Dr. Erick Janssen comments on research regarding depression and risky sexual behavior in an article about former Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton working as a prostitute.
The article examines attitudes among college students regarding the sexual history of their sex partners and potential sex partners. The article refers to the "Had Sex Study" conducted by Kinsey Institute researchers.
Presenting one of the art pieces chosen for the 2013 Kinsey Institute Juried Art Show.
A response from Dr. Erick Janssen to comments from Fox News commentator Sean Hannity about the Kinsey Institute condom use study .
In an article discussing the challenges facing gay professional athletes wanting to go public with their sexual orientation, the Kinsey scale is mentioned as a measure of sexual attraction.
An article discussing the difficulties researchers face in recruiting enough subjects to ensure valid results in studies into sensitive areas like drug abuse or sex. KI Director of Communications Jennifer Bass is quoted.
Commentary from KI researcher D r. Justin Garcia and his co-authors on their recent study exploring how perceived sexual orientation affects people's reactions to parents interacting with children in public spaces.
A brief overview of findings from a study on how people's judgement of parents interacting with children can be influenced by perceived sexual orientation. Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Justin Garcia is co-author of the study.
Article discusses WTIU documentary "Shadows of Innocence" and CEEP/Kinsey Institute study on sexual violence and prevention in Indiana.
Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Justin R. Garcia speaks at Binghamton University about the importance for young people to hear about models of healthy sexuality.
Interview with Kinsey Institute postdoctoral fellow Dr Justin R. Garcia on his research into American dating patterns and hook-up culture among college-aged adults.
The article presents findings from the Singles in America study, which involved research from Kinsey Institute Fellow Dr. Justin R. Garcia.
The article examined technology-related findings from the 2013 Singles in America study, including the use of social media and sexting, accompanied by an infographic.
Video segment discussing selected findings from the Singles in America study. Kinsey Institute postdoctoral fellow Dr. Justin R. Garcia is one of the researchers involved in this study.
Reporting on the release of the 2013 Singles in America study with research from Kinsey Institute postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Justin R. Garcia.
The Kinsey Institute was cited for definitions of fetish and paraphilia throughout this article.
An infographic on adultery statistics in the United States, drawn from a 2009 study co-authored by Dr. Erick Janssen.
Extended article on the decision of Indiana University to pull the Kinsey Reporter app from public downloads, and on the issues of privacy and relevance of the data the app is designed to collect.
A short discussion of the technologic innovation of the Kinsey Reporter app as a research tool.
A description of the Kinsey Reporter app, the reporting protocols, and how people can use it.
Report on the release of the Kinsey Reporter app.
Comments from an interview with Filippo Menczer on the Kinsey Reporter app, answering suggestions that a problem with the app had caused Indiana University to pull it. Professor Menczer explained the privacy and anonymity functions already included in the app.
A video report on the Kinsey Reporter app, including screen shots of the app and website, and a report on the decision by the general counsel to temporarily pull the app. "The app will be back as soon as IU has the chance to make sure everyone's practising safe survey behavior."
Report on the release of the Kinsey Reporter app. The anchor adds a brief comment on the delay of the app release.
A brief paragraph summarizing the content of the September 6 LA Times article.
The article summarized the news on both the release of the Kinsey Reporter app, and the decision by IU general counsel to pull it from public download.
The article presents the release of the app, with a brief review of their experience using it, and comments from people interviewed in Cincinnati about the app.
A brief blurb on the decision by Indiana University to delay release of the Kinsey Reporter app.
The article discusses the pull of the Kinsey Reporter app, as well as information on the privacy and security protocols of the app. Pulled from an earlier story in the Indianapolis Star.
The article reports on the decision by the university general counsel to pull the Kinsey Reporter app. Includes comments on the existing privacy and security protection in the app.
The author offers a brief summary of the IU press release about the release of the Kinsey Reporter app, then asks for reader opinion and comments.
Announcement that UICB certificate alumna, Lindsey Beal's book "Transmission" has been added to the Kinsey Institute Collections.
An article on recent rape statistics from the CDC, with comments from Kinsey Institute Director, Dr. Julia Heiman.
A discussion of sexual difficulties of dual income couples, highlighted with statistics from the Kinsey Institute on frequency of sexual activity.
Discussion of vibrators includes an incorrect reference to a Kinsey study on vibrator use. The study was actually conducted by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University.
Article presents several findings from the Kinsey Institute "Had Sex" survey.
Kinsey Institute postgraduate fellow Dr. Justin R. Garcia is interviewed on the topic of dating culture on college campuses, and 'hookup' culture.
The article compares theories about the fluidity of women's sexuality to representations of male sexual orientation. Includes comments from Kinsey Institute allied research faculty Dr. Elisabeth Lloyd.
An article on public perception of vibrators and sex toys, with reference to a 2009 study conducted by a group of researchers including Kinsey Institute scientists, and affiliated faculty.
Oprah interviews television star Neil Patrick Harris. During the interview, which included conversation about the star's sexual orientation and decision to 'come out' in public, Harris discussed the Kinsey Scale.
An interview with television actors in the series Rizzoli & Isles, about two heterosexual female police officers. The interview discusses the emotional intimacy between the characters and the possibility of sexual intimacy. The Kinsey Scale is brought up in a discussion of the wide variety of human sexual attraction and relationship beyond rigid heterosexual or homosexual.
