Sex & fertility

Health benefits of sex — References & further reading

1 Ebrahim, S., et al. 2002. Sexual intercourse and risk of ischemic stroke and coronary heart disease: The Caerphilly study. J. Epidemiol. Community Health, 56 (2), 99–102.

2 Planned Parenthood. 2003. The health benefits of sexual expression. URL: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
news-articles-press/politics-policy-issues/medical-sexual
-health/The-Health-Benefits-of-Sexual-Expression.htm (accessed 05/08/2007).

3 Odent, M. 1999. The Scientification of Love. London: Free Association Books, Ltd.

4 Whipple, B., & Komisaruk, B. 1985. Elevation of pain threshold by vaginal stimulation in women. Pain, 21 (4), 357–367.

5 Catania, J., & White, C. 1982. Sexuality in an aged sample: Cognitive determinants of masturbation. Arch. Sex. Behav., 11 (3), 237–245.

6 Russo, J. [No date listed.] Womenkind: The stress-friendly species. URL: http://www.ivillage.co.uk/workcareer/survive/stress/articles/
0,,156473_162212,00.html (accessed 05.09.2007).

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Original Publication Date: 05/09/2007
Last Modified: 03/27/2008
Principal Author: Amy Amoroso

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