Kinsey Confidential: Sexual Health Information from the Kinsey Institute

• April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – Are We Aware Yet?

  

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Recent events and the media coverage's of them tell us that this month is just as important as ever.

• June Is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer Pride Month

  

  June is LGBT Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate the world's progress toward equality for LGBT people, and to reflect on the road ahead to full equality.

• Can You Rape a Man? Federal Definition of Sex Crimes Expanded

  

  Guest blogger Margo Mullinax explores the implications of the FBI's updates to the Federal definition of "forcible rape."

• What Is Transphobia? And, What Is Cissexism?

  

  Transgender and gender non-conforming people face pervasive prejudice, discrimination, and violence around the world.

• First College Course: Consent 101

  

  One In Five Women May Be Sexually Assaulted During College Years and 40% Of Men Admit to Using Coercive Methods

• April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month…Get Involved

  

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month...find out more about sexual assault awareness month and how you can be a part of it!

• Congress Calling For A Redefinition of Rape…And It’s Not So Good

  

  In an effort to restrict funding for abortions, the Smith bill actually redefines how rape is conceptualized.

• Sexual Minority Youth Continue To Face Violence And Discrimination

  

  Several recent studies have examined the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual minority youth.

• Finally…A Sexual Assault Campaign I Can Get On Board With!

  

  A new approach to sexual assault prevention education may be a sign that times are changing.

• Is It Just A Matter Of Consent? Compliance In Sexual Relationships

  

  A new study on sexual compliance raises the question "is it just a matter of consent?"

• 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?

• Men Who Engage In Domestic Violence Overestimate How Common It Is

  

  A new University of Washington-University of Houston study of men who engage in domestic violence finds that they overestimate how common domestic violence is.

• International Transgender Day of Rememberence

  

  The International Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed on November 20th to honor transgender victims of violence.

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