Staying compatible for the long term is something that requires a bit of effort and an ongoing conversation. It’s not something that you just set and forget. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/4/11/sexual-compatibility-takes-work-to-maintain/

Odds are, your sex drive is normal. Some people want sex a lot, some people want it a little—and some people don’t want it at all. All of these things can be normal and healthy. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/4/4/can-your-sex-drive-be-too-high/

One-third of adults say they've fantasized about sex in a historical setting. So why do we often romanticize the past? Here are some possible reasons. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/3/28/why-bridgerton-and-historical-sex-turn-us-on/

Being selectively or moderately hard-to-get seems to boost romantic interest. But being too hard-to-get or too easy-to-get has the potential to make someone lose interest. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202505/does-playing-hard-to-get-actually-work

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"Coincidences are the lifeblood of sexual conditioning, as unexpected encounters coming at just the right moment can forever fuse just about anything with sexual arousal." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-of-fetish-and-desire/202609/how-ordinary-things-become-sexual-fetishes

What happens after sex can be just as important as what happens during it. Good aftercare restores equilibrium, builds trust and intimacy, and can make future experiences even hotter. @planetmidori.bsky.social joins me to explain how to do it right. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...

What if NOT having an orgasm could be just as erotic as having one? That's part of the appeal of Locktober, a month-long chastity challenge. For some, delaying gratification can heighten anticipation, deepen intimacy, and turn surrender into pleasure. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2026/10...

Young men who worry they aren't muscular enough struggle more in the bedroom. A study of 1,116 sexually active men ages 15–35 found that muscle dysmorphia was linked to multiple sexual problems, including erectile difficulties and feeling anxious during sex. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Check out this great conversation Midori had with @justinlehmiller.bsky.social on the Sex and Psychology podcast recently about finding a way to make sexy talk more authentic.

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Submissions for the next annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-conference are open until October 8th! We hope you will join us to talk about your latest research! https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2026/9/9/announcing-the-14th-annual-spsp-sexuality-preconference/

Talking during sex can be incredibly hot, but the key isn't having the perfect script. It’s often less about *what* you say and more about *how* you say it. In this episode, @planetmidori.bsky.social shares how to find your authentic sexy talk style. www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast...

Sex can be categorized as a “moderate intensity physical activity” for most people, akin to the exertion required for light jogging, rowing, or swimming. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/3/21/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-during-sex/

The 7 biggest relationship dealbreakers, according to research: unambitious, hostile, filthy, arrogant, unattractive, clingy, and abusive. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/3/9/the-7-biggest-relationship-dealbreakers/

Women (55%) were far more likely than men (37%) to report that it would be a dealbreaker for someone to say “I love you” on the first date. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/2/14/how-would-you-feel-if-someone-said-i-love-you-on-the-first-date/

Research suggests that infidelity occurs in 20-25% of marital relationships. When married people have affairs, they're more likely to do it with a close personal friend than a stranger. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202304/when-people-cheat-who-do-they-do-it-with

A lot of women are turned on by the idea of initiating sex more often than they do in reality, while a lot of men are turned on by the idea of their partner initiating sex more often. https://www.sexandpsychology.com/blog/2022/1/24/why-we-struggle-with-sexual-initiation-and-how-to-fix-it/

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