Sex : Science World Report

Nov 03, 2015 11:40 PM EST

Fair Sharing Of Chores Helps Sex Life In Marriage

Researchers at the University of Alberta found that men that perceived their contributions to the division of labor as fair engaged in more frequent sex and both partners were more satisfied with their sex life in general.

Nov 02, 2015 11:00 PM EST

Parent Sex Talks With Kids Lower Risky Sexual Behaviors

Talking with your kids about safe sex may seem awkward, but it can help prevent risky sexual behaviors growing up.

Oct 23, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

Bigger Calls and Smaller Balls: Howler Monkeys Compensate for Small Testes

Deeper calls may mean smaller balls for monkey species. Scientists have found that male howler monkeys have adapted different sex tactics in order to attract mates.

Oct 12, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

Sexual Orientation is Genetic: New Algorithm Predicts the Orientation of Men

A newly created algorithm using epigenetic information can actually predict the sexual orientation of males.

Oct 08, 2015 11:41 PM EDT

Unsafe Sex Is More Common When Marijuana, Alcohol Is Involved

Neither alcohol nor marijuana are a good idea. But they're even worse when it comes to increasing the risk of unsafe sexual practices.

Oct 07, 2015 06:36 PM EDT

More Sex May Help Couples Trying To Get Pregnant

If you're trying to have a baby, predicting the days that you're ovulating may not be the only way to go about things.

Sep 15, 2015 10:44 PM EDT

Birds Fall In Love, Just Like Humans

The Carpenters had it right. In other words, birds may have something to do with love (they "suddenly appear..." as the song goes.) Or is it that they simply fall in love--just like humans--as well.

Sep 15, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

Speed-Dating for Birds Reveals Zebra Finches Fall in Love Like Humans

Humans aren't the only ones who can fall in love. Scientists have found that other species can fall in love, as well. A new cost/benefit analysis of love reveals a bit more about why we're so choosy when it comes to finding a companion.

Sep 02, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

Females Prefer Cheek Pads: Orangutans Choose Males with the Largest Cheeks

It turns out that when it comes to choosing a mate, cheek pads are the thing to watch out for. Female orangutans prefer males with large "check pads" on their faces.

Aug 25, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

Women In Mostly Male Dominated Workplaces Show Dysregulated Stress Patterns

Even in modern times, today's workplace is still very much sex-segregated in some areas. Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington examined one important consequence of occupational sex segregation. For women working highly male-dominated occupations, it can be particularly stressful.

Aug 23, 2015 09:43 PM EDT

Sex Is Better For Couples With More Egalitarian Relationships

Yet new findings presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association reveal that men who take up more of the child-care duties via splitting them equally with their female partners could have more overall relationship and sexual satisfacton in their lives.

Aug 19, 2015 10:51 PM EDT

Sex Signals Of Animals Are Not Always Passed On From Generation To Generation

Though animal sex signals were thought to be passed down from generation to generation, new research conducted at Michigan State University shows that this may not always be the case.