Terri Fisher
@terrifisher.bsky.social
Sex researcher/psychology professor retired from Ohio State; now at The University of the South (Sewanee). Happy to be where it is a bit warmer.
Pain during various types of sexual activity is not uncommon but is underdiscussed, especially by men. This new study is a preliminary attempt to understand the origins of that pain and how it may be related to gender roles in a group of college students in the U.S.
Suffering in Silence: Examining U.S. College Students’ Painful Sexual Experiences and Their Relationship to Gender Roles
Pain during sexual activity is a common, yet understudied experience. This research used a non-clinical sample and included women, men, and non-cisgender participants (in some of the analyses) in a...
www.tandfonline.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Pain during various types of sexual activity is not uncommon but is underdiscussed, especially by men. This new study is a preliminary attempt to understand the origins of that pain and how it may be related to gender roles in a group of college students in the U.S.
This is such interesting research!
Opinion | Humans believe they understand their dogs. Our research gave us pause.
Dog owners don’t understand their pet’s emotions as well as they think they do.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This is such interesting research!
A somewhat inspiring message to be found in this bitter cold time. Thanks, @margaretrenkl.bsky.social!
Opinion | Praise Song for a False Spring (Gift Article)
Any sign that nature is working as it ought to reminds me to keep faith in the future.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A somewhat inspiring message to be found in this bitter cold time. Thanks, @margaretrenkl.bsky.social!