What a year its been. Between a highly contentious election and a global pandemic, we wouldn’t be suprised if little other scientific research was done aside from the causes and consequences of a virus that’s taken nearly 2 million lives.

But luckily researchers be researching, and according to this article, have learned quite a bit about on our favorite favorite things – sex.

1. The pandemic affected peoples’ sex lives in different ways

“One study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in May found that since the pandemic kicked off, 60% of British adults reported not having sex or even masturbating at least weekly.

But another study published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics found women were actually having more sex—and generally felt more sexual desire—in the early months of the pandemic.”

2. You can smell when a woman is aroused.

“Apparently, the experience of arousal comes with a certain scent—and it’s one that other people might be able to pick up. A study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found that men could tell the difference between women who were sexually aroused and women who weren’t, all just by smelling their sweat. “

3. One in 4 women want a good sex life after menopause.

“Contrary to what may still be popular belief, plenty of women over 40 continue to care about having a good sex life. A study presented at the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting of the Normal American Menopause Society found 45% of women believe sex is important early in midlife, and 27% of women believe sex continues to be highly important throughout midlife.”