Q&A: I Feel Guilty About My Same-Sex Attractions
The way people live their lives and the way they feel doesn’t always line up into mutually exclusive boxes. Sometimes women, for example, can only imagine themselves partnering with, or being...
View ArticleNew Insights Into Desire Discrepancy
Sexual desire discrepancy research is fairly scarce, but this recent study provides valuable insights into couple desire discrepancy.
View ArticleGender-Blind Housing: College Men and Women Living Together
There is a new movement gaining ground in student housing: gender-blind (sometimes referred to as gender-neutral) housing assignments.
View ArticleA Look At The Lives Of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adults
The National Transgender Discrimination Survey highlights the lives and experiences of over 6,000 transgender and gender non-conforming adults in the US.
View ArticleLife At The Intersection Of Gender Identity/Expression And Race
A new report focuses on the unique experiences of Black transgender and gender non-conforming adults of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey.
View ArticleThe Penis and Valentine’s Day: A Story of Disappointment
J. Bradley Blankenship observes that that both the penis and Valentine’s Day have a hard time living up to expectations.
View ArticleWhat They’re Reading: Aliza Saraco-Polner
Book recommendations from experts in the fields of sexuality, gender, health, science and relationships.
View ArticleHow 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 among other things.
View ArticleSelf Reports of Sexual Satisfaction: Who Is The Self?
New research discusses the implications of self reports of sexual satisfaction that may be getting at partner satisfaction, rather than self satisfaction.
View ArticleOral Sex During Hookups? Unfortunately, Not So Much For Women
A new study highlights college women's frustrations with the lack of reciprocity regarding oral sex in heterosexual hookups.
View ArticleTo Be Young, Gifted, And Black… And Gay
Popular discussions about race and sexuality, namely Black versus LGBT, keeps people who are Black and LGBT invisible.
View ArticleBreast Intentions: The Complex Reality of Implants
Breast augmentation is the most common form of plastic surgery in the United States.
View ArticleChaz 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.
View ArticleWhat Is Sexual Harassment? A Different Perspective
What is sexual harassment? Is it about gender or sexual desire? Eric provides a different, sociologically-informed take on unwanted, harassing behaviors.
View ArticleWho 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.
View ArticleBeing 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.
View ArticleApril Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – Are We Aware Yet?
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Recent current events tell us that this month is just as important as ever.
View ArticleQ&A: My Son Is Struggling With Gender Identity. How Can I Help?
Your son is fortunate to have such a supportive parent who is motivated to identify resources for information as well as support and kindness.
View ArticleThinking about seeing a movie?
Attention is being drawn to women in movies, or rather, the lack thereof. Check out the Bechdel Test if you have plans to see a movie soon.
View ArticleThe Majority Of Women Who Seek Abortion Services Are Already Moms
According to a new study by the Guttmacher Institute, 61% of women who seek abortion services are already mothers.
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