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Justin Lehmiller

@justinlehmiller

Social psychologist, sex researcher, author, pinball wizard. Kinsey Institute Senior Research Fellow. Host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast.

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ADHD is linked to both orgasming too quickly as well as having delayed orgasm (or no orgasm at all). This suggests that ADHD may have quite different sexual effects on different people. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/10/1…

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On almost every front, those who argue that pornography is harmful to society are racking up wins, despite the fact that many of their claims aren't backed up by science. nbcnews.com/tech/internet/…

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I’m teaching an online course with the Kinsey Institute at IU on July 19th on the science of sexual fantasies! Learn more and register here to reserve your spot: events.iu.edu/kinsey/event/t…

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An increasingly common area of conflict in relationships centers around porn use. So why do so many partners fight about porn? And how do you resolve this issue in a healthy way? That's what we're talking about in today's show. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

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Older women who engage in sexual activity regularly report a lower prevalence of genitourinary symptoms of menopause (e.g., pain, dryness). However, it is unclear whether sex improves these symptoms or if those with fewer symptoms just have more sex. news-medical.net/news/20250625/…

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A lot of couples have fights about porn. But is porn what they're *really* fighting about? It turns out that the fight is often about something else (e.g., masturbation, discrepant desires, attachment insecurity), with porn being the easy thing to blame. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

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As many as 1 in 6 men may suffer from a pelvic floor disorder, but many men don’t even know they have a pelvic floor. Men are more likely to experience issues from overly tight pelvic floors, where the muscles are in a near permanent state of contraction. nytimes.com/2025/07/01/wel…

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Friendship turning into love is not only a common experience but a desirable one. This is why, explains Justin Lehmiller psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-my…

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Having a parentified relationship dynamic (i.e., one partner taking on excessive responsibility) is linked to deprioritizing one's own needs in the relationship, feelings of burnout and low sexual desire, and reduced relationship satisfaction. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2025/7/3/…

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Our next one-day online workshop is ~2 weeks away. We'll be looking at the science & psychology behind fantasies: where they come from, what they mean, & how they change. Find out more & register to join ⏬ knsy.in/fantasyscience Justin Lehmiller IU Conferences

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Porn is often an issue in heterosexual, monogamous relationships--but not so much in queer and non-monogamous relationships. So why is that? Let's talk about it. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

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Male sexuality is often described as being very simple, but is it really? In today's show, we're diving into common myths and misconceptions about men and sex with Cam Fraser. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

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A new study challenges prevailing stereotypes of the incel community. Poor mental health is the most consistent characteristic, with 37% of incels reporting daily suicidal thoughts, and 86% saying they had experienced bullying. phys.org/news/2025-06-p…

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There’s a pervasive belief out there that sex is just easy for men because they’re always in the mood and sex is only a physical (not emotional) thing for them--but it's not true! sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

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Three dates is the single most common metric people seem to use for deciding the appropriate time to have sex—but the vast majority don’t actually subscribe to it. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/10/2…

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When it comes to sex, focus on quality over quantity. Make sure you're having sex that's actually worth having. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-my…

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Overall, 60% of participants said they’d fantasized about DP at least once before, while 22% said that this is something they fantasize about often. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/11/1…

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Exposure to UVB light is linked to increases in testosterone and feelings of passionate love. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/10/2…

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In today's show, we're talking about what men really want when it comes to sex, how unrealistic appearance standards and penis size concerns affect men’s intimate lives, the myth of men as perpetually DTF, and more. sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

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There are many potential reasons why travel could make it easier to become and stay aroused—or to feel more intensely aroused than usual. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2021/10/2…