Justin Lehmiller, PhD
tonic@vice.comJustin Lehmiller, PhD, is a research fellow at The Kinsey Institute and author of the blog Sex and Psychology. His latest book is Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life.
Three Ways to Get the HPV Vaccine if You’re Over the Age of 26
A leading sex researcher told us how he navigated the ridiculously challenging process.
Most People Want to Change Who Initiates Sex in Their Relationship
These are the most effective ways you or your partner can take the lead.
Monogamy May Be Even More Difficult For Women Than it Is For Men
Experts are challenging long-held ideas about gender and fidelity.
Orgasms Can Relieve Hiccups, Migraines, and Help Men Live Longer
And, shocker, there's scarce research on what they do for women.
We Fantasize About Our Romantic Partners More Than Anyone Else
By contrast, fewer than one in ten people say they fantasize frequently about celebrities, porn stars, politicians, or other famous people.
One in Five Men Feel Sad After They Have Sex, Study Finds
This phenomenon, known as postcoital dysphoria, has increasingly been discussed by researchers and therapists over the last decade.
Married Women Orgasm Less Often Than Their Husbands Think They Do
A new study of 1,700 married couples reveals that if we want to close the orgasm gap, we first need to close the orgasm perception gap.
Why People Have Sex With Animals
In a new study, researchers surveyed nearly 1,000 zoophiles about frequency of sex with animals, beliefs about zoophilia, and their sexual preferences and practices.
How to Stop Feeling Guilty About What You Want in Bed
Repressing your sexual desires is bad for your sex life.
Researchers Asked Cis People If They Would Date Trans People
The results of the first-ever study on this subject are bleak.
We Looked Into Whether Having Sex Affects Your Athletic Performance
Some coaches tell their athletes to avoid having sex before a big game.