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Do People Regret Extra-Marital Affairs? Actually, Many Don’t

Michael Castleman M.A. on September 16, 2024

The myth is that unfaithful spouses deeply regret their affairs. That's what they say in therapy. But a recent study of members of a cheating site shows something different.

The myth is that unfaithful spouses deeply regret their affairs. That's what they say in therapy. But a recent study of members of a cheating site shows something different.

Sleep
Sleeping Together Doubles Risk of Sex Problems

Michael Castleman M.A. on July 16, 2024

Our culture assumes that couples share beds. But sleeping together can be problematic, cause resentment, and ruin sex. Sleep disorders may also hurt sex, but they can be treated.

Our culture assumes that couples share beds. But sleeping together can be problematic, cause resentment, and ruin sex. Sleep disorders may also hurt sex, but they can be treated.

Sex
Want Accurate Sex Information? Beware Some Social Media

Michael Castleman M.A. on July 1, 2024

A recent study shows that TikTok and Instagram tout falsehoods about men's sexuality, notably "semen retention," the idea that men should refrain from non-procreative ejaculation.

A recent study shows that TikTok and Instagram tout falsehoods about men's sexuality, notably "semen retention," the idea that men should refrain from non-procreative ejaculation.

BDSM
Why Do People Begin Exploring BDSM?

Michael Castleman M.A. on June 2, 2024

Why and how do people start playing with bondage, discipline, and sado-masochism? A recent study shows that most get interest for one or more of three resons.

Why and how do people start playing with bondage, discipline, and sado-masochism? A recent study shows that most get interest for one or more of three resons.

Education
The Bad News About Teen Sex Education Reflects Good Trends

Michael Castleman M.A. on April 30, 2024

School-based teen sex education has declined 20 percent over the past 24 years. That sounds bad. But it reflects two good trends: fewer teen pregnancies and less HIV/AIDS.

School-based teen sex education has declined 20 percent over the past 24 years. That sounds bad. But it reflects two good trends: fewer teen pregnancies and less HIV/AIDS.

Sex
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.