Sex and sexuality is about more than just two people, a bed, and a few aphrodisiacs. Scientists study why humans have sexual intercourse (it is good for you and good for the species) and how sex is driven by evolution, genes, emotions and more. There is also much to learn about the differing roles of men and women in the whole mating game. Yes, there's lots of science to explore. Not that an aphrodisiac isn't more fun.
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Do animals have orgasms?
Though research on sexual experience in nonhuman animals is limited to primates and rodents, there's reason to think that they have an "orgasm-like response" during sex.
Do sperm really race to the egg?
It's commonly thought that sperm "race" to the egg, with the winner fertilizing it. But is this really the case?
Sex leaves 'microbial traces' on genitalia, even when a condom is used — scientists call it the 'sexome'
A new study has revealed that, during sex, male and female partners leave unique microbial "imprints" on each other, even when they use a condom.
Scientists made mice with Y chromosomes female by deleting just 6 tiny molecules
Scientists discovered that removing specific molecules from developing mice can completely reverse their sex from male to female.
Man's years of premature ejaculation had a rare cause
A case report describes a rare case of a so-called Tarlov cyst causing a man to experience a common type of sexual dysfunction.
Viagra alternatives? Study of mouse erections hints at new ways to treat erectile dysfunction
A new study reveals the importance of specific cells in triggering erections in mice, and the finding could someday help treat erectile dysfunction in people.
Erectile dysfunction risk may rise on lengthy space missions, rat study reveals
Exposure to cosmic radiation and weightlessness in space could increase the risk of astronauts developing erectile dysfunction, according to research in rats.
'Sex drive switch' discovered in male mouse brain that kicks their libido into overdrive
In a mouse study, scientists identified a collection of neurons that regulate sexual behavior in males, and they think humans may have a similar circuit.
