In what might be the most miraculous thing to happen to sexually active women since the invention of the pill, University of Utah scientists have developed a new kind of "molecular condom" to protect women in Africa and other impoverished areas from AIDS.
Everyone always seems to be on the constant search for more sleep. But catching a little shut-eye can also be the first thing discarded and overlooked when "life" gets in the way. According to a new study, however, getting enough sleep and the quality of a relationship are very much intertwined. Basically, it was found that not sleeping enough negatively affects relationship quality the following day. Conversely, negative relationship interactions during the day have an adverse affect on the quality of sleep that night. A vicious cycle to be sure.
One of the classic complaints women have about men is the never-subtle wandering eye. Whether it's checking out the cute waitress, staring at the girl at the bar or even just the too-long glances at friends, men constantly seem to be checking out the females within eyesight. Most of these men whose eyes linger lustily don't actually want to make a move, but they do enjoy seeing a nice-looking woman (remember how visual men are?). Regardless, women never seem to enjoy watching their partner watch another pretty lady.
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine claims that trained sexologists can tell if a woman has vaginal orgasms; that is, a gal who can come by intercourse not accompanied by clit stimulation--by the way she walks. Researchers in Belgium observed women walking on the street, half of whom were vaginally orgasmic and half of whom weren't, and the two sex scientists guessed correctly over 80% of the time. The study abstract says that, "the discerning observer may infer women's experience of vaginal orgasm from a gait that comprises fluidity, energy, sensuality, freedom, and absence of both flaccid and locked muscles." We're guessing that Joan Holloway has some pretty awesome vaginal climaxes.
A new study suggests that choosing a mate may be partially determined by our genetic code. Research published in Psychological Science has found a link between a set of genes involved with immune function and whom you find attractive and ultimately choose as a long-term mate. Says sciencedaily.com: “As the proportion of the couple’s shared genotypes increased, womens' sexual responsivity to their partners decreased…” Romantic? Not so much. But fascinating? For sure.
