Human Sexuality - Science topic

The effectiveness of population-level intervention for HIV elimination is influenced by individual-level variation in sexual behaviour. We assess within-person changes in the frequency of condomless anal sex with two or more partners (CLS2+), estimate the transition probabilities and examine the predictors of transitions among a prospective cohort...

This exploratory study investigated motivations for using fantasy, monster, and animal-shaped sex toys through qualitative analysis of public online forum discussions. Despite growing commercial availability of these products, research on non-human sex toys remains notably absent from scholarly literature. Using thematic analysis, we identified fou...

The article presents the results of a study conducted in Ukraine (2024) on a woman's refusal to have sex with her marital partner, which correlates with the concept of «sexual sabotage». Through modeling techniques and a transdisciplinary approach, the meaning of the term «sabotage» is clarified and applied in the field of human sexual behavior res...

As robots evolve from functional machines to potential sexual companions, they embody both utopian hopes and dystopian fears. This article explores the ethical implications of sex robots, focusing on power dynamics, objectification, and gender performance. Through Ann Cahill’s concept of derivatization, the article argues for a nuanced understandin...

Introduction: This narrative review aims to investigate the intricacy of human sexuality, the prevalence and effect of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair on overall sexual function and dyspareunia, and the subsequent repercussions on body image self-perception and quality of life. Methods: A MEDLINE and PUBMED search was conducted for studies evalu...

The relationship between gender nonconformity and sexual arousal elicited by visual stimuli: an experimental study Previous studies showed that men and women differ in the specificity of sexual arousal, with women responding with higher genital arousal even to subjectively non-preferred stimuli. However, these sex differences have not yet been sati...

Introducción: La educación sexual es esencial en la formación integral, ayuda a comprender los cambios biológicos, valorar el propio cuerpo y el de los demás. Sin embargo, factores como la falta de políticas escolares, la escasa comunicación familiar y la desinformación incrementan la vulnerabilidad de los jóvenes a problemas como embarazos no plan...

Ghana’s HIV prevalence in the general population is relatively low at 1.7%, but concentrated at much higher levels among key populations, particularly sexual minority men. Vulnerability will likely increase if a popular bill discriminating against sexual minorities is signed into law. Men over age 30 are at greater risk for HIV compared to their yo...

In response to a recent article by Myron Penner, April Cordero, and Amanda Nichols in this journal, this essay offers a critical analysis. Their article makes a case against gender essentialism rooted in biology, drawing from the biology of sex determination. While commending their thorough exposition of the science of sex determination, we argue t...

The rise of AI-generated pornography has introduced new dynamics in human sexuality. This manuscript explores the potential impact of AI-generated adult content on homosexuality. AI can create hyper-personalized content, catering to niche preferences and potentially influencing individual sexual orientations or behaviors. One potential effect of th...

Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) has been integrated into the National Curriculum within UK schools for the past two decades. RSE aims to teach about the emotional, social, and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, sex, human sexuality and sexual health. Such a curriculum tends to be mainstream oriented, taught in large classes, with l...

p dir="ltr"> The article introduces the genetic connection between the synthetic multiple-factor activity-based personality-oriented neosocial model of rehabilitation of a person with disabilities by A. Shevtsov and the structural functional model of human sexuality by V. Hupalovska. In the multiple-factor model of rehabilitation, the socio-psychol...

This article explores the Catholic Church’s perspective on space exploration and construction of human settlements beyond Earth, highlighting the significant moral dilemmas posed by these endeavors. While the Church generally supports space exploration, biotechnologies such as genome editing, assisted reproduction, and artificial wombs – technologi...

In her 1995 novel, Shadow Man, Melissa Scott explores an alternative future where humanity's sexual diversity has drastically increased after being exposed to the radiation and chemical drugs that surround space travel. In the text, Scott presents both a seemly all-inclusive place where different gender identities, sexual orientations and sex diffe...

