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Four-week home fantasy writing boosts sexual desire and reduces distress
A randomized controlled trial with 60 heterosexual adults in Portugal found that four weeks of at-home erotic-writing twice weekly increased sexual desire and overall pleasure while reducing sexual distress and cognitive distractions, and boosted vividness of partner imagery, compared with a non-sexual writing control; researchers say guided sexual fantasy may enhance desire and well-being by shifting attention toward positive intimacy, but note limitations like small, nonclinical sample and self-reported data, and call for replication with larger, diverse groups and longer follow-up.
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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.