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 … [Read more...]
Sexuality Research
Each month, we sift through numerous medical journals to find the most interesting and latest research on sexuality and relationships. If you are a journalist and would like early access to our monthly list of research studies 2 weeks before it's publicly published, please email [email protected] and we will send it to you free of charge.
The Stars Are Falling – Public Opinion on Celebrity Sexual Harassment
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...]
What 987 People Consider To Be Kinky
Whether you’re having sex with a partner or opting to get off by yourself, having a healthy sex life is good for more than orgasms. Sex in any form can help reduce feelings of stress or anxiety, increase your feelings of intimacy, boost your immune system, and help make sure you sleep better at night. Essentially, as long as you’re enjoying positive sexual experiences (where consent and mutual … [Read more...]
1,012 People Explain Their Most Embarrassing Sex Stories
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...]
1,013 People Explain The Mental Tricks That Destroy Your Sex Life
Cognitive biases are errors in the ways we make decisions and judgments. They’re famous in the world of gambling, where players who are faced with uncertainty sometimes blow on dice for “good luck” and bet on black because the roulette ball has hit red 10 times in a row. But these frailties of human decision-making aren’t confined to casinos. They affect all of us, all the time, especially when … [Read more...]
Send Nudes: 1,058 People On How Often They Send & Recieve Nudes
“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...]
1,015 People Explain What An Orgasm Feels Like
How would you describe your last orgasm? Go ahead, think about it. Was it easy or hard to come by? If you achieved one, would you be able to explain how it happened? To get the answers to these questions and more, we asked over 1,000 sexually active adults to share their orgasm experiences with us. We learned what gets women off versus men and the biggest misconceptions about climaxing. If … [Read more...]
Dead Bedrooms: 984 People Explain The Causes & Solutions
At the beginning of a relationship, infatuation, 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 point in … [Read more...]
Instagram AI Analysis Of 80,000 Model Posts Reveals The Perfect Pose
Every 24 hours, more than 100 million photos are shared on Instagram. That means tens of millions of times each day, Instagram users across the world – with varying degrees of deliberateness and prowess – decide which pose to strike. To explore the world of Instagram poses and discover the most common ways to sit, stand and lie for the camera, we used machine learning to analyze over 80,000 … [Read more...]
1,017 People Explain How Porn Enhanced & Destroyed Their Relationship
Key Findings: More than 1 in 10 people credited porn with helping to rekindle their sex life with a partner. People who watched porn alone and with a partner were more likely to be satisfied with their relationship than those who solely watched porn alone. People discussing porn with a partner were more likely to be sexually satisfied than those who hadn’t broached the topic. 22% of … [Read more...]
