Kinsey Confidential Blog

Sexting Often Portrayed As Negative…But What Are The Positives?

Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:33:50 +0000

Sexting has been portrayed as a negative sexual risk behavior in youth, but there might be some positive correlates of sexting in the adult population.

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

Eric Anthony Grollman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:26 +0000

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Recent current events tell us that this month is just as important as ever.

How Do I Come Out to My Parents?

Lauren Podowski — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:10:40 +0000

Many LGB individuals say that the hardest thing they feel the will have to do is come out to their parents.

Does Penis Size Matter? Why Do We Care…

Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:37:00 +0000

Recent research on how penis size is related to women's attraction to men has received a lot of media attention lately, but this might not be a good thing.

Lena Dunham Promotes Body-Diverse Sexuality On HBO’s “Girls”

Bianca Jarvis — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:00:37 +0000

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Sex & Religion: Five Traditions on Masturbation

Adam Fisher, M.A., NCC — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:07 +0000

The first of a new series on sex and religion discusses views on masturbation from the perspectives of Judaism, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.

From Sex & The City To Downton Abbey: TV Infertility VS. Reality

Jennifer Bass (M.P.H.) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:20:39 +0000

Guest Blogger Debra Unger challenges our favorite TV shows to address infertility issues honestly and informatively. .

Designer Genitalia: The Modification of Women’s Genitals

Kristen Mark, PhD, MPH — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:16:24 +0000

Is what's being called "designer genitalia", genital cosmetic surgery for women, a fad? Or is it here to stay as an option for those seeking cosmetic surgery?

Relationships & Sex on Screen: “The Sessions”

Adam Fisher, M.A., NCC — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:19 +0000

The second installment of the Media Sex Review will examine issues of love, connection, and sexual surrogacy work in the 2012 film, "The Sessions."

Maleness, Masculinity, and Professional Football

J. Bradley Blankenship (M.S.) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:21:00 +0000

The NFL's response to homophobic remarks is proof that American Hegemonic Masculinity is changing

Doctors Need To Be On the Lookout For Reproductive Coercion

Kristen Jozkowski, Ph.D. — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:28:15 +0000

New recommendations from the ACOG states that doctors should be screening women for reproductive coercion.

Research Suggests that Homosexuality Is Related to Epigenetics

Lauren Podowski — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:13:46 +0000

A new study suggests that epigenetics may provide a clue to help solve the mystery of the origin of homosexuality.

Waiting For The Baby Carriage: Delaying The Age of Childbirth

Margo Mullinax — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:32 +0000

More sex but less babies. Do you plan to have children? When? What does increased maternal and paternal age mean for the health of babies?

Being On The “Down Low”: What Does It Mean?

Eric Anthony Grollman — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:43:32 +0000

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.

What Really Happens at Family Planning Centers?

Lauren Podowski — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:32:34 +0000

Find out what research says about what really happens in family planning centers, including Planned Parenthood.

Compulsory Motherhood: Is Woman Synonymous with Mommy?

Sally Stempler — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:47 +0000

Compulsory motherhood is commonly seen within the media. Why is "mother" a synonym for "mom" in our culture and why is this a bad thing?