May 2001 University Reporter

image of sexual intelligence book cover -Leigh DuPuy

Why are so many Americans reporting disappointing sex lives and high levels of sexual dysfunction and infection? Sheree Dukes Conrad and Michael A. Milburn of the psychology department unveiled critical new insight into the sexual health and attitudes of Americans with the debut of their book Sexual Intelligence: The Groundbreaking Study That Shows You How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Gain Greater Sexual Satisfaction.

In their research, Conrad and Milburn surveyed over 500 respondents ranging in age from 18 to 64, including men, women, heterosexuals, homosexuals, bisexuals, and married and single people. They found that 75 percent of people surveyed said sex is important to them, but fewer then 25 percent reported satisfying sex lives. They also found those with high “sexual intelligence,” experience many psychological and health benefits including higher levels of sexual satisfaction, lower levels of sexually transmitted diseases, and fewer cases of infidelity.

The authors have received local and national media coverage of their work and were interviewed by The Boston Globe, WBUR’s Here and Now, WBZ’S The David Brudnoy Show, WFXT, Good Housekeeping, and Glamour. Readers can order the book at www.sexualintelligence.com.

Professors Report Sexual Intelligence is Key to a Satisfying Sex Life