Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• Q&A: I Feel Guilty About My Same-Sex Attractions

  

  The way people live their lives and the way they feel doesn’t always line up into mutually exclusive boxes.

• What Can Sex And Dating Teach Us About Race And Ethnic Relations?

  

  Unlike the role of gender in our sexual orientation, we are less clear in our understanding of other social characteristics, including race and ethnicity.

• What Is Gender “Non-Conformity”?

  

  Although they are consistent for the majority of people (i.e., feminine women and masculine men), sex and gender are not consistent for a some individuals.

• The End Of The “Gay Chicken” Game: Is Homophobia On The Decline?

  

  One researcher has found that kissing is common among heterosexual young men in the United Kingdom. Is this a sign of total acceptance of same-sex sexuality?

• Q&A: Sexual Orientation Confusion

  

  A male reader is emotionally attracted to females but physically attracted to males and wonders what this means for his sexual orientation.

• Translation: An Encounter With Gender Identity

  

  What is said casually may not be casually received; my encounter with the complex world of pronouns.

• Transgender, Genderqueer, Cisgender… What Do These Terms Mean?

  

  To further our understanding of gender, I define three terms that relate to gender identity and expression: transgender, genderqueer, and cisgender.

• Distinguishing Sex From Gender: Step 3

  

  Understanding the distinction between sex and gender can be confusing. A closer look at the history of the two words can help clear things up.

• Putting It In Perspective: Step 2 to Understanding Sex And Gender

  

  Sex research takes many perspectives. Understanding the difference between these perspectives is a key step to understanding sex and gender.

• Find A Common Language: Step 1 To Understanding Sex And Gender

  

  Part 1 of a multi-blog series introduces the first step to understanding sex and gender: establishing a common language.

• Q&A: I Am Interested In The Study Of Sex

  

  Here at Kinsey Confidential, we receive many questions about how to have a career in sex. Depending on what you want to do, there are many options available.

• Are Women Faking It In Bed? A New UK Study Says Yes, Sometimes.

  

  A study of 71 women finds that women are least likely to orgasm during sexual intercourse, yet sometimes fake orgasms due to boredom, discomfort, or fatigue.

• More Women In The US Are Choosing Not To Have Children

  

  A new study has highlighted that nearly 20% of older women in the US do not have children, compared to 10% in the 1970s.

• “Settling” May Not Mean What We Think It Means

  

  Perhaps the "settling" part of the book title was used to spark controversy and interest...because Gottlieb's idea of "settling" isn't all that bad afterall.

• Prejudice And Attraction: Is Beauty Really In The Beholder’s Eye?

  

  Many of us are attracted to people on the basis of age, race and ethnicity, body shape and size, and even social class, religion, culture, and nationality.

• Plus-Size Girls Are More Likely To Have Sex Early And Unprotected

  

  A new study finds that overweight teen girls are more likely than thinner teen girls to start having sex earlier and are less likely to use contraceptives.

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