Video: The Science of Boobs
December 17, 2015 by Justin Lehmiller
Breasts are an important part of human anatomy for multiple reasons. Beyond helping to sustain life, they also play a role in sexual arousal for women and men alike. In addition, human breasts are quite distinct in nature compared to those of other species, making breasts a defining aspect of human beings. To learn more, check out the video below entitled (appropriately enough) The Science of Boobs, brought to us by our friends over at ASAP Science. Afterward, check out these articles for a closer look at some of the research on breasts mentioned in the video:
- Do “Nipple Orgasms” Really Exist?
- Sex Question Friday: Why Are Straight Guys So Interested In Breasts?
- Nipple Stimulation And Sexual Arousal In College Men And Women
- How Women Feel About Their Own Breasts (Infographic)
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Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Founder & Owner of Sex and PsychologyDr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He runs the Sex and Psychology blog and podcast and is author of the popular book Tell Me What You Want. Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, and a prolific researcher who has published more than 50 academic works.
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