Sex and sexuality

Violence and aggression
idea
The details of the situation shape whether a sexual assault occurs
by Betsy Levy Paluck & Ana Gantman

Stigma and taboo
idea
It’s a fraught choice: come out, or conceal yourself?
by Joel Le Forestier

Sex and sexuality
guide
How to get the excitement back
Long-term sexual boredom is common but not inevitable. Use these five focused strategies to rekindle your sex life together
by Ian Kerner

Love
film
In this dreamlike terrain a storm becomes a window into passion
5 mins

Stories and literature
idea
Young women were the true originators of the Grimms’ Tales
by Christine Lehnen

Sex and sexuality
idea
Does porn harm or help? Gender could matter in a surprising way
by Nicolas Sommet & Jacques Berent

Sex and sexuality
guide
How to explore ethical non-monogamy
Before enjoying the freedoms of a more open relationship, get a handle on the practical and emotional complexities ahead
by Meg Wilson

Sex and sexuality
film
The filmmakers who transform fantasies into videos with an audience of one
13 mins

Animals
idea
Sex lives of the pygmy seahorses – a hidden, miniature marvel
by Richard Smith

Sex and sexuality
idea
Human bodies change through life. So does our sexuality
by Jana Byars

Sex and sexuality
guide
How to talk about sexual desires
It’s not always easy to open up about sex. But letting a partner in on your wants and fantasies can strengthen your bond
by Sarah Hunter Murray

Love
film
In the frenzied cacophony of speed dating, silence offers a path to love
4 mins