Article examines media & society stereotypes about BDSM. Includes quotes from Kinsey Director, Dr. Julia Heiman.
An opinion article calling for the legalization of prostitution cites a statistic from the Kinsey, that "9% of married men between 40 and 49 reported having no sex in the past year." The statistic is actually taken from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB).
An article discussing findings from the international couples study originally released in July 2011.
An article on relaxation includes statistics on stess and desire from a Kinsey Institute study.
Using the context of the recent erotic bestseller novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, the author discusses how nutritional deficiencies can have negative impact on sexual performance and desire. Includes a reference to a statistic on frequency of sex from a Kinsey Institute study.
The article looks at the growing acceptance of sex toys as part of 'normal' sexual activity, and the growth of the sex-toy industry in both UK and US. Findings from the international couples study on attitudes to cuddling and kissing are included as examples of benefits of sexual activity.
Appearing in a list of statements about genders submitted by individuals, and then reposted on personal blogs via Tumblr. This post was reposted 197 times.
Article on recent g-spot research contains commentary from Kinsey Institute health educator, Dr. Debby Herbenick.
A tongue-in-cheek article on this comic fake-news website citing a fictitious Kinsey Institute study into masturbation rates among football referees.
An article discussing pressure building in India for Indian psychoanalysts to reclassify homosexuality from a disease to a sexual orientation. The Kinsey Scale is mentioned along with the Klein Sexual Orientation Grid as tools for individuals to use to rate their own sexual orientation.
Article includes reference to a new television show, titled Kenzie's Scale, which refers to the title character, Kenzie, but is also a reference to the Kinsey Homosexual-Heterosexual Rating Scale.
Comment on recent CEEP study on sexual violence statistics in Indiana.
Editorial calling for legislative discussion and action in Indiana following the release of a CEEP study on sexual violence in Indiana.
An summary of the study results from the global condom use overview published in Sexual Health by the Kinsey Institute CURT team.
The article summarizes several findings from the most recent condom study, with comments from Dr. Stephanie Sanders.
The article weaves main findings of the Condom Use Research Team into a list of 10 recommendations for correct condom use.
Article on condom errors research includes condom clip from comedy film Naked Gun.
The article reports on the special edition of Sexual Health edited by the Kinsey Condom Use Research Team, and reviews results from the research as well as presenting tips on proper condom use.
The article presents a variety of findings from the studies in the special issue of Sexual Health on global condom usage, and includes comments from Kinsey Condom Use Research Team member Dr. Richard Crosby (University of Kentucky).
A summary of the major findings of the Condom Use Research Team.
The story reports on the global findings included in the special edition of Sexual Health edited by the Kinsey CURT team, with a quote from Kinsey Institute affiliated researcher Dr. Richard Crosby.
The article uses the Kinsey scale to discuss sexuality as a continuum, and addresses the issue of whether homosexuality is inborn or a choice, with the context of recent comments by actress Cornelia Nixon about her sexuality.
TIME presents a slideshow of photographs by Sarah Sudhoff, 2010 artist-in-residence at The Kinsey Institute. Wired is a series of photographs of scientific measuring instruments used in various studies at The Kinsey Institute sex research lab.
NPR review of the latest Kinsey Institute Gallery exhibition, Love and War. Review includes a slide show of artworks in the exhibition and an interview with Catherine Johnson-Roehr, Curator of Art, Artifacts, and Photographs at The Kinsey Institute, and co-curator of the exhibit.
Official Match.com press release on Singles in America Study. KI postdoctoral fellow Dr. Justin R. Garcia participated in the development of the study while a consulting scientist for Match.com.
Indiana Univeristy press release on Match.com Singles in America study and Dr. Justin R. Garcia's involvement in the development of the study.
The article reports a range of finding from the Match.com study. KI postdoctoral fellow Dr. Justin R. Garcia is not mentioned by name, but is the evolutionary biologist who participated in the development of the study while acting as a scientific consultant to Match.com.
An article sensationalizing some findings from the Match.com Singles in America study. The study results showed that Americans reporting conservative political views reported more relationship satisfaction than other categories. The same group also reported less sexual activity in the last year than other groups in the study.
Tongue in cheek rating article uses Kinsey Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale to rate halftime shows from past Super Bowl broadcasts.
Journalist Kayt Sukel discusses her experience participating as a research subject, and the continuing resistance to sex research as a concept. She mentions the pioneering work of Dr. Alfred Kinsey in bringing sex research into public view.
The article discusses the revelation by celebrity Tim Gunn of 29 years of celibacy in a broader context of what is 'normal' sexual frequency. Statistics from the FAQ page on kinseyinstitute.org are included in the article.
An article on virginity in popular culture includes comments from Kinsey Institute Director of Communications Jennifer Bass.
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A brief bio article featuring Kinsey Institute's Director Dr. Julia Heiman answering questions on her current reading/listening favorites.
Article includes discussion of brain activity study conducted by Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Heather Rupp and Indiana University researcher Dr. Thomas James.
A review article of unusual scientific scales and rating systems referred to Kinsey Hetersexual-Homosexual Rating Scale in the introduction as the scientific scale people have heard of.
Article discusses aspects of two reality TV shows that mimic conditions identified by science as contributing to successful mating or relationships. The article includes comments from noted sex researcher Dr. Beverly Whipple, and Kinsey Institute Postgraduate Fellow Dr. Justin R. Garcia.
