Comments on: Does Semen Have Antidepressant Properties?

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:17:00 +0000

Surely there could be other factors that affect the results here, for example it is common knowledge that the use of a condom somewhat results in a less 'sensual' experience during love-making; therefore it could be down to the sensations during the love-making rather than the actual in-take of semen.

However, I must say that this study is very interesting.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:36:00 +0000

It's way too early to analyze these findings, for one. Secondly, the analysis is speculative, and in the realm of science can not be respected because it is not falsifiable or anywhere close to being validated. And only a dolt would make me explain why - because anybody who knows anything about the scientific method, etc.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:32:00 +0000

prostiglandins..(sp) aren't they the little buggers responsible for period pain? that's what period pain medication targets anyway... interesting how the thing that causes so much pain physically might cause emotional/mental stability...

By: John

John — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:40:00 +0000

Do I have this right?

Men aren't depressed, 'cause they have the sperm. Women without sperm are depressed.

And...

Men like to have sex more than women do.

So...

Do I see a mutually beneficial arrangement here?

By: jasmine

jasmine — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:34:00 +0000

this article is really nice thanx for sharing it

By: GoForthAndBeSassy

GoForthAndBeSassy — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:55:00 +0000

If a proportionate number of lesbians are depressed, it means nothing. If more lesbians, proportionately, are depressed, then it may mean something. If a greater number of lesbians, proportionately, are NOT depressed, then it means nothing. Then again, depression amongst homosexuals is typically societal due to the feeling of being outcast, unacceptable, etc. Even happy homosexuals have anger at the heterosexual world, in general, due to the constant attempts at suppression of their natural sexual orientation. So, maybe we should research the levels of depression in gay men, too. Either way, I'm a happy lesbian despite my lack of semen. Cheers!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:18:00 +0000

That women using birth control other than condoms get more depressed as time since sex increases than women using condoms seems simple enough. I would bet that women are statistically more likely be using non-condom birth control if they are in a serious relationship than if the sex is more casual (and vice versa). And of course not having sex for a while when you're in relationship is going to be more worrisome than gaps in sex when you aren't.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:53:00 +0000

I personally think that people would be more relaxed when using contraception as they do not have to the risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. The condom is the only guaranteed way to stop these happening. So i would say that this study needs more consideration.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:34:00 +0000

I think it is more likely a biological response to the idea of impregnation. Bodies have a funny way of prepping themselves for things and for 'helping' us to want to reproduce.

By: Will

Will — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:45:00 +0000

I have to say, the correlative nature of this study makes me highly suspicious, since I would figure a woman's mood, attitude, and outlook would influence her (or, perhaps indirectly, her choice of partner and therefore his) contraceptive choices much more than the reverse.

Still, fertile ground for further research. Perhaps it would be helpful to investigate whether prostaglandins have the same modulating effect when delivered through other means. An oral dose perhaps?