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Irish Fantasize Most About Sex Than Other European Counterparts

A new survey has found that the Irish fantasize the most about sex compared to other European countries and it is the Irish men, rather than women, who do the most fantasizing.

Women Have High Sexual Appetite at 11 PM on Saturday Night

A recent survey carried out by a women's magazine has found that Saturday night 11PM is the best time to find a woman feeling frisky. The survey was

Lifespan in Mice Prolonged by Delayed Female Sexual Maturity

Jackson Laboratory researchers and their collaborators are reporting that an intriguing clue to longevity lurks in the sexual maturation timetable of female mammals.

Crack Down On Flesh Capsules From China By South Korea

A customs official on Tuesday said that South Korea has intensified a crackdown on the smuggling of capsules from China containing the powdered flesh

Intrauterine Devices Provide Effective Emergency Contraception: Study

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) provide an effective form of emergency contraception than the "morning after pill", say researchers. The research,

Daily Glass of Pomegranate Juice Improves Libido in Both Men and Women

Drinking a glass of pomegranate could be similar to popping in Viagra after a new study found that it increased the testosterone levels in the body and

Study Says More US Teens Postponing Sex

More US teenagers postpone sex, while others use effective birth control methods, say US authorities. However, disparities in safe sex practices

Computers May Aid to Assess Teens With STIs Risk

Millions of youths aged between 15-24 who are affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are unaware of their infection because they have not been tested.

Elusive G-Spot Found, Says US Scientist

The G-spot, a supposed pleasure center on the front interior wall of the vagina, has been claimed to have been identified by a US gynecologist. In

What Reduces Unprotected Sex Among Cocaine, Heroin Users?

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) found voluntary testing and counseling (VT/C) for HIV or

70 Percent Chinese Indulge in Premarital Sex

Premarital sex becoming more common in China, as a survey finds that more than 70 percent indulge in sexual intercourse before the marriage. Data

Long-Term Benefits Observed With Sexual Reproduction

The reason why courtship rituals might actually be worth it has been discovered by researchers. Attracting a mate - which can take significant effort,

Two Thirds of Elderly Men and a Third of Elderly Women Sexually Active

More than a third of women and over two thirds of men over the age of 65 years are sexually active, according to a new study conducted in Spain. The

Oz Women: Sex Gets Better With Age

A new survey has found that about 80 per cent of over 40s Aussie women felt more confident in bed now than in their 20s. The survery also revealed

Sex: What Women Talk

Even though sex might be considered a taboo in society, talking about it with young female friends is quite common among women. Women, especially

Even Consensual Sex Can Cause Vaginal Injuries As Rape

A new study has found that even consensual sex can cause vaginal injuries in women as they are in rapes. When police officers around the world investigate

Talking About Sexual Life With Patients

In recent years, it has become important that your doctor asks about your sexual life. Leaving the subject off the check-up checklist could mean missing an important link to overall wellness.

Male Sex Drive Increased by Extra `Girly` Genes

Research indicates that male mice with an extra "girly" sex chromosome seemed to have an insatiable appetite for sex. In mammals, gender is determined by "sex chromosomes," the X and Y.

Estimated 4, 00,000 Men in India Have Sex With Men

On Tuesday the government presented to the Supreme Court the presence of four lakh men who have sex with men in India and run the extreme risk of AIDS.

The Leading Sexually Transmitted Infection in the UK

Researchers have revealed in a study published in INature Genetics/I that IChlamydia/I has evolved more actively than was previously thought.

Bacterial STD Boosts HIV Risk

In women, sexually transmitted bacterial infection ups HIV risk, shows study. The study by researchers at RTI International found that women

Oz: Thousands of Claims of Sexual Abuse in Military Being Probed

After a preliminary assessment by a legal firm, Australia's military is facing investigation into accusations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

Website Lets Users Share Location of Where They Had Sex

A pro-choice non-profit organization has launched a new website that allows you to share the location of where you last had sex. The website, wheredidyouwearit.

Fresh Pathway Liable For Infection of A Common STD Pathogen, Keyed

Novel pathway that is vital for infection to occur with the pathogen iNeisseria gonorrhoeae/i, which is accountable for the second most common infectious

Conception Via Sex in Marriage Alone is 'Acceptable', IVF is 'Arrogant': Pope

Pope Benedict XVI has asked wedded couples to shun non-natural methods of conception since sex between a husband and wife is the solely acceptable way to conceive.

