Where Americans’ Views on Sexual Morality Stand in 2023

December 6, 2023 by Emily Mendelson

Since 2001, Gallup has been collecting data every month to assess public opinion on a variety of issues. In order to conduct their Social Series interviews  (i.e., their process of monthly data collection), researchers call a minimum of 1,000 American adults and ask them interview questions by phone, with the sample weighted to match the...

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Where Americans’ Views on Sexual Morality Stand in 2023
Why Do We Masturbate? Saying Goodbye to No Nut November
Why Do We Masturbate? Saying Goodbye to No Nut November

November 30, 2023 by Bethany Lumsdaine

As the annual masturbatory abstinence challenge known as “No Nut November” comes to a close, it is a great time to remember all the positives of masturbation. From improved health...

Myth vs Fact
5 Sexy Things To Be Thankful For In 2023
5 Sexy Things To Be Thankful For In 2023

November 23, 2023 by Merissa Prine

Happy Thanksgiving! Since many of us are currently in the season of giving thanks and are reminded of all of the wonderful things we are thankful for, we wanted to...

Sex Ed
A Look Inside The Securing Sexuality Conference
A Look Inside The Securing Sexuality Conference

November 14, 2023 by Bethany Lumsdaine

Last month, the inaugural Securing Sexuality conference took place in Detroit, Michigan. Possibly the first conference of its kind, Securing Sexuality brought together experts from various fields to delve into...

Potpourri
Study Abroad With Me! 2024 Amsterdam and Berlin Courses on Sex and Culture
Study Abroad With Me! 2024 Amsterdam and Berlin Courses on Sex and Culture

November 8, 2023 by Justin Lehmiller

I’m excited to announce that my study abroad program in conjunction with the Sexual Health Alliance is back for another year! We are offering study abroad courses in both Amsterdam...

Sex Ed
Why Halloween Is The Perfect Opportunity To Explore Roleplay Fantasies
Why Halloween Is The Perfect Opportunity To Explore Roleplay Fantasies

October 31, 2023 by Bethany Lumsdaine

Each October, seasonal Halloween costume shops pop up everywhere peddling “sexy” costumes representing various professions, beloved TV and film characters, and spooky creatures. It’s a massive enterprise, with Americans expected...

Fantasies, Sex Tips
LoveHoney Sex Toys National Coming Out Day 2023: LGBTQ+ Research Round-Up
National Coming Out Day 2023: LGBTQ+ Research Round-Up

October 11, 2023 by Emily Mendelson

In 1988, psychologist Dr. Rob Eichberg co-founded the “Coming Out Day” holiday with Jean O’Leary. The original concept behind this holiday is that most people who think they don’t know...

LGBTQIA+
Do Women Experience Less Sexual Pleasure Than Men?
Do Women Experience Less Sexual Pleasure Than Men?

October 5, 2023 by Merissa Prine

Sex and Psychology’s Dr. Justin Lehmiller was the recipient of the inaugural Ellen Laan Award for Translational Sexual Science from the International Academy of Sex Research (IASR) this summer. Ellen...

Sex Ed
Announcing the 11th Annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference!
Announcing the 11th Annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference!

September 18, 2023 by Emily Mendelson

We are pleased to announce the eleventh annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference! It will be held next February prior to the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology....

Sex Ed
Future Method Butt and Body Scrub Meet the New Managing Editors: Merissa Prine
Meet the New Managing Editors: Merissa Prine

September 6, 2023 by Bethany Lumsdaine

Sex and Psychology is expanding! We’re pleased to introduce the latest additions to the team this week and next, who will help continue our mission of bringing you science-based sex...

Interviews
Are Neurodivergent People More Likely to be Kinky?
Are Neurodivergent People More Likely to be Kinky?

August 30, 2023 by Emily Mendelson

Some individuals who frequent kink and BDSM spaces have observed that they meet more individuals who are neurodivergent than in other social settings. So is there truly a correlation between...

Kink & BDSM, Psychology
Happy K-Day! Celebrating the History of Women’s Sexuality Research
Happy K-Day! Celebrating the History of Women’s Sexuality Research

August 21, 2023 by Emily Mendelson

Sixty-nine years ago this week (August 20, 1953), the media first reported on some of the major findings from Alfred Kinsey’s classic book Sexual Behavior in the Human Female. This book was...

Potpourri
There’s More to the Dick Pic Than Meets the Eye
There’s More to the Dick Pic Than Meets the Eye

August 9, 2023 by Emily Mendelson

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a dick pic, there’s a high likelihood that it was unsolicited. For this reason, a majority of public discourse surrounding dick...

Books & Films, Gender, Media & Culture
How to Use the Sex and Psychology Blog in Your Classroom
How to Use the Sex and Psychology Blog in Your Classroom

July 12, 2023 by Olivia Adams

A couple of weeks ago, we released a blog post on an excellent resource developed by Dr. Steven Rouse that pairs episodes of the Sex and Psychology podcast with chapters...

Sex Ed