Social Justice Circumcision: The Surgical AIDS Vaccine Circumcision helps prevent HIV infection. Why would AIDS-ravaged San Francisco even think of banning this proven, safe procedure? Beryl Lieff Benderly
Social Justice For Women, Biological Clock Is an Aphrodisiac New research suggests women think more about sex, and engage in intercourse more frequently, as their fertility declines. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Make Birth Control, Not War The human tendency toward war is based on biology, but the right family planning policies can redirect the world toward peace. Thomas Hayden and Malcolm Potts
Business & Economics Economics Previous Site Sections A Whiff of Desire: Testosterone Levels Sensitive to Scent The scent of an ovulating woman is linked to higher testosterone levels in men. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Love, But Not Lust, Inspires Creativity New research finds love inspires creativity, but thoughts of sex stimulate analytical thinking. Tom Jacobs
Economics Sex Appeal May Have Hurt Sarah Palin Sarah Palin's attractiveness may indeed have affected the 2008 presidential race — by making voters less likely to support the GOP ticket. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice ‘Pink Viagra’ Boon or Bust for Equal Rights? While pharmaceutical companies battle to end desire discrepancy, some feminists fear the medicalization of not being in the mood. Matt Smith
Social Justice A Prophylactic for Free Speech? Re-emergent STDs lead some to call for restrictions on gay hookup websites, which may possess a more formidable weapon: the First Amendment. Matt Smith