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Dr. Justin Lehmiller received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University. He is a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute and author of the book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, having been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years.

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How Do Psychedelics Affect Our Intimate Experiences?

May 14, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

A few weeks back, we shared some of the key takeaways from this year’s SPSP Sexuality Preconference held in Denver, Colorado. The theme of this event was “Rocky Mountain High,” which was a nod to our conference location being held in the first city to decriminalize psilocybin and the first state to legalize recreational marijuana....

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How Do Psychedelics Affect Our Intimate Experiences?
The Masturbation-Sleep Link: Is It Real?
The Masturbation-Sleep Link: Is It Real?

May 8, 2025 by Merissa Prine

It’s May, and once again, that means it’s Masturbation Month! In previous blogs, we discussed how Masturbation Month came into existence, tracing back to the important work of Dr. Joycelyn...

Sex Ed
The Fascinating History of Selling Food and Selling Sex
The Fascinating History of Selling Food and Selling Sex

April 30, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

When we need an emoji that’s supposed to represent something sexual, why is it that we almost always turn to some kind of food? Peaches, eggplants, and bananas are among...

Books & Films
Erogenous Zones: What They Are and How to Find Them
Erogenous Zones: What They Are and How to Find Them

April 21, 2025 by Merissa Prine

In discussions about how to increase sexual pleasure and satisfaction, it’s like that you’ve heard the term erogenous zones come up before, perhaps followed by phrases like “pleasure mapping” and/or...

Sex Tips
Technology Use for Sexual Communication in BDSM Relationships
Technology Use for Sexual Communication in BDSM Relationships

April 9, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

In previous blogs, we’ve talked all about the various ways that people leverage technology for sexual communication. For example, we’ve discussed a book that does a deep dive into the...

Fantasies, Kink & BDSM
Level Up Your Sex Life With Shan Boodram’s The Art of Sex Appeal
Level Up Your Sex Life With Shan Boodram’s The Art of Sex Appeal

April 2, 2025 by Merissa Prine

Most of us strive for a passionate, fulfilling, and pleasurable sex life. However, getting (and maintaining) the kind of sex life that you want can be a challenge. Many struggle...

Sex Ed, Sex Tips
More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before
More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before

March 26, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

Every year, Gallup collects data as a part of the Gallup Poll Social Series. This series includes twelve different topics that researchers conduct interviews on over the course of each...

LGBTQIA+
Tell Me What You Want

Tell Me What You Want

Discover what the largest survey of sexual fantasies in America tells us about the erotic mind – and how to have a healthier, hotter sex life.

Sex and Psychology Podcast

Sex and Psychology Podcast

Take a deep dive into the psychology of sex and relationships. This is the sex ed you never got in school – and won’t get anywhere else.

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