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Sex Doesn’t Sell After All, Study Says

A lingerie advertisement.

A lingerie advertisement.

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Maybe sex doesn’t sell after all.

Commercials that feature sex and violence -- or appear on programs with that kind of content -- are less effective than those with neutral themes, according to a study published by the academic journal Psychological Bulletin.