The Psychology of Sadomasochism
An attempt to understand sadism and masochism.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 18, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Neel Burton, M.D. Tags: Relationships Sex Source Type: news

When It Comes to Love and Romance, What's Fair? What's Not?
Have you ever been deceived by a person you loved?read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 17, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Bill Knaus, Ed.D. Tags: Relationships Resilience Sex Stress Albert Ellis all’s fair in love and war anger betrayal breaking rules cheating conventional deceptions disgrace dishonesty distorted judgment distress divorce enlightened self-interes Source Type: news

The Curious Couple's Guide to Strap-On Dildos
Beyond girl-girl porn, a dildo fitted into a harness worn around the hips can be fun for any couple so inclined.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 15, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Michael Castleman, M.A. Tags: Aging Happiness Relationships Sex dildos strap-ons Source Type: news

Porn Habit – Indulgence or Addiction?
Pornography is so easily accessible, even to teens. How much is too much? When and where do we see a negative impact on our minds, our relationships, our society? What can be done about it? We are just starting to learn about the problems associated with compulsive porn use, and some interesting new findings have come out.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 13, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Allison Conner, Psy.D. Tags: Addiction Relationships Sex Social Life porn porn addict porn addiction research porn addiction treatment pornography sex addiction treatment sexual imagery Source Type: news

Is Your Quest For Safety Putting You In Danger?
In love relationships as in military strategy and politics, our intuition that "one can't be too cautious" can be very dangerous. Caution should be exercised cautiously. Strive to be as wary as necessary but not warier.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 13, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jeremy E. Sherman, Ph.D. Tags: Anxiety Behavioral Economics Ethics and Morality Parenting Personality Philosophy Politics Relationships Resilience Self-Help Sex Social Life Stress Work Source Type: news

How Women Get Addicted to Cybersex
We tend to associate cybersex addiction to porn with men, but a new study reveals that women can get just as hooked as men. The “gratification hypothesis” helps to explain which women are most likely to turn to the Internet to get their daily dose of sexual arousal. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 12, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Health Relationships Sex addiction cybersex cybersex dating dating sites dsm5 pornography relationship tips sex chat rooms sexuality Source Type: news

Women Who Become Addicted to Cybersex
We tend to associate cybersex addiction to porn with men, but a new study reveals that women can get just as hooked as men. The “gratification hypothesis” helps to explain which women are most likely to turn to the Internet to get their daily dose of sexual arousal. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 12, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Tags: Happiness Health Relationships Sex addiction cybersex cybersex dating dating sites dsm5 pornography relationship tips sex chat rooms sexuality Source Type: news

The Philosophy of Lust
Is lust really the first rung on the ladder of love?read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 12, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Neel Burton, M.D. Tags: Philosophy Relationships Sex Source Type: news

The First Curse on Women: Menstruation
During menstruation a woman typically sheds almost a fluid ounce of blood. Substantial iron loss results, so strong selection must have led to its evolution. But a convincing explanation remains elusive. Any hypothesis must explain why menstruation is limited to higher primates and a few other mammals, and also why menstruation is so strikingly heavy in women.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 6, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Robert D. Martin, Ph.D. Tags: Health Sex Source Type: news

I'm in Love With a Criminal
If love consists of a comprehensive positive evaluation of the beloved, how can we love a criminal? Do we romantically love only good people? How important is the moral character of the partner? Is Britney Spears really in love? These questions have no easy answers.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 6, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Aaron Ben-Zeév, Ph.D. Tags: Behavioral Economics Ethics and Morality Happiness Law and Crime Philosophy Relationships Sex Social Life bad Britney Spears caring compassion criminal good hate love profound love sin sinner superficial villain v Source Type: news

Cracking the Whip
With more than 36 million views since its trailer release on July 24th, Fifty Shades of Grey is clearly a highly anticipated film. So, what makes this steamy new saga so popular? I have an idea. Read on and see if you agree.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 2, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Edward Shorter, Ph.D. Tags: Psychiatry Sex 50 Shades of Grey bdsm power Source Type: news

Aftersex: New Science Explores the Meaning of Pillow Talk
The time period right after intercourse may serve an important function in solidifying relationshipsread more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 1, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Noam Shpancer, Ph.D. Tags: Evolutionary Psychology Gender Relationships Sex Source Type: news

Sexual Addiction: No Roll in the Hay
Laying down potential criteria for a diagnosis of hypersexual behavior.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 1, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Naveed Saleh, M.D., M.S. Tags: Addiction Media Psychiatry Sex hypersexuality hypersexuality and mania sex addict sex addiction sexual desire women and sex addiction Source Type: news

My Favorite Quotations About Sex
29 quotes to make you think or laugh about sex.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 1, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Marty Nemko, Ph.D. Tags: Sex quotations sex drive sexuality Source Type: news

Masturbation: What You May Not Know About Solo Sex
It's normal and fine, even daily, even if you're in a couple. But possible dangers lurk....read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - August 1, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Michael Castleman, M.A. Tags: Anxiety Happiness Relationships Sex masturbation Source Type: news