How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early…

Partner Gender Influences the Pursuit of Orgasm in Women

Summary: The gender of a partner significantly affects women’s expectations and the likelihood of orgasm. By examining the “orgasm gap” between cisgender men and women, researchers uncovered that women anticipate…

Risk-Taking Behavior Linked to Persistence of Male Bisexuality Genes

Summary: A new study sheds light on the persistence of genes associated with male bisexuality in the human genome. The research suggests that these genes are linked to risk-taking behavior,…

Age and Sexuality: Surprising Shifts in Partners as We Grow Older

Summary: A collaborative study reveals how sexual behavior changes with age. Surveying over 5,000 participants during the 2022 mpox outbreak, the study showed that gay and bisexual men over 70…