Psychology & Intimacy Chlorpyrifos Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lasting Brain Changes and Motor Deficits in Children May 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious journal JAMA Neurology has unveiled a deeply concerning, persistent link between prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used organophosphate insecticide, and significant,…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness MRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Around Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or Developmental Disorders in Children, Major Study Confirms May 10, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is not linked to autism or other developmental disorders in children, according to research presented at the…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Effects of swimming intervention on motor competence and dynamic balance in children at risk for developmental coordination disorder: a pre-post intervention study May 4, 2026 Lina Irawan Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects approximately 5-6% of school-aged children, presenting significant motor skill impairments that can persist into adulthood if not addressed. Aquatic-based swimming programs have emerged as a…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness MRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During or Prior to Pregnancy Shows No Link to Autism or Developmental Disorders in Children May 3, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Research presented at the prestigious Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting has delivered significant findings, confirming that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Effects of mindful awareness intervention folk-dance intervention and combined intervention on academic burnout in left-behind children in rural China April 28, 2026 Lina Irawan The increasing number of children left behind in rural China due to parental migration for economic opportunities has raised significant concerns about their academic and psychological well-being. A recent study,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Association between maternal autistic traits and children’s anxiety among Chinese preschool children in the general population: the chained mediation model of maternal meta-emotion philosophy and children’s emotional instability April 17, 2026 Lina Irawan Little research has elucidated the effects of maternal autistic traits (MATs) on children’s anxiety in normal populations, and their underlying mechanisms. The present study aimed to test this relationship and…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Exploring the lived experiences of mothers of disabled children with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities in Saudi Arabia: understanding caregiver empowerment April 14, 2026 Lina Irawan Caring for children with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities (PIMDs) presents a unique and often overwhelming set of challenges for families, particularly mothers who frequently assume the primary caregiving role.…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Nature is nurture: a scoping review of nature exposure as an equigenic intervention on children’s psychological health April 12, 2026 Lina Irawan Research conducted by Denker and Faber Taylor, published in Frontiers in Psychology, indicates that exposure to nature offers significant benefits for the mental health and psychological development of children. Crucially,…
SexTech & Future Tech Unfettered AI: Major Models Powering Children’s Toys Despite Age Bans, U.S. PIRG Report Reveals Systemic Risks to Child Safety. April 12, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati A new report by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund, a prominent non-profit research organization, has ignited significant concern within the technology and child safety communities, revealing that sophisticated Artificial Intelligence…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness MRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During or Immediately Before Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or Developmental Disorders in Children, Major Study Confirms April 11, 2026 Susilo Ahmad New research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting definitively states that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is…
