Palin-tology Sep 4, 2008
Some of it was very personal and mean, impugning her sanity and her sexuality, if you can believe it. Fortunately, most honest scientists recognized Carson was calling attention to a real crisis, something that was actually happening and could be documented, even though they realized Carson's appeal was largely emotional and scientifically flawed. (Slate)
Bristol Palin Pregnancy Spurs Sex Ed Debate Sep 4, 2008
Sexual health experts overwhelmingly agree that such programs represent an ineffective strategy in reducing teen birthrates, favoring instead what is known as comprehensive sexuality education ... "Bristol Palin's pregnancy is another illustration of the need for comprehensive sexuality education," said Stephen Conley, executive director of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists ... Eli Coleman, professor and director of the Program in Human Sexuality at the... (ABC News)
Another Kind of Addict Sep 3, 2008
James Dimmock / Showtime Golden Globe-winning actor David Duchovny made a plea for privacy on behalf of his family as he entered treatment for sex addiction SEXUALITY. Another Kind of Addict. (Newsweek)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 2, 2008 Sep 3, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Some month names are misnamed. (North County Times)
Hurricane Bristol hits Minnesota (264) Sep 3, 2008
Oh sure, when a right winger's daughter gets pregnant, we need to respect her privacy, but when the right wingers want to change the Constitution to discriminate against gays (ain't one's sexuality a private matter too ... Or when a gay servicemember wants to serve their country, their sexuality becomes a reason for discharge, regardless of their performance. (Salon)
The Last Republican Sep 2, 2008
He scorned Buchanans Catholic understanding of sexuality but conceded that he is a reactionary in the good sensereacting against the empire in favor of the old Republic, which he mistakenly thinks was Christian. . (The American Conservative)
Don’t de-humanize gay Mormons Sep 2, 2008
Gary R. Olsen wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:51 PM:" Wow, that's cute! So there really is people born with a same sex attraction? I'm going to file that with the men who are part of the N.A.M.B.L.A. (North American Man-Boy Love Association) organization who claim that they were "Born that way" as well. The more that you folks continue to defend Homosexuality, the more you will have secured your spot in Hell. But I like to think that God is a forgiving and understanding God, and he will give you all a... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
"Burn After Reading": Up in flames? Sep 2, 2008
" That's what he liked about this story, to suggest everything. It's true that the character of the writer, performed by Fran;ois Berl;and, pushes her across borders she wouldn't usually cross. She devotes herself completely to him, and she's so in love with him that she doesn't see anything wrong. She's ready to do anything he will say, and she doesn't realize he's manipulating her. When he dumps her, she gets her heart completely broken. She thought she was very clever, but she realizes how... (Salon)
Taking command - The John McCain way Sep 1, 2008
The environment at Cecil Field in those days reflected the times: Officers and enlistees felt pride in their service as they struggled with post-Vietnam hostility toward the military; some dabbled in drugs and took advantage of the shifting social mores regarding sexuality; they wondered about America's place in the world. As McCain took over VA-174, women were just beginning to arrive in the unit. (Boston Globe)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Sep 1, 2008
" Anne Weyman, chief executive of the Family Planning Association, said it was clear that the abstinence-only approach to sex and relationships did not work. "Robust contraception services, comprehensive sex and relationship education and a mature attitude to young people's sexuality are the key components in bringing down teenage pregnancy. "If we are expecting young people to make responsible decisions about their sexual health, they need information and support to do it. Simply telling them... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Deadly inattention to HIV Sep 1, 2008
Seventh, while HIV testing is critical, we must not mistake the CDC's heavy emphasis on "opt-out" HIV testing in health care settings for a truly comprehensive national HIV prevention program, including needle exchange services, behavioral interventions, adequate HIV housing, comprehensive sexuality education and other evidence-based services. We are pleased that Congress will hold a hearing in September on the implications of the new HIV statistics, but the next president must go further and... (Baltimore Sun)
Walking a thin line: Researchers seek best anorexia treatment Sep 1, 2008
ST. LOUIS Twenty years ago, when Cheryl Bergin was a teenager and in the throes of anorexia nervosa, she weighed a mere 54 pounds (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sexy films fest 'not hardcore' Aug 31, 2008
