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Genetic study links early sexual debut to faster aging and frailty
A large Mendelian randomization analysis using UK Biobank data finds that genetic predisposition to earlier age at first sex is associated with shorter lifespans and greater late-life frailty, via pathways including physical frailty, depression, COPD, and ADHD; findings support targeted education and midlife health screening, but are mostly based on European ancestry and may reflect statistical artifacts, necessitating replication in diverse populations.
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Early trauma and attachment patterns help explain adults’ BDSM role preferences
A Slovenian study found that childhood sexual abuse and insecure adult attachment relate to BDSM role preferences: survivors tended to be submissive, while dismissive attachment linked to dominance and preoccupied attachment to submission. The study also found that non-heterosexual orientation did not mediate these links, and urban dwellers, older participants, and those identifying as bisexual or homosexual reported higher participation. Gender differences emerged with men reporting more submissive roles, but overall the results are correlational with noted limitations (self-report, small subgroups, lack of mental health screening), prompting calls for qualitative research to understand motivations behind these dynamics.
Silent pain during sex: college students report discomfort across genders, but men are less likely to speak up
A study of 263 U.S. college students finds non-medical pain during sex is common for both men and women across penile-vaginal, anal, and non-penetrative activities. Women are more likely to tell partners and stop when hurt; men report pain at comparable rates for vaginal sex but are far less likely to disclose or stop, a pattern linked to traditional gender-role beliefs. Qualitative responses cite embarrassment and the pressure to please. Limitations include a single-university sample; researchers aim to create a standardized questionnaire and expand sampling to improve sex education and partner communication.
Pelvic-floor training alone can spark orgasms, study suggests
A case study of a postmenopausal woman trained in pelvic-floor and breathwork shows she can induce orgasms without genital stimulation, accompanied by a prolactin surge similar to genital orgasms. The findings, measured via blood markers and a vaginal pressure device, indicate NGSOs are biologically real and potentially trainable, though the study’s single participant limits generalizability and calls for larger, deeper research into brain activity and broader applications.
Large study finds women’s sexual attractions and fantasies are more fluid than men’s
A massive analysis of 56,892 participants across three online datasets found that men show more gender-specific attraction and fantasies, while women exhibit a broader range of attractions and more non-preferred gender interest. Straight men were most exclusive; patterns among gay and lesbian participants varied. The study used direct self-reports and indirect measures (IAT and qIAT) and discusses implications for sexuality theories, including the roles of social norms and objectification. Limitations include online samples and reliance on proxy measures rather than physiological arousal.