• Hookups Aren’t Bad For Your (Mental) Health, But Grades May Suffer

  In a study of teen sexual behavior and relationships, two researchers have found that teens who engage in casual sex face a few negative academic consequences.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/hookups-bad-mental-health-grades-suffer/

• Plus-Size Girls Are More Likely To Have Sex Early And Unprotected

  A new study finds that overweight teen girls are more likely than thinner teen girls to start having sex earlier and are less likely to use contraceptives.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/plus-size-girls-unprotected-sex-early/

• So-Called “Desire Drug” Filbanserin Considered for FDA Approval

  On June 18, The US Food and Drug Administration will be considering an application for filbanserin, a new drug for possible treatment of low desire among women.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/socalled-desire-drug-considered-fda-approval/

• 9 of 10 Campus Rapes Are Committed By Repeat Offenders [Updated]

  A new study, replicating the research of older surveys, finds that a small group of men account for the majority of rapes and sexual assaults - up to about 90%.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/most-campus-rapes-are-committed-by-repeat-offenders/

• Tough Crowd? College Students’ Attitudes Toward Casual Sex

  Some young people and scholars have begun celebrating the emergence of the new "hook up" culture. A new study indicates these celebrations may be premature.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/tough-crowd-college-students-attitudes-casual-sex/

• The Kinsey Institute Celebrates Up and Coming Sex Researchers

  The Kinsey Institute recently celebrated the research of up and coming sex researchers through its student research grant and John Money fellowship programs.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/kinsey-institute-celebrates-coming-sex-researchers/

• Would You Have Sex With Someone Who Refused To Get Tested (STIs)?

  Would you have sex with someone who does not know their sexual health status? What about someone who refuses to get tested for sexually transmitted infections?

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-refused-tested-stis/

• Casual Sex And Hooking Up Do Not Cause Psychological Harm

  Researchers have finally answered the question, "does casual sex and hooking up cause psychological harm?" No, it doesn't!

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/casual-sex-hooking-psychological-harm/

• Survey Reveals Major Gaps In Young Adults’ Knowledge On Safe Sex

  A recent study of 18- to 29-year old unmarried adults reveals startling gaps in young adults' knowledge about safe-sex practices and pregnancy.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/survey-reveals-major-gaps-young-adults-knowledge-safe-sex-2/

• Q&A: Young American Women: Only Ones Who Shave Their Pubic Area?

  A nice thing about pubic hair is that it can be removed with relative ease and it grows back in relatively quickly.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/young-american-women-pubic-area/

• My Journey to KC: Introducing Kristen Mark

  Kinsey Confidential's newest blogger, Kristen Mark, has migrated from Toronto to Indiana to join our team...here is her introduction!

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/my-journey-to-kc-introducing-kristen-mark/

• Bloomington, Indiana Is USA’s Fourth Gayest City

  The Advocate has released their list of Gayest Cities in America, with Bloomington ranking number four, right behind Atlanta, Burlington, VT, and Iowa City, IA.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/bloomington-indiana-usas-fourth-gayest-city/

• South Africa, World AIDS Day, Music, and More

  Bradley just arrived back from South Africa and reflects on World AIDS Day, US complacency, and musical responses to HIV.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/south-africa-aids-music/

• Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Continue To Rise In The US

  Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the US, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexually-transmitted-infection-rates-continue-rise/

• Hooking Up: Today’s Rewards For The 1960s Sexual Revolution

  The Sexual Revolution of the 1960s, aided by women's and gay liberation movements, have made for greater acceptance of casual sex, or "hooking up", on campuses.

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/hooking-todays-rewards-1960s-sexual-revolution/

• Indiana University & Bloomington Sexual Health Resources

  http://kinseyconfidential.org/resources/indiana-university-bloomington-sexual-health-resources/

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