Research and reviews

We go through recent work on sexual health: clinical guidance, reviews and studies from international sources. Every article is written by our editors based on the original, with a link to the primary source.

Porn and Teen Sex: What a Large Study Showed

Irish scientists surveyed five thousand teenagers and found how porn is linked to risky sex. The numbers are surprising — and even parents can influence this.
Why Doctors May Dismiss Your Sexual Health Complaints—and What to Do About It

We explore why women often struggle to get help for sexual and menopausal issues, and how to find a provider who truly listens.
IUD Protects Against Pregnancy, Not Infections: What a Study of 2 Million Women Showed

Women choosing IUDs or implants use condoms less often and face more STIs. We explore why this happens and what to do.
Half of Women on Infertility Treatment Are on the Edge: How It Affects Sex and the Couple

Study: nearly 50% of women undergoing infertility treatment experience anxiety, which impacts sex and relationships. How to help yourself?
Your Sexual Fantasies: Why They Don't Make You a Pervert

Afraid your fantasies say something bad about you? Let's explore why they don't, and how to stop feeling ashamed of yourself.
When Sex Hurts: What Happens to a Couple and How to Save the Relationship

A study of nine couples showed that pain during sex is not a verdict for intimacy. It all depends on how partners talk about it.
Penile Chastity Cage: What Really Happens When You Use a Chastity Device?

Learn how chastity devices work, who they suit, and when they can cause harm. We debunk myths and facts about BDSM.
Age Verification for Porn: What Young People Think and Why It's Not So Simple

Young people generally support age verification on porn sites, but oppose all its methods. Why? Read on — it's intriguing.
Why Banning Sex Services Doesn't Work: Numbers That Change Everything

What an economic study of the sex market showed and why legalization sometimes reduces infections and violence.
What Happens to the Vagina After Childbirth: An Honest Look at the Surgery No One Talks About

We examine whether the "full-length" surgery is really better than the standard one, and what the numbers from a new study say. Spoiler: it's not so clear-cut.
Why transgender people are less likely to get tested for HIV and what it means for all of us

A new study found that transgender people are less likely to get tested for HIV and less likely to take PrEP. Learn about the barriers and why this matters.
Plastic and Your Libido: How Phthalates Quietly Undermine Male and Female Health

Phthalates—substances from plastic—can impair sperm quality and lead to infertility. Let's explore where they lurk and what you can do to protect yourself.