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Male contraceptive gel works in monkeys – but human trials are still way off
Contraceptive gel Vasalgel provided long-term and reliable contraception in rhesus monkeys.
Obese couples take longer to get pregnant
When both partners are obese, their chances of conceiving may be reduced.
Women like sex just as much as men - and they have it just as often too
It is a myth that men need more sexual intercourse than women, although men talk about it more often.
'Tinder for orangutans': Zookeepers hope better dates for apes will lead to more sex
One orangutan loved the game so much she accidentally smashed the screen.
No sleep, no sex - Menopausal women with sleep problems are less satisfied with their sex lives
Menopausal women often report sleep problems and this can have a detrimental impact on their sex lives.
Why do humans have large penises but small testicles?
How our mating system and brains left us with a penis/testicle ratio unlike any other primates.
Women really are better at multitasking than men
Men and women carrying out walking and language tasks at same time show unexpected gender differences.
A stressful past makes a male more attractive as a sex partner, but only if he's coped well
Under the right conditions, a male's stressful past can be a turn on for females.
Heat-activated 'bionic penis' to treat erectile dysfunction heading to market
Scientist who invented implant now working on remote control device to activate it.
Cozy looking bat colonies are actually hotbeds of disputes about food and sex
Egyptian bats look cute but they never seem to stop squabbling over food, mating and who perches where.
Teacher accused of sex with 3 pupils and sending 'inappropriate' messages to 12-year-old
Heidi Verret, 30, is accused of having sex with boys aged between 15 and 16-years old.
Police officer sacked after 'advertising threesomes with girlfriend for £210 while on sick leave'
Sussex Police officer Daniel Moss and girlfriend Tracey Perryman were caught advertising sex.
Men faking orgasms and the clitoris vs vagina: What we discovered about sex this year
Why do people fake it, how does anatomy shape it and why do we have them at all?
Proposed South Carolina bill would block pornography on new computers
The bill would allow manufacturers or sellers to opt out of the restriction for $20.
Myth busted: The pill doesn't kill your sex drive after all
The pill does not kill sexual desire, and 'We need to bust that myth' researchers say.
Orgasms are a currency we use to influence our partners – and they're more valuable to women
States of bliss lead to positive associations with sexual partners, which influence our behaviour towards them.
How women's contraceptives are being gradually taken away
GPs in England have stopped providing some contraceptive methods because of budget cuts.
Hormonal clues to evolutionary puzzle – why do some women have more sex when at their least fertile?
Women on certain types of contraceptives and in more committed relationships tend to have more sex outside of oestrus.
Bogus spiritual healer tricked woman into having sex with him to save her marriage
Syed Shah promised to 'purify' her relationship with her husband after they sacrificed a goat
Texas teacher 'had sex with students at home and in back of her car then rated their performance'
Kelsey Leigh Gutierrez is alleged to have engaged in sexual activity with 2 pupils over 18 months.
Sexist men are lonely, depressed and less satisfied with life
Men who feel the need to have power over women are more likely to have mental health problems.
Katie Price opens up about sex addiction after husband's affair
Former glamour model and Loose Women host has released a new memoir, Reborn.
Texas teacher impregnated by her 13-year-old pupil after having sex 'every day' accepts plea deal
Alexandria Vera has pleaded to the aggravated sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy.
Too much cannibalistic sex with other species is bad for rare spiders, but they do it anyway
Male African orbweb spiders will pay for sex with their life, even if their mate is another species.
Newlywed Chinese couple forced into stripping and having sex by excited guests
The clip shows the awkward moment a bride in groom jump into bed together
We're not the only ones enjoying sex – flies could be having a great time too
Circuit for copulation is separate from the one for ejaculation, suggesting that male flies might enjoy sex.
Sex and violence in the media gives us nightmares
Dreams of violence and sex were associated to consuming violent media during the day.
I'm A Celebrity... will feature a secret sex cave to lure stars
Carol Vorderman and Joel Dommett are the only single contestants entering the jungle.
Fatalists have less fun in the bedroom – willingness to solve problems improves sexual satisfaction
Having high 'sexpectations' tends to make people more dissatisfied in romantic relationships.
Clitoris vs vagina: When studying the female orgasm, the whole is more than the sum of its parts
The female orgasm can't be understood by focusing on a single part of the body, says research.