Women with "perfect" bodies have roughly the same level of body confidence as a typical, overweight man. 91% of women and 67% of men with average-looking bodies want to lose weight. People with “apple” and “pear” shaped bodies have the lowest confidence and are rated less attractive by their partners. The typical woman wants to lose 48 lb, but her partner thinks she should lose around half … [Read more...]

We surveyed 700 Americans to explore the results of “the Harvey Weinstein Effect” and gauge how they feel about the allegations, work, and career prospects of the accused, and their own sexual experiences. 99 percent of respondents were aware of the scandals, which span film, TV, journalism, and politics. 60 percent said they believe accusations against famous men are “usually true … [Read more...]

Sometimes all it takes to turn a steamy, care-free sexual encounter into a truly cringe-worthy experience is a misplaced elbow, some misjudged dirty talk, or the disappointing trumpet of an unexpected fart.  With many of us having sex about 80 times per year, a bit of bashfulness is inevitable. But what does it take for the average person to feel awkward, embarrassed, or downright ashamed … [Read more...]

“Send nudes” began as an online joke – a snarky comment to throw at someone if they revealed themselves as female on a forum. But this request, while still a meme, is no longer rhetorical. Millions of men and women around the world are sending nudes and without a shred of irony. The unstoppable rise of messaging and dating apps, lightning-fast wireless internet, and high-definition front- and … [Read more...]

At the beginning of a relationship, infatuation, sexual chemistry, and excitement can keep the fire burning. However, over time, no one is immune to the changes that life brings: Kids enter the picture, parents fall ill, jobs are lost, and hormones change.  Change is a fact of life, though – so should it come as a surprise that our sexual desires can fall out of step with our partners at some … [Read more...]

Key Findings: Porn is popular. Really popular. So popular, in fact, that its worldwide streaming has become an environmental problem that produces as much CO2 as Belgium. And this was before the age of quarantine. The porn industry may have been one of the few to not only survive, but thrive, during these times, and we wanted to know exactly how this played out once people were … [Read more...]