Psychology & Psychiatry
Who's got the stronger sex drive, men or women?
Perhaps to no one's surprise, new research has determined that men do, in fact, have a much stronger sex drive than women.
Oct 26, 2022
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Neuroscience
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
Neurochemical evidence that long-lasting love is possible
(Medical Xpress) -- We all remember that feeling of intense emotions as a new love and romance begins. Despite the ongoing debate that intense love fades through the years, there are still many couples who claim to have ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds conformity does not equal cooperation
If you follow the pack are you more likely to co-operate with others in it? Not necessarily according to research into social behaviour by academics at the University of East Anglia.
Aug 1, 2011
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight loss improves sexual health of overweight men with diabetes
A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that in obese men with type 2 diabetes, weight loss improves erectile function, sexual desire and lowers urinary tract symptoms.
Aug 5, 2011
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Neuroscience
Serotonin gates the transfer of visual information from the eyes to the thalamus
Humans are known to perceive the environment around them differently based on the situation they are in and their own feelings and sensations. Internal states, such as fear, arousal or hunger can thus affect the ways in which ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Cut to the chase: Can sex help start a relationship?
A budding relationship or just a one-night stand? The difference may not be immediately obvious, least of all to those directly involved. However, sex helps initiate romantic relationships between potential partners, a new ...
Jan 9, 2019
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'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.
Oct 29, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do we know what we want in a romantic partner? No more than a random stranger would, study says
We all can describe our ideal partner. Perhaps they are funny, attractive and inquisitive. Or maybe they are down-to-earth, intelligent and thoughtful. But do we actually have special insight into ourselves, or are we just ...
Jul 6, 2020
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Medications
The world's first female sex drug could spur similar meds
Most women with low sexual desire won't rush to get the first prescription drug to boost female libido when it becomes available on Saturday. But they may have more options down the road.
Oct 16, 2015
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