http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/sex-addiction-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 02:33:12 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/older-adults-may-achieve-satisfactory-sexual-function-with-spinalpelvic-instrumentation-119335-1.htm At the University of Virginia Health Center, surgeons investigated sexual function in 62 patients, 50 years and older, who had received extensive spinal-pelvic instrumentation for spinal deformity. Based on their results, the surgeons found that it is very possible for older people to achieve satisfactory sexual function despite having extensive spinal-pelvic instrumentation. Details of this study are disclosed in "Sexual function in older adults following thoracolumbar to pelvic instrumentation for spinal deformity....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/older-adults-may-achieve-satisfactory-sexual-function-with-spinalpelvic-instrumentation-119335-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-issue-warning-against-online-sexual-enhancement-pills-118906-1.htm Health experts have warned people against purchasing sexual enhancement pills from stores or from the internet as they often are a dangerous combination of old and new drugs. Harvard Medical School's Dr Pieter Cohen revealed that while almost all of the drugs contain Viagra, which is safe, they are often a combination of two or more drugs, some of which are new compounds that have never been tested for side effects. Dr Cohen added that contrary to the claims made by the drug manufacturers, there ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-issue-warning-against-online-sexual-enhancement-pills-118906-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-predators-in-india-face-wrath-of-rebels-in-red-118733-1.htm A group of angry young women comprise the "Red Brigade" in India. This group has a simple message for the country's sexual predators: change your ways or be ready to face the consequences. Dressed in bright red shirts and loose black pants, the brigade's members are fed up with deeply ingrained patriarchal mindsets and promote a brand of vigilante justice that is testing the law in their home state of Uttar Pradesh. Their leader is 25-year-old Usha Vishwakarma, who has become an unlikely ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-predators-in-india-face-wrath-of-rebels-in-red-118733-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-desire-among-young-women-predicted-by-hormone-levels-118147-1.htm A correlation between hormone levels and libido was suspected by researchers for a long time. Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have now actually demonstrated hormonal predictors for sexual desire. Lead author James Roney, a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, said that they have found two hormonal signals that had opposite effects on sexual motivation. If you are feeling frisky, then chances are greater your estrogen level-and, perhaps, fertility-are hitting their monthly peak, according to the researchers....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-desire-among-young-women-predicted-by-hormone-levels-118147-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/thousands-march-to-support-sexual-minorities-in-japan-118140-1.htm In Tokyo, thousands of people marched at the start of Japan's first "Rainbow Week", a series of events aimed at supporting sexual minorities. Organisers said about 12,000 people took part in the parade, which has been running for several years, and other events on Sunday, part of a programme that runs until May 6. "This is our first attempt to link up with many groups" of sexual minorities, said one of the organisers, Hiroko Masuhara, 35. "The parade is a symbolic event in the (Tokyo) Rainbow Week programme....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/thousands-march-to-support-sexual-minorities-in-japan-118140-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/prescription-drugs-can-cause-sexual-dysfunction-117388-1.htm According to recent studies, chronic conditions and prescription medications can cause one in four cases of sexual dysfunction. The many medical conditions and major classes of drugs that can negatively impact your sex life are: Firstly high blood pressure, the condition can directly lead to sexual dysfunction, as can the medicines that are used to treat it, as these medications act by lowering the pressure inside blood vessels, thereby decreasing the strain on the heart, Fox News reported....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/prescription-drugs-can-cause-sexual-dysfunction-117388-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/anti-rape-electric-underwear-to-pin-down-sexual-assaulter-117152-1.htm A unique GPS equipped anti-rape underwear capable of knocking down sexual assaulters with 3800 kv volt shocks that will also alert police has been devised by three engineering students in Chennai. One of the creators of the electric lingerie, Rimpi Tripathi, said the product would not only protect the woman but also deliver instant punishment to the offender. "We wanted to bring in a solution, an instant solution, so that it can prove to be a deterrent that the person who has tried to attempt ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/anti-rape-electric-underwear-to-pin-down-sexual-assaulter-117152-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-activity-among-young-adolescents-is-very-less-116769-1.htm Researchers from Guttmacher Institute report that pre-teens are sexually less active than thought to be. Experts investigated the data from the 2006 - 2010 National Survey of Family Growth conducted by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics and found that the average age of having sex for the first time has not fallen below 17 years. The findings reveal that only 0.6 percent of 10-year-olds, 1.1 percent of 11-year-olds and 2.4 percent of 12-year-olds have had sex. Moreover, more ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-activity-among-young-adolescents-is-very-less-116769-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/lingerie-equipped-with-gps-system-to-help-tackle-sexual-crimes-developed-116685-1.htm A new type of lingerie that allows women to send out alerts in case of attacks has been developed by a group of three engineering students in Chennai. To be called as Society Harnessing Equipment (SHE), the lingerie is fitted with modules of GPS and is able to send alerts to the girl's family and the police in case she is sexually attacked. It also has a hidden weapon and is able to send shock waves of 3,800 kV, with the maker stating that the molester will get the 'shock of his life' if he attempts to carry out the attack....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/lingerie-equipped-with-gps-system-to-help-tackle-sexual-crimes-developed-116685-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-agreements-among-gay-couples-show-promise-for-hiv-prevention-study-116506-1.htm According to a University of Michigan study, the majority of gay men in relationships say they establish a "sexual agreement" with their partner, primarily to prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Sexual agreements show promise for HIV prevention, but the down side is that only 57 percent of couples actually concur that they have agreements, says Jason Mitchell, assistant professor at the U-M School of Nursing. Further, among nearly half of the couples one or both ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-agreements-among-gay-couples-show-promise-for-hiv-prevention-study-116506-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-warns-against-sexual-enhancement-supplements-116317-1.htm Sexual enhancement supplements could pose danger as they contain hidden drugs, warns the US Food and Drug Administration. According to the FDA, a supplement called "Stiff Days" contains sildenafil, the active ingredient in prescription drug Viagra, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction; "Rock-It Man" contains a similar compound called hydroxythiohomosildenafil; and "Libido Sexual Enhancer" contains both of those ingredients as well as tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Cialis, Fox News reported....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fda-warns-against-sexual-enhancement-supplements-116317-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hip-or-knee-replacement-surgery-improves-sexual-function-115996-1.htm Sexual function was found to be improved after total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery in patients with osteoarthritis, say researchers. In the study, 147 patients under age 70, scheduled for primary THR or TKR, agreed to participate in a study requiring the completion of questionnaires prior to surgery, at six months post surgery, and at one year post surgery. Sixty-five percent of patients returned all three surveys. The group of patients included 68 men and 78 women with a mean age of 57....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hip-or-knee-replacement-surgery-improves-sexual-function-115996-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/betrayal-magnifies-post-traumatic-stress-in-females-suffering-sexual-abuse-115524-1.htm A study of 345 university students revealed that 233 of them had been a victim of sexual abuse, 46 percent of which experienced betrayal. In the final analysis, researchers found, those who experienced institutional betrayal suffered the most in four post-trauma measurement categories, including anxiety and dissociation. The study by the University of Oregon's doctoral student Carly Parnitzke Smith and Jennifer J. Freyd, professor of psychology, introduces a 10-item analysis tool -- the Institutional ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/betrayal-magnifies-post-traumatic-stress-in-females-suffering-sexual-abuse-115524-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/president-says-government-is-deeply-concerned-about-sexual-violence-against-women-114808-1.htm The government is deeply concerned about sexual violence against women, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. Addressing a joint session of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, Mukherjee said: "My government is also deeply concerned about incidents of sexual offences against women. After considering the recommendations of the Justice J.S. Verma Committee, the Government has promulgated an ordinance, amending the criminal law to provide for stringent punishment for heinous sexual offences against women....