Dictionary

Algolagnia: Pain, Pleasure, and Desire

Algolagnia is the psychological phenomenon of experiencing sexual pleasure and arousal through physical pain. Explore...

October 6, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary

Afterplay: The Psychology of Post-Sex Intimacy

A scholarly analysis of afterplay, examining post-coital affective behaviors, neurobiological underpinnings of bonding, and relationship...

October 6, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Human Sexuality Questionnaire

The Human Sexuality Questionnaire (HSQ), developed by Marvin Zuckerman, is a comprehensive psychometric instrument assessing...

October 1, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Sexual Interest and Desire Inventory—Female

A comprehensive psychometric review of the Sexual Interest and Desire Inventory—Female (SIDI-F), a clinician-administered instrument...

October 1, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Hurlbert Index of Sexual Excitability

The Hurlbert Index of Sexual Excitability (HISE) is a 25-item psychometric assessment developed by David...

October 1, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti