Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• 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.

• Chaz Bono Visits Indiana University (and the Kinsey Institute!)

  

  Chaz Bono, LGBT activist, author, and former "Dancing With The Stars" contestant, visited Indiana University, and gave a talk on his life as a transgender man.

• 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.

• What They’re Reading: Shane Vogel

  

  Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships

• Q&A: I Don’t Know What Pleases Guys And I Lack Confidence In Bed

  

  Talking to your partner about sex may help you to build confidence about sex in general. It’s okay to feel unsure about sex. He probably feels the same way!

• 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.

• Q&A: Sexual Orientation Confusion

  

  A male reader is emotionally attracted to females but physically attracted to males and wonders what this means for his sexual orientation.

• New Research On Asian And Latino/a Sexual Minorities

  

  The unique experiences of sexual minorities who are racial/ethnic minorities reflects the complicated intersection of race and ethnicity with sexuality.

• Today Is National Coming Out Day. What Does It Mean To “Come Out”?

  

  October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day celebrated by lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay people, and heterosexual allies. What does coming out mean?

• The Changing Definition Of Family: Results From A Multiyear Survey

  

  Is there a natural, universal definition of what makes a family? Nope. A new study finds that the definition of "family" varies and changes over time.

• QA&: I Want To Have Sex But I’m Uncomfortable With My Body

  

  Some people feel very accepting of their bodies. Other people have complicated relationships with their bodies, feeling bad about some of their body parts.

• Q&A: I Am Interested In The Study Of Sex

  

  Here at Kinsey Confidential, we receive many questions about how to have a career in sex. Depending on what you want to do, there are many options available.

• Q&A: I Can’t Orgasm When I Masturbate In Front Of My Boyfriend

  

  Sex is full of a range of sights, sounds and scents. These can greatly enhance people’s sexual arousal but they can also influence people’s worries.

• 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.

• 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.

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