Article on sex toy company refers to 2009 joint study on vibrator use by a team of Indiana University researchers, including scientists from The Kinsey Institute, the Center for Sexual Health Promotion, Gender Studies, and the IU School of Medicine.
The Kinsey Institute is described as the "premier academy for sex and gender research" in an article highlighting the establishment and growth of a sexuality collection at Widener University.
Columnist Paul Rudnick creates an expanded comic version of the Kinsey Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale. This comic article was very popular and spawned a variety of blog and website replies and commentaries.
Description of an event where "from across the entire Kinsey Scale" used to describe varying sexual orientations.
In a theater review, the character of the Emcee in the musical Cabaret is described as "an ambiguous character who probably has no clue where he sits on the Kinsey scale."
Article discussnig rise of pornography use in cybercafes in Nigeria compared to relatively socially conservative culture and public conversations about sexuality. Dr. Erick Janssen is quoted discussing the technical definition of addiction and whether that can be applied to use of pornography.
Brief news report of new Masters & Johnson archive at The Kinsey Institute. Report begins at 0:43 of video.
A forum poll on Bisexual.com leading to a discussion of the fluidity of sexuality, and how to best measure that. Participants also commented on what they liked or disliked about the 0-6 rating style of the Kinsey Scale.
In this episode, in response to a comment from Tyler, Nolan responds, "Ah, ambiguous sexual identity, I get it. I'm about a three on the Kinsey scale.” More information on The Kinsey Homosexuality-Heterosexuality Rating Scale can be found here »
An article on the hormonal birth control research presented at the APHA annual meeting by Nicole Smith. This article overstated Smith's negative findings, and inserted recommendations to avoid hormonal contraceptives altogether which was not included in the presentation.
A posting on the news satire site Fark.com about the previous day's UPI.com article. Although the original post was derisive of the sex lives of older women, the posting led to a sustained conversation among contributors around the topic of aging and sex, and older women and sexual satisfaction. Some of it was even serious.
A brief article reporting on research on hormonal birth control presented at the APHA annual meeting in Washington by lead researcher Nicole Smith, an IU doctoral student and project coordinator at Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion. The research was based on data originally obtained by Kinsey Institute's Women's Wellbeing Study.
A question to a Q&A column about how many men shape or remove their pubic hair is answered in part with a reference to a Kinsey study on women's pubic hair.
Brief gossip column reporting the donation of Mapplethorpe photographs to the Kinsey Institute.
Brief commentary on Mapplethorpe donation compares Kinsey's controversial research with 1990's controversy of Mapplethorpe photograph exhibit.
Published in both Russian and English, this article summarizes content from the NY Times and Salon.com coverage of the recent bisexuality studies.
An article referring to the August 22, 2011 story in the New York Times, "No Surprise for Bisexual Men: Report Indicates They Exist" (see below), which also discusses the Kinsey Homosexuality/Heterosexuality rating scale.
The news story examined both the Kinsey Institute bisexuality study by Dr. Janssen and a recent Northwestern University study that indicate distinctive arousal patterns for bisexual men different from arousal patterns in both heterosexual and homosexual men."
A short summary of congruent results from the Kinsey bisexuality arousal study and the recent Northwestern University bisexuality arousal study.
Former Kinsey Institute Director June Reinisch offers a remembrance of former IU President John Ryan. Ryan died Saturday, August 6th at the age of 81.
The article includes "cuddle her a lot" in a list of 5 relationship tips. The article references the international couples study.
The article discusses research correlating teenage boys masturbation rates with condom use rates. The Kinsey Institute is cited in statistics on masturbation for teenage boys and girls. The statistics cited are taken from our FAQ page, and are drawn from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB), which was conducted by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion.
An interview with Dr. Robin Milhausen, co-author of the heterosexual infidelity study, on the role of sexual 'personality' in predicting infidelity in a relationship. The episode is available for free download from iTunes. The interview runs from 19:15 to 24:20 of the segment.
Text of an extended interview the Dr. Erick Janssen on the findings of the recent heterosexual infidelity study.
A short article discussing the findings of the international couples study, focussing on women's sexual satisfaction.
The article presents an analysis of the main results of the heterosexual infidelity study, including a discussion of how the study was conducted.
The article summarizes the main findings of the infidelity study.
A satirical fake-news site article citing results from an imaginary study from The Kinsey Institute on the subject of American sexual fantasies.
A large forum-based site on relationships, YourTango published an article on the international couples study focussing on results on female sexual satisfaction, based on an article about the study published by eHarmony.com, a high-profile internet dating site.
An article discussing sexual performance anxiety and risk-taking as infidelity factors in the results of the infidelity study. The article also pointed out simililarities and differences between male and female results.
A short article focussing on the influence of sexual anxiety on infidelity in the infidelity study.
Article reporting detailed results from the infidelity study, and interview highlights with study co-author Dr. Robin Milhausen.
An article on snoring and remedies employed by couples dealing with one partner's snoring mentions the results of the international couples study on the importance of cuddling for intimacy.
Extended article presents a series of anecdotal interviews from mid-aged women concerning sex, cuddling, and relationship satisfaction, and discusses the role of oxytocin in relationship happiness. The article ends by discussing results from the recent international couples study on how physical affection and sexual activity affect relationship satisfaction.
