Sexual orientation and drive: a comparative pilot study on sexual desire [PDF]
, 2017 Many studies addressing sexual drive and hypersexuality stated that homosexuals are used to report higher levels of sexual desire and compulsive sexual behaviors. Literature showed a lack of comparisons between perceived level of desire in hetero and gay
Nimbi, Filippo Maria +3 more
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Using sexual selection theories to examine contextual variation in heterosexual women’s orientation toward high heels [PDF]
, 2020 High heels are symbols of female sexuality and are “costly signals” if the risks of wearing them are offset by improving women’s attractiveness to men.
Leitch, Amanda, Watkins, Christopher
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Asexuality: Classification and characterization [PDF]
, 2007 This is a post-print version of the article. The official published version can be obtaineed at the link below.The term “asexual” has been defined in many different ways and asexuality has received very little research attention.
A. Agmo +67 more
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Endocrinologic Control of Men's Sexual Desire and Arousal/Erection [PDF]
, 2016 Several hormones and neurotransmitters orchestrate men's sexual response, including the appetitive (sexual desire) and consummative (arousal and penile erection) phases.
Aversa, Antonio +4 more
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Sexual communal motivation in couples coping with low sexual interest/arousal: Associations with sexual well-being and sexual goals [PDF]
, 2019 Women coping with female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD) report lower sexual and relationship satisfaction compared to healthy controls. In community samples, high sexual communal strength (i.e., the motivation to meet a partner’s sexual needs ...
Bockaj, Amanda +4 more
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The Enigma of Sexual Desire, Part 1: A Brief Review of Classical, Historical, Philosophical, and Literary Perspectives [PDF]
, 2016 Throughout human history and across cultures, sexual desire has been of interest to the general public and, now more recently, to the medical/psychological community. Part 1 of this two part series examines the historical aspects of the concept of sexual
Rowland, David L
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Neural correlates of sexual cue reactivity in individuals with and without compulsive sexual behaviours [PDF]
, 2014 Although compulsive sexual behaviour (CSB) has been conceptualized as a "behavioural" addiction and common or overlapping neural circuits may govern the processing of natural and drug rewards, little is known regarding the responses to sexually explicit ...
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Factors influencing low sexual desire and sexual distress in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2021 Background: Sexual desire and sexual distress are determined by emotional, psychosocial, hormonal, and anatomical factors during pregnancy. Objective: To identify the factors contributing to female low sexual desire and sexual distress during pregnancy ...
Keramat, Afsaneh +3 more
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A pilot investigation into the effect of maca supplementation on physical activity and sexual desire in sportsmen [PDF]
, 2009 AIMS OF THE STUDY: Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp) is consumed both as a sports supplement by strength and endurance athletes, and as a natural stimulant to enhance sexual drive.
Alvin Ibarra +18 more
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Faking like a woman? Towards an interpretative theorization of sexual pleasure. [PDF]
, 2007 This article explores the possibility of developing a feminist approach to gendered and sexual embodiment which is rooted in the pragmatist/interactionist tradition derived from G.H.
Bartky, S. +52 more
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