Comments on: Science of Sex: How Science Got Sex Wrong

By: Adriana

Adriana — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:51:31 +0000

In reply to Desiree. Yes, well, husbands could still legally force themselves upon their wives five decades ago so maybe people need to get with it? lol

By: Desiree

Desiree — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:08:42 +0000

The amount in which I still hear people using the DSM manual including homosexuality until the 70s to try and argue a point against homosexuality just sickens me. Yes, it did, but you don’t need to be a shit person. I cannot think of a single scientific study that can be truly unchallenged by the other side. You will find papers and evidence that would support both views. It’s tricky.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:05:42 +0000

In reply to Trix. I think, with analysis, many of those things can be minimized to get at least a hazy understanding. A lot of the issues I outlined in this post really reflect shitty attitudes by the "researchers," and bias does not produce accurate results. People can really overemphasize the physical, too. So many issues/concerns really fall into the realm of psychology rather than, say, biology, but people want medicine not therapy.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 23:03:09 +0000

In reply to Clara. I am sure we will experience more revelations in the future, but it does seem like we're on the right path now!

By: Trix

Trix — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:52:28 +0000

I think what makes scientific study of sex so complex is that it’s so hard to isolate a specific factor. Physical arousal, emotions, conditioning, hormonal fluctuations, personal health–those all affect response, and that’s just if you’re studying one person! Partnered sex must complicate study even more…

By: Clara

Clara — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 03:55:54 +0000

It’s important to point out science getting things right, but I love that you’re pointing out the rocky past science had with sex. It’s always important to remember that science is never truly unbiased and that there will always be improvements, which I think this post helps illustrate