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·May 30, 2026·9 min read

Dopamine Locks in Stress-Induced Sexual Dysfunction

A new study leverages the Drosophila fruit fly model to isolate the exact molecular mechanisms connecting environmental stress to courtship suppression.

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·October 9, 2020·4 min read

Perceptions of Body Image Linked to Sexual Dysfunction

Having a negative perception of your body image correlates to an increased risk of sexual dysfunction. However, researchers report a positive body image is associated with greater pleasure when it comes to intimacy.

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·December 11, 2024·4 min read

Interoception Enhances Female Sexual Satisfaction

Women who are more attuned to internal bodily signals, such as heartbeats and touch, experience orgasms more frequently and with greater satisfaction. This inward focus, known as interoception, is linked to both solo and partnered sexual encounters.

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·November 27, 2023·6 min read

Decoding Sexual Motivation: Bridging the Gap between Brain and Behavior

A new study delves into the intricate nature of sexual motivation, emphasizing its complexity as both an abstract concept and a tangible physiological phenomenon. It underscores the significant role of gonadal hormones in modulating sexual behavior, particularly highlighting specific brain structures in rats.

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·May 30, 2023·6 min read

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Researchers found lower sexual satisfaction in middle age may be a warning sign of future cognitive decline. The study examined associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of middle-aged men, discovering a correlation between declines in sexual satisfaction and future memory loss. This study tracks sexual satisfaction, sexual health, and cognition over time, revealing a novel potential risk factor for cognitive decline. While the causality remains uncertain, this relationship suggests that improving sexual satisfaction might positively affect memory function.Researchers found lower sexual satisfaction in middle age may be a warning sign of future cognitive decline. The study examined associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of middle-aged men, discovering a correlation between declines in sexual satisfaction and future memory loss.

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·February 14, 2023·3 min read

Explaining the Emerging Conceptual Framework of Neurosexuality

Neurosexuality is a conceptual framework that explores the relationship between sexual behavior and brain function. Researchers say the comprehensive framework could be applied to integrate sexual rehabilitation into treatment for those with neurological and sexual function disorders.

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·August 22, 2022·4 min read

Sexual Enjoyment Following Childbirth Is Not Altered by Different Delivery Methods

In the years following birth, researchers found sexual enjoyment appears to be unaffected by the method of delivery at birth.

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·October 27, 2021·5 min read

Brain Connectivity Is Lower in Adults With PTSD or a History of Sexual Abuse

People who experienced sexual abuse or suffer from PTSD have reduced connectivity in the ventral and dorsal attention network (VAN-DAN network) compared to those with no history of abuse or PTSD.

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·February 26, 2021·4 min read

Sexual Intimacy Is a Natural Sleep Aid for Insomnia

Sexual activity before sleep increases oxytocin and reduces the stress-related hormone cortisol. Researchers say sexual activity at bedtime can help reduce symptoms of insomnia and reduce sleep disruptions.

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·November 18, 2020·5 min read

Novel Roles of Oxytocin in Controlling Male Sexual Function

Oxytocin injections in rodent models directly activated SEG/GRP neurons via oxytocin receptors and influenced male sexual functions in the lumbar spinal cord. Reducing the activity of oxytocin receptors resulted in a decrease in sexual activity and ejaculatory response in the animals.

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·July 18, 2020·3 min read

Association Between Erectile Dysfunction and Time Spent Watching Porn in Young Men

23% of men under the age of 35 who reported watching pornography frequently reported problems with erectile function when attempting intercourse with a partner. The study found a significant relationship between time spent watching pornographic movies and increased difficulty with erectile dysfunction with a partner.

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·August 26, 2019·7 min read

Concussions linked to erectile dysfunction in former NFL players

Former NFL players who received a concussion while playing are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction. Researchers speculate the reason could be damage to the pituitary gland caused by concussion may spark a cascade of hormonal changes.