News & Views Do feminists have better sex? Yes, they do Research shows that women who identify as feminists are more likely to have sex that is more loving and pleasurable.
Books ‘Consent Laid Bare’: Chanel Contos’ new book tackles outdated sexual norms Chanel Contos’ new book, “Consent Laid Bare”, advocates for affirmative and enthusiastic consent to be the mainstream.
Advice Julia Louis-Dreyfus interviews older women about sex, ageing and ambition Julia Louis-Dreyfus asks famous women about sex, ageing, ambition, regrets and what ifs, on her new podcast, “Wiser than me”
Life Why are men having more orgasms than women in heterosexual relationships? Like other gender gaps, it is important to continue pushing past individual explanations and understand the gender gap in orgasms as a form of gender inequality.
News & Views Navigating sex and body image with a cancer diagnosis Professor Kate White is working to break down the stigma around sexual health in relation to cancer, offering solutions to sexual concerns.
Women's Health News Five unexpected health benefits of using lube Less friction, more pleasure and fewer yeast infections? Yes please. Writer Alley Pascoe makes a case for investing in good quality lube.
News & Views Nasal spray for sex drive? A new Australian trial is claiming just that A new nasal spray has been developed to boost the sex drive of some women who experience low libido, which can lead to distress.
News & Views Sex and the City: the reboot needs to look beyond its narrow view of white wealthy heterosexual sex The landscape of sex and sexuality has shifted significantly over the last two decades. To remain relevant, the reboot will have to shift with it.
Life 4 things about female orgasms researchers actually study Here’s a snapshot of what research tells us about female orgasms, what we don’t know, and what researchers want to know next.
Women's Health News What is vaginismus and why is nobody talking about it? Vaginismus is a painful condition many women in Australia deal with, yet it is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, writes Marnie Vinall.
Profiles I wrote a book to make the world feel less lonely “For the first 22 years of my life, I wasn’t encouraged to express what I wanted,” A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing author Jessie Tu writes.