Sex Research & Sex Therapy

Kinsey Confidential has compiled all of our most frequently asked questions and general information about sex research and sex therapy on our Sex Research & Sex Therapy Resource Pages.

Recent Posts in the Sex Research Category:

  • International Encyclopedia of Sexuality!

    The Kinsey Institute has a great informative encyclopedia of international sexuality, called the Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality.

  • Defining Masculinity: New Research

    A new study has been published that explores the link between male masculinity and sexuality, particularly in regard to erectile dysfunction.

  • Q&A: Age Appropriate Sex Education

    Question about age appropriate sex education from a parent who wants to know when their child will start to ask questions.

  • Viagra And Sexual Side Effects Of Antidepressants

    Researchers have found that women given Viagra were more likely to report improvement in sexual functioning than those on a placebo pill.

  • Evidence That Brains Are Sexy, Too…

    It's a tale as old as time: a man wants a shallow, beautiful, "easy" woman instead of a nice, respectful woman with brains. Right?

  • Men May Actually Be Complicated? Who Knew!

    Researchers here at our very own Kinsey Institute have conducted a study concerning men's sexual desire and arousal.

  • When It Comes To Sex, Many Of Us Are Clueless…

    A new study out of IU suggests that "college-age men confuse friendly non-verbal cues with cues for sexual interest" - read more about the study here.

  • Worth Checking Out If You’re Near Chicago

    If you're in the Chicago area on April 11th, check out "Race, Sex, Power: New Movements in Black and Latina/o Sexualities," a conference at the U of I, Chicago.

  • New Study Raises More Questions About Abstinence-Only Sex Ed

    A new study released this week shows that comprehensive sex education programs help reduce teen pregnancies, while abstinence-only programs do not.

  • …For The Sake Of Science…

    The Kinsey Institute is primarily a research institution, but why is research important and what Kinsey research can you participate in right now?

  • Maybe This Is Why Our Boyfriends Never Call!

    A recent study found that men who heavily used their cell phones had less sperm and more abnormal sperm than men who did not use their phones as frequently.

  • Prostitution Is Legal…If You’re A Monkey

    A new article claims that male macaque monkey in Indonesia seemingly "trading" various services (such as grooming, food, & infant care) for sex with females.

  • Sex Ed Issues In IL

    Recently, the Chicago Tribune ran an article regarding the lack of support for comprehensive sexuality education in Illinois. This is not a new issue, people.

  • World’s Largest Porn Collection?

    An "IU Mythbusters" article sheds light on some of IU's biggest campus myths. Included is the myth that The KI has the world's biggest "porn" collection.

  • The Truth About Female Desire – BBC TV Show Feat. KI Scientists

    Check out The Truth About Female Desire, a UK series feat. Kinsey Institute researchers Erick Janssen, Cynthia Graham and John Bancroft.

  • Patient Advocate Alice Dreger Speaks @ KI On History Of “Intersex”

    Dr. Alice Dreger spoke recently at The Kinsey Institute on the history and evolution of the term "intersex," and its alternatives.