An analysis of the recent heterosexual infidelity study with commentary from study co-author Dr. Robin Milhausen of Guelph University.
A quiz question on adolescent exposure to online pornography cited a figure from our FAQ page section on internet pornography. The figure came from a 2007 study by Wolak, Mitchell, and Finkelhor published in Pediatrics.
A brief summary of the results on relationship satisfaction from the couples study, with quotes from a phone interview with Dr. Julia Heiman.
A short article putting results from the international couples study in the context of other statistics on men and relationships.
The article included the recent couples study within a larger discussion of current cultural attitudes to sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships.
A lengthy article analyzing recent media coverage and interpretation of the international couples study compared to the actual study results and the language used in the study itself.
A brief article on the findings of the international couples study, followed by a reader survey on cuddling.
A lengthy summary article on results from the international couples study. eHarmony.com is a high-profile dating and matchmaking web service with a large membership.
The article presented summaries and quotes from several other news sources about the international couples study, including ABC News, Time magazine, and MSNBC.
The article reports women like cuddling more than women, that both sexes were happier and enjoyed sex more the longer they were together, and that women were more likely to report they were sexually satisfied.
An article about the international couples study, with commentary from relationship expert Cynthia Loyst, and anthropologist Helen Fisher,includig an analysis of the possible contribution of oxytocin to relatioships longevity. The article also included Canadian marital statistics from the Vanier Institute of the Family.
Clue number 44 across was: Kinsey Institute subject. The answer was: Arousal.
An article on the international couples studying, with commentary from psychologists Aline Zoldbrod, Susan Heitler, Fran Walfish and Pepper Schwartz, and sex educator Amy Levine.
Over July 6th and July 7th, 2011, more than 45 local television stations in the US ran news stories on the international couples study, focussing on the study result on men and cuddling. The majority of the stories stated that the study claimed that cuddling was more important to men than to women.
Television news coverage continued for several weeks with an additional 45 TV stations running similar reports.
This article on the international couples study featured several quotes from lead author Dr. Julia Heiman.
This article about the international couples study focussed on the study findings about relationship happiness and discussed specific data from the study tables on frequency of sexual contact and relationship satisfaction.
This article on the international couples study reported on findings on men and cuddling, and women and sexual satisfaction, but also included study findings on men's health and relationship satisfaction, and the connection between how important a man considers his partner's orgasm and his overall relationship satisfaction.
This article on the international couples study included a caveat that the study findings about men and cuddling and women and sex did not indicate that affectionate touching was unimportant to women. Rather, the article points out that the study also showed that women who were more satisfied with their relationship reported more kissing and cuddling than women who reported less satisfaction. (One of the few articles to report on this distinction.)
Senior Scientist Erick Janssen comments on the use of new technology in sexual relationships, and the need for more research to understand how technology fits into the development of human sexual and romantic partnerships. This story was republished on June 22, 2011 in Times of Oman under the headline "Digital Dalliances."
In an article critiquing recent sex research, the Kinsey Institute is used as the standard of good research for comparison.
The article discusses the emotional implications of 'hook-ups' or casual sex. The article includes a reference to Kinsey Institute research on infidelity.
An advice article to businesswomen on handling unwanted sexual attention from co-workers cites a Kinsey Institute statistic on men and sexual thoughts.
An article on the artwork of Marcus Mok mentioned the Kinsey Institute as one organization holding his works.
Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Erick Janssen comments on the accuracy of recent media reports of the physical and emotional health benefits of sex.
An in-depth article examining women's emotional relationship to pornography and changing attitudes towards sexual content in main-stream media. The article quotes Dr. Bryan Paul, professor of Telecommunications and Kinsey Institute Affiliated Faculty.
The article discusses the range of the Kinsey Institute art collections and features an interview with Kinsey Institute Curator of Art, Artifacts, and Photographs, Catherine Johnson-Roehr.
Clue: Kinsey Institute Library collection. Answer: Erotica.
A discussion of a recent study by Dr. Gary Gates reviewing demographic studies on homosexuality in the United States, and the problems inherent in statistics drawn from the national census. The original Kinsey reports were mentioned in the article.
The Kinsey Institute was cited for a statistic on the average number of times a man has sex in a year, and how much semen would be produced.
Reporting the results of the Williams Institute study, and citing Kinsey's research erroneously as claiming 1-in-10 adults are homosexual.
Williams Institute demographer Dr. Gary Gates published a study reviewing the results of five previous studies, and concluded that approximately 4 million US citizens identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Alfred Kinsey's research is erroneously cited as "Kinsey's 1-in-10 number." This story was picked up in numerous national news venues and blogs including ABC News, the LA Weekly, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Examiner, and numerous regional and city newspapers.
KI Director of Communications Jennifer Bass is quoted on the possible health benefits of sex in an article debunking several sports myths.
An article about popular concerns with how many perior sexual partners a current partner has had, and comparing differences between male and female behavior and attitude. The article cites Kinsey Institute statistics on number of sexual partners.
A book review of Project: Happily Ever After including some Kinsey Institute statistics on frequency of intercourse.
The article looks at responses to a controversial MTV television show, citing Kinsey Institute statistics on masturbation in a discussion of whether the show characters are caricatures.
Clue: Kinsey research topic. Answer: Sex.
