Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Biological Psychology

I just discovered this journal. It's so cool! There's a bunch of articles about the biology of, ahem, arousal. I find that kind of stuff fascinating. The science of sex.

Some sample article titles:
  • Women's preferences for sexual dimorphism in height depend on menstrual cycle phase and expected duration of relationship. [Abstract]
  • More frequent partner hugs and higher oxytocin levels are linked to lower blood pressure and heart rate in premenopausal women. [Abstract]
  • Men's ratings of female attractiveness are influenced more by changes in female waist size compared with changes in hip size. [Abstract]
  • A preliminary report relating frequency of vaginal intercourse to heart rate variability, Valsalva ratio, blood pressure, and cohabitation status. [Abstract]

I'm so easily amused...






2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those crazy biological psychologists....

How about "The post-orgasmic prolactin increase following intercourse is greater than following masturbation and suggests greater satiety"?
[Abstract].

Also, the first link is broken.

INTPLibrarian said...

Yeah, I saw that one, too. Hey, I had to pick and choose and that one was just too depressing... uh, TMI, sorry. ;0

Fixed the first link, too. Thanks.