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Sex inside an MRI: the experiment that changed how medicine understands the human body

In the early 1990s, a couple agreed to have sex inside an MRI scanner, producing real-time images that overturned centuries of anatomical assumptions and sparked ethical debate that continues decades later

Eitan Gefen | 01.09.26

From lesbian porn to trans fantasies: Pornhub’s data reveals a surprising shift, led by Russia

Pornhub’s 2025 year-end report shows sharp growth in searches for lesbian and transgender content, with Russia leading interest in trans porn, women watching more than ever and OnlyFans stars overtaking legacy porn icons

Heidad Litman | 01.07.26

ד"ר איתמר כהן. "הקינק מאפשר לנו להיות במגע עם רגשות עמוקים, לא דרך דיבור או ניתוח אלא דרך חוויה גופנית"

‘The kink world lets us connect with deep emotions creating a richer sexual experience’

Clinical psychologist Dr. Itamar Cohen explains how kink can offer access to deep emotional experiences, strengthen intimacy and trust between partners, and create meaningful connection when approached with consent, communication and emotional safety

Maya Benita | 01.01.26

‘There are code words, censored terms’: sex education in the ultra-Orthodox world

Sex and marriage guides in the Haredi world lay bare tensions between Hasidim and Lithuanians, from a rebbe’s rebuke of those who 'enjoy life' to oral strictures and how stringency can foster women’s pride

Shmuel Munitz | 12.26.25

Do the dishes before a steamy night in bed

Why stress shuts down women’s sexual desire — and the nerve behind it

The vagus nerve, which influences mood and creates calm, plays a crucial role in activating the female sexual system; it explains why many women need safety and relaxation to feel desire and intimacy, and why stress can shut sex down entirely

Anat Lev Adler | 12.26.25

‘Sex only on Fridays’: the heavy cost of sexual deprivation

What happens when one partner wants intimacy and the other repeatedly refuses, how sex becomes a tool of control in many relationships, and why prolonged sexual deprivation can quietly dismantle even long lasting couples

Maya Benita | 12.21.25

סברין חוג'יראת. "נשים ערביות רווקות כמעט לא מסכימות לדבר על מיניות, בטח לא להיחשף. זה נחשב טאבו מוחלט"

‘Single Arab women rarely talk about sex, it is a taboo’

Sabrine Hujeirat, a public policy Ph.D. candidate, interviewed 10 unmarried Arab women about sexuality, a near-total taboo in their communities, and found three survival strategies that can turn silence into power

Maya Benita | 11.29.25

She had only ever slept with one man, but she’ll teach you what men want in bed

Born into a strict ultra-Orthodox family in Jerusalem, Zohara Treistman never sat beside a strange man until she was 24. Today she’s a certified sex and couples therapist who speaks openly about male sexuality, early ejaculation, and the emotional shadows of desire

Or Sopher | 11.21.25

The depression is gone, but the sex-drive isn’t back: The hidden side of antidepressants

Antidepressants from the SSRI family have revolutionized mental health care and saved countless lives. But growing awareness highlights a troubling side effect — sexual dysfunction that, for some, persists long after treatment ends.

Eitan Gefen | 10.31.25

'I felt like a rag, powerless in bed: A penile implant gave me back my life'

After losing his first wife to cancer, undergoing a kidney transplant, and battling prostate cancer, and when he finally found new love, Amir thought intimacy was gone forever. Then, at 66, he chose a penile implant — and says it saved his life

Ariela Ayalon | 09.20.25

נעה נטע מואטי . "אני אוהבת את הגוף שלי ואני גם משדרת את זה"

'Being a fat woman in Israel is a death sentence': Exhibit exposes society’s fear of women’s bodies

Artist Noa Neta Moati, 25, channels her experiences of virtual sex work, body rejection and self-acceptance into a bold exhibition; through avatars, video and massive prints, she challenges taboos around fatness, sexuality and visibility in Israeli society

Galit Hareli | 08.19.25

On duty, off limits: Cops busted for affair during shifts in patrol car

An affair between two Israel Police officers was exposed after their partners grew suspicious; though initially denied, the pair admitted to repeated physical contact on duty, and both were formally reprimanded and demoted

Liran Tamari | 07.20.25

Sex: Why you should stop feeling embarrassed and start communicating

What’s more attractive: someone who clearly says what feels good or someone who stays silent and hopes for the best? Despite the discomfort that may come with discussing your sexuality, it’s time to speak up

Shirli Grayfner | 04.04.25

OCD in the bedroom: How to manage intrusive thoughts during intimacy

Intrusive obsessive thoughts can surface even during intimacy; clinical psychologist Dr. Tal Peleg explains how to manage the doubts and the impact OCD can have on both partners

Lori Stadtmauer | 01.18.25

AI between the sheets: This new Israeli app will save your sex life

Israeli startup Arya uses AI to rekindle intimacy in relationships, helping couples break free from routine; With 200,000 users and $16M in funding, Arya tailors experiences to couples’ preferences, offering monthly activities and surprise boxes to rekindle an underwhelming libido

Tal Shahaf | 12.19.24

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