r/psychologyofsex 13d ago

Research finds that men who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood show distinct changes in the molecular makeup of their sperm. The findings offer new clues into how early life stress may impact future children through epigenetic inheritance.

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r/psychologyofsex 13d ago

Physical attractiveness far outweighs other traits in online dating success | Notably, men and women valued these traits in nearly identical ways, challenging long-held beliefs about gender differences in mate preferences.

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r/psychologyofsex 14d ago

Study finds 4 patterns of racial preference among gay White men: 1) attraction to all racial groups, 2) attraction only to White men, 3) attraction to racial minority men stereotyped as masculine (Latino, Middle-Eastern, Black), 4) attraction to racial minority men stereotyped as feminine (Asian).

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A few other findings from the research:

-Across all 4 of these groups, attraction to White men was highly prevalent.

-Exclusive attraction to White men was least common (4%), while attraction to all racial groups was most common (58%).

-Those who reported attraction to all racial groups were the most liberal/progressive in their general political views. The researchers raise the question of whether the high reports of inclusive attraction might reflect socially desirable responding.

-Findings suggest that racial hierarchies in sexual preferences may – to some extent – reflect gendered, stereotyped expectations.


r/psychologyofsex 13d ago

Participants needed! Media Consumption and Personal Perspective: An Online Survey

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Hello, everyone! My name is Kevin, I am an undergraduate student in the psychology department at Nevada State University, and I invite you to participate in my research for my Advanced Research Methods course. The purpose of this study is to examine how media consumption may influence people’s perspectives and actions. Please click the link for more details and participation requirements (please be over the age of 18). Thank you for your time and consideration!

https://nevadasc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Hzh8HxKlx7hjh4


r/psychologyofsex 15d ago

The end of a romantic relationship usually doesn't come out of the blue. It typically starts 1-2 years before breakup, when a gradual decline in relationship satisfaction reaches a tipping point and accelerates rapidly. When relationships research this terminal phase, separation is almost inevitable

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r/psychologyofsex 14d ago

Controversial Sex Topic

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r/psychologyofsex 14d ago

Simon LeVay, scientist wrote this in 1996 in his book Queer Science. Anyone agree with him?

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"I also do not believe that there should be legal prohibition of the use of genetic or neurosurgical techniques to alter sexual orientation, if such technology becomes available. Certainly there should be regulation to ensure that such procedures are safe and effective: the disasters and disappointments of the past make that abundantly clear. I would also try to persuade anyone who was thinking of undergoing such treatment to abandon the idea. I would tell them (as I firmly believe to be the case) that homosexuality is in every respect as fulfilling a life experience as heterosexuality. But in the end one has to respect an individual's autonomy, at least in the sphere of personal activity that does not harm others."


r/psychologyofsex 15d ago

How do women feel about receiving unsolicited dick pics? Research finds that the most common reactions are feeling disrespected, grossed out, or violated. Just 8% said they felt aroused.

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r/psychologyofsex 15d ago

How and why do sexual fetishes form?

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Been trying to better unpack one of my own and stop letting it have power over me. I figured that better understanding how fetishes form generally and what purpose they serve in the brain would be a good start. Looking for any research or studies that have been done in this space, as well as personal theories.

Thanks in advance.


r/psychologyofsex 17d ago

Study: heterosexual men report experiencing orgasm in 90% of their sexual encounters, compared to 54% for women. This research also found that men tend to focus more on their own orgasm and feel supported in that pursuit by their partners, while women are more focused on their partner’s pleasure.

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r/psychologyofsex 16d ago

How will the funding situations be in the next few years in sex research (in Canadian and American universities)

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I'm working towards graduate school in clinical psychology and my current experiences are all revolved around sexual disorders and health related sexual dysfunctions. I really wish I can keep doing this research and Canada has some of the best researchers here. But the political situation and education findings in general are shrinking. Needless to say, sex research will almost guaranteed to lose fundings first. There is barely not many chances to get tri-councils's fundings for sex studies already. I'm in my middle age and I cannot get on student loan. How is the funding situation in Canada about sex research and will professors in this field stop taking graduate students in the next few years? Should I forget about it and switch to other domains?

And how about the current situation is US? Should I consider American students? Will they still fund international students?


r/psychologyofsex 18d ago

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), frequently transmitted via sexual activity, is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to brain, where it can cause neuroinflammation, resulting in chronic neurological symptoms and behavioral changes.

