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1 in 3 Norwegian adolescents did not use contraception the first time they had sex

“We adults need to take more responsibility,” says Trine Aarvold, a medical doctor at Sex og society. She has her own tips for parents.

Sex after gynaecological cancer: "As soon as he strokes my back and especially my stomach, I go into defensive mode"

They have survived, but for women who have had gynaecological cancer, the treatment can linger in the body as a trauma, a new study shows. A Norwegian-developed programme can now enhance women's sexuality.

Are low energy and reduced sex drive symptoms of male menopause?

Experts disagree on whether a male menopause actually exists. A Norwegian professor believes that the mid-life changes affecting men and women are surprisingly similar.

Many people who have sex with both men and women perceive themselves as heterosexual

This has consequences for their sexual health. We should help people find their right sexual identity so that they can align their self-reported sexual orientation with their sexual behaviour, writes Bente Træen.

Why is it so difficult to talk with your partner about sex, and how can you make it easier?

When we don’t explicitly express our needs, we force our partner to guess what we need, writes Professor Bente Træen.

Sex for the first time: Norwegian teens are postponing their sexual debut

A fear of unclear boundaries and a lack of control in intimate encounters may contribute to young Norwegians postponing the onset of sexual intercourse.

Big survey on cheating: Who cheats the most, and why do they do it?

Some cheat more on their partners than others, according to a large Norwegian survey.

Does a C-section or vaginal delivery affect women's sex lives more?

Researchers were pleasantly surprised by how little giving birth vaginally affected women’s sex life. “This study can dispel myths,” sexologist Bente Træen says.

More than half of women with type 1 diabetes experience sexual dysfunction

Men with type 1 diabetes are routinely asked about their sexual health – women are not. This needs to change, Norwegian researchers say.

Squirting orgasms give women a sense of both pride and shame

A Swedish researcher has spoken to women who squirt. There are those who are ashamed, whilst others are envious of their ability to squirt.

Sex becomes easier and better with lube

Research on lubricants shows that the vast majority of people are more satisfied with intercourse when they use a lubricant.

Biological sex: What kind of variations exist in nature?

In plants and animals, one type of gamete – reproductive cell – is larger than the other.

Do relationships suffer from the seven-year itch?

Both men and women feel most close to their partner at the beginning of their relationship. These feelings then steadily erode, especially for women, writes Bente Træen.

Sex toys, multiple partners, anal sex or BDSM? New study reveals Norwegian sex habits

61 per cent of Norwegians have had the same experimental sexual experience.

What distinguishes the men who buy sex from men who don’t?

Men who paid for sex were more often dissatisfied with their own sex lives.

What determines whether you have a good sex life as an older adult?

If you had an active sex life when you were young, the same will probably be true as you age.

No, a woman’s hymen does not reveal whether she has had sexual intercourse or not

“When girls reach puberty, the hymen becomes very elastic and may not tear at all during first sexual intercourse,” says gynaecology researcher.

One in three Norwegian women has taken the morning-after pill

More than half of them had used emergency contraception more than once in their lives.

How long does sex normally last before climaxing?

For sure not all night, in case you might have thought so.

Men’s sex lives much worse after surgery for prostate cancer

Men who have their prostate removed as a part of cancer treatment lose half of their sexual function, according to a new study.

Researchers are looking for young impotent men

Can acupuncture have as a potent an effect as Viagra and Cialis? Norwegian researchers want to know. First they have to get hold of some young men with erectile dysfunction who are willing to participate.

Early relationships influence childbearing

Childlessness is less likely if you have some cohabitation experience with a partner in an early relationship- but not too much.

To get laid, high school students harass each other

Sexual harassment is really about sexual competition, researchers argue in a new study. They also believe that many sexually active students get more attention than they want.

Let's use porn to change sexual behaviour

Research has shown a correlation between use of pornographic material and in-bed behaviour. By working together with the porn industry it might be possible to influence people in a good, health-promoting way, says Norwegian researcher.