Though his involvement with MUFF continues, this year Turley has branched out to launch the wholly self-funded Sexy International Film Festival, a week-long program of films about "love, relationships and sexuality" ... Still, he acknowledges that the mere act of raising serious questions about love and sexuality may seem like a challenge to many people - Australians in particular. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sex and pregnancy Aug 31, 2008
One should clearly understand that sex and sexuality are very different entities and a woman can express her sexuality even without having actual sexual intercourse. A couple may choose to give each other sexual and sensual pleasures like kissing, cuddling and caressing to bring each other closer. (India Times, India)
Sharp talker Aug 30, 2008
" Alicia Keys is in a makeshift backstage area of the spectacular Arenes De Nimes, in France, talking about growing up in New York's gritty Hell's Kitchen precinct. As a teenager, packing a knife in her bag as she left her apartment was part of her daily routine in pre-Giuliani, pre-gentrified New York. But that's now all a world away for the worldly 27-year-old, seated in front of a mirror as she applies make-up for tonight's show. Outside, several thousand French teenagers queue impatiently in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 27) Aug 30, 2008
rocck wrote on Aug 27, 2008 12:56 PM:" I suppose Ted Gay also thinks that HIV is a homosexual issue and straight people only get it through misfortune. Or Mr.Gay is like a certain Idaho politician who is hiding his own sexuality by adamantly speaking against it. " ... "Taking bible verses out of context proves the very ignorance and defiance Mr Gay's letter points out....'Really, can't take a Bible verse out of context, huh? Then what exactly ARE you people talking about? What bout misquoting a... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Lesbian activist Del Martin dies at 87 Aug 29, 2008
She and Lyon together wrote Lesbian/Woman, a 1972 book that argued lesbians should be seen for more than their sexuality and simultaneously offered a frank, no-nonsense account of lesbian relationships. A year later, Martin became the first out lesbian to serve on the board of directors of the National Organization for Women, even though opponents within the group feared the impact of having a leader that many in the mainstream still viewed as socially deviant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
IF YOU LIKE ... : Something for everyone this fall Aug 29, 2008
Two confront budding sexuality, got slammed for it during their festival runs and face tough challenges getting audiences interested. Hounddog stars Dakota Fanning (12 when the movie was shot) as a rural Southern girl in the 1950s who loves Elvis, her sick father and singing and dancing till her innocence is crushed by a cruel boy who sexually attacks her. (USA Today -- Life)
Officer's sexuality no longer confusing Aug 29, 2008
Officer s sexuality no longer confusing. Atlanta policewoman understands at last why her voice is deep, why she s attracted to women and why she can grow a full beard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 28, 2008 Aug 29, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Global-warming deception. (North County Times)
'Sexy' exercise salon has officials in cold sweat Aug 29, 2008
Though there is no nudity -- and no spectators -- she wants the women who take her class to embrace their sexuality. "This is about bringing out the power that women have," Ms. Babines said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Reasons for Female Genital Cutting Aug 28, 2008
Western feminists frequently view FGC against the backdrop of patriarchy and female oppression; FGC becomes men s way of controlling female sexuality ... There are numerous reasons why FGC is practiced; different reasons reflect a variety of contexts and cultural views of women s bodies and sexuality ... Scholars have documented numerous themes (often interconnected) related to the meanings of FGC: tradition, control of female sexuality, enhanced fertility, purity (literal or symbolic),... (Suite101.com)
Boyd getting Somewhere on Talent Aug 28, 2008
Osbourne told him to shove it, and judge David Hasselhoff admitted he was questioning his sexuality after watching Barrys moves. On curiosity alone, Barry should be back for another round. (MSNBC -- News)
Men Defy Stereotypes In Defining Masculinity Aug 28, 2008
The study, part of the Men's Attitudes to Life Events and Sexuality (MALES) project, aimed to determine characteristics of masculinity and quality of life in men with and without self-reported erectile dysfunction, and how those ideas of masculinity might affect seeking help and treatment. "Many meanings, positive and negative, are attached to the term, 'masculinity,'" said Julia Heiman, director of The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and an author of this study. (Science Daily)
Movie review: Coogan is the prince of 'Hamlet 2' Aug 28, 2008
Dana and his two students, the bubbly Epiphany, who has issues with minorities, and the effeminate Rand, who has issues with his sexuality, stage adaptations of popular films like "Erin Brockovich" and "Mississippi Burning." Noah Sapperstein, the school newspaper's precocious arts critic, routinely trashes Dana's plays. But Dana's class is soon invaded by an raucous, ethnically mixed bunch of students who've been transferred from other extracurricular programs that have fallen victim to budget... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
