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Butler, Tony, Eva Malacova, Juliet Richters, Lorraine Yap, Luke Grant, Alun Richards, Anthony M. A. Smith, and Basil Donovan. "Sexual behaviour and sexual health of Australian prisoners." Sexual Health 10, no. 1 (2013): 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/sh12104.
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Objective To describe prisoners’ sexual experiences and sexual practices while in the community, sexual identities, and sexual health (e.g. self-reported exposure to sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and female reproductive outcomes) using data from the Sexual Health and Attitudes of Australian Prisoners (SHAAP) survey. Methods: This study used a computer-assisted telephone interview to screen randomly selected prisoners using a questionnaire based on the Australian Study of Health and Relationships survey. Results: 2351 men and women prisoners from New South Wales and Queensland took part in the survey. Most men identified as heterosexual (95.7%) and reported sexual attraction (91.0%) and sexual experiences (86.6%) only with the opposite sex, but 28.5% of women prisoners identified as bisexual. Sexual attraction correlated with sexual experience (men: r = 0.63; women: r = 0.84) more than with sexual identity (men: r = 0.53; women: r = 0.54). Male prisoners reported more lifetime opposite-sex partners than women prisoners (median 24 v. 10). Women prisoners were more likely than men to report a prior STI (35.1% v. 20.0%). Conclusions: Prisoners are a high-risk group with regard to sexual health. There is a need for a better understanding of the sexual health of this population group so that education campaigns and interventions specific to this population group can be developed.
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Mishel, Emma. "Intersections between Sexual Identity, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Behavior among a Nationally Representative Sample of American Men and Women." Journal of Official Statistics 35, no. 4 (December 1, 2019): 859–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/jos-2019-0036.
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Abstract Social scientists struggle on how to best operationalize and measure sexual orientation. Depending on the survey, researchers can use self-reports of lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity, same-sex partner cohabitation, same-sex sexual attraction, or same-sex sexual behavior. All measures come with their own limitations. To illuminate differences in these measures, this study examines the intersections between self-reported sexual identity, attraction, and behavior among a nationally representative sample of US men and women aged 15–45. I explore how and when the three measures align, examine the determinants of self-identifying as gay or bisexual based on sexual behavior and attraction, and assess gender differences in the patterns. I find that about 20% of women and 10% of men aged 15–45 would comprise the LGB community if it were defined to include those who report at least one of the following: gay or bisexual identity, any same-sex attraction, or same-sex sex in the last year. This is much higher than the 6.4% of women and 3.6% of men aged 15–45 who self-identify as LGB. I conclude with recommendations that can aid in measurement of the LGB population, and discuss implications for using certain measures over others when conducting research on the LGB community.
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McConaghy, Nathaniel, Ruth Zamir, and Vijaya Manicavasagar. "Non-Sexist Sexual Experiences Survey and Scale of Attraction to Sexual Aggression." Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 27, no. 4 (December 1993): 686–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00048679309075832.
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Sixty-six male and 51 female second year medical students anonymously completed the Sexual Experiences Survey (SES) and the Attraction to Sexual Aggression (ASA) Scale, both modified so that women could report behaviours in which they were aggressors, and men, behaviours in which they were victims. Men's aggression scores on the two scales were significantly correlated. As expected, more men than women reported both the likelihood and the experience of being sexual aggressors, although 6% of women reported being so aroused they couldn't stop when their partner didn't want intercourse and 13% of men reported having intercourse against their will. In men sexually coercive behaviours correlated positively with the masculinity scale of the Bern Sex Role Inventory. Fewer female medical students reported experiencing sexually aggressive behaviours compared to US or New Zealand university students; however, the percentage of male students who reported using or threatening to use physical force was in the same range as that of US students. Significant attention to the issue of sexual coercion would appear necessary in the education of medical students.
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Skinner, Brian. "Mathematical toy model inspired by the problem of the adaptive origins of the sexual orientation continuum." Royal Society Open Science 3, no. 9 (September 2016): 160403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.160403.
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Same-sex sexual behaviour is ubiquitous in the animal kingdom, but its adaptive origins remain a prominent puzzle. Here, I suggest the possibility that same-sex sexual behaviour arises as a consequence of the competition between an evolutionary drive for a wide diversity in traits, which improves the adaptability of a population, and a drive for sexual dichotomization of traits, which promotes opposite-sex attraction and increases the rate of reproduction. This trade-off is explored via a simple mathematical ‘toy model’. The model exhibits a number of interesting features and suggests a simple mathematical form for describing the sexual orientation continuum.
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Huang, Yeen, Pengsheng Li, Lan Guo, Xue Gao, Yan Xu, Guoliang Huang, Xueqing Deng, and Ciyong Lu. "Sexual minority status and suicidal behaviour among Chinese adolescents: a nationally representative cross-sectional study." BMJ Open 8, no. 8 (August 2018): e020969. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020969.
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ObjectivesSuicidality among sexual minority adolescents has generated worldwide concern in recent decades, and previous Western studies have demonstrated that sexual minority status is associated with adolescent suicidality. However, whether this association exists in Chinese adolescents remains largely unknown. This study aimed to estimate the associations between sexual minority status and suicidal behaviour among Chinese adolescents.DesignCross-sectional survey.SettingA total of 506 high schools in 7 provinces of China.ParticipantsA total of 150 822 students in grades 7–12 who completed the questionnaires (response rate of 95.9%) were included.Main outcome measuresSuicidal ideation and suicide attempts were used to measure suicidal behaviour, and sexual attraction (opposite sex, same sex or both sex) was used as a measure for sexual minority status.ResultsOf the 150 822 adolescents analysed, 4.1% self-reported as sexual minorities and 17.3% were unsure. Compared with heterosexual and unsure adolescents, same-sex romantic attraction (SSA) and both-sex romantic attraction (BSA) adolescents reported a higher prevalence of past-year suicidal ideation (SSA: 21.6% for males and 30.4% for females; BSA: 34.7% for males and 42.3% for females) and suicide attempts (SSA: 6.9% for males and 8.9% for females; BSA: 12.2% for males and 10.9% for females). After adjustment for covariates, SSA and BSA adolescents were more likely to have past-year suicidal ideation and suicide attempts than their heterosexual and unsure peers. BSA adolescents reported the highest risk of suicidal ideation (males: adjusted OR (AOR) 2.42, 95% CI 2.03 to 2.88; females: AOR 2.61, 95% CI 2.41 to 2.82) and suicide attempts (males: AOR 3.83, 95% CI 2.85 to 5.14; females: AOR 2.59, 95% CI 2.19 to 3.06).ConclusionsOur study suggested that Chinese sexual minority adolescents were at increased risk of suicidality, and those with BSA had an especially high risk in this population. These findings emphasised the urgent need to develop targeted interventions to effectively address suicide-related problems among Chinese sexual minority adolescents.
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Remafedi, Gary, Michael Resnick, Robert Blum, and Linda Harris. "Demography of Sexual Orientation in Adolescents." Pediatrics 89, no. 4 (April 1, 1992): 714–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.89.4.714.
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This study was undertaken to explore patterns of sexual orientation in a representative sample of Minnesota junior and senior high school students. The sample included 34 706 students (grades 7 through 12) from diverse ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic strata. Five Items pertaining to sexual attraction, fantasy, behavior, and affiliation were embedded in a self-administered survey of adolescent health. Overall, 10.7% of students were "unsure" of their sexual orientation; 88.2% described themselves as predominantly heterosexual and 1.1% described themselves as bisexual or predominantly homosexual. The reported prevalence of homosexual attractions (4.5%) exceeded homosexual fantasies (2.6%), sexual behavior (1%), or affiliation (0.4%). Gender differences were minor; but responses to Individual sexual orientation items varied with age, religiosity, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Uncertainty about sexual orientation diminished in successively older age groups, with corresponding increases in heterosexual and homosexual affiliation. The findings suggest an unfolding of sexual identity during adolescence, influenced by sexual experience and demographic factors.
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Ponseti, J., O. Granert, T. van Eimeren, O. Jansen, S. Wolff, K. Beier, G. Deuschl, H. Bosinski, and H. Siebner. "Human face processing is tuned to sexual age preferences." Biology Letters 10, no. 5 (May 2014): 20140200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2014.0200.
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Human faces can motivate nurturing behaviour or sexual behaviour when adults see a child or an adult face, respectively. This suggests that face processing is tuned to detecting age cues of sexual maturity to stimulate the appropriate reproductive behaviour: either caretaking or mating. In paedophilia, sexual attraction is directed to sexually immature children. Therefore, we hypothesized that brain networks that normally are tuned to mature faces of the preferred gender show an abnormal tuning to sexual immature faces in paedophilia. Here, we use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to test directly for the existence of a network which is tuned to face cues of sexual maturity. During fMRI, participants sexually attracted to either adults or children were exposed to various face images. In individuals attracted to adults, adult faces activated several brain regions significantly more than child faces. These brain regions comprised areas known to be implicated in face processing, and sexual processing, including occipital areas, the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and, subcortically, the putamen and nucleus caudatus. The same regions were activated in paedophiles, but with a reversed preferential response pattern.
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Rust, Paula C. "The Politics of Sexual Identity: Sexual Attraction and Behavior among Lesbian and Bisexual Women." Social Problems 39, no. 4 (November 1992): 366–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/sp.1992.39.4.03x0044r.
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Rust, Paula C. "The Politics of Sexual Identity: Sexual Attraction and Behavior among Lesbian and Bisexual Women." Social Problems 39, no. 4 (November 1992): 366–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3097016.
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Wardle, A. R., and J. H. Borden. "Sexual attraction among Lygus (Hemiptera: Miridae) species." Canadian Entomologist 135, no. 5 (October 2003): 733–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.4039/n03-016.
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Lygus bugs (Hemiptera: Miridae), particularly the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois), and Lygus hesperus Knight, are serious pests in North America (Hedlund and Graham 1987). Sex pheromones have been identified in some mirids (Smith et al. 1991; Millar et al. 1997; Millar and Rice 1998) but not in Lygus spp. (Ho and Millar 2002), despite evidence that lygus bug females produce sex pheromones (Scales 1968; Strong et al. 1970; Graham 1987; McLaughlin 1996; Scott and Snodgrass 2000). Graham (1987) found that L. lineolaris and Lygus elisus Van Duzee males were attracted to females of their own and the other species but not to L. hesperus females, whereas L. hesperus males were attracted only to conspecific females. In southwestern British Columbia, Lygus shulli Knight is a major pest in such diverse sites as conifer nurseries and greenhouses (Gillespie et al. 2000). Our objective was to determine whether sexual attraction occurs in L. shulli and whether L. shulli is cross-attracted to females of two other Lygus spp.
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Thurston, Layla, Tia Hunjan, Natalie Ertl, Matt Wall, Edouard Mills, Sofiya Suladze, Emma Alexander, et al. "PMON214 Kisspeptin Restores Sexual and Attraction Brain Processing in Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder." Journal of the Endocrine Society 6, Supplement_1 (November 1, 2022): A688—A689. http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvac150.1422.
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Abstract Introduction Sexual desire is a key component of the sexual response model. Absence or deficiency of sexual desire can lead to marked distress or interpersonal difficulty, termed 'hypoactive sexual desire disorder' (HSDD). HSDD is the most common female sexual health complaint worldwide, affecting 10% of women. Despite its detrimental impact on psychological well-being and quality of life, treatment options are currently limited. The hormone kisspeptin is a key endogenous activator of the reproductive endocrine axis, with emerging roles in sexual and emotional behaviour, and thus could serve as a novel treatment option in women with HSDD. Hypothesis Kisspeptin restores sexual brain processing in women with HSDD. Methods To test our hypothesis, we performed a randomized, double-blind, two-way crossover, placebo-controlled study in 32 (mean age ± SEM 29.2±1.2 years; BMI 23.1±0.5 kg/m2) premenopausal women with HSDD using psychometric assessments, functional neuroimaging, and hormonal assessments to investigate the effects of kisspeptin administration on brain activity, in response to erotic stimuli (erotic videos) and facial attraction (face images of varying attractiveness). Study visits were undertaken in the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. Results Kisspeptin administration resulted in an increase in self-reported ratings of feeling 'sexy', compared to placebo, measured using the Sexual Arousal and Desire Inventory (t [32] =2.27, P=0.03). On functional MRI, kisspeptin administration deactivated the left inferior frontal gyrus and activated the postcentral and supramarginal gyrus in response to erotic videos (Z=2.3, P< 0.05). Kisspeptin administration deactivated the secondary somatosensory cortex (Z=2.3, P<0.05) and enhanced activation in the posterior cingulate cortex on viewing male faces, which correlated with a reduction in self-reported sexual aversion (r=0.476, P=0.005). Kisspeptin resulted in a mean increase in LH of 2.75 iU/L (F(1, 62) = 6.084, P=0.02) and FSH of 0.37 iU/L (F(1, 62) = 4.030, P=0.05) across the 75-minute duration of the study, with no effect observed on downstream circulating estradiol, progesterone or testosterone levels. Interpretation of results and conclusionsDeactivation of the left inferior frontal gyrus by kisspeptin administration likely serves to reduce the internal monologue and response inhibition. Furthermore, kisspeptin's deactivation of the secondary somatosensory cortex can reduce a woman's focus on herself, her body image, and related negative thoughts, thus augmenting her judgement of male facial attractiveness. Finally, kisspeptin's actions in the posterior cingulate cortex can serve to increase feelings of romantic love and reward processing, thereby reducing sexual aversion and increasing sexual desire. Collectively these brain changes provide mechanistic insights for the observed increase in sexual desire and attraction during kisspeptin administration in women with HSDD. These behavioural and mechanistic findings in women with HSDD lay the foundations for clinical applications for kisspeptin in psychosexual disorders. Presentation: Monday, June 13, 2022 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Valterová, Irena, Baptiste Martinet, Denis Michez, Pierre Rasmont, and Nicolas Brasero. "Sexual attraction: a review of bumblebee male pheromones." Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C 74, no. 9-10 (September 25, 2019): 233–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/znc-2019-0003.
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Abstract Males of many bumblebee species exhibit a conspicuous pre-mating behavior with two distinct behavioral components: scent marking and patrol flying. The marking pheromone is produced by the cephalic part of the labial gland (CLG). As far as is known, the CLG secretion is species specific, and it usually consists of two types of compounds: (i) straight-chain aliphatic alcohols, aldehydes or esters, and (ii) acyclic mono-, sesqui- and diterpenes (alcohols or acetates). Here, we summarize data from the literature reporting chemical composition of the CLG secretions of more than 80 bumblebee species. Similarities and differences within and between subgenera are discussed in the context of biosynthetic pathways and evolution.
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Adegboyega, Lateef Omotosho, Samuel Kolawole Ajiboye, and Shakiru Abdulkareem. "Incest: A Threat to Family Security." Canadian Journal of Family and Youth / Le Journal Canadien de Famille et de la Jeunesse 15, no. 1 (January 7, 2023): 63–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/cjfy29912.
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Throughout history, societies have classified certain forms of sexual intimacy as unlawful in the family setting. These are punishable under religious rules and government status. Incest is sexual intercourse between close relatives. It is a social taboo and can be illegal or in some cases legal depending on the jurisdiction. Genetic Sexual Attraction (GSA) is one of the causes of incestuous behaviour especially between adults. It can also be caused accidentally, where the two partners will not be aware of their biological relationship. Incest effect is an increase in sexualized behaviour and also Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A prevention of incest is separate sleeping arrangements (i.e., bed separation) of the children between the ages of 5-7 years and above, and teaching children about different kinds of touching which could lead to incestuous behaviours early in life. By implication, sufficient information should be provided for children to prevent incest and counsellors should provide adequate guidance to victims to reduce its threat to family security.
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Schnarrs, Phillip W., Brian Dodge, Michael Reece, Gabriel Goncalves, Omar Martinez, Barbara Van Der Pol, David Malebranche, Maresa Murray, Ryan Nix, and J. Dennis Fortenberry. "Subjective Sexual Experiences of Behaviorally Bisexual Men in the Midwestern United States: Sexual Attraction, Sexual Behaviors and Condom Use." Journal of Bisexuality 12, no. 2 (April 2012): 246–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15299716.2012.674863.
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Ferrari, Mónica, Alicia Revollo, Jésica Cuellar, Fernanda Manzanelli, Ana Lía Valdi, Paola Reyes Plazaola, and Marcos Díaz Videla. "Trastornos de atracción sexual hacia animales: Clasificación diagnóstica basada en una revisión sistemática." Revista de Psicopatología y Psicología Clínica 25, no. 2 (August 21, 2020): 131. http://dx.doi.org/10.5944/rppc.26288.
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Sexual attraction towards animals disorder: Diagnostic classification based on a systematic review Abstract: Sexual intercourse between humans and animals has existed since the dawn of humanity in every place and culture of the world. Nevertheless, this issue has been scarcely approached by science. Given the wide differences in behavior and preferences among people who practice sex with animals, it is necessary to establish a subtypes classification. For this purpose, a systematic review of investigations was carried out that allowed us to select 26 empirical studies. Their analysis permitted to describe the group of Sexual Attraction Towards Animals disorder, comprising four differentiated disorders: (1) zoophilic disorder, (2) bestiality disorder, (3) sexual zoosadism, and (4) sexual attraction disorder towards animals due to medical or substance-induced illness. Additionally, the diagnostic criteria for each are proposed. Implications and limitations are discussed, as well as the value of having a classification of these disorders and the need to incorporate their study in the academic field. Keywords: Bestiality; disorders; paraphilias; zoophilia; zoosadism. Resumen: Las relaciones sexuales entre humanos y animales han existido desde los albores de la humanidad en todos los lugares y culturas del mundo. Sin embargo, han sido abordadas escasamente por la ciencia. Dadas las amplias diferencias en las conductas y preferencias entre quienes practican sexo con animales, se hace necesario establecer una clasificación de subtipos. Con ese propósito, se realizó una revisión sistemática de investigaciones que arrojó 26 estudios empíricos. El análisis de estos permitió describir el grupo de Trastornos por atracción sexual hacia animales, comprendiendo cuatro trastornos diferenciados: (1) trastorno zoofílico, (2) trastorno por bestialidad, (3) zoosadismo sexual, y (4) trastorno por atracción sexual hacia los animales debido a enfermedad médica o inducido por sustancias. Adicionalmente, se propusieron criterios diagnósticos para cada uno. Se discuten las implicancias y limitaciones, el valor de contar una clasificación de estos trastornos y la necesidad de incorporar su estudio en el ámbito académico. Palabras clave: Bestialismo; parafilias; trastornos; zoofilia; zoosadismo.
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Dymond, Harriet, and Simon Duff. "Understanding the lived experience of British non-offending paedophiles." Journal of Forensic Practice 22, no. 2 (February 13, 2020): 71–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfp-10-2019-0046.
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Purpose Research into paedophilia mainly uses offender samples; thus, little is understood about non-offending paedophiles. The limited body of research has been conducted in North America or Europe whose health and legal systems differ from those in the UK. Using semi-structured interviews, the purpose of this study is to explore the experience of three non-offending British paedophilic males. Design/methodology/approach The interview discussed their paedophilia, refraining from offending and perspectives on treatment initiatives. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Three superordinate themes emerged: “paedophilia as more than a sexuality,” “acceptance leads to management” and “barriers to support.” These encapsulated how paedophilia was understood, how accepting one’s sexual attraction is tantamount to well-being and the various obstacles to providing support were discussed. Research limitations/implications Acknowledging the sampling considerations (size and recruitment), the results implicate research into paedophilia. The onset of paedophilia was chronologically associated with typical sexual attraction, and not the result of sexual abuse as some theories suggest. Furthermore, the tenets of attraction to children extending beyond sexual desire were highlighted. Practically, the results influence future research into the area and highlight the dearth in our understanding of diverse behavioural management techniques (i.e. computerised images of children or human-like dolls). Originality/value This paper presents novel insight into the aspects of paedophilia, excluding offensive behaviour and highlights the need for affordable, UK-based services targeted towards people with a paedophilic attraction to manage child sexual abuse preventatively and not reactively.
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Stewart, J. L., Leigh A. Spivey, Laura Widman, Sophia Choukas-Bradley, and Mitchell J. Prinstein. "Developmental patterns of sexual identity, romantic attraction, and sexual behavior among adolescents over three years." Journal of Adolescence 77 (December 2019): 90–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2019.10.006.
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Montoro, R., K. Igartua, and B. D. Thombs. "The association of bullying with suicide ideation and attempt among adolescents with different dimensions of sexual orientation." European Psychiatry 33, S1 (March 2016): S71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.984.
