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

Our Bodies
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

Love and relationships
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.

Anal sex: top five facts

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Anal sex – plenty say they love the intense sensation and pleasure. But many others cringe at the idea of anything other than water and soap getting near their rear end. Read all you need to know about anal sex in our top five facts.

Pubic grooming: do's and don'ts

Our Bodies
Where once the idea of pubic grooming was regarded as rather unseemly, today it has developed into a major industry for men and women alike.

Genital hygiene: do's and don'ts

Our Bodies
How do you keep your vagina or penis clean and fresh? We all know about washing our hands, but many of us are less sure when it comes to washing our genitals.

What makes a voice sexy?

Our Bodies
A sexy voice is a breathy one – a man’s or a woman’s. That’s where similarities end about what’s hot in a male or female voice. We find some voices sexy because they give us clues about the speaker’s looks, according to a British study.

Best for sex: new lover or steady partner?

Making Love
Is sex less fun with a long-term partner? For some people it might be, studies suggest. But don’t panic, everything is relative.

Do your body worries spoil sex?

Our Bodies
Do thoughts of flabby abs or the size of your penis creep into your mind while you should be enjoying sex? Both men and women worry about their body in bed, like normal penis size a recent Portuguese study found, and this can seriously get in the way of good sex.