Jenna Owsianik

Sexual pleasure affects whether people stay on birth control. Learn why comfort, desire, and real experiences must shape contraceptive support. Read more: sexforeverybody.com/sexual-health/… The original @thepleasureproj review: sexforeverybody.com/sexual-health/… #birthcontrol #contraception

AI companions are entering bedrooms, hearts, and the research spotlight. 📊 A 2019 U.S. survey found 8% of adults had tried one. Often branded as virtual girlfriends or boyfriends, these chatbots don’t shy away from explicit content. While @replika is perhaps the best-known with X-rated functions, others, like @NomiAI_Official, @character_ai, @KindroidAI, @cuties_ai, and Jasmin.ai are specifically designed for erotic interactions and roleplay. They’re always available, always game, and offer a private, pressure-free space for exploration. To learn more, read "Erotic Chatbots and Romance in the Age of AI" by @jennaow: buff.ly/H2QYwmH Full paper: buff.ly/AL54BJ6 #chatbots #Replika #ailover

Because science is for you! In an age of censorship, mass (dis)information, rollbacks of bodily and sexual rights, and limited access to comprehensive sex education, one of the most important projects of Le Shaw Institute is simple: making science about sexuality accessible to everyone. Over the past two years, we’ve transformed +130 scientific papers (often jargony and paywalled) into short lay public articles, giving you easy access to evidence-based insights about love, sex, and intimate relationships. Read here: leshaw.com/articles To make this knowledge even more engaging, we’ve also been turning these articles into AI-powered podcasts. Listen here: leshaw.com/podcasts None of this would be possible without our incredible Scientific Director, Simon Dube (@SciDub11), the logistical work of Emilie Champagne, and the passion and talent of our Scientific Writers, Jenna Owsianik (@jennaow) and Athena Gayle. And a big shout out to our amazing Director Bobbi Bidochka and our dedicated Head of Activism & Community Engagement Delphine DiTecco. Everyone should be so lucky to work with such brilliant, dedicated colleagues. #KnowledgeTransfer #AcessibleScience

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Same political affiliations fare better. Different yields mixed results. Learn more in this @leshawinstitute article: leshaw.com/love-political… Full paper: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC82… #Politics #Relationships #YourDailyDoseOfScience

Our Scientific Writer @jennaow had an incredible time at the first-ever SexTech TO conference last weekend! Huge shoutout to the powerhouse organizers Alexandra Friedman and Erin York—your hard work paid off and it showed in every detail. Highlights? Finally meeting Mandy Salley from @woodhullfreedom IRL, thought-provoking talks from brilliant minds like Sabrina Baldini and Carly Sheridan, and a trivia session we still can’t stop thinking about, hosted by the one and only Samantha Biitty. A weekend of connection, insight, and #sextech brilliance. 💫 #sttocon

How should you argue? Let's unpack the science of good conflict! In this episode of The Sex Science Podcast, we discover how couples can turn tension into connection. A 2024 study in the Journal of Social and Relationships reveals that warmth—not dominance—is the main driver for resolving your arguments. Researchers observed real-life couples battle it out in 8-minute disagreements, analyzing how small shifts in tone and behavior influenced their ability to resolve conflict. Tune in to learn how couples transformed those prickly conversations into moments that enhanced the health of their relationships. 🎧 Listen to S1E28 "How Should You Argue?" on: 🔹 Spotify: buff.ly/qWKKgjd 🔹 YouTube: buff.ly/3sJBlvX #conflictresolution

Some quick stats: 🔹 The UK reported the highest ownership of vibrators (~80%) but ranks low for solo use. 🔹 Denmark leads in the number of toys owned per person, while France owns the fewest overall. Curious to learn more? 👉 Read the full breakdown from @jennaow: buff.ly/7RKCMmi #sextech #techtrends