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You should not be worried about Sephora giving you herpes

You should not be worried about Sephora giving you herpes

By Rachel Feltman

Jeremy the snail and baby

In loving memory of Jeremy, the one-in-a-million mutant snail

By Rachel Feltman

When growing their penises for the season, ducks bend to social pressure

When growing their penises for the season, ducks bend to social pressure

By Ellen Airhart

confused man in bed

Female orgasms aren’t all that mysterious

By Sara Chodosh

There may be something weird going on with Western men’s sperm

There may be something weird going on with Western men’s sperm

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

What’s actually in that Viagra coffee you keep hearing about (and why it’s dangerous)

What’s actually in that Viagra coffee you keep hearing about (and why it’s dangerous)

By Sara Chodosh

Bonobo ladies get to choose their mates and boy oh boy are they picky

Bonobo ladies get to choose their mates and boy oh boy are they picky

By Sara Chodosh

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is a huge problem, and it’s only getting worse

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is a huge problem, and it’s only getting worse

By Rachel Feltman

Glitter in hand

Do we need to do a weekly series on things you shouldn’t put in your vagina now?

By Sara Chodosh

Cockatoos make their own lil drumsticks to play music

Cockatoos make their own lil drumsticks to play music

By Sara Kiley Watson

How a female-only line of salamanders ‘steals’ genes from unsuspecting males

How a female-only line of salamanders ‘steals’ genes from unsuspecting males

By Rachel Feltman

Bonding with a partner could have unexpected rewards—in your brain, that is

By Aparna Nathan

Please don’t put ground-up wasp nests in your vagina

Please don’t put ground-up wasp nests in your vagina

By Sara Chodosh

A Chinese folk contraceptive could give rise to unisex ‘molecular condoms’

A Chinese folk contraceptive could give rise to unisex ‘molecular condoms’

By Rachel Feltman

Jeremy the snail and baby

Jeremy the lefty snail has now been rejected by two other lefty snails

By Sara Chodosh

Human attraction is weird and confusing—and it’s about way more than looks

Human attraction is weird and confusing—and it’s about way more than looks

By Sara Chodosh

Female dragonflies feign death to avoid sex

Female dragonflies feign death to avoid sex

By Sara Chodosh

‘Poppers’ might permanently damage your eyes

‘Poppers’ might permanently damage your eyes

By Rachel Feltman

Yes, having sex makes you better at your job

Yes, having sex makes you better at your job

By Sara Chodosh

Fun facts about giraffe sex to keep you occupied while you wait for that giraffe baby

Fun facts about giraffe sex to keep you occupied while you wait for that giraffe baby

By Sara Chodosh

Happy Valentine’s Day! Stop being dumb about STIs.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Stop being dumb about STIs.

By Rachel Feltman

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These dance moves are scientifically proven to be sexy

This may be the most promising herpes vaccine ever

This may be the most promising herpes vaccine ever

By Rachel Feltman

A female shark had a bunch of babies without male contact

A female shark had a bunch of babies without male contact

By Rachel Feltman

These adorable birds are sexual nomads—and that helps protect their species

These adorable birds are sexual nomads—and that helps protect their species

By Sara Chodosh

toxic masculinity in a facial expression

Sexism may be bad for men’s mental health

Climate Change Gave The Male Of This Species A Giant Appendage

Climate Change Gave The Male Of This Species A Giant Appendage

By Jamie Leventhal

Science Shows That Men Who Eat Salads Smell More Attractive To Women

Science Shows That Men Who Eat Salads Smell More Attractive To Women

By Samantha Cole

Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity

Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity

By Alexandra Ossola

How Does A Penis Transplant Work?

How Does A Penis Transplant Work?

By Alexandra Ossola

Man Taking HIV-Prevention Drug Tests Positive For HIV

Man Taking HIV-Prevention Drug Tests Positive For HIV

By Alexandra Ossola

Male Spiders Tie Up Their Mates During Sex To Keep From Getting Eaten

Male Spiders Tie Up Their Mates During Sex To Keep From Getting Eaten

By Charles Q. Choi

Dinosaur Courtship Rituals Were Surprisingly Similar To Those Of Modern Birds

By Mary Beth Griggs

Frozen Fruit Fly Sex Is As Freaky As It Looks

Frozen Fruit Fly Sex Is As Freaky As It Looks

By PopSci Editors

Science Is Still Trying To Figure Out What Makes A Female Athlete

Science Is Still Trying To Figure Out What Makes A Female Athlete

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?

