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UrduSince methods for genetic paternity analyses were introduced it became clear that many pair-living animal species, including humans, do not take partnership fidelity that seriously. In most species there is some proportion of offspring that is not sired by their…
Tag: SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
Lovestruck by oxytocin! Novel roles of the hormone in controlling male sexual function
Hormones are key players of the endocrine system and have a major influence on our emotional and sexual wellbeing.
Lovestruck by oxytocin! Novel roles of the hormone in controlling male sexual function
Researchers from Okayama University in Japan decode the mechanisms behind oxytocin controlled male sexual functions and behaviors
OU College of medicine partners with US Department of Defense
Grant awarded to address problematic sexual behavior in youth
‘I just don’t think shelters work’
Institutions, not only family rejection, underlie LGBTQ youth homelessness
AI tool may predict movies’ future ratings
Researchers use AI to identify violent, substance-abuse, sexual content in movie scripts before a single scene is shot
Rise of the relationship herbivore — Japanese increasingly single, disinterested in dates
Finances and education predict relationship status
Physician advocates screening teen emergency room patients for sexually transmitted infections
University of Cincinnati researcher says it will help combat future health complications
Depression, social anxiety, and use of mobile dating apps
New Rochelle, NY, November 2, 2020–Depression symptoms and social anxiety are associated with greater use of mobile dating applications among women. The extent to which these are associated with dating app use is reported in the peer-reviewed journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior,…
Gender insecurity prompts women MMA fighters to date hypermasculine men
Challenging gender norms in sport can lead to overdoing them in intimate relationships
Unique program aims to educate Muslim teens on HIV prevention
October 19, 2020 – Cultural taboos may leave Muslim American adolescents uninformed about romantic relationships and sex, placing them at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . A sex education program designed specifically for Muslim teens –…
Catholic OB-GYNs can face moral dilemmas in issues of family planning
Faith limits what some provide while compelling others to provide more
Safe sex or risky romance? Young adults make the rational choice
Astudy published in the journal Psychological Science found that young adults–contrary to how they are sometimes portrayed in the media–tend to make highly rational decisions when it comes to selecting potential romantic partners. This is not to say that young…
Many college students aren’t tested for STIs despite high rates, self-tests offer promise
New George Mason University study highlights opportunity to increase testing for sexually transmitted infections among this high-risk population
Same-gender couples interact better than heterosexual couples
Study is the first to compare same- and different-sex couples’ social networks and daily interactions with one another
Impact of HPV vaccination mandates on social inequalities
Policy has limited impact on vaccine uptake because of individual decision making, UC Riverside study finds
Marketing study investigates impact of Viagra TV ads on birth rates
Many marketing studies have examined the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceuticals on sales and market shares. But in a new study, a researcher from The University of Texas at Dallas wanted to know whether drug advertising might have some…
Study explores link between methamphetamine use and risky sexual behavior
The illicit drug makes some users more likely to risk sex without a condom
How important is sex to women as they age?
New study based on Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation data documents how women’s age, ethnicity, health, and overall sexual satisfaction affects how they view sex; nearly 25% of older women rate sex as important for the duration of midlife
Feeling frisky makes you see what you want to see
Researchers find that having a ‘sexy mindset’ makes people perceive potential partners as way more attractive
Educational intervention before ‘first sex’ can protect sexual health of black males
A new Johns Hopkins Medicine study adds to evidence that the earlier parents, educators and health care workers have age-appropriate and frank discussions about safe sex, the better will be their — and their partners’ — long-term sexual health and…
Cellular processes and social behaviors and… zombies?
Academic meeting embraces zombie apocalypse, spans the sciences, the arts and the scary
COVID-19 and human trafficking
What The Viewpoint Says: The amplified impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations has important implications for individuals at risk of or exploited in human trafficking. Authors: Jonathan Todres, J.D., of the Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta, is…
Child neglect linked to teen pregnancy
Children who experience neglect are seven times more likely than other abuse victims to have a teen pregnancy say University of Queensland researchers. A study of the long-term impact of child abuse and neglect found that neglect was one of…
New study explores if flirting is real and shows it can work
LAWRENCE — “She was totally flirting with you,” my friend told me after the hosts left our table. “No, she wasn’t. She was just being polite,” said another friend. Misunderstandings about flirting can potentially result in awkwardness or even accusations…
Site of male sexual desire uncovered in brain
Gene in brain tissue regulates sexual behavior in males in mouse study
PLOS Special Collection launch: Populations HRSA serves
On September 2 2020, the open-access journals PLOS ONE & PLOS Medicine launched a Special Collection of manuscripts centered around the healthcare provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the primary U.S. federal agency for improving healthcare in…
New book on sport marriages details systemic subordination of women
CORVALLIS, Ore. — In a new book based on nearly 30 years of study, Oregon State University researcher Steven M. Ortiz delves into the marital realities facing women married to professional athletes, including infidelity, sexism and a significant power imbalance…
Cyberintimacy: Technology-mediated romance in the digital age
New Rochelle, NY, August 25, 2020–Digital technology has had a transformative effect on our romantic lives. This scoping review reports on measurable outcomes for the three stages of the romantic relationship lifecycle – initiation, maintenance, and dissolution — as described…
Partner selection ultimately happens in the woman’s reproductive tract
The female reproductive tract has the final say in human mate choice, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland.
