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Neurological control of human sexual behaviour: insights from lesion studies

Year: 2006

Type: review

Abstract: We review the human literature examining the effects of neurological insult on human sexual behaviour. We provide a synthesis of the findings to date, and identify key brain regions associated with specific aspects of human sexual behaviour. These include subcortical and cortical regions, with the mesial temporal lobe and the amygdala in particular being a crucial structure in the mediation of human sexual drive.

Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.107193

Authors: A. D Baird, S. J Wilson, P. F Bladin, M. M Saling, D. C Reutens

Institutions: The University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Austin Health, Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health

Language: English

Topic: Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2118064361