The Power of Pleasure

How the science of satisfaction can improve your sex life and your relationship

by Kristen Mark

What Predicts Men's Sexual Desire?

Men's sexual desire is often ignored, but this study examined what predicts men's sexual desire. Read More

Single This Valentine's Day? Who Cares.

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a day of despair for singles. Rather, it can be a celebration of not partnering with the wrong one! Read More

Sexology: Is It Research or "Me"Search?

In the professions of psychology and public health (the two I'm most familiar with), many scholars admit to engaging in "me"search once in a while to spark their research curiosity. It makes sense, as many of the topic areas can easily be applied to one's own life. Conducting "me"search when your topic of interest is sex can therefore raise a lot of eyebrows. Read More

Different Types Of Female Orgasm: The Debate Continues

There is much scientific debate about the existence of different types of female orgasm. A recent study based in evolutionary theory provides more evidence to suggest there may be two types of female orgasm: "surface" and "deep". Read More

What We Can Learn From Sexual Response Cycles

Understanding what is happening physiologically during a given sexual experience may or may not enhance the sexual experience; but one thing is for sure, it isn't easy to understand what's "normal" when it comes to sexual response. Read More

Orgasm Shouldn't Be The Goal of Sex . . . But Should Orgasm Be Avoided?

Karezza sex focuses on sex without an orgasm in an attempt to mend broken relationships. Read More

Does Desire Really Decrease With Length of Relationship?

In the opening paragraph of Esther Perel's book, Mating in Captivity, she writes:

"The story of sex in committed modern couples often tells of a dwindling desire and includes a long list of sexual alibis, which claim to explain the inescapable death of eros." Read More

Sexual Compatibility: The Importance to Your Satisfaction

Which is more important to satisfaction: Perceived sexual compatibility or compatibility of turn ons and turn offs? Read More

Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH, is a sex and relationships researcher and assistant professor at University of Kentucky and a managing editor at Good in Bed.

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