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Sex science

How bad does it have to get?

April 9, 2025

How bad does it have to get?

February 27, 2025

The Hidden Factor in Relationship Disharmony

February 13, 2025

‘Optimal Sexuality’ study

February 7, 2025

Sexology mythology

Synergy avoids post-coital dysphoria

December 30, 2024

Do You Feel Sad or Sometimes Cry After Having Sex? It Can Be Postcoital Dysphoria

Orgasm hangover

November 22, 2024

Does orgasm have a hidden cycle?

Lonely heart

October 7, 2024

Masturbation triggers a distressing mental health issue in 2/3 of men, experts discover – and half of women

Bonding behaviours

August 7, 2024

Bonding behaviour repertoire

Synergy

July 18, 2024

“No orgasm? What’s the point?”

postcoital dysphoria

July 4, 2024

Feel sad, anxious or ‘homesick’ after sex? You might have post-coital dysphoria (Guardian UK)

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