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.
Trying Not to Think About Sex Just Makes You Think About Sex More
Teaching people their sexual thoughts are “dirty” or “impure” has problematic consequences.
Women With a Stronger Sense of Smell Have More Orgasms
A sensitivity to odors can also predict how both men and women alike experience sex.
Psychopaths May Have an Evolutionary Advantage
As uncomfortable as the thought may be, traits that assist in reproduction tend to get passed on.
There Are Six Types of Straight People Who Have Same-Sex Hookups
Our sexual identity and sexual behavior don't always line up.
Sexual Violence Is a Huge Problem, But Don't Blame Porn
It’s not hard to see the foundation of a future porn crackdown in the works.
Homophobia Literally Keeps Gay and Bisexual People Awake at Night
A new study could partly explain why gay and bisexual people run a higher risk of chronic health problems.
Monogamists Are Less Satisfied With Their Relationships Than Polyamorists
A new study also looked at how they compare to swingers and people in open relationships.
Men Who Make Less Than Their Partners Have Less Sex
And a shocking number of Americans aren’t getting laid at all.
Does the G-Spot Actually Exist?
We still aren't certain if it's a distinct part of the female genital anatomy.
Women Regret Casual Sex They've Had, Men Regret Sex They've Passed Up
Compared to men, women rated their most recent casual sex experience as less physically gratifying and more disgusting.