Five simple questions can help spot exaggerated research claims over sex differences in the brain

Five simple questions can help spot exaggerated research claims.

Gina Rippon, Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging, Aston University • conversation
Oct. 14, 2024 ~7 min

Self-esteem may be key to better sex

A new study provides interesting insights into the dynamic between self-esteem and sexual satisfaction.

U. Zurich • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~5 min


Sexual fantasies: should you share them with a partner?

Shame continues to loom large in many women’s feelings about their own erotic imaginings.

Samuel Jones, Lecturer in Applied Cognitive Psychology, The Open University • conversation
Sept. 26, 2024 ~6 min

Half of Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV, despite highly effective preventive treatments − why?

PrEP can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV infection by 99%. Discrimination and distrust are two barriers Black gay men face in accessing this lifesaving treatment.

Joy Edeh, Master's Student in Epidemiology, University of Iowa • conversation
Sept. 20, 2024 ~8 min

Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target

Women typically suffer from more headaches than men, and some people experience migraines only during menstruation.

Jaideep Kapur, Professor of Neuroscience and Neurology, University of Virginia • conversation
Aug. 5, 2024 ~6 min

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Older adults are at risk for contracting STDs – not only because of stigma and infrequent condom use, but also because of physical changes due to aging.

Thomas L. Cherpes, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, The Ohio State University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2024 ~5 min

New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse

Why are some individuals at greater risk for developing opioid dependence and addiction? Two neuroscientists at Rowan University discuss their latest findings.

Daniel Manvich, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences, Rowan University • conversation
July 16, 2024 ~8 min

Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender

Cell-free DNA prenatal screening, sometimes called ‘the gender test,’ cannot determine gender because gender is more than just genes and genitals.

Kimberly Zayhowski, Assistant Professor, Boston University • conversation
June 25, 2024 ~10 min


Philly has highest STI rates in the country – improving sex ed in schools and access to at-home testing could lower rates

Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up 18%. Chlamydia cases have decreased but remain high.

Carlos Mahaffey, Assistant Professor of Public Health, Purdue University • conversation
June 18, 2024 ~9 min

AI detects sex-related differences in brain structure

An AI tool that detects differences in how the brains of men and women are organized at the cellular level, highlights the need for diversity in research.

Shira Polan-NYU • futurity
May 15, 2024 ~6 min

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