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Future Sex: Emily Witt on new ways of understanding porn, marriage and love

The author discusses her investigation of the new world of relationships and sexuality opening up in the digital age

Can peer-led teaching help improve sex education in schools?

With sexting and online abuse on the rise, UK schools are turning to young people to create an environment where pupils can speak candidly about sex

More middle-aged men taking steroids to look younger

Experts warn about growing number of men in their 40s and 50s taking drugs to fight signs of ageing and boost sex drive

Sex education: what do today’s children really need to know?

Condoms and consent, yes … but what about where to go for contraception? We asked for opinions. Give yours below

‘Golden trio’ of moves boosts chances of female orgasm, say researchers

Study sheds light on approaches, revealing ‘orgasm gaps’ both between the sexes and those with different sexual orientations

Good vibes: selling sex toys online to fund sexual health programs

A new Australian social enterprise is tackling sexual objectification in advertising and an ‘unwritten moral code’ while selling sex toys for a good cause

Worried your partner might have a bisexual history? Why?

There myths about LGBTQ sexual health that need debunking – and healthcare professionals are part of the problem

Why is sex painful for some women – and what can they do?

Up to one third of women may experience pain during sex, but most never seek the treatment they need

By ignoring sex education, ministers are risking children’s safety

Lessons at school can protect children from online threats, but politicians would rather bury their heads in the sand

Future Sex: A New Kind of Free Love by Emily Witt – digested read

John Crace brings Emily Witt’s investigation of sexual mores in the Google era to a swifter conclusion

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