January 2016 PMID 26310879

The Impact of Sexual Arousal on Sexual Risk-Taking and Decision-Making in Men and Women.

Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Kenneth M Cramer, Paul A Shuper

Mentions

26
Peak: 2 in Nov 2019
across 5 sources since Nov 2019

Extended reach

1,704,831
potential audience

Total likes

60,753

Video views

1,685,301

Mentions per month

Nov 2019 – Oct 2024

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter10 posts
  • News8 articles
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone indicates a moderate interest in the study, with some participants like Dr. Sprankle and Ley showing appreciation, while others dismiss or question the credibility of the research. Multiple posts reference the significance of sexual arousal affecting decision-making, but the tone varies from supportive to cynical, which reflects the mixed impact and engagement levels.

AgreementModerate agreement

Many discussions acknowledge the scientific findings, with some expressing appreciation, but there are also criticisms suggesting skepticism or disagreement with the interpretations.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show some curiosity and interest in the research, especially when sharing links or personal contributions, but overall engagement with the topic remains moderate.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments largely include brief confirmations or responses rather than deep analysis, indicating superficial engagement rather than detailed discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions do not seem to influence future actions or opinions significantly; most focus on acknowledging the research or sharing links without advocating for change.

Abstract in brief

  • Sexual arousal can lead to increased intentions to engage in risky sexual behaviors, such as unprotected sex, in both men and women.
  • The studies showed that higher sexual arousal also makes individuals more impulsive and willing to take risks, not just in sexual contexts but also in general decisions like gambling.
  • When people experience strong sexual arousal, it can impair their decision-making and lower inhibitions, potentially leading to unsafe choices during sexual encounters.]

Top posts

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zee
@_zico200 · X

عشان الناس اللي جاية من عند الدحيح دوغري وبتحب تبص بصة على المصادر دي الدراسة الاصلية https://t.co/bq2qbiV8Ck ودي مقالات عنها https://t.co/DiHkS0GLH2 https://t.co/O5eyDTIEqy

Jun 18, 2022 · 10 likes · 196 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

@DrSprankle https://t.co/89S1Pxfg9A & https://t.co/KMoOpQXFX3

Jul 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,169 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

P.S. here's the work of mine I was referring to (and I promise the data are all real): https://t.co/89S1Pxfg9A

Jul 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,169 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

You can check out the paper here: https://t.co/zZx6pj8WrB if you're interested

Nov 3, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,169 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

@DrDavidLey Thank you! Ariely's work is a great inspiration. Have you seen this one too? https://t.co/zZx6pj8WrB

Dec 11, 2020 · 1 like · 2,169 followers View post →
Lodewijck
@Lodewijck2 · X

@yeoldedad Being horny makes men idiots, says science. https://t.co/v8DV6kdBFl

Nov 6, 2022 · 1 like · 235 followers View post →

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@VladChituc · X

@alanklement @penunurialex @FakePhD_reveal It's very, very obvious the author of this has no idea what they're talking about. If Ariely is such a fraud, you'd think there'd be something more to point to... [1] https://t.co/b9hTghfYrh [2] https://t.co/GPUbkKCBau [3] https://t.co/aRUJledNOJ [4] https://t.co/iMXNGXZ81Q https://t.co/mEW1V8dez5

Oct 3, 2024 · 2,651 followers View post →
Ralph Strickland
@GoPatsHoops · X

@LincolnMics @SilversMemez Sexual arousal has been shown to impact the decision making parts of our brains. People aren’t calculating machines. https://t.co/dYRkdwfb9C

Nov 9, 2023 · 825 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

@R__INDEX That's true! And I did

Jul 30, 2023 · 2,169 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

P.S. here's the work of mine I was referring to (and I promise the data are all real): https://t.co/89S1Pxfg9A

Jul 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,169 followers View post →
Lodewijck
@Lodewijck2 · X

@yeoldedad Being horny makes men idiots, says science. https://t.co/v8DV6kdBFl

Nov 6, 2022 · 1 like · 235 followers View post →
zee
@_zico200 · X

عشان الناس اللي جاية من عند الدحيح دوغري وبتحب تبص بصة على المصادر دي الدراسة الاصلية https://t.co/bq2qbiV8Ck ودي مقالات عنها https://t.co/DiHkS0GLH2 https://t.co/O5eyDTIEqy

Jun 18, 2022 · 10 likes · 196 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

@DrSprankle https://t.co/89S1Pxfg9A & https://t.co/KMoOpQXFX3

Jul 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,169 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

@DrDavidLey Thank you! Ariely's work is a great inspiration. Have you seen this one too? https://t.co/zZx6pj8WrB

Dec 11, 2020 · 1 like · 2,169 followers View post →
Eva Bloom
@whatsmybodydoin · X

RT @Shaynagram: You can check out the paper here: https://t.co/zZx6pj8WrB if you're interested

Nov 3, 2019 · 1 share · 4,775 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

You can check out the paper here: https://t.co/zZx6pj8WrB if you're interested

Nov 3, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,169 followers View post →