This book explores the profound intersections of Nietzschean philosophy, Christian theology, transhumanism, and science fiction, particularly as reflected in 2001: A Space Odyssey. It delves into the radical hypothesis of infinitely many-dimensional spaces, posited as the "abode of God," and offers a bold reinterpretation of human evolution as spir...

Este artículo presenta los resultados de un proyecto de innovación docente que empleó el arte como herramienta pedagógica en la enseñanza de la sexualidad humana en estudiantes universitarios de Psicología Clínica de una universidad en Ecuador. El objetivo de investigación fue analizar el contenido simbólico y visual de las obras de arte creadas po...

Recombination plays a key role in increasing the efficacy of selection. We investigate whether recombination can also play a role in resolving adaptive conflicts at loci coding for traits shared between the sexes. Errors during recombination events resulting in gene duplications may provide a long-term evolutionary advantage if those loci also expe...

This study investigates the sexual preferences and perceptions of gay males in the United Kingdom across diverse racial and ethnic groups. Drawing on survey data from 378 participants, we examined perceptions of physical and behavioural traits, including anatomical features, sexual behaviours, and overall attractiveness. Using ANOVA and post-hoc pa...

Adolescent risky sexual behaviour is a public health problem with its deleterious outcomes. Parents are the most influential source of sexuality education to adolescent, yet adolescents’ lack sexuality educations. The study explored barriers in parent-adolescent sexual-risk communication from both perspectives in Port-Harcourt LGA, Rivers State. A...

Présentation de Fombonne, E. (2023). Editorial: Is autism overdiagnosed?, Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 64:5 (2023), pp 711–714 doi:10.1111/jcpp.13806. Les troubles du spectre de l’autisme (TSA) sont largement considérés comme relevant des troubles du neuro-développement [TND] d’étiologies encore inconnues et indubitablement multifact...

Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (BMSM) experience the highest rates of HIV acquisition annually out of any population in the United States, and young BMSM (YBMSM) are heavily impacted by this inequity as they enter adulthood. Despite a high annual HIV incidence, extant literature has found BMSM to engage in fewer sexual ris...

A bstract Background Cultural and societal norms could influence older age sexuality as societal sexual attitudes are shown to set the stage for how one adjusts to biological changes. Therefore, understanding cultural diversity and its association with public perception of sexuality in later life is warranted. Objectives To explore the public’s p...

Background In Asian countries, discussing sex-related issues remains a taboo. Sexual dysfunction is not even considered a serious disorder in Pakistan. Aim To explore sexual dysfunction and marital satisfaction within the Pakistani context to develop supportive intervention programs, Methods This study entailed a mixed method approach and was car...

Sexual well-being is a fundamental human right and a central aspect of human sexuality that contributes significantly to people's overall well-being. Numerous studies have explored the connections between sexual well-being and a range of shaping factors, including gender and sexual identity, family relationships, education and religious beliefs. Ho...

Este artigo apresenta episódios relacionados à sexualidade não-normativa (e principalmente gay) na vida cotidiana de moradoras(es) da Favela da Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro. Escrevo-o empregando um gênero de escrita que denomino de “striptease etnográfico”, que oferece uma imagem menos “clínica” do sexo e mais próxima de uma “arte erótica”. Minha concep...

The circadian clock regulates physiological and biochemical processes in nearly every species. Sexual and reproductive behaviors are two processes controlled by the circadian timing system. Evidence supporting the importance of proper clock function on fertility comes from several lines of work demonstrating that misalignment of biological rhythms...

The structure and function of the mammalian gut vary by region, yet why inflammatory diseases manifest in specific regions and not others remains unclear. We use a TNF–overexpressing Crohn′s disease (CD) model (Tnf ΔARE/+ ), which typically presents in the terminal ileum (TI), to investigate how environmental factors interact with the host′s immune...

Introduction Sexual behavior among youth is a public health concern, particularly in contexts where cultural norms, socio-economic factors, and access to comprehensive sexual education play pivotal roles. This paper aims to examine the determinants of sexual behavior among Nepali youths. Methods This study analyzed data from 7,122 individuals aged...

