Eric Anthony Grollman (M.A.)

is a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at Indiana University. Eric's research focuses on sexual identity, race and ethnicity, gender, social psychology, and mental health.

Recent Posts by Eric Anthony:

• Hookups Aren’t Bad For Your (Mental) Health, But Grades May Suffer

  

  In a study of teen sexual behavior and relationships, two researchers have found that teens who engage in casual sex face a few negative academic consequences.

• Cheating Or Non-Monogamy? The Difference May Matter For Health

  

  A new study of gay relationships in SF finds that nearly half of the couples maintain “open relationships,” and nearly half are monogamous - few are discrepant.

• Support Increases For Same-Sex Marriage Despite The Rhetoric Used

  

  One question has been raised in the debate over same-sex marriage: are attitudes affected by the rhetoric used in the debate? A study suggests that they aren't.

• Are Women Faking It In Bed? A New UK Study Says Yes, Sometimes.

  

  A study of 71 women finds that women are least likely to orgasm during sexual intercourse, yet sometimes fake orgasms due to boredom, discomfort, or fatigue.

• More Women In The US Are Choosing Not To Have Children

  

  A new study has highlighted that nearly 20% of older women in the US do not have children, compared to 10% in the 1970s.

• Prejudice And Attraction: Is Beauty Really In The Beholder’s Eye?

  

  Many of us are attracted to people on the basis of age, race and ethnicity, body shape and size, and even social class, religion, culture, and nationality.

• Plus-Size Girls Are More Likely To Have Sex Early And Unprotected

  

  A new study finds that overweight teen girls are more likely than thinner teen girls to start having sex earlier and are less likely to use contraceptives.

• Men Who Engage In Domestic Violence Overestimate How Common It Is

  

  A new University of Washington-University of Houston study of men who engage in domestic violence finds that they overestimate how common domestic violence is.

• Switzerland Company Now Sells Extra-Small Condoms For Teen Boys

  

  Recognizing that teens are sexually active and many forgo using condoms because of fit, a Switzerland company sells extra-small condoms for young teen males.

• The Majority Of Women Who Seek Abortion Services Are Already Moms

  According to a new study by the Guttanmacher Institute, 61% of women who seek abortion services are already mothers.

• 9 of 10 Campus Rapes Are Committed By Repeat Offenders [Updated]

  

  A new study, replicating the research of older surveys, finds that a small group of men account for the majority of rapes and sexual assaults - up to about 90%.

• The World Warms Up To Homosexuality, Not So Much For Sex Work

  

  Using data from the World Values Survey, Will Wilkinson found steady decreases in intolerance of homosexuality around the world - yet, not so for prostitution.

• Only One Quarter Of Women Report Using Condoms During Anal Sex

  

  A survey revealed that less than one-quarter of heterosexual women reported using contraceptives during anal sex, compared to the majority of gay/bisexual men.

• Tough Crowd? College Students’ Attitudes Toward Casual Sex

  

  Some young people and scholars have begun celebrating the emergence of the new "hook up" culture. A new study indicates these celebrations may be premature.

• The Biggest Penises In The United States?

  

  Condomania, "America's first condom store," has released its sales data, which gives a peek into the sizes of men's penises across the United States.

• Study Finds Majority Of Young Adults In The US Are Pro-Choice

  

  A recent study by NARAL Pro-Choice America found that the majority of young adults, age 30 years and younger, are pro-choice.

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