• Kinsey Institute Study Finds No Universal Definition of “Had Sex”

  

  A new study by researchers at the Kinsey Institute has added more evidence that Americans do not share one, universal meaning of sex.

• 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.

• Q&A: How Legitimate Is Sex Addiction?

  

  Some researchers feel that there is a gray line between describing something as an “addiction” versus a bad habit.

• Majority Of Swedish Young Women Report Fluid Sexualities

  

  According to one online survey in Sweden, the majority of young women report being attracted to both women and men.

• Survey Reveals Major Gaps In Young Adults’ Knowledge About Safe Sex

  

  A recent study of 18- to 29-year old unmarried adults reveals startling gaps in young adults' knowledge about safe-sex practices and pregnancy.

• Q&A: I Masturbate Face-Down. Will This Cause Sexual Problems?

  

  Men can often “re-train” their bodies to respond to a wider range of sexual stimulation by varying their masturbation technique.

• The G-Spot: Magic Or Myth? Some Researchers Say Myth

  

  A recent study by King's College London researchers has declared women's g-spot doesn't exist. However, many skeptics are criticizing the study.

• 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!

• The Kinsey Institute Presents: Conversations About Sex Research

  

  The Kinsey Institute has now released a series of free podcasts, "Conversations About Sex Research."

• Finding My Voice! A New Blogger Enters The Scene…

  

  New Kinsey Confidential blogger J. Bradley Blankenship introduces himself and prepares to start writing for Kinsey Confidential

• Kinsey Institute In The News This Week

  

  Natalie sums up the past week of news featuring the Kinsey Institute's staff including Dr. Stephanie Sanders in a Fox article and Jenny Bass on Salon.com

• Q&A: Desire Discrepancies – How Often Do Older Couples Have Sex?

  A male reader wonders how often couples in their 50s have sex - and if his desire to have sex 3-4 times a week is common for a man his age.

• What Do Women Want? The NY Times Isn’t Sure

  

  Natalie discusses the NYT latest piece on "What Women Want" and the trouble with trying to make women into one group with homogeneous wants and needs.

• Sexology: The Academic Path To Sex Expertise

  

  Natalie explores the academic path to sexual expertise - graduate school, sexuality classes, and careers in sexology.

• Q&A: Penis Size And Pregnancy – Are They Related?

  A reader wonders if penis size is related to the risk or possibility of pregnancy.

• Q&A: Female Ejaculation – How Common Is it?

  A male readers wonders how common female masturbation is and what types of sexual activity might trigger it in some women.

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