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College students less likely to indulge in risky sex
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 08:08Washington, June 6 : Teens who go to college after six-months of completing high-school are less likely to indulge in risky sexual behaviour than those who are not enrolled in college in the first place, according to a University of Washington study.
The study, which also compared risky sexual behaviour of teens living at home and those who established their own residences, could not find any significant differences between the groups
The study, which also compared risky sexual behaviour of teens living at home and those who established their own residences, could not find any significant differences between the groups
Viagra linked to sexual infections in older men
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Sat, 05/24/2008 - 12:22
Wellington, May 24 : British doctors have warned that there has been a drastic increase in sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among older men using Viagra, because it fuels extramarital affairs.According to British health information, rates of sexual infections such as gonorrhea more than tripled in men between 45 to 64 years of age and for fold increase among teenagers.
Over 50pc Australian women 'not satisfied in bed'
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 08:51Sydney, May 22: A survey has revealed that over 50 per cent Australian women have difficulty getting sexual satisfaction.
Marita McCabe, a professor of Psychology at Deakin University, said that though Australian women’s sexual desires were similar to those observed in other international studies, most of them had problems with arousal and orgasm.
Marita McCabe, a professor of Psychology at Deakin University, said that though Australian women’s sexual desires were similar to those observed in other international studies, most of them had problems with arousal and orgasm.
Condoms-with-vodka drinks campaign raises stink
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 06:13
Melbourne, May 22: A promotional campaign in which free condoms are handed out with every purchase of Vodka Cruisers has been slammed as “poor form” by a national alcohol body.On May 22, Independent Distillers Australia (IDA) released a statement to confirm that it had recalled the promotional campaign in which condoms were distributed.
The promotion was limited to just over a dozen stores, the IDA said.
The top 10 sex mistakes men make in bed
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 07:14Perth, May 21: There just isn’t any other way to say it – a sex slip-up just isn’t sexy, and to save all men from bedroom ‘disasters’, a leading sexologist has come to the rescue.Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright, a sex educator, relationship expert, columnist and founder of Sexuality Source Inc., has come up with top ten mistakes men make in bed, reports Perth Now.
The biggest mistakes men make include:
'Technical Virginity' amongst teenagers a myth: Survey
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 13:31
Washington, May 20 : The concept of 'technical virginity' amongst teenagers is not as common as believed. In fact, a new survey has revealed that teenagers do not opt for oral sex as a way to preserve their virginity.Illegal sexual enhancement pills claim lives of two more men
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 01:53Singapore - Illegal sexual enhancement pills laced with a diabetes drug claimed the lives of two more men, one Chinese and the other Malay, authorities said Saturday.
The deaths bring the toll to four in Singapore, said the Health Sciences Authority.
The latest victims, the Chinese in his 20s and the Malay in his 50s, were hospitalized in comas after taking herbal pills containing elevated amounts of the prescription drug glibenclamide. Both died from infections.
The deaths bring the toll to four in Singapore, said the Health Sciences Authority.
The latest victims, the Chinese in his 20s and the Malay in his 50s, were hospitalized in comas after taking herbal pills containing elevated amounts of the prescription drug glibenclamide. Both died from infections.
Under one minute ejaculation is 'premature'
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 12:46
Washington, May 15 : The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) has developed an evidence-based definition of premature ejaculation with the help of the world’s leading sexual health experts.Majority of ethnic minority teens don’t hang out with ethnic school crowds
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 11:02
Washington, May 15 : In a study on peer-relationships of teens in school, researchers found that ethnic minority teens were less keen to hang out with crowds made up of their ethnic peers.There’s no one more attractive than you for your mate
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 10:41
London, May 15 : A new study has given credibility to the famous saying ‘beauty lies in the eye of the beholder’ by finding that our partners think we are far better looking than we actually are.Scientists at Groningen University in the Netherlands have shown that most of us think our long-term partners are the most gorgeous thing we have ever set eyes on.
Women who commit sexual offences often have mental problems
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 08:53Washington, May 15 : A new study has revealed that women who commit sexual offences are just as likely to have mental problems or drug addictions as other violent female criminals.
The research is the largest study ever conducted of women convicted of sexual offences in Sweden.
Between 1988 and 2000, 93 women and 8,500 men were convicted of sexual offences in Sweden. Given that previous research has focused on male perpetrators, knowledge of the factors specific to female sex offenders has been scant.
The research is the largest study ever conducted of women convicted of sexual offences in Sweden.
Between 1988 and 2000, 93 women and 8,500 men were convicted of sexual offences in Sweden. Given that previous research has focused on male perpetrators, knowledge of the factors specific to female sex offenders has been scant.
Study explores outcomes of sexual harassment on both boys and girls
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 08:24Washington, May 13 : A new research has shed light on the outcomes of sexual harassment on both boys and girls.
The study found that girls were harassed more frequently, and boys were indirectly yet negatively affected through a school climate that tolerates the harassment of girls.
The research, led by Alayne J. Ormerod, PhD, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, examined the relationship among peer-to-peer sexual harassment, school climate, adult-to-student harassment, and outcomes for the students.
The study found that girls were harassed more frequently, and boys were indirectly yet negatively affected through a school climate that tolerates the harassment of girls.
