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Sexual anorexia is a medical condition where an individual is fearful of sexual intimacy. It could also be a lack of desire or interest in sex. Such individuals may try to avoid sex if they are married or in a relationship. Sexual anorexia can occur in both men and women. It is similar to ‘anorexia nervosa’ where individuals get paranoid …

Sex is a great thing for your mind and body and it is known to be one of the best forms of exercise. A healthy sex life is known to boost the immune system, improve heart health, reduce stress, ensure good sleep, add radiance to your skin, and reduce the risk of prostate cancer. However, just like everything else, overindulgence …

Sons and daughters of the richest people would easily qualify as the richest kids in the world owing to their right to inheritance. However, there are many kids who have earned their fortunes through their own unique ideas and hard work. These kids attend school like all other kids, but outside of it, they are working to make a difference …

A poison is a chemical substance that can cause injury, organ failure and death. Poisons work at the molecular level to disrupt internal systems of the body. It is interesting to note that nature has been producing its poisons long before mankind even set foot on the planet. While manmade poisons such as nerve agents are the deadliest, poisons created …

Guns have a long history, dating back to several centuries. The making of guns and cannons was subsequent to the invention of explosive black powder (aka gun powder) in China in 9th century. These firearms changed the rules of the game and provided an upper hand to nations and armies that had it. Guns played a key role in building …

Human population is spread far and wide, totaling around 7.8 billion as of 2020. If you look at the map, you will notice that even the most remote parts of the world including far away islands have human population. We can also see bustling cities and tourist hubs, where humans can often be found jostling for space. There’s a certain …

Toys have fascinated us since our childhood days and for some of us, our love for toys refuses to cease even as adults. It’s not surprising then to know that the global toy industry was worth more than $90 billion in 2019. It is expected to reach $120 billion by end of 2023. Over the years, several new toys were …

How we perceive certain smells is no doubt a subjective matter. For example, some people may like the smell of garlic in their food whereas others may be repulsed by it. Conditioning also comes into play, for example, sanitation workers have lesser inclination to be repulsed by bad smelling garbage. Evolutionary factors may also be involved, for example, lab grown …

A chemical compound comprising ammonium and nitrate ions, ammonium nitrate is widely used across the globe as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. Another common use of ammonium nitrate is in developing explosive mixtures, which is used for quarrying, mining and civil construction purposes. While its role as a potent fertilizer is unquestionable, it has nonetheless emerged as a controversial chemical compound over …

Vaccines are our first line of defense against disease causing pathogens. Vaccines are usually administered to young children, even though there are several vaccines that are given to adults as well. Vaccines work by stimulating our immune system and train them to fight a specific type of infection. To better understand how they work, let’s take a look at some …