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IntroductionSexual minority youth are at increased risk for bullying and suicide, but they are heterogeneous in their sexual orientation dimensions (attraction, behavior and identity).ObjectiveTo compare the association of bullying and suicide parameters between (1) heterosexually identified students without same-sex attractions or behaviors (2) heterosexually identified students with same-sex attractions or behaviors and (3) non-heterosexually identified students.MethodsThe Quebec Youth Risk Behavior Survey was a self-report questionnaire given to 1852 students 14–18 years old.ResultsThe heterosexually identified students without same-sex attraction or behavior, and no bullying, was our reference group. When these students had bullying, the likelihood of suicidal ideation was double, but their likelihood of suicide attempts was the same. For non-heterosexually identified students, those with no bullying were twice as likely, and those with bullying were four times as likely to have suicidal ideation. When these students had no bullying, they were not more likely to have suicide attempts, but they were almost three times as likely when they had bullying. Heterosexually identified students with same-sex attraction or behavior were never more likely on any of the suicide measures.ConclusionThis study was the first to show that adolescents with a non-heterosexual identity will have a disproportionately greater likelihood in their suicide parameters when subject to bullying, than heterosexually identified students with or without same-sex attraction or behavior, suggesting that these latter two dimensions were non-contributory to suicide risk. The significance of identity as a predictor of suicidal ideation and behavior will be discussed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Dvoryanchikov, N. V., N. N. Yushina, and T. E. Makarova. "Gender identity of pedophiles and its role in the implementation of abnormal sexual attraction." Psychology and Law 8, no. 3 (2018): 179–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.17759/psylaw.2018080313.
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The greatest attention in the article is paid to people with abnormal sexual attraction in the form of pedophilia. A special role is assigned to different types of relations to sexual attraction (ego-synthonic and ego-dystonic). We considered peculiarities of gender identity through the prism of the «I-concept» of the individual, that allows you to come closer to understanding their role in the realization of sexual desire. Materials for the research were provided by the forensic sexology laboratory FSBA «V.P.Serbskiy State Research Center of Social and Forensic Psychiatry» at the Ministry of Health of Russian Federation. The sample include 43 persons - 27 with a disorder of sexual desire in the form of pedophilia and 26 people who committed sexual acts against children, in the absence of a sexual attraction. In the comparison group were 27 people of the statistical norm. The results of the study demonstrate for persons with pedophilia such gender identity features as expressed femininity of the I-image, androgynous type of the «I-ideal» image, as well as feminine behavior models in interaction and communication. Depersonification of sexual preference object is detected for persons with aggressive tendencies. The obtained data could be used for profiling a prospective criminal portraits and solving expert questions.
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Walid, Md Al. "Sexual Fluidity in Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West." Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature 2, no. 1 (December 26, 2020): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.46809/jcsll.v2i1.48.
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Exit West by Mohsin Hamid propagates the reflection of a war-torn city and subsequent challenges faced by two asylum seekers. But sexual fluidity may appear as another key concern of the novel. This paper analyses the traits of sexual fluidity in Nadia, one of the protagonists of the novel experimenting her situation-dependent flexibility in sexual responsiveness. Nadia, in the beginning, is though found as a heterosexual adult girl, over time she becomes sexually fluid. Again, in the last phase of her life, she returns to meet Saeed, her first noteworthy lover with whom she shares the most crucial part of her life in home and abroad. This shifting of sexual attraction elevates questions about her sex/sexual preference broadly considering the concept of nonexclusive attractions and behaviours. Finally the paper comes to a decision how different concepts of sexuality are motivated by cultural, biological, and psychological constructs.
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Silva, Tony J. "‘Helpin’ a buddy out’: Perceptions of identity and behaviour among rural straight men that have sex with each other." Sexualities 21, no. 1-2 (February 8, 2017): 68–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1363460716678564.
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I conducted semi-structured interviews with ten American rural, white, straight-identified men who have sex with men to understand how they perceive their sexual identity and sexual behaviour. All ten tell other people that they identify as straight, and eight actually identify as straight. I detail three main themes: changes to sexual attractions, reasons for identifying as straight, and the meanings attached to sexual behaviour with other men. Half of the participants reported experiencing major changes to their sexual attractions, challenging the assumption that male sexuality is static. They described several reasons for identifying as straight, demonstrating that attractions and behaviour are not the only bases for sexual identity. The participants also explained that they experience sex with men in a variety of ways, many of which reinforce their straight identity. The results indicate that heterosexuality is a performance, rather than a natural expression of sexuality, and that interpretations – not just attractions and behaviour – are central to being straight.
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Yan, Janice L., and Reuven Dukas. "The social consequences of sexual conflict in bed bugs: social networks and sexual attraction." Animal Behaviour 192 (October 2022): 109–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2022.07.016.
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Perales, Francisco, and Alice Campbell. "Early roots of sexual-orientation health disparities: associations between sexual attraction, health and well-being in a national sample of Australian adolescents." Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 73, no. 10 (July 21, 2019): 954–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2018-211588.
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BackgroundResearch documents substantial adolescent health disparities by sexual orientation, but studies are confined to a small number of countries—chiefly the USA. We provide first-time evidence of associations between sexual orientation and adolescent health/well-being in a new country—Australia. We also add to knowledge by examining health/well-being outcomes not previously analysed in national samples, considering adolescents reporting no sexual attractions, and rank-ordering sexual-orientation health disparities by magnitude.MethodsData from an Australian national probability sample of 14/15 years old (Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, n=3318) and regression models adjusted for confounding and for multiple comparisons were used to examine the associations between sexual attraction and 30 outcomes spanning multiple domains of health/well-being—including socio-emotional functioning, health-related quality of life, depressive symptoms, health-related behaviours, social support, self-harm, suicidality, victimisation, self-concept, school belonging and global health/well-being assessments.ResultsLesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning adolescents displayed significantly worse health/well-being than their heterosexual peers in all outcomes (p<0.05). The magnitude of the disparities ranged between 0.13 and 0.75 SD, and was largest in the domains of self-harm, suicidality, peer problems and emotional problems. There were fewer differences between the heterosexual and no-attraction groups. Worse outcomes were observed among both-sex-attracted adolescents compared with same-sex-attracted adolescents, and sexual-minority girls compared with sexual-minority boys.ConclusionsConsistent with the minority stress model and recent international scholarship, sexual-minority status is an important risk factor for poor adolescent health/well-being across domains in Australia. Interventions aimed at addressing sexual-orientation health disparities within Australian adolescent populations are urgently required.
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Fasula, Amy M., Emeka Oraka, William L. Jeffries, Monique Carry, M. Cheryl Bañez Ocfemia, Alexandra B. Balaji, Charles E. Rose, and Paula E. Jayne. "Young Sexual Minority Males in the United States: Sociodemographic Characteristics And Sexual Attraction, Identity and Behavior." Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health 48, no. 1 (January 6, 2016): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1363/48e7016.
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Zuk, Marlene, John T. Rotenberry, and Robin M. Tinghitella. "Silent night: adaptive disappearance of a sexual signal in a parasitized population of field crickets." Biology Letters 2, no. 4 (September 19, 2006): 521–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2006.0539.
