sex, Breast Implants Lift Sex, Self-Esteem 2007-9-24 9:11:11 　·Women report better sexuality and improved self-esteem after cosmetic breast augmentation surgery, a University of Florida study shows.Cynthia Figueroa-Haas, PhD, clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, advertised for volunteers in the offices of cosmetic plastic surgeons. Eighty-four women completed questionnaires on self-esteem and sexuality before and after cosmetic breast augmentation surgery.Overall, the women didnt have particularly low self-esteem or …… Herpes and Oral Sex: Women’s Risks 2007-9-24 9:10:07 　·Vaginal intercourse and receiving oral sex can raise a womans risk of infection from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).Thats the type of herpes thats most commonly known to cause infections of the mouth and lips, often called fever blisters or cold sores.HSV-1 and another herpes virus -- herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) -- make up genital herpes. An estimated 45 million people aged 12 or older in the U.S. have had genital herpes, says the CDC. Thats one in five teens or adults. The number o…… Sex, Exercise, and Stress Incontinence 2007-9-24 9:09:32 　·Stress incontinence has an annoying way of showing up at the most inopportune times.Youre jogging along, feeling great -- and then you realize your running shorts are damp with urine. Later that night, during a romantic rendezvous with your partner, a trickle of urine appears again, definitely spoiling the moment.Lest you think stress incontinence is a problem only of middle-aged or elderly women, think again. Surprisingly, young women actually have more stress incontinence during sex than older…… Evidence for Age and Sex Differences in the Second… 2007-9-24 9:06:55 　·  the Department of General Practice & Primary Care (C.R.S., P.C.H.), Foresterhill Health Centre, Westburn Road, The University of Aberdeen, UK    the Department of Clinical Pharmacology (C.W., D.W.), Grampian Universities Trust, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.    Abstract    Background and Purpose— Secondary preventive measures play an important role in the reduction of stroke, the third largest cause of death in Scotland. We investigated whethe…… sex, sex, Does Sex Matter 2007-9-24 9:06:05 　·   Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (P.D.H.), Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Ore    the Department of Pediatrics (S.J.V.), Columbia Presbyterian University, New York, NY    the Perinatal Center (H.H.), Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteborg, Sweden.    Key Words: Advances in Stroke  hypoxia-ischemia, brain  ischemia  poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase  sex    Introduction  &nbs…… Power, sex, suicide 2007-9-24 9:05:35 　·Nick Lane and Power, sex, suicide Mitochondria and the meaning of life 2005 Oxford University Press. New York, New York, USA. 0-192-80481-2 (hardcover). Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.E-mail: eas3@columbia.edu To the typical reader of the JCI, the word mitochondria likely evokes a Pavlovian response remembered vaguely from biochemistry class: they are the powerhouses of the cell. However, as implied by the title of this most thought-provoking book, Nick Lane goes to great lengths t…… sex, Sex and the university system 2007-9-24 9:05:00 　·AbstractThe recent uproar over comments about women in science made by Harvard University President Dr. Lawrence Summers has helped focus much needed attention on an issue of great importance. Whatever motivated Dr. Summers to make statements about the different availability of aptitude at the high end as a possible explanation for the lack of gender diversity in science and engineering, we should all thank him for putting the question of why there are not more women in science where it belongs …… sex, Teen Sex May Take Emotional Toll 2007-9-24 9:04:19 　·Teen Sex May Take Emotional TollTeen sex -- oral or vaginal -- may have negative emotional consequences, especially for girls, according to a new study in Pediatrics.Parents and health professionals should help teens prepare for and cope with the emotions attached to sex, say Sonya Brady, PhD, and Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD.The two researchers work at the University of California, San Francisco. They studied a diverse group of 273 sexually active students at two California public schools betwee…… sex, Premarital Sex the Norm in America 2007-9-24 9:03:42 　·Almost all Americans have sex before marrying, according to premarital sex research that shows such behavior is the norm in the U.S. and has been for the past 50 years. The new study shows that by age 20, 75% of Americans have had premarital sex. That number rises to 95% by age 44. Even among those who abstained from sex until 20 or beyond, 81% have had premarital sex by 44, the survey shows. Researchers say the findings question the feasibility of federally funded abstinence-only education prog…… sex, Frequent Sex Helps Cure Semen Allergy 2007-9-24 9:03:10 　·Women allergic to their partners semen can be cured by treatments requiring frequent sex, a New York allergist says.But dont try it without a doctors help. Without proper desensitization, sex can be deadly for some women allergic to semen.Yes, some women really are allergic to sex, according to a report at this weeks annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in Philadelphia.These women have powerful allergic responses to their