Young adults considered both the risks and benefits of their sexual behavior in a highly consistent and thoughtful manner, stated a new study
Quiz on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
The alarming risk in sexually transmitted diseases is due to an increase in teenage sex, multiple sex partners, ignoring the use of preventive measures and lack of adequate knowledge about these diseases. Test your knowledge on sexually transmitted diseases by taking this quiz.
The alarming risk in sexually transmitted diseases is due to an increase in teenage sex, multiple sex partners, ignoring the use of preventive measures and lack of adequate knowledge about these diseases. Test your knowledge on sexually transmitted diseases by taking this quiz.
‘Young adults tend to make highly rational decisions when selecting potential romantic partners.’
Young adults are consistent in their choices, balancing potential partners' level of attractiveness against the potential sexually transmitted infection risk. 257 participants were presented with hypothetical "sexual gambles", a photo of the potential partner's face was shown alongside an associated, though hypothetical, risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.
Nearly all participants made consistently rational choices, as defined by established models of psychological behavior.
High Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa
Curable STIs like syphillis,Chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis are highly prevalent among young women of sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence is less among older women and young men.
Curable STIs like syphillis,Chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis are highly prevalent among young women of sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence is less among older women and young men.
Individuals identified as classic heuristic decision-makers for monetary-based choices became rational decision-makers when similar choices were framed as sexual choices.
When Walking With Romantic Partners, Men Walk Slowly
New research published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE says that when walking with female romantic partners, males tend to slow down by about 7%.
New research published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE says that when walking with female romantic partners, males tend to slow down by about 7%.
Tracking Romantic Partners With Facebook
Facebook and other popular social networking sites are used extensively by people to snoop and find information about current and former romantic partners.
Facebook and other popular social networking sites are used extensively by people to snoop and find information about current and former romantic partners.
