What does the way you vote say about your relationship? . In this episode of The Sex Science Podcast, we get into the surprising ways political party affiliation affects relationship quality. We break down what this means for dating, long-term compatibility, and the role

Spotlight on @LeyaTanit, Founder and CEO of @PineappleYSW, who will be joining us for “Stronger Together: Mental Wellness in Sex Work.”. 📅 July 24 | 🕑 2PM EST | 💻 Online Panel.🔗 Free registration: . With over 20 years in the adult industry, both in

Writer. Artist. Intimacy coach. Sex icon. Jessica Stoya (@stoya) will bring her voice and wisdom to le Shaw’s upcoming online panel “Stronger Together: Mental Wellness in Sex Work.”. 📅 July 24 | 🕑 2PM EST | 💻 Online Panel.🔗 Free registration: . Stoya

Once again, le Shaw Institute was proud to attend and sponsor the Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research (@TheIASR) in Portland, ME. Both our Scientific Director Simon Dubé (@sci_dub) and Director @BobbiBidochka had a fantastic time learning from and

Adult cam platforms can do more than entertain. New research suggests they may help men feel better about their bodies, too.

What can decades of research tell us about how women experience satisfaction across different identities and relationships?. This episode of The Sex Science Podcast explores a review of 43 studies on climax occurrence, sexual frequency, length of erotic encounters, and general

Ready to rethink mental health support in sex work? Join le Shaw and an all-star panel to discuss real solutions. 🗓️ July 24 at 2PM EST marks the launch of “Rethinking Pleasure,” a bold new online panel series where sex workers, therapists, scholars, and adult-industry leaders

A fantastic lineup of speakers!.

Researchers analyzed 36 AI porn sites to find out what’s possible now and what’s coming tomorrow.

Sx tech is evolving fast, but when it comes to trans and nonbinary people, research hasn’t kept pace. Why does that matter? These tools can help offer safer, more affirming ways to explore intimacy. For trans and nonbinary individuals, who often face stigma, harassment, and

Looking to refresh your sex work research reading list?. Our head of Activism and Community Engagement, Delphine DiTecco, shares standout titles she discovered at this year’s Law & Society (@law_soc) conference. 📕 Sex Work Today: Erotic Labor in the Twenty-First Century.Edited

Did you know? Watching more porn is linked to better sexual function, higher desire, stronger arousal, and more orgasms in women.

Desire on the ACE spectrum: How do fantasies and feelings show up? . In this episode of The Sex Science Podcast, we explore a study that dives into the sexual desires and erotic fantasies of people across the ACE spectrum—asexual, demisexual, gray-asexual, and questioning. And we

Before, now, and always, we support LGBTQI+ communities and research that centers their health and wellbeing. That means asking better questions, pushing for inclusive data, and advocating for care that affirms pleasure, safety, and identity. Because LGBTQI+ folks deserve

Why do women swipe right for dads?. Research shows that simply having fatherhood intentions increases how desirable men appear to women. This phenomenon is investigated in “Call Me Daddy: How Long-Term Desirability is Influenced by Intention for Fatherhood,” by Ryan C.

What happens when cancer collides with LGBTQI identity? . In this episode of The Sex Science Podcast, we explore research on intimate wellbeing after cancer, spotlighting the unique challenges and powerful resilience within LGBTQI communities. From changing bodies to shifting