News tagged with sexual health
New study shows linkage between teen girls' weight and sexual behavior
Oct 29, 2009 |
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A University of Pittsburgh study sheds new light on the relationship between race, body weight and sexual behavior among adolescent girls. The results suggest that a girl's ethnicity and her actual weight or perception of ...
Sexually satisfied women have better general well-being and more vitality
Sep 30, 2009 |
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Pre- and post-menopausal women who self-rated themselves as being sexually satisfied had a higher overall psychological well-being score and scores for "positive well-being" and "vitality," compared with sexually dissatisfied ...
Orgasms, sexual health and attitudes about female genitals
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 28, 2009 |
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An Indiana University study published in the September issue of the International Journal of Sexual Health found that women who feel more positively about women's genitals find it easier to orgasm and are mo ...
How many people have you slept with? 2.8 million?
Sep 23, 2009 |
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The average British man or woman has slept with 2.8 million people -- albeit indirectly, according to figures released Wednesday to promote awareness of sexual health.
Researchers find vibrator use to be common, linked to sexual health
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Two Indiana University studies conducted among nationally representative samples of adult American men and women show that vibrator use during sexual interactions is common, with use being reported by approximately 53 percent ...
Sexual health promotion is low among people with serious mental illnesses, despite higher risk
Feb 12, 2009 |
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Policy makers and mental health services need to take urgent action to ensure that people with serious mental illnesses receive greater guidance about sexual health, including the risk of HIV, especially if they suffer from ...
Discrimination and Abuse Linked to Higher Rates of Pregnancy Among LGB Teens
Dec 16, 2008 |
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(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 ...
Alcohol advice needs to play a greater role in sex education for teenagers
Nov 05, 2008 |
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Alcohol and attitudes are two of the key factors that health professionals need to be aware of when they are dealing with sexually active teenagers.
Homosexuals' negative feelings about sexuality predict poor mental and sexual health
Sep 17, 2008 |
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have published a study showing that the degree of internalized homonegativity (negative attitude towards homosexuality) among homosexual men is what predicts poor mental and sexual ...
