bread

Expert Describes Breadstick Dildos, Erection-Withering Mouse Poo, Sodomizing Radishes and Other Bizarre Sexual Practices of the Greco-Romans

By Christine Hsu | Feb 01, 2013 10:44 AM EST

The sex lives of people living in the Greco-Roman era were apparently more shocking and perverted than previously thought.

friends

Study Reveals How Friends Are Actually The Best Lovers

By Christine Hsu | Jan 29, 2013 08:26 PM EST

Having a strong friendship bond with your partner is the secret to having a long-lasting romantic relationship, scientists claim.

Happy Couple

Lovers Swap Genes While Kissing: DNA Lingers in the Mouth Even After a Light Peck

By Christine Hsu | Jan 28, 2013 06:42 PM EST

Kissing is a physically affectionate act of pressing the lips against someone or something. The act is commonly used to express a multitude of human emotions like love, respect and friendship. However, what is less obvious is that when two lovers share a passionate kiss, they are also swapping their bacteria, bodily fluids and parts of their genetic code.

condoms

Sex Myth Busted: Condoms Don't Take Away Bedroom Pleasure

By Christine Hsu | Jan 24, 2013 02:10 PM EST

A new study on sexual pleasure finds that men and women enjoy sex just as much with condoms as they do without.

break up

How Poor Sleep Leaves Lovers Feeling Unappreciated

By Christine Hsu | Jan 20, 2013 04:04 PM EST

Not getting enough sleep doesn't only affect you mentally and physically; it also leaves your romantic partners feeling unappreciated, according to a new study.

porn

Disturbing New Survey Reveals How Porn is Damaging Relationships

By Christine Hsu | Jan 20, 2013 04:04 PM EST

Leading sex and relationship experts fear that the use of pornography may be damaging relationships, according to a new survey.

love

I Like You, But What's Your Credit? Bad Scores Are Now "the Dating Equivalent of an STD"

By Christine Hsu | Dec 31, 2012 02:29 PM EST

A potential lover's credit score has now become even more important than their job or them sharing the same interests and hobbies.

couple

Another Reason to Play Hard to Get: First-Date Sex May Spell Rocky Relationships

By Christine Hsu | Dec 06, 2012 05:41 PM EST

Having sex on the first date doesn't mean there's no hope for a relationship, but it can lead to problems in the long run.

Can Familiarity Breed Desire? Science Explains Why Men Prefer Women Who Look Like Them

By Christine Hsu | Nov 30, 2012 04:38 PM EST

Familiarity does not breed contempt, a new study suggests after it revealed that men find women with whom they share certain facial features more attractive.

love

Why Men Who Can't Smell Have Significantly Fewer Sexual Partners

By Christine Hsu | Nov 30, 2012 03:32 PM EST

Men born without a sense of smell report having significantly fewer sexual partners compared to other men, and women affected with the same disorder report being more insecure in their relationships.

break up

New Survey Reveals The Different Reasons Why Men and Women Dump Their Lovers

By Christine Hsu | Nov 15, 2012 05:22 PM EST

How and why you break up with someone depends on whether you're a man or a woman.

couple

‘Love Hormone’ Promotes Monogamy in Men

By Makini Brice | Nov 14, 2012 01:18 PM EST

Research suggests that, if David Petraeus had been administered a dose of oxytocin, maybe he would still be the head of the Central Intelligence Agency right now.

love

Brain Scans Reveal Why Love Makes Us Stupid

By Christine Hsu | Nov 12, 2012 03:53 PM EST

Scientists may have figured out the mystery of falling head over heels and why love can make even the most levelheaded of people giddy, foolish and ridiculous.

love

You Can Love at First Sight: Scientists Discover Brain Region Responsible for Instant Attraction

By Christine Hsu | Nov 07, 2012 02:33 PM EST

Scientists have discovered brain region that decides who we will be romantically attracted to.

Sex

Only One in Six Cuddle Sessions Will Lead to Sex

By Christine Hsu | Oct 25, 2012 03:46 PM EDT

Cuddle sessions are more likely to be used to discuss previous events in the day rather than as a buildup to activity in the bedroom.

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