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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.
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.
What They’re Reading: Aliza Saraco-Polner

Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.
Q&A: Do Nocturnal Emissions Cause Memory Loss?

There are many myths about sexuality, masturbation, orgasms and ejaculation that simply aren’t true.
Bottoms, Tops, Versatiles! Gay and Bi Men’s Positional Identities

In recent years, the labels gay and bisexual men use to describe their preferred position during anal sex has gained quite a bit of attention.
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?
A New Study On The Use Of Sex Toys Among Gay And Bisexual Men

In their internet-based study of over 25,000 men, the researchers found that the majority (nearly 80 percent) reporting having used at least one type of sex toy
Q&A: Death Grip During Masturbation – Will It Translate To Sex?

If you’d like to increase your chances of ejaculating from sex with a partner, consider varying your masturbation technique.
Q&A: My Husband Tested Positive For Gonorrhea. Did He Cheat On Me?

Gonorrhea is also easily transmitted from one person to another when they have sex. Many people who have gonorrhea don’t show any symptoms of the infection.
Q&A: I Suffer From Delayed Ejaculation When I Have Sex

Some men have difficulty ejaculating during vaginal intercourse or oral sex. Other men have difficulty ejaculating during all types of sexual stimulation.
Q&A: I Tore My Frenulum. Should I Be Concerned?

The frenulum is tissue on the midline of a man’s penis. If it is torn during masturbation or sex, it may result in bleeding and pain.
Q&A: I Do Not Experience Orgasm When I Ejaculate

Sex therapists sometimes use the terms ejaculatory anhedonia or anesthetic ejaculation to describe the experience of ejaculation with orgasm among men.
Q&A: His Erection Goes Away When He Puts On A Condom

Some men get so upset when they experience erectile problems that they find it difficult to get the erection back.
Men Who Engage In Domestic Violence Overestimate How Common It Is

A new University of Washington-University of Houston study of men who engage in domestic violence finds that they overestimate how common domestic violence is.
Switzerland Company Now Sells Extra-Small Condoms For Teen Boys

Recognizing that teens are sexually active and many forgo using condoms because of fit, a Switzerland company sells extra-small condoms for young teen males.
Tough Crowd? College Students’ Attitudes Toward Casual Sex

Some young people and scholars have begun celebrating the emergence of the new "hook up" culture. A new study indicates these celebrations may be premature.