Our Bodies

Fresh breath for fresh kisses

Imagine you're leaning in for the big kiss, and your partner backs away. Horror of horrors, right? Here are some tips on fresh breath for your perfect kiss...

Boy pain vs. girl pain

Blue balls vs. blue vulvas… Periods are like heart attacks … The problem with male mice … ‘Man flu’ is true … These news flashes and more in this week’s Sex in the Press.

Why we think someone’s hot… or not

Why do we find some people attractive and others not at all? New research explains why a lot of the time beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

Which aphrodisiacs actually work?

Looking for a natural way to spark passion? Read on for a list of aphrodisiacs that scientists say might genuinely improve your sex life.

Is testosterone the reason you love spicy food?

Why do some people love spicy food while others can’t bear the burn? It could be a question of testosterone for those men who like it hot.

How easily do you get turned on?

Do you get sexually aroused in the shower? What about when you see a hot stranger? How easily we get turned on – or off – varies a whole lot from one person to the next.

Hot penis, sexy vagina: why genital self-image matters

Thinking your penis or vagina is hot stuff can give your sex life a major boost, according to a large international study.

Why falling in love makes you stupid

Passionate love at the start of a relationship can actually impair our thinking. And the more in love we are, the worse it’s likely to be.