The Addictive Potential of Sexual Behavior [PDF]
This paper examines the addictive potential of sexual behavior through behavioral and neurophysiological mechanisms analogous to other formalized addictions.
Heather Bool
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Men’s Physical Attractiveness Predicts Women’s Ratings of Sexual Intent through Sexual Arousal: Implications for Sexual (Mis)Communication [PDF]
Men often perceive greater sexual willingness underlying women’s behaviors than women themselves intend. This discrepancy can contribute to sexual miscommunication and, sometimes, acts of sexual assault. The current study tested whether actor–
Tyler N. Livingston, Peter O. Rerick
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Sexual health and the pandemic crisis: testing the role of psychological vulnerability/protective factors on sexual functioning and sexual distress during a critical life period in Portugal [PDF]
Recent findings suggest that the current COVID-19 pandemic has a potential negative impact in several areas of life, including sexual health. However, less is known about the psychological dimensions that may work as vulnerability/protective factors for ...
Pedro Nobre +15 more
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Changes in Penile-Vaginal Intercourse Frequency and Sexual Repertoire from 2009 to 2018: Findings from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior [PDF]
This article is made available for unrestricted research re-use and secondary analysis in any form or by any means with acknowledgement of the original source.
Fu, Tsung-chieh +4 more
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A Prospective Study of Young Females’ Sexual Subjectivity: Associations with Age, Sexual Behavior, and Dating [PDF]
Sexual self-perceptions are important aspectsof sexuality, which can undergo significant change during adolescence and early adulthood. The purpose of this study was to describe these changes among girls (N=251; ages 16-25) over one year, and to examine
Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie J +8 more
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Paraphilic Sexual Interests and Sexually Coercive Behavior: A Population-Based Twin Study [PDF]
Prior research with selected clinical and forensic samples suggests associations between paraphilic sexual interests (e.g., exhibitionism and sexual sadism) and sexually coercive behavior.
Baur, E. +11 more
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A prospective study of intraindividual and peer influences on adolescents' heterosexual romantic and sexual behavior [PDF]
Theories and empirical studies of adolescent sexual behavior have identified the contributions of personal attributes and social experiences; however, it is rare that models have clarified developmental pathways to adolescent sexual behavior that include
Zimmer-Gembeck, MJ +5 more
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The Role of Sexual Self-Control as Moderator between Sexual Desire and Premarital Sexual Behaviors
Sexual desire can be one of the antecedents for individual premarital sexual behavior. Otherwise, sexual self-control can prevent individuals from engaging premarital sexual behavior. This study aimed to examine the role of self-control in moderating the
Chindy Kencana Sari +2 more
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Romantic and sexual behavior in young adolescents : repeated surveys in a population-based cohort [PDF]
Adverse outcomes of teenage sexual activity are common in the United Kingdom. We used a computer-assisted interview to ask young adolescents aged 11-12 years (N = 6856) and 12 -13 years (N = 6801) who were part of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents ...
Ness, Andrew +8 more
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Is Consumption of Ginger in Daily Life Associated with Sexual Response?
Sexual dysfunction, a globally widespread concern, is associated with numerous negative outcomes. While some evidence indicates the potential of ginger supplementation to enhance sexual function, comprehensive research in this area remains scarce and the
Guangju Wen +4 more
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