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Who has sex with whom? Study of heterosexual partnerships reveals worryingly low condom use

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 12, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A high proportion of people are not using condoms when they have sex with a new partner, according to a new study of heterosexual partnerships among British men and women. Among people in their 30s and 40s, and in partnerships ...





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Parents' sexuality influences adoption choices

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A couple's sexual orientation determines whether or not they prefer to adopt a boy or a girl. Gay men are more likely to have a gender preference for their adopted child whereas heterosexual men are the least likely. What's ...


Male circumcision reduces HIV risk: No further evidence needed

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Three recent African trials support male circumcision for reducing the risk of contracting HIV in heterosexual men. After including new data from these trials in their review, Cochrane Researchers have changed their previous ...


Scientists determine dynamics of HIV transmission in UK heterosexuals

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Among heterosexuals in the United Kingdom (UK), HIV transmission can occur within networks of as many as 30 people, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Medical Research ...


Homosexual men have significantly lower personal incomes than heterosexual individuals

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 29, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

A new study in the Canadian Journal of Economics provides the first evidence on sexual orientation and economic outcomes in Canada. The study found that gay men have 12 percent lower personal incomes and lesbians have 15 per ...


More at-risk teens and young adults engaging in anal intercourse

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 19, 2008 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

A new study by researchers at the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center suggests that the incidence of heterosexual anal sex is increasing among teens and young adults – particularly those who have recently had unprotected ...


Circumcision doesn't protect gays from AIDS virus

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Aug 25, 2009 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

(AP) -- Circumcision, which has helped prevent AIDS among heterosexual men in Africa, doesn't help protect gay men from the virus, according to the largest U.S. study to look at the question.


Discrimination and Abuse Linked to Higher Rates of Pregnancy Among LGB Teens

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 16, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) teens in British Columbia are at a higher risk of pregnancy because of discrimination, sexual abuse and harassment compared to heterosexual teens, according to a University ...


Major shift in HIV prevention priorities needed

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created May 08, 2008 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (4) | comments 3

According to a new policy analysis led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of California, Berkeley, the most common HIV prevention strategies—condom promotion, HIV testing, treatment ...


It's not easy being gay

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 13, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Members of 'sexual minorities' are around twice as likely as heterosexuals to seek help for mental health issues or substance abuse treatment. A model of treatment-seeking behavior, described in the open access journal BMC Ps ...


Sex, lies and storytelling: The sociology of talk shows

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 22, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (11) | comments 0

New research on the manner in which people reveal their most intimate secrets on national TV talk shows will be presented at the University of Leicester on Wednesday October 22.



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