Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH

completed her PhD in Health Behavior and her MPH in Biostatistics, both at Indiana University. Kristen is an Assistant Professor in Health Promotion at University of Kentucky. Kristen's research focuses on sexual pleasure, sexuality in long term relationships, sexual function, and women's sexuality.

Recent Posts by Kristen:

Women’s Sexual Response: Mapped Out on the Brain

An innovative new study examined women's sexual response by mapping it on the brain using fMRI technology.
New Insights Into Desire Discrepancy

Recent study on sexual desire discrepancy provides valuable insights into desire within couples.
New Research: What Exactly IS Cybersex?

New research on the area of online sexual activity is providing insights into the relationship and potentially positive outcomes of this common act.
Attitudes Toward Bisexual Men and Women

The Center for Sexual Health Promotion is recruiting participants for their new study examining attitudes toward bisexual men and women.
New Study: Predictors of Men’s Sexual Desire

Men's sexual desire is often overlooked and wrongly assumed to be pervasive and ever-lasting. Researchers examined the predictors of men's sexual desire.
Is Your Biggest Regret A Romantic One?

Is your biggest regret a romantic one? If it is, you aren't alone. A recent study found this is the most common type of regret for the typical American.
Common Question Series: “I Can’t Stay Hard With Condoms”

As a sex researcher, I get asked questions about sex all the time. I've documented them and will share the answers with you in this common question series.
What They Are Reading: Hernando Chaves

Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.
Vibrators, Buttplugs, and Dildos: Not Just for Women

Sex toys, commonly thought of as an aid for women during masturbation, have been increasingly acknowledged as great toys for all!
Common Question Series: “I Come Too Fast”

As a sex researcher, I get asked questions about sex all the time. I've documented them and will share the answers with you in this common question series.
Good In Bed: A New Expert-Led Sexuality Resource

Good in Bed is a new expert-led website that believes sex matters. Your sex life in particular.
What’s With Sexual Satisfaction, Anyway?

As a sex researcher who studies the satisfaction side of sex, I've got reasons for why pleasure should be a priority.
Undergraduate Questions About Sex and Sexuality

Sex remains a topic that many continue to feel in the dark about...here are some of the common questions undergrads anonymously ask.
Movember – What’s That All About?

November is deemed the month of Movember - dedicated to the fight against cancers that affect men. So, grow your 'staches, and support a great cause.
October: A Month Of Awareness, Activism And Justice

October has been filled with anti-homophobia activism campaigns. The murder of Christopher Skinner is in need of attention - and justice.
Sexual Behaviors In The USA: The Verdict Is In…

Researchers from The Center for Sexual Health Promotion released the first 9 papers from their nationally representative data on sexual behaviors and health.