Neurological Basis of Sexual Attraction
Books
1. "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science" by Norman Doidge
Explores the adaptability of the brain and includes discussions on neural circuits related to pleasure and attraction.
2. "Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain" by Mark F. Bear, Barry W. Connors, and Michael A. Paradiso
Provides detailed information on the neural mechanisms underlying various behaviors, including sexual attraction and the reward system.
3. "The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good" by David J. Linden
Explains how the brain's reward system operates and how different pleasures, including sexual attraction, activate similar neural pathways.
4. "Neurobiology of Sensation and Reward" edited by Jay A. Gottfried
Provides in-depth coverage of the neural basis of reward, including chapters on sexual behavior and attraction.
Studies and Articles
1. "The Role of the Amygdala in Human Social and Emotional Behavior: Evidence from Neuroimaging Studies" by Paul Whalen and Elizabeth A. Phelps
Discusses the amygdala's role in processing emotions and social signals, crucial for understanding its involvement in sexual attraction.
2. "The Functional Neuroanatomy of Sexual Arousal: Insights from Neuroimaging" by Janniko R. Georgiadis and Gert Holstege
Uses neuroimaging to investigate the brain regions activated during sexual arousal, highlighting the hypothalamus and reward system.
3. "Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior: Hormones and Beyond" by Bruce S. McEwen
Examines how hormonal differences influence brain structures and behaviors related to sexual attraction and motivation.
4. "The Neural Correlates of Sexual Arousal and Sexual Desire: A Systematic Review" by James J. Pfaus, Nicola Canipari, and Erick Janssen
Synthesizes findings on the neural mechanisms underlying sexual arousal and desire, focusing on the hypothalamus, prefrontal cortex, and reward circuits.
5. "The Role of Dopamine in Sexual Behavior of Rats and Humans: An Overview" by Pieter V. de Jong, Arie C. Nieuwenhuis, and Berend Olivier
Provides an overview of dopamine's role in sexual behavior, emphasizing its importance in the brain's reward system.
6. "Functional Neuroanatomy of Love: A Meta-Analysis of fMRI Studies of Romantic Love in Heterosexual and Homosexual Participants" by Andreas Bartels and Semir Zeki
Examines brain regions involved in romantic love, including the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens, highlighting similarities with sexual attraction mechanisms.
Neurological Basis of Sexual Orientation
Books
1. "The Sexual Brain" by Simon LeVay
Explores the brain's role in determining sexual orientation, including detailed discussions on the INAH-3 and other hypothalamic structures.
2. "Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity" by Bruce Bagemihl
Covers various aspects of sexual orientation, including neurological and hormonal influences, and provides a comprehensive look at sexual diversity in the animal kingdom.
3. "Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation" by Simon LeVay
Reviews the scientific evidence on sexual orientation, focusing on genetic, hormonal, and brain structure influences, including the hypothalamus and other relevant brain areas.
4. "The Psychobiology of Sexual Orientation: Toward Understanding Human Sexuality" edited by Jaime M. Lilienfeld and William T. O'Donohue
Provides various perspectives on the biological underpinnings of sexual orientation, including neural and hormonal contributions.
Studies and Articles
1. "A Difference in Hypothalamic Structure Between Heterosexual and Homosexual Men" by Simon LeVay
Identifies differences in the INAH-3 region of the hypothalamus between heterosexual and homosexual men, suggesting a neural basis for sexual orientation.
2. "Brain Structure and Function in Sexual Orientation" by Ivanka Savic and Per Lindström
Investigates structural and functional differences in the brains of homosexual and heterosexual individuals, highlighting regions such as the amygdala and the anterior commissure.
3. "The Relationship Between Circadian Rhythms and Sexual Orientation in Men" by Alina I. Evans and Richard P. Ebstein
Examines the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and circadian rhythms in sexual orientation, providing insights into the neuroendocrine aspects of sexual preference.
4. "Sexual Orientation and Brain Structure: A Review of MRI and Postmortem Studies" by Jacques Balthazart
5. "The Role of the Right Hemisphere in Processing Sexual Orientation" by Qazi Rahman and Glenn D. Wilson
6. "Neural Correlates of Sexual Orientation in Heterosexual, Homosexual, and Bisexual Men: An fMRI Study" by Gerulf Rieger, Meredith L. Chivers, and J. Michael Bailey
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