Why Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Has a New Name

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 misleading, incomplete, and overly focused on the presence of cysts on the ovaries (a symptom that is not actually reflective of the condition). After years...

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Why Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Has a New Name
Apply to Work at Sex and Psychology!
Apply to Work at Sex and Psychology!

July 5, 2023 by Justin Lehmiller

[August 28, 2023 Update: Applications are closed because this position has been filled. However, please keep an eye out for future postings!]  Sex and Psychology was founded with the goal...

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Sex and Psychology is Hiring!
Sex and Psychology is Hiring!

June 20, 2022 by Justin Lehmiller

[September 14, 2022 Update: Applications are closed because this position has been filled. However, please keep an eye out for future postings!]  Sex and Psychology was founded with the goal...

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Can Your Sex Drive Be Too High?
Can Your Sex Drive Be Too High?

April 4, 2022 by Justin Lehmiller

I’ve heard from many readers over the years who think they have a sex drive that is “too high.” So when does a high sex drive become a problem? It’s...

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10 Years of Great Sex: It’s the Tenth Blogiversary of Sex and Psychology!
10 Years of Great Sex: It’s the Tenth Blogiversary of Sex and Psychology!

December 15, 2021 by Justin Lehmiller

Believe it or not, Sex and Psychology turns 10 years old this week! When I first started blogging at the end of 2011, I had no idea where this journey would take me,...

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1 in 10 Americans Say They’ve Had an Orgasm While Exercising
1 in 10 Americans Say They’ve Had an Orgasm While Exercising

October 4, 2021 by Justin Lehmiller

When people think about orgasms, they usually think about sex and masturbation. Orgasms arise from sexual stimulation, right? That’s certainly the most common route to orgasm for most people, but...

Sex Ed, Uncategorized
LoveHoney Sex Toys Monogamous, Monogamish, or Polyamorous? Join Me For a Course on Figuring Out Which Type of Relationship is Right For You
Monogamous, Monogamish, or Polyamorous? Join Me For a Course on Figuring Out Which Type of Relationship is Right For You

September 28, 2018 by Justin Lehmiller

Relationships can take a lot of different forms, from monogamous to “monogamish” to polyamorous. Each approach has its own unique set of advantages and challenges. So how do you figure...

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Join Me in NYC on August 8 For a Course on Getting the Sex Life and Relationship You Want
Join Me in NYC on August 8 For a Course on Getting the Sex Life and Relationship You Want

August 1, 2018 by Justin Lehmiller

Are you getting what you want when it comes to sex? Odds are, probably not. Most of us have sexual fantasies that we wish were part of our sexual reality;...

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