News tagged with sexual activity

Experiment shows visual cortex in women quiets when viewing porn

(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the University of Groningen Medical Centre in the Netherlands have found that for women at least, watching pornographic videos tends to quiet the part of the brain most heavily involved ...

Neuroscience created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (19) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Can brain scans be used to detect pedophiles?

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry describes how the use of functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery, or fMRI, is able to detect and diagnose pedophilia with greater accuracy than c ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 07, 2011 | popularity 1.9 / 5 (10) | comments 39 | with audio podcast report

Bacteria study of male adolescents reveals new insights into urinary tract health

(Medical Xpress) -- The first study using cultivation independent sequencing of the microorganisms in the adolescent male urinary tract has revealed that the composition of microbial communities colonizing ...

Pediatrics created May 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tefina, a 'female Viagra', currently being studied

Tefina, the first testosterone based intranasal gel, has been in part developed by the ULg's Galenic Pharmacy Laboratory. It is currently at the stage of testing before being marketed by the Canadian company, ...

Medications created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Treatment for painful curved penis shows promise

(HealthDay)—Some diseases are especially tough to discuss. When Tony Lee realized that his penis was curving whenever he had an erection—making it painful and difficult for him to have sex—he had no ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 08, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Smartphones linked to sexual activity in teens: study

(HealthDay)—Teens with smartphones are more likely to have sex and meet others online for sex than teens without Internet access on their phones, according to a new study.

Health created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Sexual activity is safe for most heart, stroke patients

If you have stable cardiovascular disease, it is more than likely that you can safely engage in sexual activity, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.

Cardiology created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Parental consent for HPV vaccine should not be waived, poll says

Most U.S. adults support laws that allow teens to get medical care for sexually transmitted infections without parental consent. But when asked about the vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), most adults want parents ...

Health created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

'Viagra for women' being trialed

Reaching orgasm remains elusive for nearly 30 per cent of women, but a new ad hoc treatment currently under trial, may drastically reduce that number.

Other created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Sex between monogamous heterosexuals rarely source of hepatitis C infection

Individuals infected by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have nothing to fear from sex in a monogamous, heterosexual relationship. Transmission of HCV from an infected partner during sex is rare according to new research published ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Teens look to parents more than friends for sexual role models

The results of a national online study show that 45% consider their parents to be their sexuality role model. Shattering stereotypes that parents and society hold about teen sexuality, the survey also revealed that only 32% ...

Health created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sea diet and siesta point to Greek island longevity: study

Siestas, a health diet -- and genetics -- could explain why people on the tiny Aegean island of Ikaria live so long, said a study by Greek cardiologists released Wednesday.

Health created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Sexual satisfaction in women increases with age

A new study of sexually active older women has found that sexual satisfaction in women increases with age and those not engaging in sex are satisfied with their sex lives. A majority of study participants report frequent ...

Health created Jan 03, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

HPV vaccination not associated with increased sexual activity among girls, new study says

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine known as Gardasil is not associated with an increase in pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, or contraceptive counseling, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published online ...

Pediatrics created Oct 15, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Michigan courts use HIV disclosure laws to punish poor, marginalized individuals

(Medical Xpress) -- Michigan's felony HIV disclosure law is a tool to control and punish marginalized and poor individuals in criminal court cases, according to new University of Michigan findings.

HIV & AIDS created Jul 30, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Human sexual behavior

Human sexual behavior or human sexual practices or human sexual activities refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality. It encompasses a wide range of activities, such as strategies to find or attract partners (mating and display behavior), interactions between individuals, physical or emotional intimacy, and sexual contact.

The term sexual activity can refer both to acts involving two or more people - as in sexual intercourse or oral sex- and to masturbation.

In some cultures sexual activity is considered acceptable only within marriage, although extramarital sex still takes place within such cultures. Some sexual activities are illegal either universally or in some countries, and some are considered against the norms of a society. For example, sexual activity with a minor is a criminal offense in many jurisdictions, as is sexual abuse of individuals in general.

For more information about Human sexual behavior, read the full article at Wikipedia.
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