A recap of information from the Los Angeles Times article on the "Kinsey Collection."
Article discusses the variety and extent of film holdings within the Kinsey Institute Library & Archives as a challenge for the new Indiana University Cinema, which will be screening historical and art films from other Indiana University collections. This article was reprinted in the Chicago Tribune, and also generated various blog posts and Twitter traffic.
Article reports on the findings of a a new Associated Press-LifeGoesStrong.com poll of baby boomers, with comments from Kinsey Institute Director of Communications Jennifer Bass, and Kinsey Institute Affiliated Faculty, Dr. Debby Herbenick.
Article reports on the findings of a a new Associated Press-LifeGoesStrong.com poll of baby boomers, with comments from Kinsey Institute Director of Communications Jennifer Bass, and Kinsey Institute Affiliated Faculty, Dr. Debby Herbenick.
Comments from Dr. Julia Heiman on changes she's seen during her career in attitudes towards sex research, and areas of sex research she feels are currently under-explored.
A series of 5 short articles building on results reported from the new national sex survey, including teen-age sex, sex among older Americans, same-sex sexual activity, and differences between men and women's sexual preferences.
European newswire article giving wide overview of results of national sex survey.
The article focusses on statistics regarding condom use from the national sex survey. Also included is some commentary from former Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders.
An in-depth review of the study results of the new national sex survey.
An opinion article discussing public and media reactions in the US to the recently released national sex survey.
A discussion of some of the sex differences revealed in the latest national sex survey. The article suggests that the lower percentage of women over 40 enjoying intercourse is a result of men's misunderstanding or ignorance of the best technique for creating female sexual pleasure.
An article discussing figures from the UK Office of National Statistics which put the percent of gays and lesbians at 1.5% of the population. The article makes reference to the 10% figure attributed to the Kinsey Reports, and discusses critiques of Kinsey's methodology.
A photo essay accompanying some commentary on the new national sex survey.
Overview of the results of the new national sex survey, with comments from survey co-author Dr. Michael Reece, and Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former Surgeon General.
Brief article focussing on the 'orgasm' gap between men and women reported in the new national sex survey.
A reprint of the AP article on the new national sex survey, with quotes from researchers Dr. Debby Herbenick and Dr. Dennis Fortenberry.
A brief overview of the most prominent results from the new national sex survey. This AP story was picked up and released under various titles by numerous other news sources, including NPR.org, CTV News (Canada), the Minnieapolis Star Tribune, the Louisville Courier-Journal, the Washington Examiner, the Philadelphia Daily News, and the Seattle Times.
An overview of the study results, adapted from the Indiana University press release.
An article discussing the new national sex survey results, focussing on the disparity between the percentage of men and women reporting orgasms during intercourse, and information on teen sexual activities.
A brief overview of the new national sex survey in the Health section.
Opinion article questions the methodology of phone surveys about sexual topics, and considers some of the results of the new national sex survey.
The article discusses some of the findings from the new national sex survey, concentrating on lower rates of sexual activity among teenagers than expected, high condom use among sexually active teenagers, and low condom use rates among those men and women over 50.
An interview article with Justin Spring about his new book on Samuel Steward. Spring mentions his time researching at The Kinsey Institute, and Steward's involvement with the Kinsey Report research.
Article examining documented inherent differences in sex-type behavior in boys and girls, and the relationship between childhood deviation from standard gender roles and adult sex orientation. The article mentions the Kinsey Scale as a measure of sexual behavior and orientation.
Jennifer Bass in a light-hearted conversation with WIBC talk radio Ed Wenck on the ‘sexiest cities in America.’ Click play below to listen to the interview.(mp3 of interview; 5:28 mins)
A brief article reporting some findings from the Had Sex study, and citing an IU Newsroom press release.
A discussion of a session about The Kinsey Institute with Dr. Debby Herbenick at the National Society of Newspaper Columnists conference in Bloomington in July 2010.
Review by Washington Post columnist of her visit to Bloomington for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Conference, and her tour of The Kinsey Institute. KI Secretary Pat Lacy is quoted in the article.
Columnist George Smith relates his trip to Bloomington to attend the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Conference, which included a session about the Kinsey Institute, hosted by KI research associate Dr. Debby Herbenick.
An interview with classical violinist Joshua Bell includes references to his life growing up as the son of KI Researcher Dr. Alan Bell.
An article examining current research on the distinction between desire and arousal, in the wake of the recent FDA decision not to approve Flibanserin, known as the 'female Viagra.' KI researcher Dr. Erick Janssen is briefly cited in the article.
This is a review of the newly published book, Sex: The World's Favorite Pastime, Fully Revealed. Some statistics from Sexual Behavior in the Human Male are cited in a discussion debunking the myth that men are more promiscuous than women.
The article reports on the negative recommendation from the FDA expert panel considering approval for the drug flibanserin. Kinsey Institute senior research fellow June Reinisch is quoted in the article.
An article discussing the drug flibanserin, often called 'the female Viagra.' The article features a comment by June Reinisch, a Kinsey Institute Senior Research Fellow.
The article explains developments in condom design and construction designed to provide a better sexual experience to users and encourage more condom use. Kinsey Research Fellow Dr. Debby Herbenick discusses the effect and popularity of condoms featuring a wider head.
