The Kinsey Institute is accepting applications from all artists 18 years of age and older with artworks that explore sexuality, eroticism, gender, reproduction, romantic relationships, the politics of sex & gender, or the human figure. Artists can apply online here » Application deadline is February 6, 2012. You can read more about the Kinsey Institute Juried Art Show here »
Kinsey Institute Senior Scientist and bio-anthropologist Dr. Virginia J. Vitzthum has been named as a new Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for her distinguished contributions to science. You can read more about Dr. Vitzthum's research here »
Virginia Johnson and her family have donated the rich collection of correspondence, research papers, media coverage, books, paintings, awards and more from this pioneering research team of the 20th century.
A new study led by Nicole Smith, from IU's Center for Sexual Health Promotion, with co-researchers Kristen N. Jozkowski, at the University of Arkansas; and Stephanie A. Sanders, of The Kinsey Institute, examined how newer forms of hormonal contraception affect things such as arousal, lubrication and orgasm, and found that they could still hamper important aspects of sexuality despite the family planning benefits and convenience. Smith is presenting the study findings Monday, Oct 31st at the 2011 meeting of the American Public Health Association. You can read more about the study in this press release »
Our Fall issue of Kinsey Today is available to read here » New Masters & Johnson archives in the KI Library, a donation of photographs from the Mapplethorpe Foundation, fall research conferences, and more.
Original photo book includes interviews & over 100 images from the Len Prince photography exhibit, opening Oct 21st in the Kinsey Gallery. Find the catalog now at Blurb.com »
Kinsey Institute researchers have begun a new study on couples and marital counseling. If you are a couple who have attended couples/marital counseling together in the past or are currently in couples/marital counseling, we invite to participate in this study. You must be 18 to participate. Details are availabe on our Research Opportunities page »
You can now find all the "KI Presents: Conversations with Sex Researchers" podcasts through the iTunes store, or through the Indiana University podcast service, IU Podcasts. Search for "kinsey institute" or "kinsey institute presents."
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