A PhD in putting out Aug 28, 2008
An undergrad degree in sexuality studies is yesterday's hot topic ... al, York and UBC, already offer undergraduate degrees in sexuality studies, most of which allow students to explore academic issues of sexual orientation ... But U of T is the first Canadian institution to recognize the advanced study of sexuality, following the lead of U.S. schools such as University of Chicago, Yale, Cornell, New York University and the City University of New York. (Globe and Mail)
Jasmine Guy's 'For Colored Girls...' Aug 27, 2008
This choreopoem is performed by some amazing women who talk about spirituality, violence, female sexuality, music, and their heritage. The all women ensemble includes, Crystal King(tv veteran, In the Heat of the Night) & Omelika (sistahs dance, vocal, percussion group, Giwayen Mata). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Death Race Review Aug 26, 2008
The tough guy actor deserves credit for being confident enough to play a character whose sexuality is so often called into question; not many action stars besides The Rock would do that. Not faring as well are Natalie Martinez and Brotherhood's Jason Clarke as the movie's eye candy and henchman, respectively. (IGN FilmForce)
Good tidings for women on HRT Aug 26, 2008
The study found that 3 out of 4 women, who complained of night sweats and hot flushes, found that these symptoms had vanished after a year of HRT use and even in women who were well past menopause and did not suffer hot flushes, there was a noted improvement in sleep, sexuality and joint pain as a result of HRT use ... Professor MacLennan says there was a small but measurable improvement in quality of life and a noted improvement in sleep, sexuality and joint pains, but HRT users had more breast... (News-Medical.net)
MPs call for sex education in primary schools Aug 26, 2008
The framework will be introduced in educational settings throughout the country and aims to develop learners self-esteem and self-awareness, while empowering young people to explore the many aspects of sexuality and learn about healthy personal relationships. It is vital that young people are aware of the personal and sexual health services available to them and sex and relationship education should provide them with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices. (WalesOnline)
'Longer sex' billboards banned Aug 26, 2008
We all reach an age where we feel some embarrassment about our sexuality and naturally feel uncomfortable when other people are around us when we are confronted by these things. Can you imagine - if you become impotent - you are hardly going to tell the world. (ABC Online)
Campaign interruptus: watchdog withdraws ads Aug 26, 2008
The bureau's chief executive, Alison Abernethy, admitted it was out of step: "The board acknowledged that in the time since the original decision, debate about the sexualisation of children has crystallised community concern about the unsolicited exposure of children to ads dealing with sexuality.". When it had previously considered the ad, it was identified as being at the upper limit of what was considered acceptable. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
His act comes with a twist Aug 24, 2008
There's an element of sexuality in contortionism. Do you ever take advantage of that, in your personal or professional life. (Boston Globe)
Study finds ideas about sex don't bar HPV vaccine use Aug 24, 2008
"This is a decision about parenting, vulnerability and vaccine attitudes, not sexuality," said Susan Rosenthal, a UTMB pediatric psychologist and the study's lead author. "Mothers who haven't had their daughter vaccinated yet most often said they want more time to learn about the vaccine.". (Houston Chronicle)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Improves Sleep, Sexuality And Joint Pain In Older Women Aug 24, 2008
"Our results show that hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness and joint pains were less common in women on HRT in this age group. Sexuality was also improved," says Professor Alastair MacLennan, leader of the Australian arm of WISDOM and head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide, Australia. "Overall, quality of life measures improved. Even when women did not have hot flushes and were well past menopause, there was a small but measurable improvement in quality of life and a... (Science Daily)
Red tide goes green Aug 23, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008. The "Keeper" offers women an eco-friendly alternative to pads and tampons. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
The dangers of douching Aug 23, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008. Andrenne Aslum, Cavalier Daily Health lity Columnist. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Break out your hairplug jokes.... Aug 23, 2008
There are plenty of white males in this country that are extremely anxious and troubled about their sexuality, and they find black men threatening ... This is the major dilemma for the GOP male voter - they find homosexuality disgusting, yet highly arousing ... Your almost daily reference to homosexuality in some form, whether it be Larry Craig, Barney Franks, or trying to make it a trait of Republicans, shows an inordinate amount of focus on a subject that no one but yourself seems interested... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
