We find that the pleasure of a gain is generally greater than the pleasure of a nonloss and that the pain of a loss is generally greater than the pain of a nongain. These patterns were found when participants reported both how they would feel if these outcomes were to happen (Studies 1 and 2) and how they actually felt when they happened (Study 3). Our results also suggest that it is stronger c...

Results Mast cell degranulation C-fiber sensory nerve stimulation Other C-fiber sensory nerve Distant mast cell degranulation stimulation Ladies and gentlemen, you stink! Each of you has a unique, genetically determined odor. Your aroma is so unique that a trained dog can trace your path, undistracted by the myriad of smells with which your spoor has been mixed. The structure of chemosensory co...

How's this for a treat ? you should eat whatever you want to, just as long as it's in moderation. Eating can be for fuel, but can, and many would argue should, be for pleasure as well. Of course, sometimes you have to take the pleasure with some pain; in this case, better make it whole-wheat pain (French for bread). In addition to whole wheat and whole grain products, fresh fruits and vegetable...

We conducted an exploratory study comparing 47 college-aged women reporting depressive symptoms but not receiving antidepressant medication to 47 age-matched controls. We examined various dimensions of sexual functioning, including sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, pleasure, and satisfaction. The women with depressive symptoms reported more inhibited sexual arousal, more inhibited orgasm, m...

the risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, especially when aggravated, pain persists despite repeated visits and various medical treatments, and the patient learns that the pain is different from other pains. finally, there are only two solutions: first, surrendering to the pain and learned helplessness, and second, ending the life with no pleasure and painful. the significance of suic...