Evolution and orgasm – And God created ‘O’

Why is there such a difference between the ways we achieve male and female orgasm? Why, when a man’s orgasm is pretty much automatic, does a woman’s orgasm often seem so elusive? How did this situation arise? In answer, it could be that we owe an evo...

Sex fantasy : forced sex

Understand why people have forced sex fantasies and you can actually discover ways to enhance your sex life – and move beyond such fantasies if you have them and really don’t want them.

How many sexual partners have you had?

In study after study, men report having more sexual partners than women. While a study might find men reporting an average of seven (hetero-) sexual partners, women will report an average of five. A UK study found that men reported, on average, 12.7 ...

The G-Spot – and Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality

When The G Spot and Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality was first published in 1982 it started a revolution, single-handedly ushering in a new era of research on female sexuality, radically changing the professional practices of sex therapists, a...

Common male fears about sex

Given the macho stereotypes that men are expected to live up to, it's hardly surprising that doubts can creep in. Sex can be a minefield, even for people who are confident and self-assured.

Common female fears about sex

Learning to love yourself and your body can be an arduous task for some women, though they are not alone. Most women go through spells of uncertainty.

Definitions of Orgasm

Although many may prefer that orgasms remain indescribable and undefinable, some have proposed a definition: