Two groups of nerve cells may serve as “on-off switches” for male mating and aggression, suggests a new study in rodents. These neurons appear to send signals between two parts of the brain—the back tip, or posterior, of the amygdala…
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New clues from fruit flies about the critical role of sex hormones in stem cell control
In one of the first studies addressing the role of sex hormones’ impact on stem cells in the gut, scientists outline new insights showing how a steroidal sex hormone, that is structurally and functionally similar to human steroid hormones, drastically…
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Coleen Nolan wants to know about YOUR sex life during lockdown – Loose Women star’s survey
The Loose Women star says she has been inundated with messages from Britons with problems in the bedroom after three months in constant contact with their partners. The former singer, who is an agony aunt for Daily Express sister title…
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Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness risk factors for severe COVID-19 or death
Age, male sex, obesity, and underlying illness have emerged as risk factors for severe Covid-19 or death in the UK, according to the largest cohort study to date published by The BMJ today. The risk of death increases in the…
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Researchers pinpoint genes behind sex biases in autoimmune disorders, schizophrenia
Some diseases exhibit a clear sex bias, occurring more often, hitting harder or eliciting different symptoms in men or women. For instance, the autoimmune conditions lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome affect nine times more women than men, while schizophrenia affects more…
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'You Are Your Safest Partner' & Other Tips for Safe Coronavirus Quarantine Sex
As more of the country takes to social distancing, self-isolation and being extra cautious of germs as concerns about COVID-19, we’re all falling back on different creative ways to fill our time. If the spike in visits to our stories…
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More Sex Partners, Higher Cancer Risk?
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 — If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you’ve had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk. People who have had 10…
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69 Sex Positions You Need to Put on Your Bucket List Immediately
In the wonderful world of sex, there’s getting down and then there’s getting down. For connoisseurs of a sensual romp — we’re talking about our true scholars and geeks when it comes to sex and sexuality — there’s always a…
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