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Psychological benefits of sex

The psychological benefits of sex, including pleasure, bonding, and identity

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Jan 21, 2026

Are there psychological reasons for evolving sexual desires in relationships?

Yes — are central to why sexual desires evolve inside relationships: biological substrates like interact continuously with cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and cultural forces, producing predictab...

Jan 15, 2026

How do lubrication, condom use and masturbation habits change penile sensitivity and sexual satisfaction over time?

Condoms have empirical evidence showing they raise vibratory thresholds—that is, reduce penile sensitivity—while self-reports about their effect on pleasure are mixed; lubricants reliably improve comf...