Nowadays, many people use technology to find sex partners and to interact sexually with others, sending sexually-explicit photos and other content. But what might such behaviors reveal about a person’s mental health? Recently, the Journal of Sexual Medicine published a study on digital sexual behavior in a group of military veterans. Previous research suggests that […]
Sex-Related, Non-Natural Deaths: An Overview
Scientists have found that non-natural deaths associated with sexual activity occur in a variety of scenarios, experts report. Their recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study provided an overview of such deaths in Germany. “These cases are not limited to autoerotic fatalities or sexual homicides and seem to be much more complex than natural deaths connected […]
Gait Could Be Related to Erectile Dysfunction, Study Finds
A man’s gait could be associated with his erectile function, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Men who are physically active are less likely to develop erectile dysfunction (ED), but until now, experts weren’t sure to what extent physical function, such as gait, played a role. Gait refers to the way […]
Researchers Explore Couples Systems as Key to Infidelity
The Ecological Couples Systems Diagram (ECSD) could be a helpful basis for couples therapy and premarital counseling, especially in the context of infidelity, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. In a review article, the authors discussed how infidelity fits into the ECSD paradigm. An estimated 34% of men and 24% of […]
Odds of Intercourse Increase for Sedentary Teens
Young teens are more likely to have sexual intercourse if they spend more time in sedentary leisure activities, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Alcohol consumption might contribute to the link between sex and sedentary behavior, the authors added. Researchers used the Global School-Based Study Health Survey (GSHS) to collect […]
Study Examines Pubic Hair Removal Practices and Expectations
Pubic hair removal (PHR) has become more “widespread,” researchers say. As a result, injuries related to PHR are becoming more common, so understanding patients’ practices and attitudes is essential for healthcare providers. Past research on PHR has mainly taken place in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, focusing mostly on women. The current […]