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.
July 8, 2026 by Emily Mendelson
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping our intimate lives, for better and for worse. On one hand, people are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for companionship, relationship advice, and emotional support. On the other, AI-powered image generation has fueled a surge in deepfake pornography and other forms of nonconsensual intimate image abuse. These contrasting developments raise...
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July 2, 2026 by Merissa Prine-Munroe
Sexting has become a routine part of many people’s intimate lives. While the term once referred primarily to sexually explicit text messages, technological advancements have led sexting to encompass everything...
Dating & Relationships, Media & Culture
June 24, 2026 by Emily Mendelson
To celebrate Pride month this year, we’ve covered recent research related to the LGBTQ+ community, recommended books by, about, and for trans people, and discussed what intimacy might look like...
LGBTQIA+
June 18, 2026 by Merissa Prine-Munroe
Pride Month often emphasizes celebration, allyship, and the message that “love is love.” But what counts as love? Which relationships are valued and respected? Do relationships have to be romantic...
LGBTQIA+
June 10, 2026 by Emily Mendelson
Happy Pride Month! Under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, the “T” stands for transgender. Although the term “transgender” is often used to refer to people who transition from one gender to another,...
Books & Films, LGBTQIA+
June 3, 2026 by Merissa Prine-Munroe
To celebrate Pride Month, this week’s blog highlights current statistics surrounding LGBTQIA+ identification and recent research exploring queer joy, belonging, and inclusivity. [1] The prevalence of LGBTQ+ identification has risen...
LGBTQIA+
May 27, 2026 by Emily Mendelson
One of the biggest challenges long-term couples face is maintaining a sense of erotic connection while managing the realities of everyday life. The longer partners live together, the easier it...
Dating & Relationships
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.
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.
