Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

Recent Posts in the Blog Post Category:

• Similarity In Age Preference For Mate Selection

  

  Heterosexual and homosexual mate selection has more similarities than differences when gender role characteristics are considered.

• Interactive E-Book Samples Bawdy U.S. History

  

  Dorothee E. Kocks's "Such Were My Temptations" investigates the United States' first sexual revolution- the one that started in the 1760s.

• Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans?

  

  How many Americans are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender? And, who are they? A recent Gallup/Williams Institute poll gives new insight into LGBT life.

• Beyond 50 Shades: The Reality Of BDSM

  

  The popularity of 50 Shades of Grey has inspired couples to experiment within their relationship. This article gives more information about BDSM.

• The Impact of Cosmo Magazine on Women’s Sexual Attitudes

  

  The impact of mass media such as Cosmo Magazine on women's sexual attitudes is mixed - empowering and problematic effects were found.

• MTV’s Pregnancy Themed Reality Shows: Entertainment or Advocacy?

  

  Pregnancy is an increasing theme within popular media. How do media representations of unplanned teen pregnancies effect teens who tune in?

• What Are Sexual Surrogate Partners?

  

  The terms "sex therapist" and "surrogate partner" have been used interchangeably in the news, despite major differences between the two professions.

• Though Not Always Easy, Talking About Sex Is Worth the Effort

  

  Recent studies show that open communication with your partner about your sexual likes and dislikes can greatly increase your relationship satisfaction.

• What Is Sexual Harassment? A Different Perspective

  

  What is sexual harassment? Eric provides a different, sociologically-informed take on unwanted, harassing behaviors.

• Straight But Not Narrow: How To Be An Active Ally

  

  How can you be straight and support the LGBT community? What does it really mean to be an LGBT ally? What can we do politically to advocate for LGBT rights?

• Chaz Bono Visits Indiana University (and the Kinsey Institute!)

  

  Chaz Bono, LGBT activist, author, and former "Dancing With The Stars" contestant, visited Indiana University, and gave a talk on his life as a transgender man.

• Relationships & Sex on Screen: “Shame” (2011)

  

  Relationships & Sex on Screen explores sex and relationships in Hollywood films and on TV. How does "Shame" examine problematic sexual behaviors?

• What I’ve Learned in College (and at Kinsey) So Far…

  

  Guest Blogger Sally Stempler shares insights from gender studies to real-life imagery

• Sticks And Stones … But Homophobia Hurts, Literally!

  

  Sticks and stones... homophobia hurts, literally! A new study suggests that LGBT youth who frequently hear "that's so gay" experience health problems.

• Facebook Friends . . . With Your Ex?

  

  Are you friends with any of your exes on Facebook? Did staying friends with them impact your recovery? Recent research has answers...

• Orgasm: 400% More Satisfying With A Partner?

  

  What happens in your brain after intercourse, and how is it different from solo masturbation?

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