Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

Recent Posts in the Blog Post Category:

• Waiting To Tie The Knot: Trends In Delaying Marriage

  

  People are waiting longer before getting married and choosing to live together without walking down the aisle.

• Akin’s Comments Highlight The Need For Improved Rape Awareness

  

  In light of Congressmen Akin's use of the term "legitimate rape," it is important to understand why some women may not call their experience rape.

• Freshman Orientation From Kinsey Confidential

  

  Whether you are brand new to college life or a returning veteran, Kinsey Confidential wants to make sure that you start the new year on the right foot.

• Defense Against Violence At Your Fingertips In New App

  

  With one in five college women experiencing sexual assault, 'Circle of 6' app developers saw the need for innovative prevention methods.

• Sexual Orientation: “The Eyes Have It”

  

  Guest Blogger John Sylla reports on new research showing that changes in pupils may be just as effective as genital measurements in studying sexual orientation

• Size Matters: Perceptions Of Penis Size And Condom Use

  

  Men may be criticized for worrying too much about size. However, penis size and shape can have real effects on sexual health.

• Marriage Inequality As A Public Health Issue

  

  Research shows that getting married comes with health benefits. Many doctors believe that legalizing same-sex marriage would be a good step for public health.

• 50 Shades Of Gender, Power And Sex

  

  What the "first mainstream erotic novel" can tell us about desire and gender in literature.

• Tattoos Make Lasting Impression In “Ephemeral Ink” Art Show

  

  The Kinsey Institute gallery's latest installation, "Ephemeral Ink," showcases works related to tattoos from the Institute's permanent collection.

• A Way To Go In Expanding HIV Testing Access

  

  Efforts to make HIV testing more accessible need to consider privacy, cost and health knowledge.

• Understanding Sexual Fetishes And Paraphilias

  

  From pathologizing fetishes to advocating that we ban the word, psychiatrists don't always agree on the role of sexual fetishes in human sexuality.

• Predicting Orgasm and Sexual Enjoyment for College-Age Women

  

  In a recently published study, women reported more orgasm and sexual enjoyment in committed relationships than in hookups.

• 6 Affairs & What They Have To Do With Your Mother

  

  Knowing about the six types of affairs, along with our emotional needs, may help us better understand infidelity in romantic relationships.

• Don’t Forget About Race In LGBT Activism

  

  Guestblogger Lucas McKeever from the graduate School of Information Science at the University of Illinois blogs about silence and prejudice in social movements.

• June Is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer Pride Month

  

  June is LGBT Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate the world's progress toward equality for LGBT people, and to reflect on the road ahead to full equality.

• Breast Intentions: The Complex Reality of Implants

  

  Breast augmentation is the most common form of plastic surgery in the United States.

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