Lucía Franco

The complicated and costly operation to lengthen a femur is nothing new, but it’s traditionally been relegated to people with bone disease or accident victims. Today, with YouTube channels dedicated to its effects and public figures like Rich Rotella working on a documentary about his own experience, it shows signs of becoming a more popular practice

Adult film directors and sexologists explain the transformation of the porn industry and question whether anything is really changing with its new gendered perspective

We secrete hormones such as oxytocin, melatonin and endorphins that significantly influence our emotional well-being

Experts say that reducing sexual relations to penetration is on the decline, now that younger generations have a much more ample concept of pleasure

According to several studies, men apologize much less than women… and they’re not very good at it. Their threshold for what’s offensive is higher and, furthermore, society doesn’t expect them to say sorry

The word is used in drag culture as a way of referring to individuals who mentor young people, figures worthy of imitation and admiration. More recently, it’s been tapped to signal the presence of an empowered feminine figure

#SAHGF has racked up over 165 million views on TikTok. The vindication of housewives in the 21st century is not new but monetizing the role is

EL PAÍS talked to experts about whether it’s true that heterosexual women prefer taller men

Members of the Alpha generation are garnering millions of views on social media. We spoke with experts about the potential consequences of this overexposure

In many relationships, seeking psychological help is what comes before making the decision to separate for good

Experts explain how a revolution of sexual desire is afoot that looks to end the stigma and shame experienced by women who want to feel pleasure

She arrived at the White House taking opioid analgesics prescribed for her severe back pain, but her addiction to drugs and alcohol worsened in the following years, as she herself recounted in her autobiography

Various studies show that attributing feminine traits to robots increases how well they are perceived as human

A Harvard study reveals that people who use matchmaking applications are more likely to develop eating disorders

Squirting is surrounded by urban legends and half-truths, thanks to pornography and a lack of scientific studies. What is it, and how does it happen?

A new book explores the evolution of the Argentine first lady, analyzing how she understood from an early age the vast power one’s image can hold

The Andean country’s lack of regulations has led to scores of ads offering the service on social media

The new track is believed to offer clues about why the Colombian singer and Barcelona soccer player ended their relationship after 12 years

A group of researchers in Colombia has discovered a new species of the flower that’s barely one centimeter in size.

A visit to an online erotic performance studio in Bogotá shows how women are making money for their families in a post-pandemic economy

Guerrilla groups in the Amazon threaten park rangers, force out the guardians of protected areas

The Green Alliance party is taking a a bill to Congress that seeks to make these commonly accepted practices a crime

Groups are trying to kill the specimen that mauled an Italian tourist, but environmental groups and local authorities warn such activities carry heavy penalties

The victim was swimming in an area frequented by snorkelers when the animal bit his leg

Women who wish to terminate a pregnancy must contend with a barrage of harassment – from personal questions and targeted prayers to calls to get an ultrasound and outright abuse

The Japanese model of minimalist accommodation is gaining ground, but there are concerns over the lack of regulation