Bridgerton’s talk of ‘the pinnacle’ may have launched countless memes about orgasms. But there’s a lesson for all parents.
- Senior Research Fellow, Division of Health Research and Social Work, Lancaster University
- Honorary Adjunct, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
Boys are left out of important conversations about sex, relationships and consent – here’s what we can do to change this.
If men don’t understand or respect consent, this is likely to do with broader societal issues, rather than a lack of knowledge.
The season three scene between Colin and Penelope got more than a few hearts racing. It’s a refrenshingly rare onscreen portrayal of a larger women in a passionate, sexual encounter.
In a new study, we spoke to young adults about navigating sexual consent during sexual encounters. Here’s what they told us.
A new campaign encourages young Australians to get tested for STIs more frequently and to take other measures to improve their sexual health.
The publication 25 years ago of The Ethical Slut shattered social norms and stigma about non-monogamy. It’s now sold over 200,000 copies – and continues to be important.
Beberapa ahli mengkhawatirkan terciptanya ekspektasi yang tidak realistis yang berkaitan dengan kekerasan berbasis gender dan potensi kecanduan. Yang lain mengatakan bahwa pendidikan dapat membantu mengimbangi bahaya-bahaya ini.
How To Build A Sex Room is a classic home renovation reality show, with a sexy, and wholesome, twist.
Vabbing is the act of taking one’s vaginal secretions and using it as a perfume – while not a new trend, it is taking social media sites like TikTok by storm.
This Netflix series imagines we all have a DNA-compatible soulmate waiting for us. But while there are companies in the real world matchmaking via DNA, love is more complex than that.
Si certains experts s’inquiètent des attentes irréalistes que peut créer le porno, de sa violence sexiste, et de son potentiel addictif, d’autres pensent que l’éducation peut contrer ces méfaits.
Popular culture is full of images of muscly men with ‘six packs’. But new research finds women look for other qualities when it comes to a long-term relationship.
Some experts were concerned about the creation of unrealistic expectations, links with gender-based violence, and the potential for addiction. Others said education might help to offset these harms.
While online sex may not be a substitute for intimacy and touch, research shows there are many benefits. Technology can make sex more creative, for instance, and help people explore fantasies.
We interviewed older gay men, lesbian women, and trans women about their perceptions of residential aged care. Our research shows we need to make aged care safer for LGBTI+ people.
The mythical Australian bloke is white, straight, and able-bodied – he’s Crocodile Dundee. But where does this legend come from, and what is his future?
Dick pics are widely considered a form of sexual violence. But while that is often true, they can also be funny, sexy and playful. Apparently, some straight guys even send them to each other.
While thousands have called for the show to be cancelled, Insatiable actually does a good job of depicting the complex nature of disordered eating, sexuality and female pleasure.
‘Creepshots’ are provoking questions concerning rights to privacy in public, and ethical concerns regarding technology and bodily autonomy.
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