The complexity of sexuality and sexual trauma experiences, including harassment, unwanted touching, sexual urges, and forced sexual intercourse, should not be underestimated because of the tendency to initiate adverse psychosocial impacts. Sexual harassment can increase mental health risks, which may influence sexual orientation decisions. This qua...

The study investigates the impact of sexual and reproductive health education (SRHE) on university students' behaviour at Gulu University in Uganda. SRHE covers essential topics such as human sexuality, contraceptive methods, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), reproductive rights, and healthy relationships. Given the challenges faced by many s...

Talking about sexuality has never been easy in most Namibians cultures and it seems that most parents feel uncomfortable and embarrassed to talk openly with their children about sexuality. They do not participate in the sexuality education of their children, because they believe they are unable to provide quality and adequate sexuality information...

El presente artículo analiza el vínculo natural entre sexualidad y reproducción desde perspectivas biológicas, antropológico-psicológicas y teológico-cristianas. Biológicamente, se señala la alteración del ciclo de fertilidad por razones no médicas y sus efectos secundarios, sugiriendo la necesidad de una consideración antropológica de esta práctic...

Este artigo apresenta episódios relacionados à sexualidade não-normativa (e principalmente gay) na vida cotidiana de moradoras(es) da Favela da Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro. Escrevo-o empregando um gênero de escrita que denomino de “striptease etnográfico”, o qual oferece uma imagem menos “clínica” do sexo e mais próxima de uma “arte erótica”. Minha con...

This paper dives into the intricate relationship between the Ghanaian community and the members of the LGBTQ+ community. It explores the history of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana, the response of the Ghanaian community via the introduction of the anti-gay bill, some provisions of the bill the paper deems to be discriminatory, and the ethical implica...

Embora a noção de fetiche já se encontrasse presente no itinerário humano desde a Idade Média, ligada ao adjetivo em latim facticius, “fabricado” ou “coisa feita”, a associação enquanto termo é creditada ao escritor francês Charles De Brosses, a partir da observação de práticas religiosas comuns nas costas da África Ocidental, comumente denominadas...

In psychological and sexological research, it is essential to have valid and reliable tools to evaluate various aspects of human sexuality. Sexual affections enable individual well-being and influence interpersonal relationships and social dynamics. However, these aspects of human affectivity have proven difficult to measure comprehensively due to...

La satisfacción sexual es un elemento muy importante en la salud sexual, la sexualidad humana, la felicidad y el bienestar a nivel general. En consecuencia, es clave medir y comprender la primera para evaluar a estas últimas; además, ya que la satisfacción sexual varía según el sexo, necesario usar un instrumento que permita medir la variable en am...

Introduction Non-normative sexual behaviors were traditionally studied from a psychopathological perspective, although nowadays a distinction is made between paraphilia (nonpathological) and paraphilic disorder (mental disorder). Methods The present study aims to examine the differences between a group of millennials ( n = 173) and centennials ( n...

A pesquisa tem dois focos principais. Primeiramente, discutir-se-á acerca dos reveses enfrentados pelos indivíduos transgênero ante a retificação do nome e a alteração do marcador de gênero em seus registros civis, tanto em um momento de retificações mais restritivas e dependentes de decisões judiciais quanto em um cenário de autorização para que t...

La sexualidad humana es uno de los grandes temas en consideración en nuestra sociedad actual. Tanto en el campo de las neurociencias como en el de la filosofía y las ciencias sociales se han realizado diversos estudios que intentan esclarecer el significado de la especificidad sexual humana (femenina o masculina). Sin embargo, estos enfrentan múlti...

Se propone una reflexión de las implicaciones que tiene el estudio de la sexualidad humana desde una mirada multidisciplinar. La sexualidad definida como el conjunto de características biológicas, psicológicas y sociales relacionadas con el sexo (Álvarez-Gayou, 1986, p. 71) abarca una gran cantidad de temáticas. En este escrito nos enfocaremos en d...