Ask Us Anything

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?

By Morgan Kinney

Where Do Genitals Come From?

Where Do Genitals Come From?

By Francie Diep

Previous Sex Partners’ Semen Can Influence Fly Offspring

Previous Sex Partners’ Semen Can Influence Fly Offspring

The Forgotten Woman Who Made Microbiology Possible

The Forgotten Woman Who Made Microbiology Possible

By Christina Agapakis

Wild Contraception: Behind Bars

Wild Contraception: Behind Bars

By Mary Beth Griggs

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Wild Contraception: Beyond a Happy Ending

By Mary Beth Griggs

Mantis Shrimp Vision Is Not As Mindblowing As You’ve Been Told

Mantis Shrimp Vision Is Not As Mindblowing As You’ve Been Told

By Ashley Braun

New Study Uncovers Why Stress Leads To Depression In Some, But Not Others

New Study Uncovers Why Stress Leads To Depression In Some, But Not Others

By Princess Ojiaku

The Mono-Mono Twins Are Cute, But Mostly They’re Rare—And Fascinating

The Mono-Mono Twins Are Cute, But Mostly They’re Rare—And Fascinating

By Alexandra Ossola

How Sperm Fit Big Things in Small Places

How Sperm Fit Big Things in Small Places

The Women Who Removed Birds From People’s Hats

The Women Who Removed Birds From People’s Hats

By Laura Poppick

Whatever Happened to Francis Crick?

Whatever Happened to Francis Crick?

Subtle, Yet Sexy: How Pheromones Can Change Your Perception of Attractiveness

Subtle, Yet Sexy: How Pheromones Can Change Your Perception of Attractiveness

By Diedre Ribbens

Marathon Mating and Female Penises—Bug Sex Just Got Even Weirder

Marathon Mating and Female Penises—Bug Sex Just Got Even Weirder

By Alexandra Ossola

How Men Learn (Or Don’t) About Menstruation

How Men Learn (Or Don’t) About Menstruation

By Colin Schultz

Why Bitcoin Needs More Women

Why Bitcoin Needs More Women

By Adrienne LaFrance

Everything You Need To Know About Uterus Transplants

Everything You Need To Know About Uterus Transplants

By Alexandra Ossola

Your Guide To Eco-Friendly Birth Control

Your Guide To Eco-Friendly Birth Control

By Alexandra Ossola

A Scientific Miracle: Theories of Mary’s Virgin Birth

A Scientific Miracle: Theories of Mary’s Virgin Birth

By Khadijah Britton

Of Squirrels and Men: How We Moved Squirrels Into Our Cities

Of Squirrels and Men: How We Moved Squirrels Into Our Cities

Why Do We Blame The Obese For Their Obesity?

Why Do We Blame The Obese For Their Obesity?

By Kelly Bourdet

Defining a New ‘Business As Usual’ in Sci Comm

Defining a New ‘Business As Usual’ in Sci Comm

By Rose Eveleth

Unpacking Privilege in Science Communication

Unpacking Privilege in Science Communication

By Hannah Waters

Sex Positions That Won’t Break Your Artificial Hip, According To Science

Sex Positions That Won’t Break Your Artificial Hip, According To Science

By Shaunacy Ferro

Do animals have orgasms?

Ask Us Anything

Do animals have orgasms?

By Shaunacy Ferro

Follow A Queen Bee On Her Maiden Mating Flight

By Francie Diep

FYI: What’s The Point Of Sex?

FYI: What’s The Point Of Sex?

By Benjamin Ewen-Campen

Men: Wearing A T-Shirt With The Letter T On It Makes You More Attractive

Men: Wearing A T-Shirt With The Letter T On It Makes You More Attractive

By Dan Nosowitz

Do Female Orgasms Help With Conception? New Study Says No

Do Female Orgasms Help With Conception? New Study Says No

By Francie Diep