The sources discuss how physiological and psychological factors involved with sex and sexual arousal's impact decision-making.
One study investigated how working memory capacity (WMC) moderates the relationship between physiological arousal and sexual decision-making in men. The study found that men with lower WMC who were more aroused by non-consensual sexual images, indicated a higher likelihood of engaging in sexually aggressive behaviour. Those with higher WMC were not as impacted by the physiological arousal. This suggests that executive functioning plays a role in moderating decisions regarding sexually aggressive behaviour.
Another study examined the impact of sexual arousal on self-control and sexual self-restraint. Researchers found that heightened sexual arousal is associated with a decrease in self-control and sexual self-restraint. This is possibly due to the depletion of self-control resources when experiencing arousal. The study suggests that individuals in a state of arousal may prioritise short term gratification over long term consequences.
A third study looked at the effects of sexual arousal on the attractiveness of different activities, willingness to engage in morally questionable behaviours, and willingness to engage in unsafe sex. The results showed that sexual arousal amplified the attractiveness of various sexual activities, increased the likelihood of engaging in morally dubious behaviours to procure sex, and decreased the possibility of using condoms, suggesting a shift in perception of trade-offs between benefits and disadvantages. The study also suggests that people have limited insight into the effects of sexual arousal on their decisions.

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