Sizing up: women prefer slightly larger penises, new study reveals
Women chose bigger penises for a one-time sexual encounter versus a long-term partner, showing that the ideal penis is larger than the global average
How do women really know if they are having an orgasm?
Dr Nicole Prause is challenging bias against sexual research to unravel apparent discrepancies between physical signs and what women said they experienced
I have trouble climaxing with my girlfriend when I wear a condom
At 64, I just don’t get the same sensation with a condom, and manual stimulation during intercourse is uncomfortable for her
Why is it harder for women to orgasm? A hands-on episode of Vagina Dispatches
Episode three of the Vagina Dispatches: why is it so much harder for women to orgasm? Plus: Periods can hurt. They can also affect your sex drive. And they really aren’t all bad. Got more? Email us at vagina.dispatches@theguardian.com
Why a porn star is fighting California’s condom law: ‘It’s a women’s rights issue’
Adult film actor Tasha Reign says a proposed law that would enforce condom use on set is an assault on her rights over her own body
Is casual sex bad for your wellbeing?
For some, hookups and one-night stands can lead to increased confidence – but, for others, it can damage self-esteem and cause psychological distress
10 things you need to know about vaginas
From the science of the orgasm to cannabis tampons, there’s a lot to learn. Warning: explicit content
Could my wife’s circumcision explain her lack of interest in sex?
Our sex life has been underwhelming. I wonder if what happened to her as a child could be to blame
How porn is damaging our children’s future sex lives
Any boy with a smartphone can watch online pornography – and it’s harming their ability to relate to real-life girls and women
Can statins improve my sex life?
New research suggests that statins can improve erections as well as reducing cholesterol, but they may only work for some conditions