Quick fixes won’t stop sexual harassment in academia, experts say
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While many academic institutions are searching for ways to prevent sexual assault and sexual coercion among their faculty members, staff and students, they are failing to address the most common forms of gender-based harassment, say experts who…
Sex, flies and videotape
On a hot summer day, in a darkened chamber, a video camera follows a couple as it engages in nature’s oldest game – courtship. The male sings and chases after the female when suddenly a long tubular organ emerges from…
Syphilis may have spread through Europe before Columbus
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease – and while commonly dismissed due to the availability of modern treatments, it is in fact spreading at an alarming rate: Over the last decades, more than 10 million people around the world have…
Completing the set: ‘Coupon-collection behavior’ reduces sex-ratio variation among families
A new analysis of sibling records from more than 300,000 individuals suggests that some parents continue to reproduce until they have children of both sexes. The practice, which the two University of Michigan biologists who conducted the study dubbed “coupon-collection…
PLOS Special Collection: Successful approaches to HIV care
On July 27 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) launched a Special Collection of manuscripts across the open-access journals PLOS Medicine and PLOS ONE , highlighting Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program’s…
How women and men forgive infidelity
Infidelity is one of the most common reasons that heterosexual couples break up. Researchers who have studied 160 different cultures find this to be true worldwide.
Your brain on birth control
They are used by 150 million women worldwide and have been around for over 60 years. Oral contraceptives – like birth control pills – are part of many women’s lives, often starting during puberty and early adolescence.
When it comes to happiness, what’s love got to do with it?
EAST LANSING, Mich. – How accurate was William Shakespeare when he said, “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”? Researchers from Michigan State University conducted one of the first studies of its kind…
Women and men still choose partners like they used to
Women seem to care more about security, whereas good looks matter more to men. It used to be that way, and it still is in most places, regardless of the major social changes that have occurred over time.
Women and men still choose partners like they used to
Little change over three decades when it comes to picking partners
COVID-19 affects adolescent and young adults sexual and reproductive health
June 18, 2020 — Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University…
A changing mating signal may initiate speciation in populations of Drosophila mojavensis
A male sex pheromone no longer produced represents a decisive mechanism for the evolution of new species
A changing mating signal may initiate speciation in populations of Drosophila mojavensis
A male sex pheromone no longer produced represents a decisive mechanism for the evolution of new species
Studying pandemic’s effects on sexual health and well-being
One in five adults in the United States report they have experienced change – mostly a decrease – in their sexual behavior during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers.
IU study finds most people saw a decrease in their sexual behavior early in the pandemic
One in five adults in the United States report they have experienced change – mostly a decrease – in their sexual behavior during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers. The…
IU study finds most people saw a decrease in their sexual behavior early in the pandemic
One in five adults in the United States report they have experienced change – mostly a decrease – in their sexual behavior during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers. The…
Changes in frequency of sex among US adults
What The Study Did: This survey study of U.S. adults ages 18 to 44 looked at changes in the reported frequency of sexual activity, the number of sexual partners and factors associated with frequency and numbers of partners. Authors: Peter…
From Africa to the World: Connecting African innovators and ideas to industry
There is a disconnect between industry, angel donors, venture capitalists and research in Africa. This has resulted in few Research and Development (R&D) outputs being scaled up or commercialized and a negligible number of patents at 0.6 percent, according to…
Chapman University national study highlights wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 pandemic
The survey examined the experiences of 4,149 adults living in the United States and how the crisis is impacting their mental health, physical health, romantic relationships, encounters of prejudice
Chapman University national study highlights wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 pandemic
The survey examined the experiences of 4,149 adults living in the United States and how the crisis is impacting their mental health, physical health, romantic relationships, encounters of prejudice