The research, led by Alayne J. Ormerod, PhD, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, examined the relationship among peer-to-peer sexual harassment, school climate, adult-to-student harassment, and outcomes for the students.
Youth in Europe turning to alcohol and drugs for sexual high
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 06:32Washington, 
May 9: Young people in Europe are deliberately binging on drink and drugs to enhance their sex lives, according to a new study.
A third of men aged 16 to 35 and a quarter of females surveyed for the study said they drank alcohol to increase their chances of getting sex.
Some also intentionally take cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis to enhance sexual arousal or prolong sex.
May 9: Young people in Europe are deliberately binging on drink and drugs to enhance their sex lives, according to a new study.A third of men aged 16 to 35 and a quarter of females surveyed for the study said they drank alcohol to increase their chances of getting sex.
Some also intentionally take cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis to enhance sexual arousal or prolong sex.
83 per cent men view buying sex as an ‘addiction’
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 05/07/2008 - 11:55
Sydney, May 7 : A new survey has shed light on why men are hooked on hookers, by revealing that a vast majority of males view buying sex as a form of addiction.To get a broader insight into the attitudes of men who buy sex, the team of researchers, mostly young women invited more than 100 US men who visited prostitutes to sit and talk about their attitudes and experiences. They received more than 200 responses.
Children can be relied on to ask questions about sexuality
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 03:11Munich - Parents have to be prepared to field questions about sexuality even from small children, says Germany's professional association for paediatricians.
There is no definitive age for educating children about sex, said the Munich-based association. Parents should be ready to provide enlightenment at all times, said Ulrich Fegeler, a spokesman for the association.
There is no definitive age for educating children about sex, said the Munich-based association. Parents should be ready to provide enlightenment at all times, said Ulrich Fegeler, a spokesman for the association.
Overuse of codeine, oxycodone and barbiturates boosts chronic migraine risk
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Fri, 04/18/2008 - 09:07Washington, April 18 : A new study has found that those who overuse barbiturates and opioids, such as codeine, butalbital, and oxycodone, to treat migraine increase their chances of developing chronic migraine.
For the study, 24,000 people with headaches in the United States were surveyed about the types of medications they use to treat their headaches.
For the study, 24,000 people with headaches in the United States were surveyed about the types of medications they use to treat their headaches.
Opioid pain relievers may lead to sex problems
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 13:58
Washington, Apr 16 : People taking opioid pain relievers for more than a month to relieve chronic pain may be prone to hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction, warn researchers.Just like women, men are different when it comes to sex
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 12:08
Washington, Apr 16 : What one man finds sexually desirous, another may not, finds a new study which turns on its head the theory that the same things tend to turn men on.According to the study, conducted by researchers at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University finds that men report a variety of different experiences involving sexual desire and arousal.
Faces hold cues to sexual attitudes
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 11:47
Washington, Apr 9 : People's attitudes to sexual relationships can be given away by just the look of their face, say researchers, who found that men and women look for opposites when it comes to relationships.Researchers said that men generally preferred women they perceive are open to short-term sexual relationships, with women after longer-term matches.
Battle of the sexes begins before twins' birth
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Tue, 04/08/2008 - 07:17Washington, Apr 8: Researchers from Tel Aviv University have shown that the war between the sexes may begin in the womb, and that a male twin can compromise the health of his twin sister before she is born.
The study, led by Prof. Brian Reichman, a lecturer in pediatrics at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine, is expected to help pediatricians
better understand the health risks and outcome of premature babies.
The study, led by Prof. Brian Reichman, a lecturer in pediatrics at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine, is expected to help pediatricians
better understand the health risks and outcome of premature babies.
Women just like men confused between friendliness and sexual advances
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 09:23
Washington, Apr 2: According to a new research from Indiana University and Yale, college-age men confuse friendly non-verbal cues with cues for sexual interest - because men have a less discerning eye than women - but their female peers aren't far behind.Best sex lasts from three to 13 minutes
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 05:36
Washington, April 1: Great sex doesn’t require long steamy nights of passion, for a new US survey has found that all you need for some good sex is three to 13 minutes.The survey, which looks at the ideal length of time to have penetrative sex, was conducted on U. S. and Canadian sex therapists.
Men in their forties panic as time passes
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 06:28London, Mar 30: A new study has found that men in their forties are panicked by a sense of time running out.
Researchers at the University of Essex conducted a survey of men and women aged between 39 and 59 and found that men in particular are increasingly working out with ‘manic’ vigour in a bid to stop the clock ticking.
Researchers at the University of Essex conducted a survey of men and women aged between 39 and 59 and found that men in particular are increasingly working out with ‘manic’ vigour in a bid to stop the clock ticking.
Decreased sexual satisfaction not linked to cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 13:13
Washington, Mar 29: A new study from Boston University has revealed that decreased sexual satisfaction among postmenopausal women may not be linked to cardiovascular disease.Female sexual dysfunction is a common condition and has been linked to a higher burden of medical illnesses that can cause cardiovascular disease.
Women with the blues have much more sex
Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 03/20/2008 - 05:50Melbourne, Mar 20: Women who are depressed tend to have more sex than their happier counterparts, even if they aren’t in a relationship.The finding is based on a survey of 107 depressed and non-depressed Aussie women who were in relationships.
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