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We’re having less sex than we used to. Toa Heftiba

Health Check: how often do people have sex?

Australians report having sex once or twice a week, on average, but there are many variables. And that’s assuming people’s estimates are accurate.
Sex-ed can equip and empower young people to make healthy and safe choices about their sexuality for themselves and for others. Simeon Jacobson/Unsplash

Sex-ed is crucial to the rights of children

The notion that religious groups are opposed to sex-ed is simply not true. And our youth need it more than ever to take control over their lives, their bodies and their decisions.
New research suggests that midlife Canadians struggle with a variety of sexual problems, with low desire reported as most common for both men and women. (Shutterstock)

Midlife sex problems? New research says you’re not alone

Low libido, problems ejaculating, vaginal pain – these problems are common for midlife Canadians, and some of them are way more likely if you’re married.
Pop in on your way to Pret. Gerard Stolk

The problem with sex shops ‘for women’

Female friendly sex shops have all but replaced the seedy ‘backstreet’ store. But the normalisation of sexual consumption for women isn’t always experienced positively.

Scientists shut down insects sex drive

A neuropeptide that regulates sexual activity and reproduction in insects has been identified by a team of entomologists…

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