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Parents' sexuality influences adoption choices
A couple's sexual orientation determines whether or not they prefer to adopt a boy or a girl. Gay men are more likely to have a gender preference for their adopted child whereas heterosexual men are the least likely.   view more (2009-04-02)

Young women and sexual guilt
Many women are made to feel guilty about their sexual feelings and desire. This is the finding of Dr Paula Nicolson, from the University of Sheffield who presents her research today, Friday 15 March 2002, at The British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Blackpool.   view more (2002-02-27)

Further evidence that genetics has a role in determining sexual orientation in men
Is sexual orientation something people are born with - like the colour of their skin and eyes - or a matter of choice"   view more (2007-11-08)

First proof that polycystic ovarian syndrome is more than twice as common in lesbian women
Researchers have found the first evidence that a common cause of infertility in women is more prevalent amongst lesbians than heterosexuals[1], and they suggest that the biochemical disorder associated with the condition might contribute to the women's sexual orientation. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest cause of ovarian... view more... (2003-06-27)

More at-risk teens and young adults engaging in anal intercourse
A new study by researchers at the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center suggests that the incidence of heterosexual anal sex is increasing among teens and young adults - particularly those who have recently had unprotected vaginal sex.   view more (2008-11-20)

Equal level of commitment and relationship satisfaction found among gay and heterosexual couples
Same-sex couples are just as committed in their romantic relationships as heterosexual couples, say researchers who have studied the quality of adult relationships and healthy development. Their finding disputes the stereotype that couples in same-sex relationships are not as committed as their heterosexual counterparts and are therefore not as... view more... (2008-01-22)

Bisexuality not a transitional phase among women, according to new research
Bisexuality in women appears to be a distinctive sexual orientation and not an experimental or transitional stage that some women adopt "on their way" to lesbianism, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.   view more (2008-01-17)

AIDS surpasses black death as deadliest disease in history
In terms of illness and death, AIDS is worse than the Black Death of the 14th century. Ninety five per cent of new infections of HIV are in the world's poor countries and heterosexual transmission is responsible for most of these, reports Peter Lamptey, in this week's BMJ.   view more (2002-01-23)

Circumcision Reduces the Risk of HIV Infection in Heterosexual U.S. Men
A new U.S. study has found that being circumcised significantly reduced the risk of HIV infection in heterosexual African American men known to have been exposed to the virus.   view more (2008-12-18)

Erotic images prove useful in coaxing out unconscious brain activity
When your eyes are presented with erotic images in a way that keeps you from becoming aware of them, your brain can still detect and respond to the images according to your gender and sexual orientation.   view more (2006-10-27)

STDs disrupt genetic bottleneck that usually constrains HIV infection
Scientists have shown that HIV faces a genetic "bottleneck" when the virus is transmitted heterosexually from one person to another, by way of the genital mucosa.   view more (2009-01-23)

Who has sex with whom? Study of heterosexual partnerships reveals worryingly low condom use
A high proportion of people are not using condoms when they have sex with a new partner, according to a new study of heterosexual partnerships among British men and women. Among people in their 30s and 40s, and in partnerships where there is an age difference of five or more years, condom use is particularly low.   view more (2008-11-12)

Disney elevates heterosexuality to powerful, magical heights
In the world of Disney, falling in heterosexual love can break a spell, save Christmas, change laws, stop wars and even, in the case of The Little Mermaid, cause an individual to give up her personal identity.   view more (2009-06-23)

Study Sheds New Light on Causes of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Oral sex may be a risk factor for nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women.   view more (2006-01-04)

Male circumcision reduces HIV risk, study stopped early
A University of Illinois at Chicago study has been stopped early due to preliminary results indicating that medical circumcision of men reduces their risk of acquiring HIV during heterosexual intercourse by 53 percent.   view more (2006-12-14)

What works to prevent HIV among heterosexual African-Americans?
Behavioral HIV prevention interventions targeting heterosexual African Americans that are proven to work require several key characteristics, according to UCSF researchers.   view more (2008-07-01)

Victimization for sexual orientation increases suicidal behavior in college students
The film and television series "M*A*S*H*" featured the song "Suicide is Painless," but new research refutes that idea and indicates that being victimized because of sexual orientation is a chief risk factor for suicidal behavior among gay, lesbian and bisexual college students.   view more (2007-09-25)

Female supervisors more susceptible to workplace sexual harassment
Women who hold supervisory positions are more likely to be sexually harassed at work, according to the first-ever, large-scale longitudinal study to examine workplace power, gender and sexual harassment.   view more (2009-08-10)

Face perception is modulated by sexual orientation
New research indicates that an area of the brain thought to act in reward circuitry may represent a phase in visual processing during which sexual orientation modulates how we perceive individual faces.   view more (2006-01-10)

Children born after donor insemination should be told as soon as possible about their conception
It is better for children conceived by donor insemination to be told of their origins at an early age, according to the first large-scale study of people who are aware of their donor conception.   view more (2008-07-08)
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