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.
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 beyond amatonormativity. In this post, we’re rounding things out with a discussion of the symbolism of Pride flags, including their importance to psychological wellbeing. The...
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June 18, 2026 by Merissa Prine
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
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
May 20, 2026 by Merissa Prine
For years, millions of women have lived with a condition whose name never fully captured their lived experiences. The term “polycystic ovary syndrome” (PCOS) has long been criticized for being...
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May 13, 2026 by Emily Mendelson
May is International Masturbation Month, so let’s talk about the science of self-pleasure. You can read our blog from 2022 to learn about the history of Masturbation May, and you...
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.
