New Sex Book Alert: Sex Work Today

February 5, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

Despite how long sex work has existed (after all, some refer to it as “the oldest profession in the world”), it is still heavily stigmatized. While sex worker stigma isn’t anything new, sex work itself has evolved and changed in myriad ways. A new edited collection titled Sex Work Today: Erotic Labor in the Twenty-First...

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New Sex Book Alert: Sex Work Today
How Sex Toys Are Revolutionizing Our Sex Lives
How Sex Toys Are Revolutionizing Our Sex Lives

January 30, 2025 by Merissa Prine

In recent years, the use of sex toys in America has gone from a highly taboo topic to one that is increasingly mainstream. More and more people are discovering how...

Sex Tips
The State of Sex Education in the USA in 2025
The State of Sex Education in the USA in 2025

January 22, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

Every year, we publish an updated state of sexual education in the United States based on data from the Guttmacher Institute. Because each state has its own requirements (or lack...

Sex Ed
The Year in Sex: The 10 Most-Read Articles on Sex and Psychology in 2024
The Year in Sex: The 10 Most-Read Articles on Sex and Psychology in 2024

January 15, 2025 by Merissa Prine

Goodbye, 2024! We hope that you all enjoyed the holiday season and have some things to look forward to in the year ahead. 2024 was a year of significant change....

Potpourri
What Is Sentient Object Romance?
What Is Sentient Object Romance?

January 8, 2025 by Emily Mendelson

A genre of romance novels that appears to be growing in popularity is “sentient object romance.” We wanted to explore it here on Sex and Psychology, so we spoke with...

Fantasies, Kink & BDSM
Does Playing Hard-To-Get Pay Off?
Does Playing Hard-To-Get Pay Off?

January 2, 2025 by Merissa Prine

The first Sunday following New Year’s Day is the busiest of the year for dating apps. It has been dubbed “Dating Sunday” and it’s the pinnacle of Cuffing Season. People...

Dating & Relationships
LoveHoney Sex Toys The Technological Aspects of Sexting
The Technological Aspects of Sexting

December 18, 2024 by Emily Mendelson

Sexting is an increasingly common form of sexual expression. But how is it affecting us? And how is sexting changing as modern technology evolves? In this post, we’re going to...

Dating & Relationships, Interviews
Ho-Ho-Hold On! Why Christmas Might Be Breaking More Than Just the Bank
Ho-Ho-Hold On! Why Christmas Might Be Breaking More Than Just the Bank

December 12, 2024 by Merissa Prine

The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. For many people, it’s also the most wonderful time to be in the bedroom. As we’ve...

Potpourri, Sex Ed
How Many Sexual Partners Have Most People Had?
How Many Sexual Partners Have Most People Had?

December 4, 2024 by Emily Mendelson

One of the most common sex questions we’ve received over the years revolves around how many sexual partners people typically have. This question also pops up frequently on social media,...

Sex Q&A
Future Method Butt and Body Scrub Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals’ Perceptions and Experiences of Pornography
Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals’ Perceptions and Experiences of Pornography

November 21, 2024 by Merissa Prine

Pornography is a hot topic in sex research, with some of the most common topics studied being frequency of use and the impact of porn use on individuals’ lives and...

Gender, LGBTQIA+
The Rise of Sexual Choking Among Young Adults
The Rise of Sexual Choking Among Young Adults

November 13, 2024 by Emily Mendelson

A growing body of research has shown a rise in the practice of choking during sexual encounters, particularly among young adults. Much of this work has been conducted by Dr....

Interviews, Safe Sex
Women’s Preferred Techniques for Pleasurable Anal Touch
Women’s Preferred Techniques for Pleasurable Anal Touch

November 7, 2024 by Merissa Prine

There is a substantial amount of research out there on anal sex, particularly penile-anal sex; however, most of this research focuses only on topics such as how many people are...

Sex Tips
Explore Your Monster Fantasies This Halloween
Explore Your Monster Fantasies This Halloween

October 28, 2024 by Emily Mendelson

Last year on the blog, we talked about why Halloween is the perfect time to explore your sexy roleplay fantasies, and how you can embrace those fantasies by being strategic...

Fantasies, Interviews
Do Men Fake Orgasms Too?
Do Men Fake Orgasms Too?

October 24, 2024 by Merissa Prine

It is common knowledge that women sometimes fake orgasms with their partners. At the same time, people seem to think that it’s something men don’t do because it is assumed...

Dating & Relationships, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Sex Q&A