Karina Petrova

Articles by Karina Petrova

Recreational ecstasy use is linked to lasting memory impairments - PsyPost

HealthFebruary 8, 2026

Use of the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, may lead to lasting difficulties with learning and memory that persist long after a person stops taking it. A new analysis indicates that people who u…...

Alcohol shifts the brain into a fragmented and local state - PsyPost

HealthFebruary 2, 2026

A standard glass of wine or beer does more than just relax the body; it fundamentally alters the landscape of communication within the brain. New research suggests that acute alcohol consumption shif…...

Women display more fluidity in sexual attractions and fantasies than men - PsyPost

HealthJanuary 15, 2026

A new analysis of data from over 50,000 individuals indicates that men exhibit a more exclusive pattern of sexual attraction than women do. The research shows that while men strongly prefer one gende…...

New study explores factors linked to women’s masturbation habits - PsyPost

HealthJanuary 4, 2026

A new study indicates that a womans knowledge of her own anatomy and her feelings toward her genitals are strong predictors of her solitary sexual behaviors. The research also suggests that women who…...

A high-fat diet severs the chemical link between gut and brain - PsyPost

HealthDecember 1, 2025

A new comprehensive analysis reveals that chronic consumption of fat-rich foods triggers a specific chemical imbalance that disrupts communication between the digestive system and the brain. Publishe…...

A simple illusion can unlock your childhood memories, according to new psychology research - PsyPost

HealthNovember 4, 2025

A new study has found that people can better access detailed memories from their childhood by experiencing an illusion of owning a younger version of their own face. The research, published in Scient…...

Exercise-induced orgasms: Scientists are diving deep into the unusual phenomenon - PsyPost

HealthNovember 3, 2025

A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior provides the most detailed account to date of womens experiences with orgasms that occur during physical exercise. Through in-depth interviews, re…...

Researchers identify a peculiar tendency among insecure narcissists - PsyPost

HealthNovember 1, 2025

A new study published in the journal Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts suggests that individuals with a combination of high narcissism and psychological insecurity are more likely to…...

New study challenges a leading theory on how noise affects ADHD traits - PsyPost

HealthOctober 27, 2025

A new study challenges a leading explanation for why auditory stimulation, such as pink noise, can improve cognitive performance in people with traits of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The…...

New study uncovers key psychological link between childhood experiences and adult grit - PsyPost

HealthOctober 17, 2025

A new study has identified a key psychological mechanism that connects a person’s childhood experiences with their level of grit as a young adult. The research found that both negative and positive c…...

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