• Q&A: I’m Attracted To Both Trans and Genetic Women. Am I Bisexual?

  

  Some people consider a person’s sexual orientation to be defined by the pattern of romantic and sexual attractions that they experience.

• Same-Sex Couples Make Good Parents, Possibly Better Parents

  

  Research on the impact of parents' sexual orientation on their children has indicated that the children of same-sex couples are just as healthy and happy.

• Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Continue To Rise In The US

  

  Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the US, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control.

• Race/Ethnicity Affects Who Responds To You In Online Dating

  

  In October, online dating website OKCupid released an analysis of racial differences in response rates. It seems love isn't color-blind after all.

• 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!

• Traditional Relationship Values Held Across Gender and Sexuality

  

  When we think the "traditional" values for relationships, like love and commitment, we sometimes rely on stereotypes regarding who holds those values.

• A More Inclusive View of Sexuality: Race, Gender, Class, Age, Etc.

  

  When we talk about sexuality, specifically our own sexualities, we sometimes fail to consider other forms of differences (and similarities) among humans.

• Q&A: Is There A Test I Can Take To Find Out If I’m Bisexual?

  

  There are a lot of people who identify as bisexual and who insist that their natural inclination is to be romantically and/or sexually attracted to both sexes.

• Psychologists Say Sexual Orientation Cannot Be Changed

  

  Late this summer, the American Psychological Association voted to denounce the practice of treating clients to change their sexual orientation.

• Are You Gay? Your Facebook Profile And Sexual Orientation

  

  No matter the concerns over personal privacy on Facebook.com, it looks like one thing can be given away even if you don't say it: your sexual orientation.

• Boy Scouts Arrive In Droves On Campus

  

  Boy Scouts' Order of the Arrow roam the campus where Eagle Scout Alfred Kinsey first brought homosexuality out in the open.

• Harassment, Sexual Orientation And Public Policy

  

  There have been a number of very sad stories appearing in the news recently about bullying and harassment of youth based on their sexual orientation.

• Q&A: How Do I Know If I’m A Lesbian?

  Some basic information about sexual orientation and why being attracted to or fantasizing about the same sex doesn't mean you're gay or bisexual.

• British Study On “Aversion Therapy”: Why Does This Still Exist?

  

  New research shows that 4% of British health professionals would still attempt to change a client's sexual orientation. Natalie reacts (boo!).

• How Is The Kinsey Scale Used In Regard To Sexual Orientation?

  

  The Kinsey Scale got a mention on a recent Oprah episode about sexual fluidity. Read more here about the scale and how it relates to sexual orientation.

• Psychology Today Cartoon About Sexual Orientation

  There has been a lot of research done on sexual orientation, and today blogger Samantha discovered a great cartoon that explains most of it.

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