Opinion: Biological Science Rejects the Sex Binary, and That’s Good for Humanity
Opinion: Biological Science Rejects the Sex Binary, and That’s Good for Humanity
Evidence from various sciences reveals that there are diverse ways of being male, female, or both. An anthropologist argues that embracing these truths will help humans flourish.
Evidence from various sciences reveals that there are diverse ways of being male, female, or both. An anthropologist argues that embracing these truths will help humans flourish.
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Hermunculus Situates Female Genital Sensation in the Cortex
Sophie Fessl, PhD | Dec 23, 2021 | 4 min read
Researchers also find that the thickness of the brain region representing clitoral stimulation is associated with intercourse frequency.
Fast-Tracking Sexual Maturation
Ruth Williams | Nov 1, 2017 | 4 min read
The brains and bodies of young female rats can be accelerated into puberty by the presence of an older male or by stimulation of the genitals.
Sexual Touch Promotes Early Puberty
Ruth Williams | Sep 21, 2017 | 3 min read
The brains and bodies of young female rats can be accelerated into puberty by the presence of an older male or by stimulation of the genitals.
Sex on the Brain
Margaret M. McCarthy | Sep 30, 2015 | 2 min read
Masculinization of the developing rodent brain leads to significant structural differences between the two sexes.
“Female Viagra” Approved
Jef Akst | Aug 19, 2015 | 1 min read
The US Food and Drug Administration OKs the first drug for female sexual dysfunction.
Sari van Anders: Sexy Thoughts, Sexy Data
Daniel Cossins | Jul 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Assistant professor, Psychology and Women’s Studies, University of Michigan. Age: 36
Going Beyond the Lab
Dean Hamer | Jul 1, 2014 | 5 min read
Scientists who study the biological roots of sexual orientation should continue working with educators, policy-makers, and the public to put their data to good use.
To Study Unfettered
Michael Bailey | Jul 1, 2014 | 4 min read
Researching the causes of sexual orientation should be guided by scientific, not social, concerns.
Sex and Drugs
Kerry Grens | Jul 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Did 20th-century pharmaceutical and technological advances shape modern sexual behaviors?
Speaking of Sex
The Scientist | Jul 1, 2014 | 2 min read
July 2014's selection of notable quotes
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant | Jul 1, 2014 | 4 min read
Sex on Earth, Wild Connection, The Classification of Sex, and XL Love
Virginia Johnson, Sex Researcher, Dies
Bob Grant | Jul 29, 2013 | 1 min read
The sex therapist revolutionized the treatment of sexual dysfunction and helped legitimize the study of copulation and masturbation physiology.