Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• Oral Sex During Hookups? Unfortunately, Not So Much For Women

  

  A new study highlights that the ambiguity of hookups means women usually do not receive cunnilingus, even if they have performed oral sex for their partner.

• How I became a…Sex Research Fellow

  

  Part of our "How I Became A . . ." series: Justin Garcia, a Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute, tells his story.

• How I Became A … Sociologist Of Sexualities

  

  Eric contributes to the "How I Became A" series in this discussion of his journey from activism to the academy, focusing on sexual identities.

• Book review by Christiana von Hippel: Dirty Minds

  

  Monogamous prairie voles, cheeseburgers, and the body's largest sex organ await in Christiana von Hippel's review of Dirty Minds

• So, What Does It Mean To “Hook Up”?

  

  Across college campuses, more students are hooking up, a vaguely defined set of sexual practices that typically occur outside of dating or a relationship.

• Q&A: Are There Adverse Effects To Frequent Masturbation?

  

  Data from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior confirmed what previous research has found: most men and most women in the U.S. have masturbated.

• 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.

• 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: Why Would Someone Call Out Another Person’s Name During Sex?

  

  People can accidentally call out the name of their most recent ex probably just because they are so used to saying that person’s name.

• 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.

• Q&A: Decreased Libido and Vaginal Lubrication. Anything I Can Do?

  

  Most women and men will notice changes in their sexual feelings or in the ways their genitals respond over time.

• 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.

• Q&A: My First Sex Was With A Prostitute, I Did Not Get An Erection

  

  Some people feel a great deal of pressure to be good at sex. As a result, some people rush right out and have sex with whomever can have sex with them.

• 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 Have Bladder Prolapse. Can This Be Fixed?

  

  Many women experience bladder or rectal prolapse as they age. It is more common among women who have had multiple births.

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