The Big Picture

What's the difference between a sex therapist and sex educator? How about a sex researcher and sexologist? This article describes different kinds of sex professionals and how their work is defined.

Debunking some of our most common sexual myths.

Test your knowledge of all things sexual, and pick up some new trivia with these quizzes on sex toys, sex positions, orgasm, masturbation, oral sex, and more.

An overview of sex statistics from survey research with links to sites that offer detailed sexual behavior surveys, and print resources for further research.

What is sexual compatibility, and how can you tell if you’re got it with your partner or will have it with a future partner? Some ideas on how to think about and assess sexual compatibility.

Thoughts and arguments regarding the major lies we’re told about sex, including sex is completely genetic, sex is simple and natural, great sex is all about technique, and more.

Publicly most people present with one single sexual orientation. But in private many have questions about their sexual orientation, and how what they feel or fantasize about impacts what their sexual orientation is.

How much sex does an average couple have, and how much sex should we be having to be considered normal or healthy?

Examples of some of the things that can cause difference in sex drive or sexual desire between partners in long term committed relationships.

Ideas on how to deal with differences in sex drive and sexual desire in long term committed relationships.

What is sex, and how is it different from sexuality? Learn to define both sex and sexuality for yourself in a way that can help you explore more of your sexual potential and increase your sexual health.

If you think you are dealing with infertility it can have a huge impact on your sex life. Here are some of the ways that infertility can make the sex part of conception more difficult.

A look at the hysteria and controversy surrounding teen sexuality and the difficulties in finding good information about what teenagers are doing sexually. With resources to recent studies about teenage sexual behavior.

Summarizes an important document adopted by the World Association of Sexology and Sexual Health in Hong Kong in 1999, which is a declaration of basic human sexual rights. These rights are fundamental to all people, and the document is an exciting reminder of the importance of sexual rights and health to our overall human rights and health.

Teen sex statistics on sexual behaviors and changes in teen sexual behaviors over time.

Statistics on the prevalence of heterosexual anal sex from a variety of survey studies between 1938 and 2002.

Men’s sex lives are full of lies, this article considers some of the many myths about male sexuality that have been accepted as fact by the scientific community and the general public.

Important things to know about male sexuality. Looking beyond penis size and sexual stereotypes about male sexuality.

How do body image and sexuality influence each other? If you have a more positive body image does it follow that you’ll have better sex? Discusses recent research on body image and sexuality, and the many ways that body image and sexuality influence each other.

Quotes about sex and religion

Quotes about sex and pornography.

Quotes about sex and sexuality from sex researchers.

List of famous and infamous quotes on sex and sexuality

List of famous and infamous quotes on sex, sex and religion, masturbation, pornography.

An overview of sex laws in the U.S. from your About.com Guide to Civil Liberties, Tom Head.

A great site for adults to find a wide range of user friendly information about sexual exploration. From Tantric sex guides to video reviews, the site also includes dozens of wonderful interviews with some of our best sexual minds.

AASECT is the voluntary professional body that oversees sex therapists and educators in the U.S. Their site offers good basic information on sexuality, plus a therapist locator that will help you find a therapist who is certified by AASECT. Certification is entirely optional, but this is a good place to start a search for a qualified sex educator or therapist in your city or state.

How can I tell if my partner and I are sexually compatible? Is there a way to tell in advance if I’m going to be sexually compatible with someone?

Sexual philanthropy challenges us to put our money where our mouths have been, or want to go by supporting organizations that fight for and support sexual health, sexual rights, and sexual pleasure.

Understanding the connection between sex and shame, and how to begin to work with your feelings of sexual shame.

A list of different sexual activities that you can do alone and with partners.

How many sex partners does the average person have in their lifetime? And what, if anything, does your number say about you?