• Evidence That Sexual Orientation Is Not Synonymous With Identity

  

  A recent study reveals same-sex sexuality is not uncommon among young people who identify as heterosexual.

• Bloomington, Indiana Is USA’s Fourth Gayest City

  

  The Advocate has released their list of Gayest Cities in America, with Bloomington ranking number four, right behind Atlanta, Burlington, VT, and Iowa City, IA.

• My Sociological Imagination: Introducing Eric Anthony Grollman

  

  It's a little overdue, but here it is... introducing one of Kinsey Confidential's new bloggers, Eric Anthony Grollman!

• Q&A: I Think About Women When I Masturbate. Am I A Lesbian?

  

  Few things in life are cut and dry and neither is sexual orientation. Some women who identify as heterosexual have explored sexually with other women.

• A Few Reasons Why I Love Glee…

  

  With its dramatic storylines and relatable takes on sexuality, Bradley explains why he loves the new FOX series GLEE

• Male Circumcision And HIV-Risk Reduction

  

  Are you "cut"/"uncut?" Based on some research, it might have an impact on your risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections: the results are mixed.

• Are You Gay? Your Facebook Profile And Sexual Orientation

  

  No matter the concerns over personal privacy on Facebook.com, it looks like one thing can be given away even if you don't say it: your sexual orientation.

• Harassment, Sexual Orientation And Public Policy

  

  There have been a number of very sad stories appearing in the news recently about bullying and harassment of youth based on their sexual orientation.

• Q&A: How Do I Know If I’m A Lesbian?

  Some basic information about sexual orientation and why being attracted to or fantasizing about the same sex doesn't mean you're gay or bisexual.

• Same Sex Marriage News from Iowa

  After suffering recent set backs, specifically in California, LGBT advocates have some successes to show for their efforts.

• Female Safer Sex Pack From The (UK) Lesbian & Gay Foundation

  

  The UK organization The Lesbian and Gay Foundation recently announced the creation of a Female Safer Sex Pack for bisexual and lesbian women.

• British Study On “Aversion Therapy”: Why Does This Still Exist?

  

  New research shows that 4% of British health professionals would still attempt to change a client's sexual orientation. Natalie reacts (boo!).

• Is There Such A Thing As “Gayface”?

  Samantha ponders a new study about sexual orientation and facial characteristics - is there such a thing as "gayface"?

• Playing Catch-Up On Sexuality News

  

  Playing catch up on sexuality news from the past week including a New York Times feature on George Platt Lynes and interviews by blogger Dr. Petra Boynton

• Our Brush With Kinsey (Sicks) Stardom This Weekend At MBLGTACC

  

  Natalie highlights one of her favorite parts of the MBLGTACC conference - the Kinsey Sicks performance and their tour of their namesake - the Kinsey Institute.

• Coming Out (Or Questioning Oneself) As Gay, Bisexual Or Lesbian

  Many young women and men question their sexual orientation at some point when they are teenagers or college-aged.

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