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/president-says-government-is-deeply-concerned-about-sexual-violence-against-women-114808-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/your-sexual-performance-could-be-lowered-by-obesity-survey-114666-1.htm A recent survey has revealed that one third of British men aged between 35 and 60 years are unable to see their genitals due to a protruding midriff, also known as a beer belly. As a result of the survey of 1,000 British men, funded by the medical group We Love Our Health, an online men's health awareness initiative has been launched. The Big Check aims to encourage men to make a potentially lifesaving health check. "Take off your clothes, stand upright and look down at your penis, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/your-sexual-performance-could-be-lowered-by-obesity-survey-114666-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/circumcised-men-experience-less-intense-sexual-pleasure-orgasm-114384-1.htm Experts have claimed that circumcision reduces sexual pleasure in men. A study found that those who've had their foreskin removed as children or adults experience less intense sexual pleasure and orgasm than their peers, the Daily Mail reported. "We're not saying less sexual activity or satisfaction, but sensitivity," senior author Dr Piet Hoebeke, from Ghent University Hospital, said. The practice is common in the US, with three-quarters of men having the procedure for non-religious reasons....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/circumcised-men-experience-less-intense-sexual-pleasure-orgasm-114384-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/expectation-of-condom-use-during-sexual-encounter-is-very-less-among-african-american-women-113832-1.htm A new study published in the journal Health Education (and) Behavior sheds more light on the increased risk of sexually transmitted infections among African American women with researchers findings that the expectation of condom use was less than 50 percent among African American women for all types of sexual encounters, including the riskiest type. Researchers Julianna Deardorff et. al used a combination of interviews and focus groups to conduct the study. Participants were African American women with low incomes who had had an average of 1....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/expectation-of-condom-use-during-sexual-encounter-is-very-less-among-african-american-women-113832-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ed-drug-may-also-help-men-with-other-sexual-problems-113723-1.htm The erectile dysfunction drug, Cialis, may also help men with ejaculation and orgasm problems, researchers say. Cialis is currently approved for the treatment of ED, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and for treatment of men with both conditions. A study by researchers from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, concluded that approximately 70 percent of men who used Cialis during sexual activity for 12 weeks were able to ejaculate most of the time and to reach orgasm, compared to 30 percent in the placebo group....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ed-drug-may-also-help-men-with-other-sexual-problems-113723-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/penicillin-behind-the-sexual-revolution-113602-1.htm Sexual revolution was thought to have got its catalyst from the pill, but it appears there was another important reason behind it. A recent insight into this published by the Science Daily has found that it could be Penicillin, and not the Pill, which may have galvanized the sexual revolution. Emory University economist Andrew Francis, who conducted the analysis, has said, "It's a common assumption that the sexual revolution began with the permissive attitudes of the 1960s and the development ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/penicillin-behind-the-sexual-revolution-113602-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/first-time-sexual-experience-could-predict-long-term-sexual-satisfaction-113518-1.htm A person's first sexual experience impacts long-term sexual function and sets the tone for future sexual experiences, reveals research conducted by Matthew Shaffer, a doctoral psychology student at UT and C. Veronica Smith, an assistant psychology professor at the University of Mississippi. The study is published in the iJournal of Sex and Marital Therapy/i and is the first to look at whether the circumstances of losing one's virginity have lasting consequences. "The loss of virginity ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/first-time-sexual-experience-could-predict-long-term-sexual-satisfaction-113518-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/researchers-identify-sexual-and-reproductive-health-priorities-in-adolescents-113419-1.htm In a new study, researchers have led a project to identify research priorities for adolescent sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries. The results are based on input from nearly 300 experts and highlight key focus areas "Despite the commitment of many governments to address the health problems commonly affecting adolescents, little evidence has been generated on whether or not such commitments have made a difference," Michelle Hindin, lead author of the study from ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/researchers-identify-sexual-and-reproductive-health-priorities-in-adolescents-113419-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-guidelines-for-hospitals-to-examine-sexual-assault-victims-113401-1.htm Government has issued new Medico Legal Case (MLC) guidelines