In Monkey Sex, Screamers Win

Better stimulation likely boosts fertility in both sexes

(NEWSER) - A night of wild passion is more likely to result in endless nights with a squalling newborn than the mechanical, right-time-of-the-month sex many couples fall into when trying for a baby, say experts. “The better the sex, the better the chances of conception,” noted one. Each partner should focus on making sure the other is satisfied, the Guardian reports: ejaculations are more potent amid stronger stimulation in "gourmet sex." More»

Women marrying at 26, men at 28

(NEWSER) - American couples are waiting longer than ever to get married, reports USA Today. The median age for a first marriage is almost 26 for women and 28 for men—the oldest since the US Census started keeping track in the 1890s. The increase holds true for all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Experts theorize that careers and a drive to first get lives "in order" is behind the delayed walk down the aisle. More»

Famous wild monkeys terrorize tourists

(NEWSER) - Gibraltar has decided to kill a band of its famous Barbary apes that has been harassing tourists and residents, AP reports. The 25-strong group of renegade apes—actually large monkeys—has moved to a popular beach area where the animals have been stealing food and climbing into open windows. The British territory's tourism minister said the decision to kill the apes wasn't made lightly. More»

Male macaques groom for longer when fewer females are around

(NEWSER) - What price for a little lovin'? Male macaque monkeys pay for sex by grooming females, but only as much as necessary: They groom for longer when fewer females are around, and for less time when there are more, according to a new study. "In primate societies, grooming is the underlying fabric of it all," said the doctor who ran the study. More»

(NEWSER) - A new book teaches teenage girls how to determine when they are (and are not) most likely to become pregnant, but some adults are sure they want girls to have the information. Cycle Savvy,The Smart Teen's Guide to the Mysteries of Her Body by Toni Weschler, shows teens how to chart fertility over their monthly cycles. More»