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Abstract Sexual signals are often critical for mate attraction and reproduction, although their conspicuousness exposes them to parasites and predators. We document the near-disappearance of song, the sexual signal of crickets, and its replacement with a novel silent morph, in a population subject to strong natural selection by a deadly acoustically orienting parasitoid fly. On the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, more than 90% of male field crickets ( Teleogryllus oceanicus ) shifted in less than 20 generations from a normal-wing morphology to a mutated wing that renders males unable to call (flatwing). Flatwing morphology protects male crickets from the parasitoid, which uses song to find hosts, but poses obstacles for mate attraction, since females also use the males' song to locate mates. Field experiments support the hypothesis that flatwings overcome the difficulty of attracting females without song by acting as ‘satellites’ to the few remaining callers, showing enhanced phonotaxis to the calling song that increases female encounter rate. Thus, variation in behaviour facilitated establishment of an otherwise maladaptive morphological mutation.
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García-Rejón, L., S. Verdejo, M. Sanchez-Moreno, and M. Monteoliva. "Some factors affecting sexual attraction in Ascaris suum (Nematoda)." Canadian Journal of Zoology 63, no. 9 (September 1, 1985): 2074–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z85-304.
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The response of male and female Ascaris suum to sexual attractant was affected by the number of pheromone-emitting worms and the pH of the medium. The optimum migratory response of both sexes was obtained when three individuals were used as emitting worms. Males and females showed statistically significant responses to sexual pheromones at pH 7.4 whereas they did not respond at pH 5.5 or 9.0.
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Manning, John T., Bernhard Fink, and Robert Trivers. "Parental Income and the Sexual Behavior of Their Adult Children: A Trivers–Willard Perspective." Evolutionary Psychology 20, no. 4 (October 2022): 147470492211428. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/14747049221142858.
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Parental income is negatively and linearly related to the digit ratio (2D:4D; a proxy for prenatal sex steroids) of their children. Children of parents with high income are thought to be exposed to higher prenatal testosterone and develop lower 2D:4D. It is further hypothesized that 2D:4D relates to sexual orientation, although it is unclear whether the association is linear or curvilinear. Here, we consider patterns of parental income and its association with the sexual behavior of their adult children in a large online study (the BBC internet study). There were curvilinear relationships with parental income in male and female children. The highest frequencies of homosexuality and bisexuality were found in the lowest income group (bottom 25% of the population), the lowest frequencies in the income group representing the upper 50% of the population, and intermediate values in the other groups (low 50% and top 25% of the population). Parental income showed a U-shaped association with scores for same-sex attraction and an inverted U-shaped association with opposite-sex attraction. Thus, for the first time, we show that same-sex attraction is related to parental income. The curvilinear relationship between parental income and sexual behavior in their adult children may result from an association between very high fetal estrogen or testosterone and attraction to partners of the same sex. Among non-heterosexuals, and in both sexes, very high fetal estrogen may be associated with femme or submissive sexual roles, and very high fetal testosterone with butch and assertive sexual roles.
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Thurston, Layla, Tia Hunjan, Natalie Ertl, Matthew B. Wall, Edouard G. Mills, Sofiya Suladze, Bjial Patel, et al. "Effects of Kisspeptin Administration in Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder." JAMA Network Open 5, no. 10 (October 26, 2022): e2236131. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36131.
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ImportanceDespite being the most common female sexual health complaint worldwide, current treatment options for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) are limited in their safety and effectiveness. The hormone kisspeptin is a key endogenous activator of the reproductive hormonal axis with additional emerging roles in sexual and emotional behavior; however, its effects in women with HSDD are unknown.ObjectiveTo test the hypothesis that kisspeptin enhances sexual and attraction brain processing in women with HSDD.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis randomized clinical trial was double-masked and placebo controlled with a 2-way crossover. The trial was conducted in a university research setting in the UK from October 2020 to April 2021. Eligible participants were premenopausal women with HSDD. Functional neuroimaging, psychometric, and hormonal analyses were employed to investigate the effects of kisspeptin administration on brain processing, in response to erotic stimuli (erotic videos) and facial attraction (face images of varying attractiveness). Data were analyzed from May to December 2021.InterventionsA 75-minute intravenous infusion of kisspeptin-54 (1 nmol/kg/h) vs equivalent-rate placebo infusion.Main Outcomes and MeasuresBlood oxygen level–dependent responses across the whole brain and regions of interest during kisspeptin vs placebo administration in response to erotic and facial attraction stimuli.ResultsOf the 40 participants who were randomized, 32 women completed both kisspeptin and placebo visits, with a mean (SE) age of 29.2 (1.2) years. Kisspeptin administration resulted in modulations in sexual and facial attraction brain processing (deactivation of the left inferior frontal gyrus: Z max, 3.76; P = .01; activation of the right postcentral and supramarginal gyrus: Z max, 3.73; P &lt; .001; deactivation of the right temporoparietal junction: Z max 4.08; P = .02). Furthermore, positive correlations were observed between kisspeptin-enhanced hippocampal activity in response to erotic videos, and baseline distress relating to sexual function (r = 0.469; P = .007). Kisspeptin’s enhancement of posterior cingulate cortex activity in response to attractive male faces also correlated with reduced sexual aversion, providing additional functional significance (r = 0.476, P = .005). Kisspeptin was well-tolerated with no reported adverse effects.Conclusions and RelevanceThese findings lay the foundations for clinical applications for kisspeptin in women with HSDD.Trial RegistrationISRCTN trial registry identifier: ISRCTN17271094
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MONCHOBOGANI, J., E. LANUZA, M. LORENTE, and F. MARTINEZGARCIA. "Attraction to male pheromones and sexual behaviour show different regulatory mechanisms in female mice." Physiology & Behavior 81, no. 3 (May 2004): 427–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2004.01.014.
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Fu, Tsung-chieh, Debby Herbenick, Brian Dodge, Christopher Owens, Stephanie A. Sanders, Michael Reece, and J. Dennis Fortenberry. "Relationships Among Sexual Identity, Sexual Attraction, and Sexual Behavior: Results from a Nationally Representative Probability Sample of Adults in the United States." Archives of Sexual Behavior 48, no. 5 (December 6, 2018): 1483–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10508-018-1319-z.
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Akerman, Geraldine. "Sexual offenders, offence paralleling behaviour and how it relates to risk." Forensic Update 1, no. 105 (January 2012): 18–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2012.1.105.18.
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This paper will explore the role of Offence Paralleling Behaviours (OPB) in relation to risk assessment and risk reduction in sexual offenders. Specifically, the paper addresses the difficulty of identifying OPBs in relation to sexual arousal and sexual interests due to the increased use of detection evasion skills (DES) in this domain. Sexual interest will be defined as the fantasies, thoughts, ideas or preferences that individuals find sexually attractive, and arousal defined as the resulting response. Previous research (Hanson & Bussière, 1998) concluded that sexual deviance was a significant factor in sexual recidivism. Further, meta-analytic reviews (Hanson & Bussière, 1998; Hanson & Morton-Bourgon, 2005) consistently show that deviant sexual interest, (for example sex with children, or to include adult sexual coercion), are the strongest predictors of future offending. Therefore a thorough understanding of current sexual interest is important to assess risk of further offending. However, it can be very difficult for service users to discuss such personal interests. The paper will also consider the importance of a thorough functional analysis of offending behaviour and briefly describe the development of a new tool to assist with the assessment of current sexual interest. Potential treatment pathways in relation to sexual OPBs are discussed, reflecting the complex nature of offence related sexual arousal.