for Delhi hospitals to examine rape victims, says official. The guidelines were framed following the gruesome gang-rape of a 23-year-old woman Dec 16 in Delhi. The woman died of injuries after 13 days. "It was felt that the entire step by step procedure must be made smooth and hassle-free in order to undertake MLC examination of victims and ensure their privacy," said a Delhi government official. "Various hospitals are ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-guidelines-for-hospitals-to-examine-sexual-assault-victims-113401-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/suicide-risk-high-among-military-personnel-who-are-victims-of-physical-and-sexual-assault-113188-1.htm A new study conducted by researchers at University of Utah reveals that the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions among military personnel was high if they were victims of physical violence or sexual assault as adults. In contrast, undergraduate students experience increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions if they were the victims of unwanted sexual experiences as children or adults. While other research has shown that victims of sexual or physical assault are at increased risk of health ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/suicide-risk-high-among-military-personnel-who-are-victims-of-physical-and-sexual-assault-113188-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/drug-abuse-negatively-impacts-sexual-performance-in-men-113144-1.htm Researchers have found that drug abuse negatively affects sexual performance in men even after years of abstinence. This finding contradicts other studies reporting that men spontaneously recovered their normal sexual performance at three weeks after quitting substance abuse. The study included 905 men of which 550 had been diagnosed with alcohol, cocaine, cocaine and alcohol, heroin, marihuana and speedball (cocaine and heroin) addiction. In this study, researchers at the University ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/drug-abuse-negatively-impacts-sexual-performance-in-men-113144-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/pledge-to-proactively-help-accident-sexual-and-domestic-violence-victims-made-by-amity-law-school-students-112735-1.htm A pledge to proactively help victims of road accidents, sexual or domestic violence was taken by students of the Amity Law School. Over 89 students gave the pledge. The pledge is as follows: "I make a declaration that whenever I see an accident victim asking for help of police/ambulance I being a law student and on ground of humanity will render my services to the best of my ability so that incident such as recent Delhi gang rape case where victims after the incident were left helpless ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/pledge-to-proactively-help-accident-sexual-and-domestic-violence-victims-made-by-amity-law-school-students-112735-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-assaults-on-us-military-women-112169-1.htm According to a new research by the Department of Veterans Affairs, sexual assault of military women while in a war zone is surprisingly common. In a new study, around half of women deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan reported being sexual harassed, and one-quarter said they were sexually assaulted, U.S.A Today reports. According to the Huffington Post, researchers contacted 1,100 women who served in Iraq or Afghanistan and asked them questions about sexual assaults and harassment while deployed....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-assaults-on-us-military-women-112169-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/strict-policy-again-pornography-at-workplace-vital-to-avoid-sexual-harassment-charges-112161-1.htm A new study conducted by Australian researchers reveals that a strict anti-pornography policy in the work environment is vital if employers want to avoid sexual harassment and discrimination charges. In his study, Craig Cameron of the Griffith University identified five primary methods of what he referred to as pornography participation that required specific policies to protect both employer and employee in almost any jurisdiction. According to Cameron, technology has allowed pornography ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/strict-policy-again-pornography-at-workplace-vital-to-avoid-sexual-harassment-charges-112161-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/report-says-sexual-assaults-at-us-military-academies-steadily-escalating-since-2009-111994-1.htm New insight into the rising number of sexual assaults in the United States was given by a new report which claims that such incidents have been steadily rising in American military academies since 2009. It says that sexual assaults at the nation's three military academies jumped by 23 percent overall this year, but the data signaled a continued reluctance by victims to seek criminal investigations. The data outlined the number of assaults rose from 65 in the 2011 academic year to 80 in 2012....