Expert Stresses The Need For Porn Education in Schools

A sex education expert has stressed the need for pornography education in schools after a study found that most children have viewed explicit content online by the age of 11.

Experts Concerned Over Lack of "Condom Sense"

Researchers from across the globe have expressed concern over the prevalence of improper use of condom. They say problems with the correct use of

Fulfill Your Fantasy of Having Sex in Mid Air

In a new initiative, a company has offered couples private airplane rides to join the "Mile High Club" for just 425 dollars. Dave MacDonald, who operates

Thursday Is The Best Day To Have Sex, Here's Why

Researchers claim that Thursday mornings are the best time of the week for making love. According to a London School of Economics study, natural cortisol

Country's First Male to Deliver Baby is Briton

A Briton who was born a woman had a sex change operation and has become the country's first male to give birth ensuing a hormone treatment to reactivate his womb.

Pensioners' Memory Boosted by Sex

Scientists have suggested that pensioners who continue to have sex even in their 70s are less likely to suffer from confusion and memory loss. A team

Sex Drive in Men Boosted by Sunlight

Scientists have said that lots of sunshine increases the level of the male sex hormone testosterone. Ninety per cent of the body's vitamin D is produced by the action of sunlight on the skin.

High Incidence of Unprotected Sex Among People Aged Over 50

A new study published in the Student British Medical Journal revealed that more and more British, American and Canadian adults over 50 years of age are

Republicans Have Satisfying Sex Lives Than Democrats

A survey of 6,000 single Americans has revealed that Republicans in the United States are more likely to report sexual satisfaction but have sex less often.

Newly Divorced Women More Prone to STDs

A new study has warned that newly divorced middle-aged women are more at risk of contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. According

5 Tips to Increase Your Attraction Quotient to Have Sex

There is a lot that can be done to increase chances of having sex. A US website cracked.com has suggested certain subtle and random things that would

Man Dies After Swallowing Dentures Following Sex

An elderly man in Taiwan was declared dead at a hospital due to accidentally swallowing his dentures after having sex with a 62-year old prostitute.

Past Decade Sees Surge in STIs in Older Adults

A recent research has shown that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among 50-90 year olds have doubled in the past ten years. In an editorial

Experts Alarmed Over Surge In Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Health experts have warned that Australia is in the midst of a chlamydia epidemic, blaming the reckless behavior of women for the rise in sexually transmitted infections.

Facial Symmetry may Play Role in Perception of Sexual Orientation

Scientists have strived to make clear how perceptions of a person's sexual orientation are impacted by their facial symmetry and proportions. According

Porn Actors Must Wear Condoms: LA Law

An ordinance requiring porn actors to use condoms was signed into law by Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday, a measure welcomed by AIDS campaigners.

Desire for Affection Increases If You Fall Asleep After Sex

A new study published in the Journal of Social, Evolutionary, and Cultural Psychology suggests that a person's desire for bonding and affection after

Study Says Male Sex Lives Suffer If Wives are Close to Their Friends

A new study has claimed that middle-aged men are more likely to have a poor sex life if their wife is too close to their friends because it undermines their masculinity.

New Line of Sex Toys to be Powered by Electric Toothbrush Technology

High-speed technology used in popular electric toothbrush is being used by a Seattle-based start-up company to develop first-of-its kind high-performance vibrators and other sex devices.

Many Teens Unaware That Unprotected Sex Leads to Pregnancy

A recent survey carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that more than a third of teenage mothers who did not use protection

Guidelines on When to Resume Sex Life Safely After Heart Attack

The American Heart Association has released new guidelines recommending that patients recovering from heart attacks should stay away from sexual activity

Condom Market Shrinks in Poland for First Time

For the first time sales of condoms and birth control in Poland shrank by 10 percent and 3.2 percent respectively over a year as of October 2011, fresh market surveys showed Tuesday.

Study Reveals The Best Time To Have Sex

A new study has revealed the most appropriate time for having sex. Making love at 7:30 am is apparently one of the best ways, which can make your day healthy, according to the study.

Porn Actors Must Wear Condoms On Set, LA Votes

In the the latest move in a battle between AIDS activists and the California-based US adult film industry Los Angeles city lawmakers voted porn actors should wear condoms on set.

Sexual Urge Glows Among Older Women

Older women seem to experience arousal and orgasm frequently, showing age doesn't necessarily quench the sexual appetite. Researchers evaluated sexual