Are Male Professors More Collaborative?
Senior female psychology professors are less likely than their male counterparts to cooperate with their junior, same-gender colleagues on research.
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Why Are Synthetic Hormones Off-Limits in Sports?
Our bodies naturally create hundreds of hormones that are key to determining our athletic abilities. But the introduction of unnatural hormones raises important questions about how we define sex and gender.
Female Circumcision as Sexual Therapy: The Past and Future of Plastic Surgery?
Is a hooded clitoris to blame for many women’s failure to reach orgasm with their sexual partners? Whether it is or not, the procedure is becoming more popular among both women and physicians.
The Feminization of Love and Masculinization of Sex
Do men pretend like they're not into Valentine's Day—or any other love-related things—because of the way society pressures them to avoid "girly" things in our culture?
The Truth About BDSM: America May Be a Lot Kinkier Than You Think
Despite its prevalence—36 percent of U.S. adults have practiced it in some form—BDSM remains stigmatized in U.S. culture.
The Unsuccessful Search for a Functional Aphrodisiac
From sacrificial sex-robot mice to Pippa Middleton, the quest for a magical love potion has taken some weird turns.
Is It Possible to Degrade and Exploit Your At-Home Sexbot?
As artificial intelligence advances and our toys become more and more like us, we must consider the ethics of extracting pleasure from the machines.
Long-Distance Relationships Really Can Work
While there are certain tradeoffs, researchers report long-distance romantic relationships can be highly satisfying.