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Some Men are from Mars, Others from Venus

A study by researchers at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University which appears in the April issue of Archives of Sexual Behavior finds that men report a variety of different experiences involving sexual desire and arousal. Read more in the press release >>

The 2008 Kinsey Institute Juried Art Show at the KI Gallery

This multi-media show features photographs, sculptures, paintings, textiles, and mixed media pieces submitted by artists from across the United States, Canada and England and explores a range of topics including eroticism, body image, motherhood, gender, and the human figure. For more information visit our gallery page >>

HPV vaccine -- what's a parent to do?

The results of a telephone survey conducted by the Rural Center on AIDS/STD Prevention at Indiana University and released in the Health Education Monograph reveal that survey respondents were three times as likely to oppose a mandatory HPV vaccine for children if they also believed it would encourage youth to have sex. Read more about the study in IU Health and Wellness Tips News Room here.

Long-Term Effects of Cancer Treatment on Women's Sexual Function Examined

KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman is one of the investigators in a new study released in Blood which examines the recovery of sexual function and any residual problems in a group of female cancer patients 5 years after their treatment with cell transplantation (HCT). You can read the article online at the Blood Journal website. The study is also the subject of the journal's editorial, which you can also read here.

"Would you say you had sex if....?"

Kinsey Institute Researcher Dr. Stephanie Sanders has begun a new online study to investigate how people use the term “had sex” and some of the factors that may affect people’s attitudes about this. The study is open to men and women over the age of 18. Click here to participate in this or another Kinsey Institute study.

Kinsey Institute in the Media

Reuters.com, May 1, 2008. "Turn-ons, turn-offs, desire varies widely among men"
Featured Health section article on Dr. Erick Janssen's recently-released study on men's experience of sexual desire and arousal, with commentary from Dr. Janssen.

ABCNews.com, February 20, 2008. "G-Shot Parties: A Better Shot At Sex?"
KI Director of Communications Jennifer Bass comments on health concerns regarding a new and untested medical procedure being marketed to women for the improvement of female sexual pleasure.

LaTimes.com, February 11, 2008. "Science of the Orgasm."
KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman comments on the negative impact illnesses, or medical treatments for illnesses may have on the potential for, or experience of orgasm.

NationalPost.com, February 9, 2008. "Indifferent and Proud."
An article on the phenomenon of asexuality, featuring the research of KI Research Fellow Dr. Cynthia Graham.

post-trib.com (Post-Tribune), February 7, 2008. "IUN plans edgy exhibit from Kinsey Institute."
A review of the Expressive Bodies exhibit of contemporary photography from The Kinsey Institute Gallery which recently opened at IU Northwest's Gallery for Contemporary Art, featuring commentary from KI Gallery Curator Catherine Johnson-Roehr.

philly.com (The Philadelphia Inquirer), February 4, 2008. "Carnal Knowledge: They give pleasure; Science asks why."
The article examines the neurobiology of the orgasm, with comments from KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman.

Charlie Rose Show, PBS, November 20, 2007. "Science Series: Human Sexuality."
Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Julia Heiman appeared as a panel guest on the eleventh episode of The Charlie Rose Science Series, exploring human sexuality.
Dr. Julia Heiman appears on Charlie Rose show
The video is available for viewing at www.charlierose.com.

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Last updated March 10, 2008

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