Kinsey Confidential Posts in the Sexual Orientation Category

Gender & Sexual Orientation

Kinsey Confidential has compiled all of our most frequently asked questions and general information about gender and sexual orientation on our Gender and Sexual Orientation Resource Pages.

Recent Posts in the Sexual Orientation Category:

  • How Do I Come Out to My Parents?

    Many LGB individuals say that the hardest thing they feel they will have to do is come out to their parents. This article may be able to help the process.

  • What They’re Reading: Bianca Jarvis

    Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.

  • Q&A: I Fantasize About Two Men Having Sex

    It’s extremely common for one’s mind to wander elsewhere, including sometimes to fantasies that don’t always immediately make sense to the person having them.

  • Q&A: How Can I Know If I’m Bisexual?

    Not even all scientists who study sex agree on how to best describe or measure a person’s sexual orientation.

  • Maleness, Masculinity, and Professional Football

    The NFL's response to homophobic remarks is proof that American hegemonic masculinity is changing

  • Research Suggests that Homosexuality Is Related to Epigenetics

    A new study suggests that epigenetics may provide a clue to help solve the mystery of the origin of homosexuality.

  • Being On The “Down Low”: What Does It Mean?

    What does the phrase, "down low" or "DL," mean? Eric provides a brief history and summary of the term, and offers commentary on the problems it presents.

  • What They’re Reading: Brian Dodge

    Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.

  • Similarity In Age Preference For Mate Selection

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Q&A: Can We Talk About Cruising?

    It is true that some men who have sex with men have sex in public spaces such as parks, public restrooms, and even highway rest areas.

  • 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

  • Q&A: How Can You Tell If You’re Asexual?

    Asexual individuals may either experience no sexual attraction, or else very low levels of sexual attraction when compared to most other people.

  • 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.

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