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Landale, Nancy S., and Avery M. Guest. "Ideology and Sexuality among Victorian Women." Social Science History 10, no. 2 (1986): 147–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0145553200015376.
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In recent years, American society has engaged in what is frequently described as a “sexual revolution” involving significant changes in relationships between men and women. As a result of extensive social surveys, we know that both specific behaviors and the prevailing ideology regarding appropriate standards of behavior have been subject to rapid change. In the past two decades, rates of sexual intercourse and intimacy have increased (Hunt, 1974; Westoff, 1974), use of effective contraception has become widespread, and it is increasingly accepted that a physical and emotional attraction between members of the opposite sex might lead to a sexual relationship. In short, participation in sexual activity has come to be seen as a natural outgrowth of the enjoyment of sex.
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Michaels, Stuart, and Brigitte Lhomond. "Conceptualization and measurement of homosexuality in sex surveys: a critical review." Cadernos de Saúde Pública 22, no. 7 (July 2006): 1365–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0102-311x2006000700002.
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This article reviews major national population sex surveys that have asked questions about homosexuality focusing on conceptual and methodological issues, including the definitions of sex, the measured aspects of homosexuality, sampling and interviewing technique, and questionnaire design. Reported rates of major measures of same-sex attraction, behavior, partners, and sexual identity from surveys are also presented and compared. The study of homosexuality in surveys has been shaped by the research traditions and questions ranging from sexology to the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS. Sexual behavior has been a central topic at least since Kinsey. Issues of sexual attraction and/or orientation and sexual identity have emerged more recently. Differences in the treatment of men and women in the design and analysis of surveys as well as in the reported rates in different surveys, in different countries and time periods are also presented and discussed. We point out the importance of the consideration of both methodological and social change issues in assessing such differences.
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Blum, Austin W., Katherine Lust, Gary Christenson, and Jon E. Grant. "Links between sexuality, impulsivity, compulsivity, and addiction in a large sample of university students." CNS Spectrums 25, no. 1 (April 15, 2019): 9–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1092852918001591.
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Objective.Non-heterosexual populations experience poorer mental health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. Few studies, however, have examined how mental health varies across the continuum of sexual orientation. Nor has any study examined possible links between sexual orientation and traits of impulsivity and compulsivity, which contribute to functional impairment across a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders. To address these limitations, the present study sought to identify addictive and impulsive/compulsive problems associated with sexuality in a university sample.Methods.A 156-item anonymous survey was distributed via email to 9449 students at a public university in the United States. Sexual orientation was assessed using the Klein Sexual Orientation Grid, a modification of the Kinsey scale. Current use of alcohol and drugs, mental health status, and academic performance were also assessed, along with valid trait measures of impulsivity and compulsivity.Results.Same-sex attractions were significantly correlated with a range of mental health problems and substance use. Additionally, same-sex attraction was significantly correlated with certain behavioral addictions (compulsive sexual behavior and binge eating disorder) as well as impulsive/compulsive traits. There was no relationship between academic performance and sexual attraction.Conclusion.Same-sex sexuality is associated with impulsive/compulsive behavior and addiction. These health disparities may be related to stable individual differences in self-control.
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Spittlehouse, J. K., J. M. Boden, and L. J. Horwood. "Sexual orientation and mental health over the life course in a birth cohort." Psychological Medicine 50, no. 8 (June 13, 2019): 1348–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0033291719001284.
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AbstractBackgroundSexual minority individuals consistently report higher rates of mental disorder than heterosexuals. However, much of the research has methodological limitations related to the classification of sexuality, the use of cross-sectional data and problematic sampling procedures such as using convenience samples.MethodsWe used longitudinal data from a birth cohort enrolled in the Christchurch Health and Development Study (n = 1040). Latent class analysis was used to classify participants sexuality based on self-report data of sexual behaviour, attraction, identity and fantasy, gathered over five assessments between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Mental health and substance use outcome data were gathered at four assessments between the ages of 21 and 35 years. Potential covariate variables were collected during childhood.ResultsThe latent class analysis identified four groups interpreted as: ‘heterosexual’ 82%, ‘mostly heterosexual’ 12.6%, ‘bisexual’ 3.5% and ‘gay/lesbian’ 1.9%. In the sexual minority groups, women outnumbered men by at least 2:1. Pooled rates for mental health disorders of depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, cannabis abuse and total disorders, after adjustment for childhood covariate variables, were significantly higher in the sexual minority groups (p < 0.01). The strength of association between sexuality group and mental health outcomes did not differ according to sex. Fluidity in sexuality reports appeared unrelated to risk of mental health outcomes.ConclusionsOver the life course, membership of a sexual minority group is clearly associated with mental health problems of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation regardless of the age when same-sex attraction, behaviour, identity or fantasy is expressed.
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Diniaty, Amirah. "PERILAKU SEKS PRANIKAH PADA MAHASISWA (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa UIN Suska Riau)." Marwah: Jurnal Perempuan, Agama dan Jender 11, no. 2 (November 2, 2012): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24014/marwah.v11i2.505.
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Premarital sexual behavior is a sexual behavior without going through the formal process of marriage according to the law, religions and individual beliefs. It can be varied, such as feelings of attraction to the opposite sex, dating, flirting and sexual intercourse. The number of student who has sexual behavior before marriage, like icebergs on the surface of the sea, which seems just a bit, but essentially full of lumps. This is due to what she/he has done is outside monitoring of parents, faculty and the community. The results showed that the premarital sexual behavior always practiced by the respondents when they meet their partner are holding hands, kissing (dry and wet kisses) and flirting. There was a respondent who is always having sexual intercourse with his partner at least twice a week except when the patner has menstruation.
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König, Kerstin, Lucy Seeger, and Johannes L. M. Steidle. "Sexy Mouth Odour? Male Oral Gland Pheromone in the Grain Beetle ParasitoidLariophagus distinguendus(Förster) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)." BioMed Research International 2015 (2015): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/216952.
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Throughout the animal kingdom, sexual pheromones are used for the attraction of mates and as courtship signals but also enable sexual isolation between species. In the parasitic waspLariophagus distinguendus, male courtship behaviour consisting of wing fanning, antennal stroking of the female antenna, and head nodding stimulates female receptivity leading to copulation. RecentlyL. distinguenduswas reported to consist of two different lineages, which are sexually isolated because males fail to elicit receptivity in foreign females. It is unclear, however, which part of the courtship behaviour triggers female receptivity and therefore could be a mechanism causing sexual isolation. Here we show that inL. distinguendusa nonvolatile male oral pheromone is essential to release the female receptivity signal. In contrast, male wing fanning and antennal contact play a minor role. Additionally, the composition of the oral pheromone depends on the developmental host and females learn the composition upon emergence from the host substrate. These results will enable more detailed work on oral sexual pheromones to answer the question of how they are involved in the speciation process ofL. distinguendusand other parasitoid species, for a better understanding of the huge biodiversity in this group.
