A new exhibition draws together two seemingly disparate but risqué artists who actually complement each other very well. And it’s not (just) because they both liked bums.
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The ladies and gentlemen of the ton would have known a lot more about sex than the show would have you think.
The season three scene between Colin and Penelope got more than a few hearts racing. It’s a refrenshingly rare onscreen portrayal of a larger women in a passionate, sexual encounter.
Dating apps have changed how men interact with women when pursuing heterosexual relationships. A sexuality scholar writes about her experiences online, and her observations on changing masculinity.
People with disabilities are often treated like eternal children who can’t or shouldn’t have sex but their right to a sexual life should be respected
ABC comedy series White Fever highlights a type of racism that is nuanced and hard to detect, but is just as harmful to people of colour.
Sex on screen doesn’t have to be explicit. Luca Guadagnino’s new movie Challengers reminds us how sexy those illusive sex scenes can be.
For the first time since gender identity was added to the Sex Discrimination Act, it’s being tested in court. At its heart, the case looks at the rights and recognition of transgender people.
There’s more evidence for beetroot helping to lower your blood pressure or improving athletic performance. Here’s how to get more beetroot in your diet.
Transparent public discussions are needed around how ‘sex,’ ‘gender identity’ and ‘gender expression’ are being defined and given effect in education, law, public policy and beyond.
As AI tools for image and video generation become more widely available, this will have impacts on the production of pornography.
In her new book, Who’s Afraid of Gender?, feminist philosopher Judith Butler explains how gender and sex are socially constructed, while fighting critics who see gender as a threat to the social order.
Individuals with disabilities frequently confront stereotypes that limit their opportunities to form intimate relationships and have sex.
Sex is all over the internet, and girls engage with it in many different ways. They shouldn’t be judged for it.
Some apps are already introducing safety features.
Research shows that feminist women are more likely to have sex that is more loving and pleasurable.
Big classic romcoms feature alongside some rather more unexpected entries in our special Valentine’s movie list.
The evolution of sexual behaviour is a long and complicated tale. Taking a long view involves a degree of speculation.
The scandal that engulfed the tempestuous couple from the beginning fed a media and public obsession that lasted for the rest of their lives.
Understanding which changes are normal and when to seek help is important. Here’s what you need to know.
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Jenny Graves is a Friend of The Conversation.Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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