Science and Psychology

On this page, I will post articles about some of the latest Scientific and Psychological Studies that challange what people have believed to be true about Gender and Female Sexuality.  Please submit additional links by Commenting below.

Biology


Sex Hormones

Fathers can suffer from post-partum depression too. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/health/08mind.html?_r=1

Testosterone makes people more selfish, only if they think it does http://is.gd/5nAba

Studies have linked the birth control pills testosterone inhibiting function, with significant long term, loss of libido, that continues even after one has stopped taking the pill. These effects include diminished sexual interest and arousal, suppression of female initiated sexual activity, and decreased frequency of sexual intercourse and enjoyment. The role the pill plays in creating and increasing stereotypical female behaviors needs to be recognized and further explored.  Here is one of the links I found addressing this issue:  http://sexualhealth.e-healthsource.com/?p=news1&id=529877

Genetics

Epigenetics: Why Genes Aren’t Destiny http://ow.ly/1mJAb5

Scientists find single ‘on-off’ gene that can change gender traits. http://digg.com/d31ChkQ

Psychology and Sociology

Cheating

Do Over Half of Women Cheat? http://tweetmeme.com/story/308522809/when-women-cheat-the-early-show-cbs-news

Women who Cheat? http://tweetmeme.com/story/308522809/when-women-cheat-the-early-show-cbs-news

Why men cheat article http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/10/03/o.why.men

Sexual Behaviors

Gender equality leads to more fulfilling sexual relationship http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060419073758.htm

Studies of female sexuality inaccurate, women dishonest due to social stigma.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/07/030701220850.htm

Media

How Profoundly Are We Influenced by the Media?

http://tiny.cc/68qd5

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