EDITORIAL: Today, issues of genders and sexualities are contested, in the Global South as well as the Global North. Being inextricably interwoven with cultural practices, social attitudes, political ideologies and religious convictions, in education issues of genders and sexualities, needs clarification, critical examination and considered debates....

South African adolescents are at-risk for HIV infection due to engaging in high-risk sexual behaviours. Understanding the factors influencing sexual decision-making is crucial for developing effective HIV prevention strategies. We conducted a qualitative study with adolescents and caregivers in Rustenburg, South Africa to explore individual and int...

Purpose of Review Millions of people now use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in their daily lives for a variety of purposes, including sexual ones. This narrative literature review provides the first scoping overview of current research on generative AI use in the context of sexual health and behaviors. Recent Findings The review...

La complejidad de la sexualidad humana implica un enfoque holístico y crítico, considera las experiencias y vivencias personales de los profesionales de la salud, quienes no son observadores neutrales, sino sujetos de su propia sexualidad. Las ciencias de la salud no equipan a los profesionales con herramientas adecuadas para abordar la sexualidad...

El abordaje de la sexualidad humana resulta controversial, así lo planteaban investigaciones anteriores que buscaron tomar algunas temáticas de la sexualidad, el arte y la educación. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo explorar el potencial del arte y las expresiones artísticas como una estrategia metodológica innovadora para abordar la sexualid...

Testosterone plays important roles in reproductive behaviour in many species. Despite a common belief that testosterone regulates fluctuations in human sexual desire, there is little direct evidence that relates within-person changes in natural testosterone production to within-person changes in sexual desire. Here, we measured daily salivary testo...

Introduction Human sexuality is a multifaceted process, and sexual desire plays a central role in the triphasic model of the sexual response cycle, as proposed by Helen Singer Kaplan. Methods In this cross-sectional correlational study, we examined the relationship between various sociodemographic factors, such as age and motherhood, and sexual va...

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In evaluating sexual problems, it is useful to consider the mechanisms of sexual response in women. Sexual function and dysfunction are perhaps the supreme examples of a necessary blending of mind and body. This interaction is crucial to the understanding of the assessment and management of sexual problems

A abordagem e sistematização de sequências didáticas que tratem sobre a Educação Sexual tem sido cada vez mais urgentes em períodos pós-pandemia. Com o aumento no número de gravidezes na adolescência e na quantidade de abusos sexuais noticiados contra adolescentes, são notados indícios de que muito é necessário ser esquematizado no cotidiano escola...

Human sexuality is different from other species in nature in that it is creative, accessible, and responsible; however, it is this creativity that makes sexual life differentiated, and sexual orientations become rich and diverse. Discrimination against people is not only about occupation, income, sexuality, or gender becomes discrimination against...

The emergence of machine learning techniques has revolutionized various fields, helping to shed light into the complexities of human sexuality and address sexuality-related problems. The present study aimed to classify sexual satisfaction in both women (n = 503) and men (n = 342), who completed a digital survey aimed at Colombian adults based on a...

Sexual development disorders (DSD) are categorized based on the patient's gonad type (ovary, testicle, or ovary). abnormalities of gonadal development and abnormalities of androgen synthesis or action are currently recognized etiologies and are classified as Mendelian. Sex determination and sex differentiation are the two successive stages of human...

This study aimed to show what role biomedical engineering can play in sexual health. A new concept of sexological ontology, an essential tool for building evidence-based models of sexual health, is proposed. This ontology should be based on properly validated mathematical models of sexual reactions identified using reliable measurements of physiolo...

A velhice transcende meros números. Ela é um processo dinâmico que engloba não apenas mudanças biológicas, mas também aspectos sociais, psicológicos e de saúde. A conexão entre envelhecimento e sexualidade é uma questão complexa e multifacetada. A sexualidade é uma dimensão intrínseca da experiência humana, desafiando estereótipos e passando por mu...

