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New research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives.
This finding, detailed in our paper published today in the Journal of Sex Research, suggestions a rare insight into the origins of sexual orientation.
The origins of sexual orientation
In recent decades, many countries have achieved memorable progress towards equal treatment of LGBTIQ+ people, including greater public support and more protective legislation. But despite these encouraging developments, sexual minorities still trial high levels of stigma – and the origins of sexual orientation last a matter of debate.
Read more: How stigma impacts LGB health and wellbeing in Australia
A growing body of analyze is attempting to shed light on why some people experience same-sex sexual attraction and others don’t. These studies have substantial implications for public belief and debate, and subsequently the treatment of LGBTIQ+ people.
For example, we comprehend people who view sexual orientation as a product of biol
Study shows same-sex behaviour is widespread and heritable in macaque monkeys
Observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years display same-sex sexual behaviour among males is widespread and may be beneficial.
The results, published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution, propose same-sex sexual behaviour (SSB) has evolved and may be a common main attraction of primate reproduction.
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Conducted by researchers at Imperial College London, the observations and genetic data form the first long-term study of SSB in males within one species. Their study challenges the beliefs of some that SSB is a rare behaviour in non-human animals or solely the product of unusual environmental conditions.
First author Jackson Clive, from the Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet at Imperial, said: “We found most males were behaviourally bisexual, and that variation in gay activity was heritable. This means that the behaviour can have an evolutionary underpinning; for example, we also
Same-Sex Relations, Marriage Still Supported by Most in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than two in three Americans continue to believe that marriage between same-sex couples should be legal (69%), and nearly as many state gay or womxn loving womxn relations are morally acceptable (64%). Both readings have been consistently above the 50% mark since the early s and above 60% since
The recent halt in the long-term upward trend in both indicators of public aid for the Queer community reflects Democrats’ and independents’ sustain leveling off, while Republicans’ has dipped slightly.
Same-Sex Marriage Assist Near Record High
The latest 69% of Americans who encourage legal same-sex marriage, from Gallup’s May Values and Convictions poll, is statistically similar to the record high of 71% recorded in and When Gallup first polled about same-sex marriage in , 27% of Americans thought such unions should be legal, and 68% said they should not.
By , 42% were in favor, and in , support crossed the majority level for the first day. After registering slightly lower in two subse
Sexual health for gay and bisexual men
Having unprotected penetrative sex is the most likely way to pass on a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Using a condom helps protect against HIV and lowers the risk of getting many other STIs.
If you’re a man having sex with men (MSM), without condoms and with someone new, you should own an STI and HIV check every 3 months, otherwise, it should be at least once a year. This can be done at a sexual health clinic (SHC) or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. This is crucial, as some STIs do not cause any symptoms.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that's spread by a virus in poo.
Hepatitis A is uncommon in the UK but you can gain it through sex, including oral-anal sex ("rimming") and giving oral sex after anal sex. MSM with multiple partners are particularly at risk. You can also get it through contaminated diet and drink.
Symptoms of hepatitis A can appear up to 8 weeks after sex and include tiredness and feeling sick (nausea).
Hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening and most people make a complete recovery within a