Science

Why Everybody’s Wrong About The G-Spot

The female G-spot is a much-discussed phenomenon. For every anecdotal report of its existence, there’s a denier. Sadly, for once, science doesn’t really seem to help settle the matter either, with plenty of past reports suggesting its existence or otherwise. Today, the internet is awash with reports that a new study proves the G-spot is real — but should we believe it?


April 20, 2012
Science

Watching Porn Turns Off Your Brain, Says Study

The results of a study conducted by a team from the University of Groningen Medical Centre in the Netherlands show that watching porn will actually turn off the part of the brain that processes visual stimuli. At least in women.


April 18, 2012
Science

Brain Scan Can Tell How Fat You’ll Get And How Much Sex You’ll Have

The world is full of delicious food and beautiful people, and sometimes it’s hard to turn down their respective charms. But now a team of researchers has used data from fMRI scans to successfully predict weight gain and sexual activity — and it can tell if you’re likely to fall foul of temptation well in advance.


April 10, 2012
Geek Out

Pheromone Parties: Where Dirty T-Shirts Get You Laid

If you haven’t found love in a scentless place, maybe you’re not looking in the right spots. Chances are you haven’t exhausted all your options unless you’ve given a Pheromone Party a whirl.


April 3, 2012
Science

How Eggs Fight Off Tardy Sperm Intruders

During human (or any mammalian) fertilisation, if more than one sperm manages to get inside an egg, there are typically no survivors. A violent competition between the two sperm brings the whole kit and caboodle to a tragic end.


March 29, 2012
Science

Why Making A Male Contraceptive Pill Is So Difficult

John Amory, a doctor at the University of Washington, has been developing a male contraceptive for 15 years. Turns out, it’s harder than it sounds. We spoke with him to find out why.


March 20, 2012
Science

Scientific Proof That Exercise Can Cause Female Orgasms

While there’s been anecdotal evidence floating around for a long time that exercise can help women achieve sexual satisfaction, a new study’s gone and proved it; exercising the core abdominal muscles alone can bring females to orgasm.


March 14, 2012
Science

Men Are Dumber When They Think Women Are Nearby

If you often find yourself stuck for words in the presence of women, don’t beat yourself up; we’ve all been there. But it turns out it’s not you, it’s science! Merely thinking about the presence of women makes men stupid.


February 29, 2012
Science

Men Think Women Wearing Red Are More Interested In Sex

Red has always had a reputation for being raunchy. But why is it that men seem to be more attracted to women wearing red than any other colour?


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Condom-Based Foursquare Checks You In When You Have (Safe) Sex

A lot of effort goes into manufacturing condoms that are comfortable and effective, but that doesn’t do anyone any good if no one wears them. So some well-intentioned goober has decided to slap QR codes onto condom wrappers so you can check in every time you, uhh, unwrap one.