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/report-says-sexual-assaults-at-us-military-academies-steadily-escalating-since-2009-111994-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/harass-map-to-help-egyptian-women-report-sexual-harassment-111982-1.htm Egyptian women can now utilize technological advances to report sexual harassment, including groping, indecent exposure and stalking, thanks to an innovative tool that displays sexual harassment hotspots. The new map app named 'HarassMap', aims to stop the social acceptability of sexual harassment in the North African country. According to the CNN, HarassMap uses a simple SMS-based system to enable victims and witnesses to anonymously report sexual harassment incidents as soon as they happen....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/harass-map-to-help-egyptian-women-report-sexual-harassment-111982-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/in-uk-army-blatant-sexual-harassment-of-female-soldiers-rampant-110827-1.htm According to a leaked document during an investigation every female soldier working in the British army has admitted to having received 'unwanted sexual attention' during their career. The letter, obtained by Channel 4 News, also revealed the extent of bullying in the Army. It was written by Major General John Lorimer, who was asked to outline his views on equality and diversity after speaking to 6,000 Army personnel, including 400 women, at 3rd (United Kingdom) Division based in Wiltshire, the Daily Star reports....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/in-uk-army-blatant-sexual-harassment-of-female-soldiers-rampant-110827-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/internet-porn-to-be-blamed-for-sexual-abuse-at-school-110173-1.htm According to an MP, easy access to Internet porn is behind a worryingly high number of girls being groped or sexually manhandled at school. Ann Coffey has said that a third of sixth-form girls had been touched inappropriately by boys in their school. The chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on runaway and missing children, put the blame firmly on the increasing impact of internet pornography, which she said was "distorting" teenage boys' views of sex. She warned that many boys ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/internet-porn-to-be-blamed-for-sexual-abuse-at-school-110173-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/facebook-and-twitter-playing-an-important-role-in-reporting-sexual-abuse-110154-1.htm Law experts have backed the use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, stating that they play an important role in reporting sexual abuse and assaults. Australian police forces were early adopters of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, regularly using them to publish appeals for help and access potential witnesses and tip-offs. Experts say that social media is also playing a key role in the reporting of crime, particularly sex offences where victims may be ashamed or afraid to speak face-to-face with authorities....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/facebook-and-twitter-playing-an-important-role-in-reporting-sexual-abuse-110154-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/papua-new-guinea-government-asked-to-tackle-sexual-and-domestic-violence-110116-1.htm The newly elected government in Papua New Guinea has been asked to tackle the huge amount of sexual and domestic violence in the country by the president of Medecins Sans Frontieres who termed it a humanitarian crisis. Unni Karunakara was in the impoverished Pacific nation to visit MSF projects targeting family and sexual violence and met with officials from Prime Minister Peter O'Neill's new government to urge action on the pervasive issue. France's MSF (Doctors Without Borders) estimates ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/papua-new-guinea-government-asked-to-tackle-sexual-and-domestic-violence-110116-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/false-predictions-wrongly-lead-to-condemnation-of-passive-sexual-harassment-victims-109665-1.htm A new study reveals that using false predictions as benchmarks can lead us to condemn victims of sexual harassment who are passive and don't stand up on the face of such harassment. Ann Tenbrunsel, professor of business ethics at the University of Notre Dame, and researchers from the University of Utah and Brigham Young and Northwestern Universities conducted five studies that explored observers' condemnation of passive victims. Pointing to the 1991 Senate confirmation hearings for Clarence ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/false-predictions-wrongly-lead-to-condemnation-of-passive-sexual-harassment-victims-109665-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-relationship-between-couples-can-suffer-when-they-opt-for-ivf-109313-1.htm Sexual relationship could be negatively impacted in couples who are undergoing in-vitro fertilization, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Indiana University. Little attention has been given to the sexual dynamics of couples as they navigate infertility and treatments such as IVF, despite the important role that sex plays in a couple's attempt to conceive a child. "Sex is for pleasure and for reproduction, but attention to pleasure often goes by the wayside for people struggling ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sexual-relationship-between-couples-can-suffer-when-they-opt-for-ivf-109313-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/research-sheds-light-on-how-to-prove-a-sexual-addiction-108888-1.htm Sexual addiction destroys relationships and ruins lives although it is apt fodder for late night TV shows. Yet psychiatrists have been reluctant