Although sexual fantasies are a central component of the human sexual experience, not many studies have addressed the question of its content and, when carried out, samples have been too small and young. At the same time, gender plays a vital role in determining the content of fantasies and shaping sexual experiences. The present study tries to tac...

A sexualidade humana é um tema complexo, sendo acompanhado também por fatores biológicos, psicológicos e, sobretudo, sociais. O artigo objetiva apresentar a construção de um instrumento para a avaliação do conhecimento clínico sobre saúde LGBTI+ entre estudantes de Enfermagem, Medicina e Odontologia. A partir de revisão de literatura, foi desenvolv...

Background Post-SSRI syndrome is a condition following the discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) where, despite ceasing to take the pharmacological agents, the effects persist – and they may develop upon drug initiation. While most research has focused on identifying and classifying the main somatic symptoms, the psycho...

WHO's (World Health Organization's) work in the area of the sexual health extends back to at least 1974, when-at a meeting convened by WHO in Geneva-the deliberations of the professionals with the expertise in human sexuality resulted in a technical assessment report on training for the health professionals on education and treatment in human sexua...

O artigo apresenta em seu escopo uma breve revisão da história da homossexualidade masculina humana. A pesquisa utilizou-se de uma abordagem qualitativa e tentou responder a questão: a Bíblia Sagrada, como representante das palavras de Deus, discrimina e condena a homossexualidade masculina (os gays)? Para tanto, mergulhou-se em trechos do mais imp...

Summary The article describes basic concepts such as human sexuality, sexual identification (sexual role), sexual orientation (erotic preference), sexual emotions (sexual arousal, orgasm, infatuation) and sexual behavior. It defines human transsexualism and trans persons and recommends basic principles of nursing care for these persons. Key words:...

Introduction - Paraphilia disorders are defined as an abnormal intense sexual deviant followed by behaviors to fulfill fierce sexual erotic activities. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder marked by the appearance of a depressed mood, decreased interest, poor cognitive function, and vegetative symptoms including sleep or eating disord...

Este editorial tiene una doble finalidad: en primer lugar, proporciona nuestra perspectiva editorial sobre el alcance y significados de la teoría de género en la sociedad actual, desde una posición filosófica centrada en la variable ética; en segundo lugar, se presenta de forma sucinta los títulos del número correspondiente a la edición regular de...

Human sexuality is the expression of sexual sensation and related intimacy between human beings. Psychologically, sexuality is the means to express the fullness of love between a man and a woman. Biologically, it is the means through which a child is conceived and the lineage is passed on to the next generation. Sexuality involves the body, mind,...

I ask how the Song, when illumined by its ANE context, has been used for (or hinted at) modern theological and ethical reasoning in order to clarify its possible function(s) in biblical theology so that students, scholars, and clergy would be able to incorporate the message of the text into a cohesive biblical theology of marriage and human sexuali...

A Revista Brasileira de Sexualidade Humana (RBSH), lançada em 1990, pela Sociedade Brasileira de Estudos em Sexualidade Humana, tem enorme importância para a ciência, por ser reconhecida como a principal publicação periódica brasileira no campo de estudos da sexualidade humana dedicada à divulgação de artigos científicos com aderência à temática se...

Human sexuality is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, psychological, physical, erotic, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. Because it is a broad term, which has varied with historical contexts over time, it lacks a precise definition. The biological and physical aspects of sexual...

According to the Encyclical Humanae vitae of Pope Paul VI, conjugal love should be human (sensual and spiritual), full, faithful and exclusive, and fruitful. Human sexuality has a purpose and meaning. In addition to the procreative meaning, it also contains a bonding element, openness to the needs of the other, love, care, interest. However, to be...

Background: Ghana’s HIV prevalence in the general population is relatively low at 1.7%, but concentrated at much higher levels among key populations, particularly sexual minority men . Vulnerability will likely increase if a popular bill discriminating against sexual minorities is signed into law. Men over age 30 are at greater risk for HIV compare...

