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Virginity Loss: Not a Single Event, a Multi-Year Process

Michael Castleman M.A. on April 16, 2024

Virginity loss is a milestone of sexual maturation. Many people equate it with first intercourse. Actually, it's usually a multi-year process that culminates in first intercourse.

Virginity loss is a milestone of sexual maturation. Many people equate it with first intercourse. Actually, it's usually a multi-year process that culminates in first intercourse.

Sex
How Many Young Women Suffer Sexual Pain?

Michael Castleman M.A. on April 2, 2024

A recent study suggests that sexual pain among women, especially young adult women, is surprisingly common. One group of women is at especially high risk.

A recent study suggests that sexual pain among women, especially young adult women, is surprisingly common. One group of women is at especially high risk.

Sex
Does Everyone Else Have More Sex Than You Do?

Michael Castleman M.A. on March 15, 2024

Most people involved in relationships believe they have less partner sex than other couples. Think again. A recent study shows how often Americans do it.

Most people involved in relationships believe they have less partner sex than other couples. Think again. A recent study shows how often Americans do it.

Pornography
Three-Quarters of Teens Have Viewed Pornography: So What?

Michael Castleman M.A. on February 16, 2024

A recent study shows 75 percent of teens have viewed pornography. Some worry it might cause harm. But compared with their forbears, today's teens have less sex more responsibly.

A recent study shows 75 percent of teens have viewed pornography. Some worry it might cause harm. But compared with their forbears, today's teens have less sex more responsibly.

Testosterone
Does Testosterone Boost Risk of Depression and Suicide?

Michael Castleman M.A. on February 2, 2024

Some physicians advocate testosterone supplementation to give men "new vigor." However, a recent large study links T supplementation to increased risk of depression and suicide.

Some physicians advocate testosterone supplementation to give men "new vigor." However, a recent large study links T supplementation to increased risk of depression and suicide.

Sex
Do Sex Problems Rise With Increasing Social Media Use?

Michael Castleman M.A. on January 19, 2024

A recent study shows that increasing social media use is linked to sex problems. Social media use is associated with loneliness and alienation, neither of which is good for sex.

A recent study shows that increasing social media use is linked to sex problems. Social media use is associated with loneliness and alienation, neither of which is good for sex.

Sex
No, Men Are Not Always in the Mood for Sex

Michael Castleman M.A. on December 20, 2023

Many people believe that men are always in the mood for sex. Actually, like women, men may or may not be in the mood, and their desire depends on a range of circumstances.

Many people believe that men are always in the mood for sex. Actually, like women, men may or may not be in the mood, and their desire depends on a range of circumstances.

Career
To the Many Health Hazards of Shift Work, Add Sex Problems

Michael Castleman M.A. on October 15, 2023

Working hours other than 9 to 5, shift work, has been shown to contribute to many health problems. Two recent studies show that shift work also increases risk of sex problems.

Working hours other than 9 to 5, shift work, has been shown to contribute to many health problems. Two recent studies show that shift work also increases risk of sex problems.

Sex
The G-Spot Question

Michael Castleman M.A. on September 15, 2023

During sex, many women enjoy G-spot stimulation. But for 40 years, researchers have doubted its existence. A recent study highlights the controversy.

During sex, many women enjoy G-spot stimulation. But for 40 years, researchers have doubted its existence. A recent study highlights the controversy.

Sex
How Much Sex Is Too Much?

Michael Castleman M.A. on September 1, 2023

How much sex is too much? Some say an orgasm a day. Others say the issue is distress, not frequency.

How much sex is too much? Some say an orgasm a day. Others say the issue is distress, not frequency.