Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Dr. Justin Lehmiller received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University. He is a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute and author of the book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life.

Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, having been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years.

He is also a prolific researcher and scholar who has published more than 50 academic works, including a textbook titled The Psychology of Human Sexuality that is used in college classrooms around the world.

Dr. Lehmiller's research focuses on topics including casual sex, sexual fantasy, sexual health, and friends with benefits. His studies have appeared in all of the leading journals on human sexuality, including the Journal of Sex Research, Archives of Sexual Behavior, and The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Dr. Lehmiller has run the popular blog Sex and Psychology since 2011. In 2019, he launched the Sex and Psychology Podcast. It ranks among the top ten sexuality podcasts in several countries and has been named one of "11 sex podcasts that will help you get better in bed" by Men's Health.

Dr. Lehmiller has been interviewed by numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, CNN, The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, and The Sunday Times. Dr. Lehmiller has appeared on the Netflix series Sex, Explained, he has been on several episodes of the television program Taboo on the National Geographic Channel, and he has been a guest on Dr. Phil. Dr. Lehmiller has also appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows.

He is a popular freelance writer, penning columns and op-eds for major publications, including The Washington Post, Playboy, USA Today, VICE, Psychology Today, Men's Health, Politico, and New York Magazine.

Find Dr. Lehmiller on Social Media:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychologyofsex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLehmiller

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinjlehmiller/

Blog: https://sexandpsychology.com

Podcast: https://sexandpsychology.com/podcasts

Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, having been honored three times with the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from Harvard University, where he taught for several years.

Find Dr. Lehmiller on Social Media:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/psychologyofsex

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinLehmiller

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinjlehmiller/

Blog: https://sexandpsychology.com

Podcast: https://sexandpsychology.com/podcasts

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As the world slowly begins to emerge back out into the open, and whispers of a second 'roaring 20s' start to build, we here at Lovehoney are rooting for something special.

With the Kinsey Institute, we have discovered that in a post-pandemic world, Americans are kinkier, couples are thriving, and singles, while hungry for love, are taking things slow and building deeper connections.

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How to Have Mind-Blowing Valentine’s Day Sex

By Dr. Justin Lehmiller

Valentine’s Day is going to look and feel a little different this year, given all of the ways that COVID-19 has upended our lives. Lockdowns and social distancing mean that many people won’t be able to carry out their usual Valentine’s traditions, such as dinner at your favorite restaurant followed by a trip to the theater.