to accept the idea of out-of-control sexual behavior as a mental health disorder because of the lack of scientific evidence. Now a UCLA-led team of experts has tested a proposed set of criteria to define "hypersexual disorder," also known as sexual addiction, as a new mental health condition. Rory Reid, a research psychologist and assistant ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/research-sheds-light-on-how-to-prove-a-sexual-addiction-108888-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/religious-affiliation-greatly-impacts-sexual-behavior-108773-1.htm Religious affiliations have a real influence on people's sexual behaviors, finds a new study. The report was based on an analyzed data on premarital and extramarital sexual behaviors in over 30 developing countries around the world. Of all the world's major religious groups Hindus and Muslims are less likely than Christians and Jews to have premarital sex, and Muslims are the least likely among people of these religious groups to have extramarital sex, concludes the study. Co-authored by ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/religious-affiliation-greatly-impacts-sexual-behavior-108773-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/training-needed-by-all-hcps-to-deal-with-the-sexual-needs-of-patients-108497-1.htm New research indicates that providing healthcare staff with a one-day training course on dealing with the sexual needs of people with an acquired physical disability gave them greater understanding of the issues patients faced. This also enabled them to address intimate questions more comfortably and proactively. The findings were so encouraging that the authors of the study, published in the November issue of the iJournal of Advanced Nursing/i, are calling for all healthcare practitioners ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/training-needed-by-all-hcps-to-deal-with-the-sexual-needs-of-patients-108497-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/voting-causes-stress-and-emotional-arousal-108462-1.htm A recent study provides scientific evidence that voting in national elections is actually a stressful event with measurable hormonal changes, with Election Day 2012 just weeks away. "Emotional changes are related and affect various physiological processes, but we were surprised that voting in national democratic elections causes emotional reactions accompanied by such physical and psychological stress that can easily influence our decision-making," according to Prof. Hagit Cohen from the Anxiety ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/voting-causes-stress-and-emotional-arousal-108462-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/female-victims-of-rape-sexual-assault-suffer-more-damage-than-just-depression-108292-1.htm A new study from The University of Texas at Austin has revealed that female victims suffer from a wide spectrum of debilitating effects that may often go unnoticed or undiagnosed. Till now, only depression and post-traumatic stress disorder were commonly associated with sexual assault. Researchers Carin Perilloux, now a visiting assistant professor at Union College in New York, and David Buss, a professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin, found significant negative consequences ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/female-victims-of-rape-sexual-assault-suffer-more-damage-than-just-depression-108292-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/female-genital-mutilation-seriously-cuts-womens-sexual-quality-of-life-study-108278-1.htm Women who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) experience a significantly lower sexual quality of life than other women reveals a new study published today (10 October) in iBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology/i. FGM is defined as any procedure 'involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia without medical reasons'. This study, carried out by researchers at King's College London, looks at the impact of FGM on the sexual quality ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/female-genital-mutilation-seriously-cuts-womens-sexual-quality-of-life-study-108278-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/disgust-factor-reduces-with-sexual-arousal-106911-1.htm An interesting insight found that the 'disgust factor' turned out to be much less among those who are sexually aroused, a study of 90 European women has revealed. Women were asked to perform a disgusting task, for instance using an already used tissue to wipe their hands or drink from a cup containing an insect. Some women were shown an erotic movie while some others were not. The study found that women who were sexually aroused did not experience as much disgust while performing the tasks as compared ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/disgust-factor-reduces-with-sexual-arousal-106911-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/childhood-sexual-abuse-spurs-heart-attacks-in-men-study-106725-1.htm A new study reveals men who go through childhood sexual abuse are thrice as likely to suffer a heart attack than men who had not experienced similar abuse as children. Investigators from the University of Toronto examined gender-specific differences in a representative sample of 5,095 men and 7,768 women aged 18 years and above, drawn from the US Centre for Disease Control's 2010 Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance Survey. The researchers found no association between childhood sexual abuse ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/childhood-sexual-abuse-spurs-heart-attacks-in-men-study-106725-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/india-lower-house-passes-the-sexual-harassment-bill-106609-1.htm India's parliament, which has been deadlocked for days due to opposition protests, on Monday used a brief break in the uproar to pass legislation which protects women from sexual harassment at work. The lower house passed the bill before business was again abandoned for the day as lawmakers from the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shouted, stood in the well of the assembly and waved their papers. Women's rights activists say sexual harassment is a rampant problem in India, where ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/india-lower-house-passes-the-sexual-harassment-bill-106609-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/sex-related-magazine-articles-endanger-and-empower-young-womens-sexual-life-106536-1.htm A recent study found women reading sex-related articles in magazines felt more confident of their sexuality and felt it empowered them in relationships and helped prioritize their sexual pleasure. While the effects of sexualized media on young women has long been debated, a new study finds that women who read sex-related magazine articles from popular women's magazines like Cosmopolitan are less likely to view premarital sex as a risky behavior. Additionally, the women who are exposed to these ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/sex-related-magazine-articles-endanger-and-empower-young-womens-sexual-life-106536-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/report-on-oz-defence-forces-shows-cases-of-sexual-harassment-of-women-cadets-105965-1.htm A report has revealed that nearly 25% of women in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have faced some form of sexual harassment during their tenure. The findings were part of the second phase of the Australian Human Rights Commission's report into the treatment of women in the defence force. It also found that women faced 'unacceptable behaviour' and institutional 'hurdles' in the ADF. According to the Courier Mail, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick said the report, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/report-on-oz-defence-forces-shows-cases-of-sexual-harassment-of-women-cadets-105965-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/eyes-can-reveal-your-sexual-inclination-105199-1.htm A recent Cornell university research has found that sexual inclinations can be known by optical reflexes. Pupil dilation has long been known to hold a clue to a person's level of excitement and now they may reveal one's sexual orientation as well. During the study, 165 men and 160 women who were a mix of straight, gay and bisexual, watched one-minute videos of a man masturbating, a woman masturbating and neutral landscape scenes. The study showed that the response of participants agreed with their ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/eyes-can-reveal-your-sexual-inclination-105199-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/low-sexual-satisfaction-in-insulin-dependent-diabetic-women-105155-1.htm According to a recent study, diabetic women are as keen on sex as any other women, but tend to experience lower sexual satisfaction. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) also found that diabetic women on insulin treatment were at higher risk for specific complications related to lubrication and orgasm. Senior study author Alison J. Huang, assistant professor of medicine at the UCSF said, "Diabetes is a recognized risk factor for erectile dysfunction in ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/low-sexual-satisfaction-in-insulin-dependent-diabetic-women-105155-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/first-ever-judo-gold-medal-winner-for-us-beat-depression-following-sexual-abuse-105142-1.htm The first ever American to win a gold medal in judo, Kayla Harrison, overcame spells of depression brought on by her coach abusing her sexually during her early teens. She achieved a dramatic win over Britisher Gemma Gibbons. The gold medal caps an extraordinary journey for Harrison, who in 2007 put her former coach behind bars for sexually abusing her as a teen. "I was kind of reflecting back on my life and everything that it's taken to get here, and everything I've gone through, and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/first-ever-judo-gold-medal-winner-for-us-beat-depression-following-sexual-abuse-105142-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-sexual-harassment-law-approved-by-france-105053-1.htm A legislation that makes sexual harassment a crime was approved by French lawmakers. The new law was approved on Thursday by the National Assembly and sets three levels of harassment. The most serious, in which the harasser has authority over the victim and the victim is younger than 15 years old, or multiple people carry out the harassment, is punishable by up to three years in prison, Fox News reports. The legislation covers offenses in universities, the housing market and job interviews....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-sexual-harassment-law-approved-by-france-105053-1.htm