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Okamoto, Tomoko, Atsushi Kawakita, Ryutaro Goto, Glenn P. Svensson, and Makoto Kato. "Active pollination favours sexual dimorphism in floral scent." Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 280, no. 1772 (December 7, 2013): 20132280. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2013.2280.
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Zoophilous flowers often transmit olfactory signals to attract pollinators. In plants with unisexual flowers, such signals are usually similar between the sexes because attraction of the same animal to both male and female flowers is essential for conspecific pollen transfer. Here, we present a remarkable example of sexual dimorphism in floral signal observed in reproductively highly specialized clades of the tribe Phyllantheae (Phyllanthaceae). These plants are pollinated by species-specific, seed-parasitic Epicephala moths (Gracillariidae) that actively collect pollen from male flowers and pollinate the female flowers in which they oviposit; by doing so, they ensure seeds for their offspring. We found that Epicephala -pollinated Phyllanthaceae plants consistently exhibit major qualitative differences in scent between male and female flowers, often involving compounds derived from different biosynthetic pathways. In a choice test, mated female Epicephala moths preferred the scent of male flowers over that of female flowers, suggesting that male floral scent elicits pollen-collecting behaviour. Epicephala pollination evolved multiple times in Phyllantheae, at least thrice accompanied by transition from sexual monomorphism to dimorphism in floral scent. This is the first example in which sexually dimorphic floral scent has evolved to signal an alternative reward provided by each sex, provoking the pollinator's legitimate altruistic behaviour.
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Istiqomah, Nita, and Hari Basuki Notobroto. "Pengaruh Pengetahuan, Kontrol Diri terhadap Perilaku Seksual Pranikah di Kalangan Remaja SMK di Surabaya." Jurnal Biometrika dan Kependudukan 5, no. 2 (September 8, 2017): 125. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jbk.v5i2.2016.125-134.
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The premarital sexual behavior adolescent has become a social problem in the community. Free sexual behavior are various ranging from feeling of attraction to the opposite sex, dating, kissing, holding partsof the body that are sensitive until sexual intercourse. Two factors that can infl uence sexual behavior are knowledge and self control. Adolescent who have high knowledge and self control tend to not perform sexual behavior. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of knowledge and premarital sexual behavior self control in adolescent of SMK in Surabaya. This study was performed using cross sectional study design. The study population was students of class XI SMK in Surabaya. Subjects were selected by proportional stratified random sampling. Sample was 83 students. Data analysis was performed using chi square test (α = 0.05). The results of this study were self-control influenced knowledge (p = 0.000; PR = 11.000), knowledge infl uenced premarital sexual behavior (p = 0.000; PR = 10.607) and self-control infl uenced premarital sexual behavior (p = 0.000; PR = 46.970). The conclusion of this research is variables knowledge and self-control infl uence premarital sexual behavior SMK in Surabaya increasing increase knowledge of adolescent in relation to premarital sexual behavior before marriage through counseling in Generation Program Plan (GENRE). Genre was can be a alternative solution to decrease premarital sexual behavior.
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Garcia-Rejon, L., M. Sanchez-Moreno, S. Verdejo, and M. Monteoliva. "Site of sex pheromone production in Ascaris suum (Nematoda)." Canadian Journal of Zoology 63, no. 3 (March 1, 1985): 664–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z85-095.
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The site of production of sexual pheromones in Ascaris suum was studied. Different organ and tissue homogenates were used as attractant sources and a single worm of the opposite sex was used as a responder. The possible attraction of the worms towards homogenates from their own sexes was tested also. Males were attracted significantly to sexual organs of females, whereas females were attracted to testes and male body fluid. Females were attracted weakly to male cuticles. Attraction to homosexual sources was not found. The sexual organs are proposed as the site of pheromonal production in both sexes, and the body fluid as the vehicle for transport of male pheromone.
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Hemelrijk, Charlotte. "Despotic societies, sexual attraction and the emergence of male 'tolerance': an agent-based model." Behaviour 139, no. 6 (2002): 729–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156853902320262790.
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AbstractDuring the period when females are sexually attractive — but only then — males of certain species of primates, such as chimpanzees, allow females access to resources. Because males are usually dominant over females, such male 'tolerance' is explained as a special, reproductive strategy to gain access to females. In this paper a simpler hypothesis is proposed on the basis of an individual-based model (called DomWorld): male 'tolerance' towards females arises in 'despotic' artificial societies as a kind of 'respectful timidity', because sexual attraction automatically increases female dominance over males as a side-effect. The model consists in a homogeneous, virtual world with agents that group and perform dominance-interactions in which the effects of victory and defeat are self-reinforcing. The artificial sexes differ in that VirtualMales have a higher intensity of aggression, they start with a greater capacity to win conflicts than VirtualFemales and they are especially attracted to the opposite sex during certain periods, whereas VirtualFemales are not. I shall explain how the introduction into DomWorld of the attraction of VirtualMales by VirtualFemales leads to female dominance, why it does so only in despotic, but not in egalitarian societies, and how it leads to other phenomena that are relevant to the study of primate behaviour.
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Igartua, Karine, Brett D. Thombs, Giovani Burgos, and Richard Montoro. "Concordance and Discrepancy in Sexual Identity, Attraction, and Behavior Among Adolescents." Journal of Adolescent Health 45, no. 6 (December 2009): 602–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.019.
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Russell, Eric M., William Ickes, and Vivian P. Ta. "Women Interact More Comfortably and Intimately With Gay Men—But Not Straight Men—After Learning Their Sexual Orientation." Psychological Science 29, no. 2 (January 8, 2018): 288–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956797617733803.
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Research suggests that the development of close, opposite-sex friendships is frequently impeded by men’s often one-sided sexual attraction to women. But what if this element were removed? The current research tested the hypothesis that women engage in more comfortable and intimate interactions with a gay (but not a straight) man immediately after discovering his sexual orientation. In two studies, female participants engaged in imagined or actual initial interactions with either a straight man or a gay man. After the man’s sexual orientation was revealed, women (particularly attractive ones) who were paired with a gay man reported greater anticipated comfort, which was mediated by their reduced worry about his sexual intentions (Study 1). Further, once women discovered that they were interacting with a gay man, they displayed more intimate engagement behaviors with him (Study 2). These findings reveal how, and why, close relationships often form quickly between women and gay men.
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Vajda, Petr, and Zdenko Reguli. "Sexual Behaviour of Combative Athletes – Is There a Greater Risk?" Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research 78, no. 1 (June 1, 2018): 50–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2018-0013.
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Abstract Athletes are often associated with a greater degree of risk behaviour. It also includes potentially dangerous sexual habits and behaviour, among other things. This study deals with sexual habits and behaviour of combative athletes. The research sample (n-65) consists of representatives of various combat sports and these representatives are categorized into three groups: international (n-15), national (n-28), and regional competitors (n-22). Data were collected through the medium of a questionnaire which allowed us to compare results with sexual behaviour of Czech population over last 20 years. Athletes comprised in this study are more sexually active, have more sexual partners over the life, and tend to have various, risk sexual behaviour more likely than common Czech population. This phenomenon is more significant in elite athletes. We believe this could be affected by access to short-term relationships and by the awareness of athletes that they are attractive to women. In the light of these findings, we suggest to increase prevention of risky sexual behaviour for athletes in masculine sports.
