World’s largest sex study under way in Denmark Up to 200,000 people to help scientists reveal how sex impacts our health.
Why women lose their sex drive Physical and psychological factors could explain why many women are losing their sex drive, shows new study.
Older men are not just attracted to young women A 50-year-old man might be delighted by the thought of going to bed with a young woman. But a Finnish study shows he tends to be just as interested in women his age.
Sex education is failing young people A new study of sex education around the world shows that teenagers feel embarrassed, teachers are ill-prepared, and the course content is outdated and stereotyped.
Watching sex on TV does not make teenagers sexually active There is no correlation between what kids watch on TV and their sex life, shows new study. Instead, parents and friends may play a bigger role.
Obesity can be passed on through the father’s sperm Overweight men may pass obesity on to the children via their sperm, according to new research.
Scandinavians are the earliest Europeans Scientists have sequenced a 37,000-year-old genome. The results show that present-day Scandinavians are the closest living relatives to the first people in Europe.
Denmark moves to ban bestiality -- but is sex with animals really so bad? Is bestiality harmful to the animals? Not always, say Danish researchers and point to the fact that animals seem to enjoy sex and orgasms.
HIV epidemic in Greenland mapped in great detail HIV has been introduced in Greenland at least 25 times, according to new study, which reveals how an HIV epidemic breaks out and spreads in a society. The findings may help prevent future epidemics.
Researchers slam plans to criminalise sex work Twenty-six Danish researchers have signed a protest letter against the European Parliament’s recommendations to criminalise sex work. Politicians ignore most of the research in this field, they argue. They agree with the 91 international researchers who argue against the EU proposal and instead urge politicians to listen to sex workers and their organisations recommending a decriminalisation.
Types of rapists revealed by kisses The lack of kissing is one of the traits that separates serial rapists from single-victim rapists.
Selling sex solves problems for prostitutes Women who sell sex on the streets do not perceive their sex trading as negatively as their surroundings do. They primarily regard their activities as an effective way of solving their financial problems.
Early puberty under scrutiny Today’s children reach puberty one year earlier on average than only 15 years ago. Researchers are now sending questionnaires to 11-year-olds in search of a cause.
Mysterious illness clogs up the vagina Vaginismus is a rare and frustrating disorder that makes it almost impossible for women to engage in vaginal penetration. A new book may help those affected.
Porn won’t ruin your sex life We shouldn’t worry that porn affects young people’s sex lives, new study concludes.
Why exercise gets on your nerves It’s not only the muscles that experience fatigue during exercise. It happens to our nerve cells too. New study uncovers the dual role of serotonin.
A sex life with rape and pepper spray Bed bugs have some rather special sexual habits involving rape and pepper spray.
New contraceptive pills double risk of blood clots The so-called fourth-generation contraceptive pill doubles the risk of blood clots compared to second generation pills.
Bizarre penis shaved by scientists The most terrifying penis in the animal kingdom has now been under the laser. Here, scientists found the answer to an evolutionary mystery.
Different tactics in the battle against sex work and drugs Neither sex work nor drug use can be stopped -- the best authorities can do is reduce or limit both practices. That's the conclusion of a new study which looked at contrasting approaches in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Victims of sex trafficking return home to great expectations Nigerian women who sell sex on the streets of Europe are met with huge expectations from their families when they return to Africa.
The church changed the perception of rape In the Middle Ages the Danish church changed the perception of rape from vandalism against a man’s property to a crime against the raped women.
Game-based sex education New method that utilises how our brain processes memories forms the basis of a new game-based learning system.
To women, designer bags are packed with sex appeal The Gucci bag oozes sex – at least to women, who use the bags to exude femininity and sensuality. These subtle sexual undertones are, however, lost on their male admirers.
Your guide to sex in the wild Oysters do it, humans do it and fish do it – even plants do it. We all have sex to ensure the survival of our species. Here's a look at the evolution of this blissful activity.
Voluntary sex causes as many vaginal injuries as rape New research surprises by showing that vaginal injuries are just as common after regular intercourse as after a rape. The findings could have great implications for forensic investigations into rape cases.
Nudity sparks the brain The naked truth: our brains process nude pictures more efficiently than pictures of clothed people, new Finnish study reveals.
Male circumcision leads to a bad sex life Circumcised men have more difficulties reaching orgasm, and their female partners experience more vaginal pains and an inferior sex life, a new study shows.
Good sperm extends lifespan High sperm quality is a sign of a long life for men, a new study suggests.
Unhealthy Danes have less and poorer sex Scientists have found a link between unhealthy living and problems beneath the sheets. People should use the discovery to live healthier lives, they suggest
