Kinsey Confidential | Sex Blog, Sexual Health Podcast and Newspaper Column from the Kinsey Institute

Technologasm?! The Rise of Teledildonics and Adult Haptic Devices

Enabling real-time, remote sex with unprecedented realism, if teledildonics are the future of cybersex, the future looks awesome.
Thanks Mom! A Mother’s Day Tribute

In honor of this Mother’s Day, J. Bradley Blankenship recognizes mothers everywhere by sharing a story about his own mom giving him 'the sex talk'.
The Safety Dance: Sex Toy Safety for a New Generation

What on earth are sex toys made of, and are they body safe? Burke Denning writes about the science of sex toy health and safety.
“Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze” Art Show

The Kinsey Institute’s newest art show is turning the tables on the “male gaze” in art.
Navigating a Sea of Sex Toys: A Cordial Introduction

There are an awful lot of sex toys out there, and a lot of them look more likely to tune your carburetor than to get your rocks off! Here's a quick guide.
Discussing Monogamy and Non-Monogamy: Taking a Balanced Approach

Aliza Saraco-Polner sheds light on the social and biological bases for monogamous and non-monogamous relationships in humans.
New Research Finds The G-Spot . . . So What?

A new study located the G-spot and is getting lots of hype...but the findings should be taken in context.
Love You Like Crazy: The Effects of Passionate Love on the Brain

Guest blogger Alia Wilhelm explores the interesting relationship that exists between love, addiction and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
An Old Enemy In A New Outfit: Sexual Assault In The US Military

Recent allegations of women being discharged from the military with a psychiatric diagnosis after reporting a sexual assault have some asking questions.
How I became a…Sex Research Fellow

Part of our "How I Became A . . ." series: Justin Garcia, a Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute, tells his story.
Sexual Desire And Relationship Length: Patterns of Gender

Sexual desire may decline with relationship length for young women, but not men.
How I Became A . . . Sex Researcher

Part of our "How I Became A . . ." series: The story of how one public health doctoral student, Nicole Smith, got into the field of sex research.
Why Don’t We Talk To Our Parents About Sex?

Part 2 of the interview with Cory Silverberg, sex educator, writer, and consultant.
Erotic Art Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors, Life, and Beauty

New art series celebrates the beauty of women’s whole bodies, telling stories of breast cancer survival, healing, and sexual liberation.
The Pros and Cons of Circumcision: Part 2

New research from Denmark suggests that male circumcision affects sexual function--in men as well as in their female partners.
Self Reports of Sexual Satisfaction: Who Is The Self?

New research discusses the implications of self reports of sexual satisfaction that may be getting at partner satisfaction, rather than self satisfaction.