Heather Rupp, PhD

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction
Indiana University
Morrison Hall 313
Bloomington, IN
USA 47405
Email: hrupp@indiana.edu

Biographical Sketch:
Research Statement (hrupp@indiana.edu) Dr. Rupp's research interests include the cognitive processing of sexual stimuli and the hormonal modulation of sexual behavior. At the Kinsey Institute, she would like to further investigate the hypotheses that hormones act centrally in the brain to alter the processing and perception of sexual stimuli, including potential sexual partners. Research Interests Cognitive processing of sexual stimuli Sex differences in functional neuroanatomy Sex differences in behavioral neuroendocrinological factors influencing sexual arousal Hormonal modulation of sexual behavior Cross-species analogies in sexual behavior and underlying neuroendocrinology More About Dr. Rupp's Research When the 'Baby Blues' Linger - Investigating Postpartum Depression (Kinsey Today newsletter article, Spring 2009) Hormones and brain activity: Kinsey Institute study sheds light on facial preferences (IU Press Release, November 2008) Men and Women Look At Sexual Photographs Differently (Kinsey Today newsletter article, Spring 2007) Selected Publications Rupp, H.A., & Wallen, K. (In press). Partner Status Influences Women’s Interest in the Opposite-Sex. Human Nature, DOI: 10.1007/s12110-009-9056-6. pdf Rupp, H.A., James, T.W., Ketterson, E.D., Sengelaub, D.R., Janssen, E. & Heiman, J.R. (2009.) Women's neural activation in response to masculinized versus feminized male faces: mediation by hormones and psychosexual factors Evolution and Human Behavior. 30 (1):1-10. pdf Rupp, H.A., James, T.W., Ketterson, E.D., Sengelaub, D.R., Janssen, E. & Heiman, J.R. (2009.) The Role of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex in Women’s Sexual Decision Making. Neuroscience Letters. 449:42-47. pdf Rupp, H.A., & Wallen, K. (2008). Sex differences in response to visual sexual stimuli: A review. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 37 (2):206-218. Rupp, H.A., & Wallen, K. (2007). Relationship between testosterone and interest in sexual stimuli: The effect of experience. Hormones and Behavior, 52 (5):581-589. Rupp, H.A., & Wallen, K. (2007). Sex differences in viewing sexual stimuli: An eye tracking study in men and women. Hormones and Behavior, 51 (5):524-533.