This is the topic directory for Women, Science & Society. Each topic below has its own page that introduces the subject, suggests where to start, and links to every article we have published on it. Many articles appear under two topics, because desire, the body, the mind and relationships rarely act separately.
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- Desire & Libido: How desire works, why it changes, and what research says about the many factors linked with low libido.
- Psychology & Mental Health: Anxiety, stress, depression, body image, shame and dissociation, and how they may shape sexual wellbeing.
- Anatomy & Hormones: Clitoral anatomy, and the evidence on estrogen, testosterone, oxytocin, the menstrual cycle and hormonal birth control.
- Painful Sex & Pelvic Health: Vulvar and vaginal symptoms, deeper pelvic pain and pelvic-floor muscles, and what a respectful assessment may involve.
- Arousal & Orgasm: The sexual response cycle, arousal without desire, and changes in sensation or orgasm.
- Relationships & Intimacy: Communication, differences in desire, sexual shame and partnered sex with less pressure.
- Life Stages: Sexual wellbeing after childbirth, while breastfeeding, and through perimenopause and menopause.
- Lifestyle & Wellbeing: What the evidence says about sleep, exercise and food in relation to desire.
About Women, Science & Society
Women, Science & Society is an independent educational publication about women’s sexual health and wellbeing. You can read more about us, and our Editorial & Medical Review Policy explains how we research, write, review and update articles. Our articles are educational and are not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you notice an error, please see our Corrections Policy.
