Eric Anthony Grollman (M.A.)

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

Recent Posts by Eric Anthony:

• Kinsey Institute Study Finds No Universal Definition of “Had Sex”

  

  A new study by researchers at the Kinsey Institute has added more evidence that Americans do not share one, universal meaning of sex.

• Evidence That Sexual Orientation Is Not Synonymous With Identity

  

  A recent study reveals same-sex sexuality is not uncommon among young people who identify as heterosexual.

• Casual Sex And Hooking Up Do Not Cause Psychological Harm

  

  Researchers have finally answered the question, "does casual sex and hooking up cause psychological harm?" No, it doesn't!

• Majority Of Swedish Young Women Report Fluid Sexualities

  

  According to one online survey in Sweden, the majority of young women report being attracted to both women and men.

• Survey Reveals Major Gaps In Young Adults’ Knowledge About Safe Sex

  

  A recent study of 18- to 29-year old unmarried adults reveals startling gaps in young adults' knowledge about safe-sex practices and pregnancy.

• Cuba’s Universal Health Care Covers Gender Reassignment Surgery

  

  The costs of surgical procedures to change one's sex from either female to male or male to female are covered now under Cuba's universal health care system.

• Bloomington, Indiana Is USA’s Fourth Gayest City

  

  The Advocate has released their list of Gayest Cities in America, with Bloomington ranking number four, right behind Atlanta, Burlington, VT, and Iowa City, IA.

• The Stigma Surrounding HIV/AIDS Is Harmful For Everyone

  

  Changes in US laws in recent years have crept closer to making being HIV-positive a crime. The solution to reducing the spread of HIV is safety and education.

• The G-Spot: Magic Or Myth? Some Researchers Say Myth

  

  A recent study by King's College London researchers has declared women's g-spot doesn't exist. However, many skeptics are criticizing the study.

• Same-Sex Couples Make Good Parents, Possibly Better Parents

  

  Research on the impact of parents' sexual orientation on their children has indicated that the children of same-sex couples are just as healthy and happy.

• Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Continue To Rise In The US

  

  Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the US, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control.

• Hooking Up: Today’s Rewards For The 1960s Sexual Revolution

  

  The Sexual Revolution of the 1960s, aided by women's and gay liberation movements, have made for greater acceptance of casual sex, or "hooking up", on campuses.

• Race/Ethnicity Affects Who Responds To You In Online Dating

  

  In October, online dating website OKCupid released an analysis of racial differences in response rates. It seems love isn't color-blind after all.

• My Sociological Imagination: Introducing Eric Anthony Grollman

  

  It's a little overdue, but here it is... introducing one of Kinsey Confidential's new bloggers, Eric Anthony Grollman!

• Traditional Relationship Values Held Across Gender and Sexuality

  

  When we think the "traditional" values for relationships, like love and commitment, we sometimes rely on stereotypes regarding who holds those values.

• A More Inclusive View of Sexuality: Race, Gender, Class, Age, Etc.

  

  When we talk about sexuality, specifically our own sexualities, we sometimes fail to consider other forms of differences (and similarities) among humans.

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