regulates turning behavior involved in mating regulation of turning behavior involved in mating Any process that modulates the rate, frequency or extent of turning behavior involved in mating. Turning behavior is the sharp ventral turn performed by the male as he approaches either the hermaphrodite head or tail, whilst trying to locate his partner's vulva. Turning occurs via a sharp ventral coil of the male's tail. dph 2010-04-26T02:12:24Z GO:0061094 biological_process biological regulation regulation of male mating behavior