partners semen, says David J. Resnick…… World Sex Survey Reveals Surprises 2007-9-24 9:02:43 　·We cant blame it on the kids. The first global analysis of sex-behavior data shows no evidence of a trend toward youthful promiscuity.The report -- based on surveys from 59 nations -- also shows no support for the common notion that there is a culture of multiple sexual partners in countries with poor sexual health. Multiple sexual partners, it turns out, are more common in industrialized than in developing nations.So why is sexual health such a huge problem? The study suggests that unequal trea…… sex, Many Straight Men Have Gay Sex 2007-9-24 9:01:36 　·Nearly one in 10 men who say theyre straight have sex only with other men, a New York City survey finds.And 70% of those straight-identified men having sex with men are married.In fact, 10% of all married men in this survey report same-sex behavior during the past year.This means safe-sex messages aimed at straight and gay men are likely missing this important subgroup, suggest Preeti Pathela, DrPH, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and colleagues.To reduce the burden of sex…… sex, sex education, sex feeling 2007-9-24 8:57:25 　·sex educationthe other day,my computer was attacked, and all kinds of webpages full of pornographic pictures pop-up on the screen. well,frankly speaking, i really want to log on to see what really it is about, but have a clear head. there are just traps.they are always sayingfree of charge, but if you send a text message to register, you will regret. but as far as i know, many guys have ever been decieved.        it is nothing to be shamed of seeing pornographi…… Jobless grads explore options 2007-9-24 16:40:25 　·HESE days, a supermarket worker sorting boxes may have a bachelors degree in business management.At least thats the case for graduate Li Chunping, from Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province.The 23-year-old wanted to be a sales representative in a big company after graduating in June. But the companies to which he applied turned him down.I cant even depend upon this current job — theres a six-month probation period, Li said.Li moved off-campus in July and rented a two-bedroom apartment with…… Wanted: volunteers 2007-9-24 16:40:25 　·table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 align=left>   XUE Bai, a 21-year-old university student, has a big plan: she hopes to volunteer for Beijings 2008 Olympics. I want to do something for the Olympics. It is also a kind of learning for me, said the fourth-year student at Beijing Foreign Studies University. Now it is time for Xue to act on her plan. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) will start to recruit volunteers on August 28.The…… Friends from many places 2007-9-24 16:40:24 　·Y name is Dong Yu. Im studying for my Masters degree at the London School of Economics and Politics (LSE).When I arrived in London last September, I heard that some Chinese students hang out with other Chinese. But I decided not to do that because I am curious about different countries cultures.Now 10 months later, my group of friends is very international. We go to pubs, go sightseeing, watch movies together and just meet for a cup of tea in our rooms. With them, my life is more interesting.Par…… Time to move on 2007-9-24 16:40:21 　·ANDERING around the paths that I used to walk with Jasper, watching the clouds receding from the horizon, I could not help thinking of the days we spent together.Jasper always said it was my lively smile that made him fall in love with me. Although he was a senior student while I was in my second year, nothing could separate us.Hes a mature and sensible man. At first I fancied his cute appearance and later became deeply attracted to his character. I regarded him as the right person brought me by…… Young Thais blend new, old 2007-9-24 16:40:20 　·M Pearl Rojjaporn Ueranant. Im 24 and was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Im actually a Thai-Chinese since both of my grandparents moved from China to Thailand when they were very young.I did my undergraduate degree at Thammasat University in Bangkok and Im now working towards my MBA degree at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.In Thailand a large number of secondary school graduates want to further their studies. Most students prefer to enter state-run universities where the tuition fees a…… Should family schooling exist? 2007-9-24 16:40:20 　·group of people have opened a controversial institute in Shanghai that is modelled on the education system of ancient Chinese family schooling to teach children.The full-time school, Meng Mu Tang, has 12 students between four and 10 years old. About 80 per cent of the curriculum involves self-study and the recitation of Chinese classics, such as Confucius and Mencius. Also mixed in are some English works by Shakespeare. Parents of the students are happy with the schooling.According to the spokes…… Migrants get benefits 2007-9-24 16:40:19 　·NEW city dweller is the latest catchword in Yanta District in Xian. Last month, the district began to use the term to describe 400,000 people who work there but dont have permanent residency permits or hukou.Most of these new residents are migrant workers. But college graduates who work in the city without hukou also fall into this category.At the heel of the new title follow some positive changes. These workers now have access to some of the benefits enjoyed only by local residents previously.N……