Compulsive sexual behavior can have a serious negative impact on the well-being of the people it affects. But what are the biological factors behind it? What drives compulsive sexual behavior? A new study looks into the possible molecular mechanisms. Compulsive sexual behavior — which researchers also refer to as “hypersexuality” — is characterized by intrusive […]
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Bonobos have some unique social habits that make them highly fascinating to zoologists. One of these habits is the females’ favorite pastime: sex with each other. Why is same-sex sexual behavior so important to these females? What makes female bonobos so eager to have sexual interactions with each other? Some people refer to bonobos as […]
A large new study that analyzed the genetic data of thousands of people suggests that the drive to have sex with people of the same sex may stem from a very complex interaction of many different genes. Sexuality may emerge from a very complex ‘genetic architecture.’ In 1993, geneticist Dean Hamer and colleagues first made […]
Researchers warn that even when we start a new romantic relationship, we have a tendency to return to the same patterns that we established in previous relationships. But is this good or bad? A bit of both, the researchers suggest. We tend to follow the same relationship dynamics even in new romantic ventures, a new […]
Globally, erectile dysfunction affects a significant percentage of men. A recent industry-funded study takes data from eight countries and asks whether the condition might reduce productivity at work. A new study looks at the impact of erectile dysfunction on work life. Doctors define erectile dysfunction (ED) as an inability to achieve or maintain an erection […]
New research reveals, for the first time, how certain bacteria in the vagina and cervix prime cells to defend against the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Scientists reveal how vaginal bacteria can protect against chlamydia. Scientists have known for a while that the composition of microbes, or microbiome, in the vagina and cervix can […]
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Men participating in a clinical trial who added two handfuls of nuts a day to their regular diet reported improvements in sexual function. New research suggests that eating 60 g of nuts each day may improve men’s sexual function. The 14-week trial compared a group of men who added a daily dose of certain nuts […]
Monogamy is still very much the norm in today’s societies, but different types of romantic relationships are gaining ground. For this Spotlight feature, we have spoken to some polyamorous people and asked: What is fact and what is fiction about polyamorous relationships? What is polyamory, really? In this Spotlight feature, we investigate. In most societies […]