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‘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

Sex after 65: FDA approves libido-boosting pill for women

US regulators expand approval of Addyi to postmenopausal women; experts say treatment for low sexual desire remains complex, with limited effectiveness and side effects

Tzur Gueta | 12.17.25

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

מיניות תחת שליטה, גרסת המאה ה-15. ועדה בראשות בישוף בודקת את המתרחש במיטה בין בני זוג

No sex before marriage, no toys without doctor's note: Who’s policing your pleasure?

For generations, religion and society dictated what happened in the bedroom; in 2025, is our sexuality still being controlled, and if so, how?

Maya Benita | 11.22.25

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

Strange but true: the world’s most bizarre sexual laws that remain in force

In Connecticut, kissing on Sundays is banned; in Malaysia, consensual oral sex is illegal; in Lebanon, bestiality is permitted—if the animal is female; here are ten bizarre sex-related laws from around the world that remain on the books

Or Sopher | 11.08.25

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

Unlocking orgasms in surprising places—yes, your elbow too

An orgasm from the ear? From the nipple? It turns out that we can experience intense pleasure from touching parts of the body other than the genitals; achieving it takes training, but it’s worth it, expansive and deeply satisfying

Lori Stadtmauer | 09.23.25

'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

Teacher convicted of having sex with students said she 'repents', did it because lonely while husband in reserves

Criminal case closed but Civil Service Commission's court expelled veteran teacher from the Education Ministry, banned her from working in any position that involves children; 'It was a one-time thing. I regret it. My life is ruined'

Nina Fox | 08.21.25

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

From feet to walls: The psychology behind sexual fetishes

Israeli psychotherapist Shai Spitzen breaks down the psychology behind fetishes, emphasizing consent, self-acceptance and open communication in modern relationships

Lori Stadtmauer | 07.04.25

Study: Israeli teens develop paralyzing addiction to sex, social media post Gaza war

Sweeping new study reveals sharp rise in addiction among Israeli teens since October 7, with boys turning to alcohol, sex and gaming, and girls to social media, binge eating and shopping—signs of a generation struggling to cope with war

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 07.02.25

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

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