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What do fantasies of domination, passivity, or objectification mean? Nuanced guidelines for distinguishing between imagination, desire, and consent.
Read the article : Fantasies of Domination or Submission: What Do They Reveal About Our Desires?Your move
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A pornographic scene doesn't reveal the agreements negotiated off-screen. What two studies say, their limitations, and specific phrases for discussing this among adults.
Read the article : Pornography and Consent: Just Watching Doesn't Necessarily Teach You How to Ask
A study on munches emphasizes social interaction. Other studies describe connections and support among members of BDSM communities, without demonstrating that participation improves well-being.
Read the article : In BDSM, munches are primarily a way for people to meet each other
Among 190 young couples, higher reported empathy was associated with higher sexual satisfaction in both partners. No significant link was found with the other partner’s desire.
Read the article : Reported empathy is linked to sexual satisfaction, but not significantly to the other person's desire
What research shows about afterplay, affection after sex, and satisfaction—with tips on how to talk about it without making it feel like an obligation.
Read the article : After sex, afterplay is a shared experience
Monogamy or Open Relationships: What Studies Say About the Role of Communication, Explicit Agreements, and Transparency.
Read the article : Open or Monogamous Couples: Defining Agreements and Their Limits
Pain during intercourse: how to describe it, discuss it with your partner, and know which healthcare professional to see.
Read the article : Pain During Sex: Why Talking About It Isn't Enough Yet
How to suggest a sex toy as a couple, split the cost, and choose an accessory without any pressure. Three well-researched options, along with their limitations.
Read the article : Sex Toys in a Relationship: A Third Partner or Just an Accessory?
Does better communication really bring people closer together? Longitudinal studies shed light on the links between communication, satisfaction, withdrawal, attachment, and stress.
Read the article : When Words Bring People Together: What Studies Show About Couples
Pornhub Blocked in France: Understanding the "Aylo" Block, Age Verification, and How a VPN Allows You to Change Your IP Address.
Read the article : Pornhub in France: Age Verification Put to the Test of Privacy
A 2026 study examines the links between sexual desire, arousal, inhibition, and attachment among 358 adults. Results, methodology, and limitations.
Read the article : Sexual Desire: What a 2026 Study Says About Attachment, Arousal, and Inhibition
How does a month of abstinence change a relationship? A clear guide to discussing desire, consent, periods, safety, and reflection—without turning the challenge into a test.
Read the article : Locktober: How a Month of Abstinence Changes a Relationship
What does CSF-2023 reveal about sexual dysfunction in France? Statistics, prevalence, distress, age, and methodological limitations explained clearly.
Read the article : Sexual Dysfunction in France: What the CSF-2023 Survey Really Reveals