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·July 14, 2025·6 min read

Hormones Shape Love and Lust Differently in Male & Female Brains

New research uncovers how a hormonally tuned brain circuit in mice governs sex-specific mating behaviors. Scientists identified a subset of neurons in the prefrontal cortex that integrate oxytocin, ovarian hormones, and social cues to modulate sexual receptivity in females and suppress mating interest in males.

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·March 31, 2025·7 min read

Intermittent Fasting Boosts Male Libido by Lowering Serotonin

A new study shows that long-term intermittent fasting increases the sex drive of male mice by reducing serotonin levels in the brain. The effect was linked to dietary tryptophan deficiency, which lowers the production of serotonin—a neurotransmitter known to inhibit sexual behavior.

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·February 3, 2023·7 min read

Kisspeptin Hormone Injection Could Treat Low Sex Drive in Women and Men

A shot of the kisspeptin hormone can boost sexual desire in both men and women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

Substance in Baby Tears Reduces Mom’s Interest in Sex: Mouse Study

ESP22, a substance found in a baby's tears, makes female mice more likely to reject male sexual advances, researchers report.

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·September 19, 2017·2 min read

How the Shape and Size of Your Face Relates to Your Sex Drive

According to a new study, the shape of your face can reveal a lot about your sex drive. Researchers report both men and women with shorter, wider faces tend to have stronger sex drives than those with other facial dimensions.