Being sexually satisfied can be a priority for many adults. In fact, the decision of whether to cohabitate or marry may be a stressor if sex becomes less satisfying for a couple, depending on which they choose.Professor Larry Gibbs, a postdoctoral research associate in the sociology department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, became interested in the topic of sexual satisfaction among heterosexual couples who are married versus those who simply cohabitate. He said this emanated from a broader discussion on relationship quality and stability.
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Trying for a Baby? You should Have sex ALL Month Long: Intercourse Triggers Changes in the Immune System Which Prepare the Body for Pregnancy
Having sex even outside a woman’s ‘fertile window’ can boost the chances of having a baby, according to research.Scientists found that regular sex throughout the month alters the woman’s immune system, making her body more hospitable for pregnancy.
Earlier Hormone Therapy May Pose Less Risk for Menopausal Women
Women who start hormone therapy toward the beginning of menopause may have a lower risk of developing heart disease, new research suggests.
Research on Fetal Tissue Draws Renewed Political, Scientific Scrutiny
Research involving fetal tissue has come under renewed public scrutiny recently because of a series of videos involving the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The president of the organization, Cecile Richards, is slated to testify before a House committee Tuesday, even as some members of Congress try to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood, and some states try to restrict research involving fetal tissue.
Goldstein insists such research is invaluable. For his Alzheimer’s experiments, for example, he’s using cells from the brains of fetuses to look for drugs that could protect neurons from that devastating disease.
Hormonal Therapy May Prevent Ovarian Failure and Preserve Fertility in Breast Cancer
Young women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer may be more likely to remain fertile if they also receive hormonal treatment, according to new research presented to the 2015 European Cancer Congress on Monday and published simultaneously in Annals of Oncology.
Why is Male Infertility So Under-Researched?
The medical advice for infertile men is 50-years old and counting. You can bet that science wouldn’t have neglected the area of research if the sufferers were women, writes Neil Lyndon
Scientists Apply for License to Edit Genes in Human Embryos
Scientists in London have asked for permission to edit the genomes of human embryos—a request that could lead to the world’s first approval of such research by a national regulatory body.
Tracking Down Sperm’s Last Push Into Egg…
Patricia Martin-DeLeon, a reproductive biologist at the University of Delaware, and her team have revealed as to what happens just before the sperm’s entry into the egg. The research was conducted in mice using a high-powered, three-dimensional super-resolution microscope.
UK Scientists Seek Permission to Genetically Modify Human Embryos
Scientists in Britain have applied for permission to genetically modify human embryos as part of a research project into the earliest stages of human development.
Fat Men Less Likely to be Dads, says New Research Linking Male Infertility to Obesity
New research shows obese men are more likely to have dud sperm that makes it difficult for them to conceive.