Love & Sex

The Scientific Reason You Should Have Sex Today at 3 p.m.
00:04 2017-11-12

You already know that hormones have huge implications on your sex life, as well as the feelings you experience afterward. But it turns out, these hormones peak and valley throughout the day, and synchronizing yours with your partner’s could lead you to even more enjoyable sex than ever, according to hormone expert Alisa Vitti in …

This Is the Surprising Age When You’ll Have the Best Sex of Your Life
23:04 2017-11-11

Think great sex ends in your twenties? Midlifers, don’t despair—research says you’re just reaching your prime when it comes to your sex life. Recently, online platform Happify put forward a simple (but important!) question: When do people have the best sex of their lives? Their results might surprise you. According to people in their 50s …

Science Has Found Exactly How Long the Sex “Afterglow” Lasts
22:04 2017-11-11

You probably know instinctively that sex feels great and makes you feel closer to your partner, but science backs it up. Studies have already shown sex releases the feel-good hormone dopamine and the “cuddle hormone” oxytocin, which boosts bonding. Still, most couples aren’t getting busy every day, so scientists wanted to know how long that …

Between the sheets: Having sex once a week can slow down ageing in women
10:50 2017-11-11

Women, you may want to start being active between the sheets as a recent study has revealed that having sex at least once a week slows down ageing. Researchers from the University of California in San Francisco analysed physical intimacy, as well as partner support or conflict, overall relationship satisfaction and stress in 129 mothers …

Dear men, here’s why having an active sex life will keep your heart healthy
06:10 2017-11-11

A regular sex life has a number of benefits. For men, sexual activity at least twice a week could be good for their heart. According to a study, it reduces the level of a harmful chemical in the blood, which triggers life-threatening cardiac problems. According to researchers, having sex several times a week can lead …