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Sexual desire traced to genetics

Differences in sexual appetite might be partly determined by our genes.

Scientists in Israel have pinpointed a common genetic trait that could make some of us hungrier for sex than others.

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Only those who do not have the gene would question that there is a gene. I come from a family of highly sexual people on my father's side. My sister and I have literally spoken about it and its implications with certain children of ours that it is obvious they carry it. It is somehow reassuring that it is official, but it was obvious to those with it. You know you are different...especially when you are a woman with it.

Posted by: mermis | May 31, 2006 08:13 PM

I found the study interesting. Sexuality is undoubtedly the most important factor in my life,comes even before my thirst for knowledge and quest for justce. I have suffered heavily in a society (Indian) with a culture which denies sexuality and considers sex a crime.
I come to realise that there are only few people like me perhaps less than 1%.To me a woman is all the beauty and loveliness in this world.There is nothing so exquisitely delightful, joyous, and sensuous as sex.
There must be several genes
involved in the promotion of strong sexual desire randomly distributed in the community and the advantages counterbalanced with the inherent dangers associated with it.

Posted by: N.Bathirunathan | June 1, 2006 03:44 PM

This is true that many genes are involved to stimulate strong or lesser sexual desire. Some persons want to have sex with multiple partners and even some goes upto mesochism and seduction habbit. So, there is urgent need to research on it as it is most important part in human life.

Posted by: Bilal Bin Hafeez | June 1, 2006 09:49 PM

I don't belive one gene can control such an important behavior. In my opinion, one man's "grow up environment" or educational experience can influence one's sexual desire(for example the monk......). To today's knowledge, these environmental factors can not change the DNA form(or : Can education change the DRD4 gene expression patten?).
I rearly doubt human's behavour can be explained by one gene's function.Maybe several gene, but even multi-gene disease we know so little.

Posted by: Zheng Guo | June 2, 2006 08:15 AM

well, i feel that sex is more controlled by the central nervous system, and it is a desire which could be controlled and it is not highly influenced by the genes


Posted by: sivakumar | June 2, 2006 04:16 PM

Sexual drive seems to be the most desiring essentials in life of a man. It is ofcourse one of the ways to let out our emotions, tensions & frustration & of course to show how how much u like the other person. But it is not the gene alone that plays a vital part, but it is also the environmental & social factors contributing to this act.
If it is said that only gene makes most of the act, then why does the younger generation is more involved in all sorts of act than their forefathers. So it is important to trace back the DNA heirachial heredity wise to get the clear picture whether there are any other factors contributing to this act.

Posted by: shanthi Sankaralingam | June 6, 2006 05:53 AM

Personally i found the article fascinating. I always thought there could be a genetic link, but then i couldnt talk to anybody and clear my doubts. So its a good thing research is unravelling the mysteries in this feild. However it might be a bit premature to say only one gene is responsible for the desire. Part of is undoubtedly fuelled by attractions, enzymes, CNS and last but not least the soceity and culture - maybe, like alcoholism. A person might be more predisposed due to the genes.

Posted by: Prashanthi | June 6, 2006 07:31 AM

I wonder what happens to the dopaminergic system when neonates are circumcised without analgesia? What happens longterm in the brain when an area of pleasure is experiencing excruciating pain. Anybody who has some information? Why not starting a study?

Posted by: Daniel Sidler | June 6, 2006 01:49 PM

Nymphomania and Satyriasis are the two common clinical disorders seen in clinical practice. They are associated with 'an abnormally high sexual desire' and accompanied by charactersitic symptoms and signs. It is noteworthy that eventually most of these patients show evidence of organic disease.

Paradoxically, low testosterone increases hunger for sex in men beyond healthy limits.

Genetic studies in laboratory are useful as a marker of the condition and to identify pre-dispositions. It is doubtful if isolated genetic studies add any significant value to the clinical outcomes as most patients are seen in outpatients far removed from sophisticated laboratories.

Posted by: Dr Jayanth G Paraki | June 11, 2006 03:10 PM

A very challenging story on why there are maniacs out there who are willing to acquire AIDS than to feel holy, and why there are opposites. I believe this should still be verified so we will not blame our parents and forefathers on why we would wish to have lots of first-born sons from different mothers, or why we would still masturbate despite old age, despite religions and laws.

[Now somebody can have a scientific basis on his actions...]

Posted by: Caezar Angelito Estioko Arceo | May 30, 2007 02:14 PM

The writing isn't nice style.

But wonderful web page.

Posted by: hikaye | October 29, 2007 03:19 AM

Personally i found the article fascinating. I always thought there could be a genetic link, but then i couldnt talk to anybody and clear my doubts. So its a good thing research is unravelling the mysteries in this feild. However it might be a bit premature to say only one gene is responsible for the desire. Part of is undoubtedly fuelled by attractions, enzymes, CNS and last but not least the soceity and culture - maybe, like alcoholism. A person might be more predisposed due to the genes

Posted by: Free download | November 5, 2007 07:55 PM

A very challenging story on why there are maniacs out there who are willing to acquire AIDS than to feel holy, and why there are opposites. I believe this should still be verified so we will not blame our parents and forefathers on why we would wish to have lots of first-born sons from different mothers, or why we would still masturbate despite old age, despite religions and laws.

Posted by: mirc | November 20, 2007 08:44 PM

Genetic studies in laboratory are useful as a marker of the condition and to identify pre-dispositions. It is doubtful if isolated genetic studies add any significant value to the clinical outcomes as most patients are seen in outpatients far removed from sophisticated laboratories.

Posted by: mirc | November 20, 2007 08:45 PM

A very challenging story on why there are maniacs out there who are willing to acquire AIDS than to feel holy, and why there are opposites. I believe this should still be verified so we will not blame our parents and forefathers on why we would wish to have lots of first-born sons from different mothers, or why we would still masturbate despite old age, despite religions and laws.

Posted by: hikaye | November 21, 2007 08:00 PM

thank you can story on why there are maniacs out there who are willing to acquire AIDS than to feel holy, and why there are opposites.

Posted by: mırc | December 9, 2007 01:21 PM

Personally i found the article fascinating. I always thought there could be a genetic link, but then i couldnt talk to anybody and clear my doubts. So its a good thing research is unravelling the mysteries in this feild. However it might be a bit premature to say only one gene is responsible for the desire. Part of is undoubtedly fuelled by attractions, enzymes, CNS and last but not least the soceity and culture - maybe, like alcoholism. A person might be more predisposed due to the genes.

Posted by: seo yarışması | December 27, 2007 09:25 PM

So its a good thing research is unravelling the mysteries in this feild. However it might be a bit premature to say only one gene is responsible for the desire.

Posted by: Ска | January 2, 2008 04:10 PM

Genetic studies in laboratory are useful as a marker of the condition and to identify pre-dispositions. It is doubtful if isolated genetic studies add any significant value to the clinical outcomes as most patients are seen in outpatients far removed from sophisticated laboratories...
thanks

Posted by: programlar | January 2, 2008 04:18 PM

A very challenging story on why there are maniacs out there who are willing to acquire AIDS than to feel holy, and why there are opposites. I believe this should still be verified so we will not blame our parents and forefathers on why we would wish to have lots of first-born sons from different mothers,

Posted by: travesti | February 28, 2008 10:16 AM

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