The article examines the persistent rumor that American armed forces recruits are given food laced with saltpeter to repress their sexual desire during basic training. Kinsey Institute Director of Communications Jennifer Bass commented on research about the effects of stress on levels of sexual desire.
An article exploring recent research on female desire and arousal, in anticipation of the June 2010 FDA decision on the approval of flibanserin as treatment for hypo-active desire disorder in women. The Kinsey Institute is cited as the source of research figures on women's sexual activity.
The article discusses a move by DC public schools to provide large condoms among free condoms issued to studens in a public health initiative. A study from the KI Condom Use Research Team regarding ill-fitting condoms is cited.
Dr. Janssen commented on his research on infidelity and sexual risk-taking, in the context of Rep. Mark Souder's resignation following the revelation of his affair with a part-time aide. (mp3 of interview; 4:34 mins)
An article discussing the scandal surrounding Indiana Rep. Mark Souder's revealed extramarital affair. Kinsey researcher Dr. Erick Janssen commented on sex research about infidelity.
The Kinsey Institute was briefly mentioned in a review of various Indiana recipients of stimulus grant money, and the economic impact of the associated grants. KI Director of Communications Jennifer Bass comments in the article.
The article discusses the results of the Had Sex survey, in the context of other studies & articles that revealed differences in how men and women remember & relate sexual encounters.
Sexologist Debra Haffner discusses the findings of the recently published "Had Sex" survey on her blog.
An article on the effects of stress on sexual desire and performance mentions a Kinsey Institute study which found that some men experience increased libido when under stress.
Dr. William Yarber is interviewed in a news story on the recent condom study. The segment runs from 16:10 to 21:20 of the programme.
An extensive article on the "Had Sex" survey which moved beyond reporting survey results to consider what factors might influence respondents in their opinion on what constitutes 'having sex.' The article contained considerable commentary from study co-author Brandon Hill, as well as comments from leading sex researchers, including Dr. Eli Coleman, Dr. Ed Laumann, and Dr. June Reinisch. The article also discussed the controversy concerning the publication of the 1999 "Had Sex" survey at the same time as the President Clinton/Lewinsky sex scandal.
Fark.com is a popular news aggregator website which presents links to breaking news stories online, submitted by readers & categorized with an added comic headline. The site included a link to news article on the "Had Sex" study under the "Strange" category.
This is a popular news/comedy site. The author reviewed the findings of the "Had Sex" study and then proposed his own working definition of 'sex' and an additional category of activities that were 'not sex, but must be acknowledged.'
The article commented on the LA Times article and IU press release about the "Had Sex" study, including commentary from study co-author Dr. William Yarber, and citing survey responses from the group of men 65 and older.
The article discussed the findings of the recent "Had Sex" survey, as well as the earlier 1999 "Had Sex" and included comments from two of the study's co-authors, KI Research Associate Brandon Hill and KI Senior Research Fellow Dr. William Yarber.
The article summarized the major findings of the recent "Had Sex" study released in February, and included a brief discussion of the social context for disagreement over the term "having sex." KI Research Associate Brandon Hill was also quoted about the implications of the study for sex researchers & health professional as they talk with subjects & patients.
The article presents a short list of study findings from the "Had Sex" survey.
The article briefly summarizes main findings from the recent "Had Sex" study, and quotes KI Research Associate Brandon Hill, one of the study co-authors.
This article discussed some initial findings of the "Had Sex" survey, published in the journal Sexual Health.
The article discusses the issue of 'sex addiction' with reference to the American Psychiatric Association, recent celebrity scandals, a variety of sex researchers & therapists, and several academic & clinical studies, including the 2004 Kinsey study of 31 self-defined 'sex addicts' co-authored by former Kinsey Director, Dr. John Bancroft.
The second of three blog posts in a series by Diana Kirschner discussing findings from the 2008 MALES study co-authored by KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman, which found that personal honor and family relationships were high priorities for the men studied.
This article reported on the recent condom study, with additional reporting on how large condom companies currently market & label their condom products.
The article considers psychological factors influencing men's condom buying habits, with reference to the condom study.
Fark.com is a popular news aggregator website which presents links to breaking news stories online, submitted by readers & categorized with an added comic headline. The site included a link to news article on the condom study in the "Interesting" category.
This study reported the findings from the condom study on improper fit leading to increased incidence of improper use, but also focussed on the fact that men reported aversion to buying condoms labeled 'small,' leading them to purchase condoms of the wrong size.
A report on the new study emphasizing the health risks when bad condom fit leads to improper use or early removal of condoms. The story also included a note about bias in the study due to having self-selected participants through the web survey.
A report on the new study emphasizing the health risks when bad condom fit leads to improper use or early removal of condoms.
An altered version of the Reuters story below.
A brief story reporting the highlights of a recent study on the relationship of condom fit to condom usage headed by Kinsey Institute Research Fellows Dr. William Yarber (Indiana University), and Dr. Richard Crosby (University of Kentucky). Reuters is a news service, and this story was picked up by many news organizations and blogs, including ABC News.com, and Yahoo! News.
A short article on the potential health benefits of sex, featuring a comment from KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman.
Kinsey Institute Research Fellow Dr. Cynthia Graham was quoted in an article discussing the effects of oral contraceptives on birth control - what kind of effect some women experience, why they are affected, and possible remedies. This article was reprinted on MSN.com.