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Geary, Rebecca S., Clare Tanton, Bob Erens, Soazig Clifton, Philip Prah, Kaye Wellings, Kirstin R. Mitchell, et al. "Sexual identity, attraction and behaviour in Britain: The implications of using different dimensions of sexual orientation to estimate the size of sexual minority populations and inform public health interventions." PLOS ONE 13, no. 1 (January 2, 2018): e0189607. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189607.
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Sullins, D. Paul, Christopher H. Rosik, and Paul Santero. "Efficacy and risk of sexual orientation change efforts: a retrospective analysis of 125 exposed men." F1000Research 10 (March 18, 2021): 222. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.51209.1.
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Background: Voluntary therapeutic interventions to reduce unwanted same-sex sexuality are collectively known as sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE). To date almost all evidence addressing the contested question whether SOCE is effective or safe has consisted of anecdotes or very small sample qualitative studies of persons who currently identify as sexual minority and thus by definition failed to change. We conducted this study to examine the efficacy and risk outcomes for a group of SOCE participants unbiased by current sexual orientation. Methods: We examined a convenience sample of 125 men who had undergone SOCE for homosexual-to-heterosexual change in sexual attraction, identity and behavior, and for positive and negative changes in psychosocial problem domains (depression, suicidality, self-harm, self-esteem, social function, and alcohol or substance abuse). Mean change was assessed by parametric (t-test) and nonparametric (Wilcoxon sign rank test) significance tests. Results: Exposure to SOCE was associated with significant declines in same-sex attraction (from 5.7 to 4.1 on the Kinsey scale, p <.000), identification (4.8 to 3.6, p < .000), and sexual activity (2.4 to 1.5 on a 4-point scale of frequency, p < .000). Over 42.7% of SOCE participants achieved at least partial remission of unwanted same-sex sexuality; full remission was achieved by 14% for sexual attraction and identification, and 26% for sexual behavior. Rates were higher among married men, but 4-10% of participants experienced increased same-sex orientation after SOCE. From 0.8% to 4.8% of participants reported marked or severe negative psychosocial change following SOCE, but 12.1% to 61.3% reported marked or severe positive psychosocial change. Net change was significantly positive for all problem domains. Conclusion: SOCE was perceived as an effective and safe therapeutic practice by this sample of participants. We close by offering a unifying understanding of discrepant findings within this literature and caution against broad generalizations of our results.
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Sullins, D. Paul, Christopher H. Rosik, and Paul Santero. "Efficacy and risk of sexual orientation change efforts: a retrospective analysis of 125 exposed men." F1000Research 10 (August 9, 2021): 222. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.51209.2.
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Background: Voluntary therapeutic interventions to reduce unwanted same-sex sexuality are collectively known as sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE). Currently almost all evidence addressing the contested question whether SOCE is effective or safe consists of anecdotes or very small sample qualitative studies of persons who currently identify as sexual minority and thus by definition failed to change. We conducted this study to examine the efficacy and risk outcomes for a group of SOCE participants unbiased by current sexual orientation. Methods: We examined a convenience sample of 125 men who had undergone SOCE for homosexual-to-heterosexual change in sexual attraction, identity and behavior, and for positive and negative changes in psychosocial problem domains (depression, suicidality, self-harm, self-esteem, social function, and alcohol or substance abuse). Mean change was assessed by parametric (t-test) and nonparametric (Wilcoxon sign rank test) significance tests. Results: Exposure to SOCE was associated with significant declines in same-sex attraction (from 5.7 to 4.1 on the Kinsey scale, p <.000), identification (4.8 to 3.6, p < .000), and sexual activity (2.4 to 1.5 on a 4-point scale of frequency, p < .000). From 45% to 69% of SOCE participants achieved at least partial remission of unwanted same-sex sexuality; full remission was achieved by 14% for sexual attraction and identification, and 26% for sexual behavior. Rates were higher among married men, but 4-10% of participants experienced increased same-sex orientation after SOCE. From 0.8% to 4.8% of participants reported marked or severe negative psychosocial change following SOCE, but 12.1% to 61.3% reported marked or severe positive psychosocial change. Net change was significantly positive for all problem domains. Conclusion: SOCE was perceived as an effective and safe therapeutic practice by this sample of participants. We close by offering a unifying understanding of discrepant findings within this literature and caution against broad generalizations of our results.
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Lehtonen, Topi K., and Arja Kaitala. "Leave me alone: solitary females attract more mates in a nocturnal insect." Behavioral Ecology 31, no. 4 (May 20, 2020): 1040–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/beheco/araa049.
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Abstract Spatial distributions of sexual competitors and potential mating partners have a large impact on sexual selection and mating systems. Typically, such effects are investigated with regard to male aggregations. However, females may also need to compete for mating opportunities. Here, we investigated the consequences of clustering and rival attractiveness on female mate attraction success under field conditions in a nocturnal beetle, the common glowworm, Lampyrus noctiluca. We placed dummy females of two glow intensity (attractiveness) levels either alone or in clusters of varying attractiveness compositions. We found that, by displaying alone rather than in a cluster, females have a higher probability of mating and greater potential to exercise mate choice. Within clusters, females of both attractiveness levels had the highest probability of mating when having neighbors of only the less attractive type. These results show that both the presence and attractiveness of rivals can strongly influence females’ mate attraction. The findings also suggest that the typical distribution of glowing females in the wild is better explained by female than male benefits. Hence, the results highlight the important links between spatial distribution of females, male mate searching, and sexual selection.
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Milich, Krista M., Janice M. Bahr, Rebecca M. Stumpf, and Colin A. Chapman. "Timing is everything: expanding the cost of sexual attraction hypothesis." Animal Behaviour 88 (February 2014): 219–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2013.11.029.
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Lake Yimer, Beneyam. "HIV/AIDS risk-reduction options as predictor of female sex workers’ sexual behaviour." Women's Health 18 (January 2022): 174550572211181. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17455057221118167.
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Background: Sex workers are highly vulnerable to HIV infection and suitable transmission groups in the scope of the HIV epidemic. The study investigated the association among HIV/AIDS risk-reduction options as predictors of female sex workers’ behaviour. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional research design. The quantitative survey involved 140 women, who were selected using simple random sampling techniques. Results: The findings of the study show that looking for a job, disagreement in the family, death of parents, peer pressure, and attraction of town life were indicated as major pulling and pushing factors for sex worker engagement. The majority of respondents is aware of HIV/AIDS and practice HIV/AIDS risk-reduction options. Conclusion: Age, alcohol use, difficult to negotiate with clients to use condoms, and disapproval of clients to use condoms were significant predictors of consistent condom-using behaviours of female sex workers. This study recommended that life skills training and existing strategies enable sex workers to develop skills that help them resist the pressures that come from their clients.