Who holds power in a sugar dating relationship? Many people would assume that an older, wealthier partner would necessarily have more power, but research finds that younger partners typically perceive themselves as having equal or more power. image
Who holds power in a sugar dating relationship? Many people would assume that an older, wealthier partner would necessarily have more power, but research finds that younger partners typically perceive themselves as having equal or more power.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Humans are unique in that we mate in private. Why is that? Researchers theorize that humans began looking for privacy during sex because men wanted to prevent other men from seeing their female partner in a state of arousal, which might have encouraged other males to attempt to mate with her. image
Humans are unique in that we mate in private. Why is that? Researchers theorize that humans began looking for privacy during sex because men wanted to prevent other men from seeing their female partner in a state of arousal, which might have encouraged other males to attempt to mate with her.
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Camdom is the world's first "digital condom." It's an app that prevents others from taking pictures, filming, or recording audio without your consent. The app blocks camera and mic access via bluetooth, and an alarm goes off if someone tries to record anyway. image
Camdom is the world's first "digital condom." It's an app that prevents others from taking pictures, filming, or recording audio without your consent. The app blocks camera and mic access via bluetooth, and an alarm goes off if someone tries to record anyway.
to r/psychologyofsex by Itchy_Construction58
5 days ago
Books to understand lust, pleasure, sexuality & fetishes
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago
What are the mental health concerns for sex workers (primarily escorts)?
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
4 months 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
5 months 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
6 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
5 months ago
What impact does lack of attraction have on your partner?
to r/psychologyofsex by evangelinescloset
5 months ago
What other sex/relationship/science podcasts are rooted in research and the evidence base?
to r/psychologyofsex by psychologyofsex
3 weeks ago
Preview thumbnail for Some people who want a relationship—even some who want it badly—are deciding that the effort and frustration of searching for love isn’t worth it, so they're giving up on dating altogether. While being single can be hard, the pursuit of love and romance may be even harder. image
Some people who want a relationship—even some who want it badly—are deciding that the effort and frustration of searching for love isn’t worth it, so they're giving up on dating altogether. While being single can be hard, the pursuit of love and romance may be even harder.
to r/psychologyofsex by OccamsComb
4 months ago
Why are there so many pedophiles?
to r/psychologyofsex by keyUsers
3 months ago
I want to read a book that analyses p*rnography
to r/psychologyofsex by LGBTQ2IA_Depression
7 months ago
Using my one precious Academic Research survey post! Here goes! 'What Protects Against Depression in Sexual Minorities' (18+)