Day: May 15, 2026

Nymphomaniacs and sex droughts: what I learned while studying women’s pleasureNymphomaniacs and sex droughts: what I learned while studying women’s pleasure

In antiquity, women were considered the more sexual sex – hornier, more libidinous and lust-fuelled than men. Why did that perception change? All across the world, you will probably have read, people are having less sex. In Britain and the US, in France and Australia, frequency of sex has been ...

After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan MenonAfter four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon

A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquiet Rajan Menon is professor emeritus of international relations at Powell School, City University of New York On 9 May, Russia held its iconic annual Victory ...

Can flailing Trump hold on to the Senate in the midterms? | Politics Weekly AmericaCan flailing Trump hold on to the Senate in the midterms? | Politics Weekly America

Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they’re hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it. This week, Jonathan Freedland is joined by Jonathan Martin of Politico to discuss the chances of such an upset and what it would mean for the president ...