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People who expressed positive views regarding masturbation, oral sex, and anal sex reported higher levels of sexual pleasure and satisfaction, greater sexual self-efficacy and self-esteem

34 days ago psypost.org psychology

A recent study reveals that as children grow, their brains become more specialized at processing facial expressions based on gender and emotional expectations, but elevated anxiety can cause them to suppress attention toward threatening cues like angry male faces.

23 days ago psypost.org psychology

Creatine improves muscle mass and cognitive function even without exercise

24 days ago psypost.org

A new study indicates that while puberty and pregnancy lead to similar structural remodeling in the female brain through reductions in gray matter, the menopausal transition presents a unique pattern where typical age-related gray matter loss temporarily pauses.

16 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

New neuroscience research suggests that age-related memory decline may stem less from forgetting and more from the brain storing memories with less precision, causing details to become increasingly blurred over time.

32 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Escitalopram significantly reduced anger and irritability in people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), according to new research, providing further evidence that the antidepressant may help alleviate some of the condition's most disruptive emotional symptoms.

24 days ago psypost.org medicine

Having multiple partners does not compromise sexual health

23 days ago psypost.org psychology

Rigid, dogmatic thinking about sex and gender exists on both ends of the political spectrum

7 days ago psypost.org psychology

New research suggests women strategically use modesty to avoid backlash from female peers

42 days ago psypost.org psychology

People who eat more nuts tend to score higher on tests of thinking and memory, especially if they have generally poor diets or exercise habits

35 days ago psypost.org neuroscience