An article examining married couples in their 20s and 30s who have little or not sexual component to their relationship. KI Researcher Dr. Erick Janssen comments on Hypoactive Sexual Desire, and the subjective nature of measuring desire, especially in women.
The first of three blog posts in a seriesby Diana Kirschner discussing findings from the 2008 MALES study co-authored by KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman, which found that personal honor and family relationships were high priorities for the men studied. This blog post was picked up and republished in several other blogs.
A brief, light article discussing sexual threesomes. Jennifer Bass, KI Director of Commmunications, is quoted in the article.
The article discusses recent news stories on male celebrity infidelity, and male customers of prostitution, and cites figures from an unnamed Kinsey Institute study.
The post talks about recent cases of indeterminate gender that have become news stories and the subject of public discussion about gender classification. The post includes references to a 2007 talk at The Kinsey Institute by Professor Alice Dreger on the history and politics of intersex.
A profile of KI researcher, Dr. Heather Rupp, and her recent studies involving hormonal influence on human sexual activity and decision-makiing.
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A discussion of study results from Dr. Virginia Vitzthum's research in rural Bolivian communities. The studies were released in the American Journal of Human Biology.
A brief report on Dr. Herbenick's study on women's attitude to female genitalia.
A brief review of recent research about women's attitudes towards female genitalia by Dr. Debby Herbenick, from the Centre for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University, and KI Affiliated Faculty, as well as the contributing Sexual Health Educator for Kinsey Confidential and KinseyConfidential.org.
The article highlights the findings of several recent studies by KI Researcher Dr. Virginia Vitzthum regarding environmental stress factors and their effects on human conception and successful prenancy rates in rural Bolivian populations. The studies were originally published in the April 2009 edition of the American Journal of Human Biology. EurekaAlert! is a news service published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and this article was disseminated in various scientific newspapers, blogs, and news services.
A review of the new book, "Why Women Have Sex." The article interviews several sex researchers about the reasons women have sex. KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman is briefly quoted.
A short factual article reporting on Drs. Janssen & Sanders' condom study, with no commentary.
A discussion of the recent NIH grant for the Kinsey Institute condom study, with discussion of possible causes for lack or condom use, groups of men at risk, and possible outcomes of the study.
A reprint of the July 1, 2009 Associated Press article under a different headline.
A reprint of the July 1, 2009 Associated Press article.
A reprint of the July 1, 2009 Associated Press article.
A reprint of the July 1, 2009 Associated Press article.
KI researcher Dr. Erick Janssen is extensively quoted in an article discussing the diversity of American definitions of what constitutes sex.
The story examines the Kinsey Institute condom study recently approved by the NIH. The original article title was "Govt. Funds Study on Why Guys Hate Condoms." The headline and article were edited after publication when the reporter contacted Drs. Janssen and Sanders for commentary.
FOX News reported on several upcoming sex research projects funded by NIH, and suggested they are wasteful or unnecessary, including an upcoming study by Kinsey Institute researchers Dr. Erick Janssen and Dr. Stephanie Sanders. FOX News edited the story after publication to include comments and information from Dr. Janssen. This news story was picked up and commented on by a number of internet bloggers.
KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman offered commentary on a new study linking revealing women who experienced sexual or physical abuse from a domestic partner were roughly three times more likely to have an HIV infection than women who did not suffer abuse.
Dr. Erick Janssen is quoted in an article on the news treatment of the issue of sex 'addiction,' with reference to the CBS News story (see below). ANI is a news wire service. This story was syndicated in numerous Asian newspapers, websites, and news blogs, including ThaiIndian News, Sindh Today, and DailyIndia.com.
Dr. Jon Pook examines the controversy over sex addiction, with comments from Dr. Erick Janssen of The Kinsey Institute. The text story is accompanied by video interviews with sexologists, and patients.
A report on a new study headed by KI researcher Dr. Heather Rupp which compared how men and women rated images of faces of the opposite sex, based on whether they had a steady sexual partner or not. Women with no sexual partner looked at the images for longer periods of time than women with steady partners did, although the subjective ratings the women gave for attractiveness and masculinity were not very different between the groups. By contrast, men with sexual partners and men without sexual partners responded to images of women's faces very similarly.
A review of the Kinsey Institute 2009 Juried Art Show by author Brian Alexander.
Dr. Julia Heiman comments on a new study of nearly 14,000 US women which revealed a rate of HIV infection in women who had experienced intimate partner violence that was three times higher than women who had not experienced violence.
In a travel review of Brown County State Park, near Bloomington, The Kinsey Institute is mentioned as an additional nearby attraction to visit.
A review of the art exhibit "Skin & Bones" at the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, presenting a history and survey of tattoo art. The article comments on one of the pieces appearing in the exhibit on loan from The Kinsey Institute.
A truncated version of the article appearing in the April edition of O, The Oprah Magazine.
Former KI Director Dr. John Bancroft comments on the motivations claimed by female sex molesters.
KI researcher Erick Janssen comments on the attraction for some people of anonymity in sexual encounters in an article about the evolution of the "Casual Encounters" section of Craigslist, a very popular
online classified ad website.
A companion article to the March 25th TV episode on the fluidity of female sexuality. Includes reference to the heterosexuality - homosexuality rating scale.
