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Humpback whales photographed having sex for first time – and both were male | US News
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Photographers have captured images of humpback whales engaging in sexual activity for the first time – and the mammals being intimate were both males. The behaviour of humpbacks has fascinated scientists for decades – but a study published this week features the first photos of the species having penetrative sex, its authors have said. It…
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British men first in the world to try new hormone-free male contraceptive pill | Science & Tech News
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A group of British men have become the first in the world to trial a new hormone-free male contraceptive pill. Unlike the female pill, a male equivalent, YCT-529, is hormone-free and prevents sperm production by blocking access to vitamin A. It’s hoped that if trials are successful, the daily pill could pave the way for…
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Male masturbation could increase chances of having offspring, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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Masturbation could increase a male primate’s chances of having offspring, according to new research. The act of self-pleasuring may help with successful fertilisation by increasing arousal before sex, the study by University College London (UCL) said. The scientists also said ejaculating after masturbation helps shed low-quality semen, leaving fresh sperm available for mating. The researchers…