Justin J Lehmiller

Erogenous zones comprise more than just the genitals. In fact, researchers estimate that at least a quarter of the human body has the potential to produce intense erotic pleasure. https://t.co/GC1c9hSMgM

Science suggests that there might very well be something to the idea that viruses (including STIs) could potentially “hijack” your brain, subtly directing you to behave in ways that serve the virus and help it to reproduce. https://t.co/QB9RJtypko

The keys to boosting sexual satisfaction? Learning to be in the moment during sex, feeling sexually self-confident, and being able to express your needs and desires. Check out this episode for practical tips on how to do all three. https://t.co/mfs5Phj7uI

What exactly does it mean to have “rough sex?” Which specific activities do people include in this? And how many people actually enjoy the idea of rough sex in real life—not just in their fantasies? https://t.co/jfdjLDSmEu

Here are six science-backed, self-help strategies that can assist in resolving some of the most common sexual difficulties. https://t.co/Gfbtqpl3Dm

When it comes to sex, focus on quality over quantity. Make sure you're having sex that's worth having. @PsychToday https://t.co/y2laZSOFUP

In a study of people who had affairs, about half of couple stayed together afterwards. However, many did so without the affair ever being discovered. https://t.co/yKRylDfaY9

How many people today are actually satisfied with their sex lives? And what are the key factors that contribute to sexual satisfaction? That's what we're talking about in today's show. https://t.co/mfs5Phj7uI

Study: men with more siblings were more likely to be asexual, while women who had fewer older sisters or were only children were also more likely to report asexuality. https://t.co/4ccYMp2ytv

We are recruiting women ages 40-75 for a 3-month study of menopause and self-pleasure. Take our screening survey via this link to determine eligibility and sign up! @kinseyinstitute https://t.co/IK8FzqEp1T

In long-term relationships, sexual satisfaction usually starts dropping after the first year as the initial burst of passion wears down. However, this decline in satisfaction is both preventable and reversible, as @luvbitesco and I discuss in this episode. https://t.co/mfs5Phj7uI

Why is sexual initiation so hard for so many of us—and what can we do to make it easier? In today's show, we’re going to help you discover your own initiation style, and discuss what to do when you and your partner prefer to initiate in different ways. https://t.co/dTg7i1IPIX

If you discover that your partner is kinkier than you, can the relationship still work? Here are some tips on breaking the impasse that I put together for the @Astroglide blog. https://t.co/VCTzN7F3Vs

In situations where one partner initiates sex and the other isn’t into it, how do you turn them down without hurting their feelings? And how to you hear their no without taking it in a deeply personal way? Let's talk about it. https://t.co/dTg7i1IPIX

The decision for spouses to sleep separately, sometimes called a “sleep divorce,” is both taboo and fairly common. However, rather than decreasing intimacy, many sex therapists believe that it can be the catalyst for a better sex life. https://t.co/JggUwc6bYd

There are at least 6 different sexual initiation styles. For example, some people need to feel desired. Others need physical touch to awaken arousal. Understanding your own and your partner’s style is key to figuring out how to make sex happen. https://t.co/dTg7i1IPIX

Research finds that single women are happier than single men on average. Single women report higher life satisfaction and greater sexual fulfillment, as well as less desire for a relationship. https://t.co/J2AVk2Tpz6