An episode discussing women, bisexuality, and ambiguous sexuality, included a brief discussion of the Heterosexuality - Homosexuality
Rating Scale, or "Kinsey scale." A link to the Kinsey Institute website was added to the Oprah.com website version
of the episode.
The article discusses the findings of the Kinsey Institute's Condom Research team regarding women's attitudes towards condom use, with comments from Dr. Robin Milhausen, a Kinsey Institute Research Fellow.
On the 10th anniversary of Viagra's introduction in Canada, the article examines the positive and negative impacts the drug has had on senior men and women. KI Director Julia Heiman comments on the importance
of context and the variability among couples when evaluting its effectiveness. This news story was distributed to several Canadian newspapers.
The article referes to the findings of a study co-authored by KI researchers Drs. Stephanie Sanders and Cynthia Graham that women who use a hormonal
contraceptive plus condoms report higher overall sexual satisfaction.
KI Communications Director Jennifer Bass commented in this story about the effects of putting hot sauce in condoms. In addition to inflicting pain in vaginal tissue, Ms. Bass suggested the practice could "cause permanent damage
to the relationship."
Kinsey Institute researcher Dr. Heather Rupp, and Dr. Thomas James of Indiana University discuss how their research helps explain how hormones may influence mate choice in woman. The story is accompanied by
streaming video.
KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman was quoted extensively in this feature article. She discussed the history of research into women and desire, as well as raising the question of whether science can ever accurately quantify the entirety of female desire and arousal.
Playboy Magazine included Alfred Kinsey as one of the "55 most important people in sex" in their 55th anniversary edition.
Quotes from KI Research Fellow Dr. Heather Rupp on her recent study of factors involved in women's mate choices are included
in an article on risk-taking.
The article highlights a study examining the long-term changes to behavior and language used by scientists conducting sex research following a political effort in 2003 to have some sex research grants eliminated.
KI Scientist Dr. Erick Janssen, one of the researchers whose work was jeopardized in the original controversy, comments in the article.
The article begins with a short description and explanation of a recent study on hormonal factors influencing women's mate choices headed by KI Researcher Dr. Heather Rupp.
A brief explanation of the findings of a new study headed by KI researcher Dr. Heather Rupp which uses brain imaging to evaluate how hormonal and psycho-sexual factors affect women's choices of potential mates, and to track changes across phases of the menstrual cycle.
The article discusses a study reported in the current issue of New England Journal of Medicine on testosterone treatments
for women suffering from low libido, with comments from KI Director Julia Heiman.
The article discusses two recent studies released regarding women, the effects of low libido in their personal satisfaction, and the efficacy of experimental treatments. KI Director, Dr. Julia Heiman, co-director of one study, comments on the meaningful impact of testosterone patches while advising caution associated with possible health risks.
The article summarizes the main findings of the recent masculinity study co-authored by KI Director, Dr. Julia Heiman, and ponders ramifications for Irish concepts of masculinity.
Video reporter Tracy Clark-Flory summarizes findings of the recent masculinity study co-authored by KI Director, Dr. Julia Heiman.
The video is available for viewing at www.salon.com or at www.current.com.
A presentation of the major findings of the masculinity study co-authored by KI Director Julia Heiman, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
A presentation of the major findings of the masculinity study co-authored by KI Director Julia Heiman, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
A presentation of the major findings of the masculinity study co-authored by KI Director Julia Heiman, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
The article presents the findings of a new study regarding men's definitions of masculinity. KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman is a contributing author to the study which was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.
The article describes the findings of the recent study in the context of earlier research on women and Viagra, and includes commentary by
several medical researchers, including KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman.
KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman comments on the results of a recent study testing sildenafil on women suffering sexual dysfunction
from anti-depressants. The story also includes an examination of criticism of the study and it's significance. The report can be heard on the NPR website >>
A discussion of the results of a study of the effects of sildenafil (Viagra) on women experiencing sexual dysfunction associated with anti-depressants.
The article also examines the causes of sexual dysfunction, a brief history of Viagra, and includes comments from Dr.
Julia Heiman, one of the study co-authors.
The article describes the procedure and explains the findings of a study of the effects of sildenafil (Viagra) on women experiencing sexual dysfunction associated with anti-depressants, co-authored by KI
Director Dr. Julia Heiman.
The article includes comments by Dr. Jan Schifren of Harvard Medical School, and KI Director Dr. Julia Heiman, who co-authored the study.
A brief summary of the results of a Viagra study on women undergoing treatment with anti-depressants, co-authored by Kinsey Director, Dr. Julia Heiman.
The article presents five health benefits associated with sexual activity. KI Communications Director Jennifer Bass is quoted regarding orgasm and relaxation.
Reporter Scott Stiffler muses on current and future trends in American sexuality, including sex mores, gender identity, marriage, and sex education, with comments from various sexuality research sources, including Jennifer Bass, Director of Communications at The Kinsey.
An article on sexual activity on vacations refers to the dual-control model of sexuality developed at The Kinsey Institute,
as well as comments from Dr. Erick Janssen.
The article reports at length the results of a Kinsey Institute study which elicited responses from focus groups of men on their sexual experiences. KI Scientist Dr. Erick Janssen also comments.
Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Julia Heiman appeared as a panel guest on the eleventh episode of The Charlie Rose Science Series, exploring human sexuality.
The video is available for viewing at www.charlierose.com.
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