One of the big debates that comes up over and over in sex education is the role and effectiveness of the strategy of harm reduction. And part of why it’s tricky is that a lot of people have so many judgments and opinions about sexual practices that it’s hard to have a reasonable discussion. When […]

I always enjoy going to sexuality conferences. The presentations and the conversations with other folks in the field are an amazing way to keep current on what’s happening. But it’s even more fun with I get to present and I’m thrilled to be speaking at this year’s Sex::Tech conference in San Francisco. Sex::Tech is put […]

This post also appeared on the Good Vibrations Magazine. A few weeks ago, Northwestern University professor J. Michael Bailey did something that ruffled a lot of feathers. He teaches a lecture class on the science of sexuality and in order to supplement the course, he organizes a series of optional presentations with guest speakers. These […]

People with disabilities face a lot of challenges, not the least of which is the lack of good sexuality information and support. (Although The Ultimate Guide to Sex & Disability has lots of great info.) I just found out about a free group that’s starting up in Berkeley. Here’s the info: Sexuality and Disability Support […]

The folks at the Center for Sexual Health Promotion have been cranking out some amazing research about sexual practices lately. I just ran across their newest call for participants: they’re looking for women in long term relationships to explore how they experience sexual desire. Check it out below, and pass it on! Hello, Our research […]

This image from Post Secret is exactly why we need Planned Parenthood. Over the last several months, Planned Parenthood has been under even more intense attack than usual. Despite the fact that abortion accounts for only 3% of their services (36% of their services were for contraception, 31% for STI screening and treatment, 17% for […]

I recently ran across a fascinating article: Why rejection hurts: A common neural alarm system for physical and social pain. According to the authors, physical pain and social pain (which happens when social relationships are threatened, damaged or lost) are both processed in the same part of the brain. It seems that the anterior cingulate […]