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

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    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

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

  • Q&A: How Legitimate Is Sex Addiction?

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    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

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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    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

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    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

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

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

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

  • Kinsey Institute In The News This Week

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    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

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    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

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    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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