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About Dr. Lehmiller

Meet The Sex Dr.

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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3 Reasons To Use a Penis Pump

September 12, 2024 by Justin Lehmiller

**This post is sponsored by Xersizer. Penis pumps are valuable tools that can help men to improve their sexual well-being. In fact, research has shown that these devices have the potential to enhance men’s sex lives in multiple ways. In this post, we’ll discuss the history of penis pumps, how they work, and three scientifically-backed...

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3 Reasons To Use a Penis Pump
How Gen Z is Redefining Sexuality and Relationships
How Gen Z is Redefining Sexuality and Relationships

September 4, 2024 by Justin Lehmiller

Today is World Sexual Health Day and the theme is “Positive Relationships.” To mark this occasion, I’ve been collaborating with Feeld, the dating app for the curious, on a groundbreaking report...

Psychology, Sex Ed
What Do Camsite Users Learn About Sexual Consent?
What Do Camsite Users Learn About Sexual Consent?

August 29, 2024 by Emily Mendelson

As technology continues to evolve, there are an increasing number of ways to connect with others and experience digital intimacy. In other words, it’s easier than ever to explore sex...

Dating & Relationships, Sex Ed
Why More People Are Choosing To Be Celibate
Why More People Are Choosing To Be Celibate

August 21, 2024 by Justin Lehmiller

Celibacy is having a cultural moment. In the last decade, a growing number of celebrities have opened up about their decision to take a temporary break from sexual activity, from...

Dating & Relationships, Sex Q&A
How to Share Your STI Status With Your Partner
How to Share Your STI Status With Your Partner

August 15, 2024 by Merissa Prine

Talking about sex can be tricky, especially when it comes to the topic of STIs. Research shows that a lot of people avoid direct conversations about this due to fear...

Safe Sex, Sex Ed
Exploring the O-Shot: Can Plasma Injections Enhance Sexual Pleasure?
Exploring the O-Shot: Can Plasma Injections Enhance Sexual Pleasure?

August 7, 2024 by Zoe Moscovici

We’ve been answering several questions from our listeners and readers lately, covering topics like “ how to navigate sex when one partner is paralyzed” and “ how body modifications have been historically...

Sex Q&A
My Boyfriend Masturbates to Photos of My Friend. What Do I Do?
My Boyfriend Masturbates to Photos of My Friend. What Do I Do?

July 24, 2024 by Emily Mendelson

Recently on the blog we’ve been answering a few listener and reader questions, including topics such as how to navigate sex when one partner is paralyzed and how body modifications...

Kink & BDSM, Sex Q&A
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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