Present day realities showcase an emerging ‘wild wide world’ where recipe for sexual gratification are unrestrictedly dished out on litanies of platforms to the old, the young and ‘vulnerable’. This is a far cry from the traditional Edo world where matter pertaining to sex and sexuality are shrouded in euphemistic remarks understood only by the mat...

Freud compreendia a sexualidade humana como sendo do campo do pulsional e não do instintual, questionando a obrigatoriedade da satisfação da pulsão por um objeto necessariamente do sexo oposto. Já outros psicanalistas, a exemplo de Anna Freud, veem a homossexualidade como uma patologia passível de cura, o que encontra eco em psicanalistas contempor...

This essay examines the relation between scientific inquiry and philosophical thought in the context of a Thomistic account of human sexual difference. I begin by considering Thomas’s own view and its explicit though brief appeal to biological observation. In particular, I focus on his claim that being male or female stems more from a substance’s m...

In this book seven authors deal with issues of Africa identity. These comprise the interface between Christian faith with ancestral veneration, the question of African personhood, gender, and culture, human dignity, COVID-19, human sexuality, and their implications for mission dei in Southern Africa context.

Despite the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the treatment of gonorrhea remains empiric and according to standardized guidelines, which are informed by the national prevalence of resistant strains. Yet, the prevalence of AMR varies substantially across geographic and demographic groups. We investigated wh...

Desde a Lei 5692/71, a educação passou a ser um processo global que visa à formação integral do educando, devendo incluir, portanto, a educação sexual, como parte do processo de formação e Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PNC), que consideram a sexualidade humana como um tema de suma importância para a formação dos alunos. A educação sexual é fun...

Research has repeatedly shown marked differences in men’s and women’s sexual response patterns; genital response in men tends to be elicited by cues that correspond to their sexual preference (preferred gender), while women’s genital response is less sensitive to gender cues and more sensitive to the presence and intensity of other sexual cues (e.g...

A sexualidade humana é o processo de todo indivíduo e, por questões históricas, sociais e culturais sempre houve conflitos nesta área do desenvolvimento humano, a começar pelas leituras equivocadas que são feitas a respeito do que de fato seja a sexualidade. Diante de tais fatos, este artigo objetiva evidenciar sobre os gêneros literários, poemas e...

Este artigo é fruto das discussões ocorridas no âmbito do Curso Diversidade, gênero e sexualidade, ofertado em parceria com a Rede Mineira de Pesquisa em Educação, Saúde e Tecnologias. A abordagem teórica-conceitual de Educação em Sexualidade utilizada como base para o Curso foi a proposta pela UNESCO, que compreende a sexualidade de forma abrangen...

As subjetividades e as sexualidades humanas são construídas nas relações socais e nos processos psicossociais. Nesses processos, a literatura pode ter um papel importante, pois enquanto um artefato cultural, pode repercutir na vida dos leitores, quando estes encontram um significado que se entrelaça com suas vivências, em processos de identificação...

Zal, Fredrick; Sprott, Richard; Jansen, Kate; & Mittal, Shveta. (2024). Teaching Kink: Education, Lived Experience, Professional Practice, & the Future. American Psychological Association, National Conference, Seattle; [Presentation]. Psychologists are regularly called upon to serve in an educator role, whether providing psycho-education to patien...

The portrayal of diverse ages, races, face attractiveness, and body types in sexual media content might impact societal perceptions of sexuality, delineating which individuals are deemed sexually appealing and whose sexuality is normalized. Despite extensive research on demographics within pornography, the representation within mainstream media, pa...

Part of being a social work professor is teaching human sexuality, including paraphilias. Approaching such emotionally charged topics intellectually can be particularly difficult when teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in higher education. Students coming from different parts of the nation, different parts of the planet; students coming...

The book critically examines the paradoxes and complexities surrounding sex, desire, and taboo in Nepal and India, situated within their cultural and religious context. Employing a multidisciplinary approach that draws on Foucauldian theory, psychoanalysis, and cultural critique, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which relig...