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r/psychologyofsex 19d ago

A "digital faithfulness" wedding band is set to be released later this year. Through AI and biosensors, it supposedly tracks a person's mood states, including arousal, letting you know if your partner is turned on when you aren't around.

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r/psychologyofsex 20d ago

Study: heterosexual women who feel more objectified by their partner experience orgasm less frequently and engage in more sexual emotional labor. Men’s self-reported objectification of their partner did not predict these outcomes--only women's feeling/perception of being objectified did.

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r/psychologyofsex 21d ago

Amyl nitrate (a.k.a. "poppers") is a popular inhalant used during sex (particularly among gay men) to relax smooth muscle and create feelings of euphoria. The FDA is cracking down on manufacturers in the wake of growing misuse (people drinking poppers) and unfounded claims that poppers cause AIDS.

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r/psychologyofsex 20d ago

Young adult romantic relationships with MDMA (18 - 34yo)

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Dear psychology community

I’m a psychology major and within my master’s thesis I’m trying to find out whether people who used MDMA in their current romantic relationship have higher relationship satisfaction and scores of love (passion, intimacy and commitment) compared to people with no experience with MDMA

Requirements: - be in a heterosexual monogamous romantic relationship - be 18 - 34 years old

The questionnaire will take max. 10 minutes

https://redcap.link/f6d92fet

After the completion you will be able to see a subjective score of your romantic relationship alongside an explanation what it means and you can compare it, for example, with your partner to gain a bit more knowledge about your relationship.

I will be very grateful if some of you find a bit of time to fill in the questionnaire!

In case you don’t match the criteria but still want to see the score, you can still participate, just mention your true age or orientation in the right questions please.


r/psychologyofsex 20d ago

Study on Menopause, Relationships, and Well-Being (Women 25+)

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r/psychologyofsex 21d ago

Research finds that shorter guys view their interactions with other men as being more competitive, especially in the context of mating. By contrast, women's height is unrelated to feelings of competitiveness with other women.

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r/psychologyofsex 22d ago

Some straight women prefer watching lesbian pornography over heterosexual content. Research finds that this preference is not about a shift in sexual identity, but is rooted in the desire for authentic depictions of pleasure, a lack of degradation, and a more relatable sexual experience.

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r/psychologyofsex 24d ago

Low desire is one of the most common sexual complaints, especially among women. While many factors can contribute to low desire, it's often because the sex they're having is painful, not pleasurable, or obligatory. Increasing desire often starts with making sure you're having sex that's worth having

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r/psychologyofsex 25d ago

Drugs that mimic the behavior of dopamine can trigger impulsive and risky sexual behavior. Many people who have taken these drugs (often prescribed for movement disorders) report enhanced libido and intense urges for "deviant" sex; however, doctors rarely warn patients of this side effect.

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r/psychologyofsex 24d ago

Significance of facial and bodily attractiveness for men and women for both LTRs and hook ups

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Both value face almost equally as important for an LTR , with 3/4 of them finding it important for a relationship .

But for hook ups , body attractiveness becomes twice as important as it was for LTRs (for men) . For women it's only a slight increase .


r/psychologyofsex 26d ago

Since the connection-starved pandemic era, the tourism industry has embraced the sexual wellness trend. Now the international sex party scene is booming.

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r/psychologyofsex 26d ago

Circumcision of boys leads to long-term consequences

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"Apart from reducing sexual sensation and pleasure, circumcision also leads to changes in sexual practices. For example, Laumann, Masi, and Zuckerman (1997) reported that circumcision is associated with more elaborate sexual behaviours. It is possible that reduced sexual sensation may impel some circumcised men to engage in more elaborate sexual practices in order to attain sexual gratification. In regard to unsafe sex practices, Bensley and Boyle (2001) found that circumcised men were significantly less likely to use condoms than were genitally intact men."

"They found that as compared with genitally intact men, circumcised men were often unhappy about being circumcised, experienced significant anger, sadness, feeling incomplete, cheated, hurt, concerned, frustrated, abnormal, and violated (cf. Hammond, 1999). They also found that circumcised men reported lower self-esteem than did genitally intact respondents."

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272499352_Male_Circumcision_Pain_Trauma_and_Psychosexual_Sequelae


r/psychologyofsex 27d ago

Research finds that erotic webcam use offers benefits for some, but problems for others. Many users report gaining sexual knowledge and emotional connections that would otherwise be difficult to obtain in person; others report feeling trapped in compulsive viewing and being financially exploited.

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