Long before Kavanaugh, Weinstein, #MeToo and more brought the topic of sexual violence front and center in the news cycle, activists have emphasized the importance of educating kids of all genders about “yes means yes” consent and the devastating effects of rape culture. Important movements are happening on college campuses across the nation, but conversations about […]
Sexual health services are at ‘breaking point’
Sexual health services are at ‘breaking point’ after 3.3million people visit clinics in one year The Tinder effect? Sexual health services are at ‘breaking point’ after 3.3million people visit clinics in one year, councils warn Sexual health services in England are ‘stretched to the limit’ 3.3million people visited clinics last year, council leaders are warning […]
Experiences at first sexual encounter impact risk of HIV and violence for women in Kenya
Adolescent girls and young women in Mombasa, Kenya are more likely to experience higher risks of HIV and gender-based violence when they are involved with sex work venues or have sexual experiences at a young age, suggests a study co-led by St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Manitoba in Canada. Published in the Journal […]
Immune cells in the brain have surprising influence on sexual behavior
Researchers have found a surprising new explanation of how young brains are shaped for sexual behavior later in life. Immune cells usually ignored by neuroscientists appear to play an important role in determining whether an animal’s sexual behavior will be more typical of a male or female, according to research led by Kathryn Lenz, an […]
4 in 5 adolescent girls have a mental health disorder following sexual assault
Eighty percent of young women were found to have a mental health disorder and 55 percent had two or more mental health disorders four to five months after sexual assault, according to a study led by UCL and The Havens, London’s specialist sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) hosted by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. […]
WHO recognises ‘compulsive sexual behaviour’ as mental disorder
The World Health Organization has recognised “compulsive sexual behaviour” as a mental disorder, but said Saturday it remained unclear if it was an addiction on a par with gambling or drug abuse. The contentious term “sex addiction” has been around for decades but experts disagree over whether the condition exists. In the latest update of […]
Study examines alcohol’s effects on sexual aggression
A new Aggressive Behavior study has examined alcohol’s “in the moment” effects on sexual aggression, or the acute effects of alcohol on men’s decisions about how to respond to sexual refusals in a dating simulation. In the study, 62 men in their 20s were randomly assigned to consume alcohol (target breath alcohol level 0.080%) or […]
13 best ways to improve male sexual performance
However, focusing on sexual performance can lead to anxiety. A set of simple lifestyle changes can help to: reduce anxiety improve erectile dysfunction enhance relationships with sexual partners increase stamina These changes can make sex more enjoyable and satisfying for everyone involved. It is important to note that worrying about getting and maintaining erections is […]