Background Child marriage remains prevalent in the Sahel region. Pervasive norms regarding child marriage, and sexual behavior persist. We explored norms from multiple perspectives to strengthen interventions aimed at delaying age at marriage. Methods This study analyzed a cross-sectional household survey conducted in Niger in 2022 with women aged...

Introduction The oral trichomonad Trichomonas tenax is increasingly appreciated as a likely contributor to periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease induced by dysbiotic microbiota, in humans and domestic animals and is strongly associated with its worst prognosis. Our current understanding of the molecular basis of T. tenax interactions with h...

Background The present study examines the relationship between stereotypical beliefs about people with intellectual disabilities, desire for social distance, and general knowledge about human sexuality with attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with mild intellectual disabilities. Method Two hundred fifty participants from staff, family and co...

Purpose Government’s role and sex education are vital in promoting inclusivity and sexual health. To understand the impact that the legislation has had on sex education, it is necessary to evaluate it at the different training levels. Design/methodology/approach The method used is a critical review aimed at comparing educational and state legislat...

In this article, I present three scenarios regarding human sexual interactions with robots. I approach them by considering the development, distribution, and engagement with these technologies. These three scenarios, show different levels of advancements, potential stereotypes, and ethical dilemmas, clarifying the wide spectrum of expectations, pri...

Background: Previous findings have shown that neuroticism is a higher-order vulnerability factor in the development and maintenance of sexual dysfunctions and can have an impact on the attentional processing of sexual stimuli; however, the influence of psychosexual dimensions on the early automatic phases of such cognitive processes has not been es...

Rationale Sexuality is a central aspect of being human that encompasses many facets. Cannabis, a widely used psychoactive substance, has been associated with various effects on sexuality. The relationship between cannabis and sexuality is complex and multifaceted, involving physiological, psychological, and social factors. Objectives This review a...

The existence of two sexes—male and female—is a fundamental aspect of human biology and society, prompting deep inquiry and debate across various disciplines. This paper aims to explore the reasons for the existence of two sexes through both Biblical and scientific perspectives. The Biblical narrative, particularly the story of Adam and Eve in Gene...

The origins of homosexuality have long been a topic of debate and discussion across various disciplines, including theology, psychology, genetics, and anthropology. This paper aims to provide a balanced comparison of the Biblical and scientific perspectives on the origins of homosexuality. The Biblical perspective, rooted in religious texts and the...

The default mode network (DMN) is a complex network that plays a significant and active role during naturalistic stimulation. Previous studies that have used naturalistic stimuli, such as real-life stories or silent or sonorous films, have found that the information processing involved a complex hierarchical set of brain regions, including the DMN...

La sexualidad humana y su inserción en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje es un aspecto central de la discusión pública. Frente a ello, la autora se plantea comprender las emociones y razones que enmarcan la pertinencia de una educación sexual, a partir de una sólida investigación bibliográfica, hemerográfica y empírica, e incluye a los actores so...

Objectives: According to Foucault, "... dealing with the discourse on human sexuality cannot be done without understanding the power-knowledge-pleasure relationship. The longevity of power is proportional to its ability to hide the mechanisms it uses". The facts show that, in these three decades of upheavals and political changes, even political co...

En este artículo se presentan los resultados de una investigación en donde se analizan las construcciones explicativas (discursivas e iconográficas) de un grupo de estudiantes de 5.° de primaria sobre el fenómeno de la menstruación. El paradigma de trabajo es constructivista y el diseño es de tipo exploratorio, con un enfoque cualitativo. Los instr...

The sexuality issue of humans is one of the unresolved issues and the subject of fierce taboos and disputes across the years. It is one of the important and complex field of study and subject to a big part of political and societal pressure. Leading entities like the World Health Organization and the organisations related to sexual health in t...

The Italian historian of science Aldo Mieli is one of the key figures in the new “sexual science”, which emerged in several European countries at the beginning of the twentieth century. Founder and editor-in-chief of the journal Rassegna di studi sessuali (1921-1928), his role in Italy can be compared to that of Magnus Hirschfeld in Weimar Germany....