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  • September 2008

    • It Shows in Her Walk, Study Claims

      Los Angeles Times  |  Sep 5, 08 12:20 PM CDT

      It Shows in Her Walk, Study Claims

      (Newser) - You can tell from a woman's walk what kind of sex she has, a bunch of researchers in Scotland claim. Women who are able to have vaginal orgasms from intercourse alone have a sashay distinct enough that these "trained sexologists" could distinguish them 4 out of 5 times, the Los Angeles Times reports with almost a straight face. More »

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      women  • sexual health  • walking

  • July 2008

    • Viagra Benefits Women on Antidepressants: Study

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jul 23, 08 12:30 PM CDT

      Viagra Benefits Women on Antidepressants: Study

      (Newser) - Viagra increases sexual performance in women suffering from arousal problems as a result of antidepressant drugs, a study finds. Some 72% of the women in the small study—funded by Pfizer, which makes the pill that has become a blockbuster for men seeking improved sexual function—noted an improvement, compared with 27% of those given a placebo, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

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      depression  • Viagra  • sexual health

  • May 2008
  • April 2008

    • Quickies Are the Way to Go

      Associated Press  |  Apr 3, 08 10:50 AM CDT

      Quickies Are the Way to Go

      (Newser) - Size may or may not matter when it comes to sex, but length (of time) definitely does, reports the AP. A recent survey of sex therapists reveals that 3-13 minutes is ideal. One researcher wanted to refute the notion that "more of something good is better, and if you really want to satisfy your partner, you should last forever." More »

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      sex  • health study  • sexual health  • sexual behavior  • sex drive  • sexual chemistry  • Journal of Sexual Medicine

  • January 2008

    • Top 10 Aphrodisiacs—for Real?

      LiveScience  |  Jan 19, 08 8:20 AM CST

      Top 10 Aphrodisiacs—for Real?

      (Newser) - Most aphrodisiacs are pure bunk, but it's fun to read about tonics that have beguiled lovers for centuries—and look at a few that may actually work. LiveScience lists its top 10: Respect. Dr. Ruth talks about the feeling that sparks all meaningful relationships, and makes for good sex too. Exercise. A recent study links penile dysfunction to inactivity, while physical fitness boosts mind and body both. Psychoanalysis. Therapists can boost that libido by helping alleviate depression and other disorders. More »

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      list  • exercise  • Viagra  • sexual health  • therapy  • herbal medicine  • aphrodisiacs

  • December 2007

    • Syphilis Makes a Surprise Comeback

      Associated Press  |  Dec 20, 07 5:34 PM CST

      Syphilis Makes a Surprise Comeback

      (Newser) - Syphilis, the sexual scourge of the 19th century, was all but vanquished in Europe in the fifties. But it's making a comeback, with 2006 UK infection rates 10 times what they were a decade earlier, and other nations boasting similar stats. Health officials blame the upsurge on the rise of online dating sites and "safe sex fatigue" after the HIV awareness campaigns of the nineties. More »

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      public health  • HIV/AIDS  • sexual health  • STD  • online dating  • syphilis

  • November 2007
  • July 2007
  • June 2007

    • Egypt Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation

      Reuters  |  Jun 28, 07 4:32 PM CDT

      Egypt Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation

      (Newser) - A legal loophole allowing girls to undergo genital cutting for "health reasons" has been eliminated in Egypt, strengthening an earlier ban. Seen as a rite of passage and a way to lessen sexual desire, the practice had been fairly widespread. But after a heavily sedated girl died during the operation, the health ministry banned it completely. More »

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      health  • Egypt  • safety  • sexual health  • female genital mutilation  • female circumcision

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