HRT may be worth cancer risk, study suggests Aug 22, 2008
"They saw improvement in their sleep pattern, a reduction in joint pains which many of them thought were due to just the ageing process, an improvement in sexuality, and lastly, if they still had hot flushes and night sweats, they of course improved," Professor MacLennan said. Once seen as the answer to the most serious symptoms of menopause, hormone replacement therapy fell out of favour in 2002, when a US study linked HRT to an increased risk of breast cancer, heart attack and strokes. (ABC Online)
Newsweek: Pros of early hormone therapy for women Aug 22, 2008
New research shows that estrogen replacement early may minimize menopausal symptoms and improve sexuality for mid-life women while reducing the risks of HRT. ... "That was just not right." Now, says Santoro, "Women can often do the math for themselves when this is discussed and then balance against the benefit that symptom relief provides." In a study published this week in the online version of the British Medical Journal, Australian researchers found that taking estrogen improved sleep,... (MSNBC -- Health)
The 'F' Bomb Aug 22, 2008
My human sexuality students, over the years, have certainly been confused when this topic is made the focus of a lesson plan. They think that body image is better suited for a psychology class not a sexuality course until they realize just how many bedroom issues come back to how one feels about their form. (Fox News)
Teen girls having less sex, safer sex Aug 22, 2008
Instead of just biology and safe sex, the program also addressed issues of gender and sexuality, empowerment and healthy relationships. Peer teaching made it more accessible, she said. (Globe and Mail)
Better sex for older women Aug 22, 2008
"Sexuality was also improved," he added ... MacLennan said that even for women who did not have hot flushes and were well past menopause, there was a "small but measurable improvement in quality of life and a noted improvement in sleep, sexuality and joint pains". (iAfrica.com)
Wanted: The Perfect Song Aug 22, 2008
But where that track had a sweet, vulnerable sexuality, Perry turns brushing lips with the same sex into a cheesy, aggressive form of exhibitionism like Wrestlemania without the cuddling. 1 of 10. (Time.com)
One devastating home movie Aug 21, 2008
It's a reflection of sexuality nowadays, definitely. Did you know about Chabrol, growing up. (Salon)
A Crazy World Aug 20, 2008
Bradley claims they violated his constitutional rights and that caused him emotional distress by publishing versions of the Bible that call homosexuality a sin ... We will see just what rights they have when they stand before the Lord, the author of the Bible that condemns homosexuality ... well ill be she liked it much wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:50 PM:" Rachel is still busy with her daily cult hate blogging. She is imagining a doctor is gay because doctor touched her naughty place and she liked... (New Iberia, LA)
Hidden crime Aug 20, 2008
It shouldn't matter whether that difference is skin colour, religious belief, sexuality or disability. That it needs to be labelled a hate crime for that to happen is strange commentary on our legal system. (BBC News -- UK)
Oral Contraceptives May Ease Suffering Of Women With Severe PMS Aug 20, 2008
(July 25, 2001) The birth control pill can have significant adverse effects on sexuality and mood in some women, increasing the likelihood of early discontinuation, according to a study by the Kinsey Institute for. (Feb. (Science Daily)
U. of Chicago study: More than 10 percent of older Americans suffer mistreatment Aug 20, 2008
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) supported the study, which collected data on individuals' social lives, sexuality, health and a broad range of biological measures. The NSHAP is supported by several components of the NIH, including the National Institute on Aging, the Office of Research on Women's Health, the Office of AIDS Research and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research. (EurekAlert!)
A revolution in the boardroom: Why it pays to be gay Aug 19, 2008
The domestic intelligence service is now not only going to start actively employing openly gay recruits, it is also hiring Stonewall (a group once associated with, and run by, former radicals such as Ms Mason) to advise the security services on how to encourage its spies to be more open about their sexuality and how to persuade more gay applicants to apply for jobs there. But as dramatic as MI5's announcement seems, it is part of a much wider silent revolution that Stonewall has been pursuing... (Independent)
SAA 'headed for disaster' Aug 19, 2008
Britain's MI5 is recruiting gay spies and wants its staff to be more open about their sexuality. A British pub is offering pints for home-grown produce in a bartering initiative. (iAfrica.com)
L. Rust Hills, 83; was Esquire's curmudgeonly fiction editor Aug 18, 2008
When he left in 1964 to go to The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Mailer's novel "An American Dream" was being serialized in Esquire, bringing a forthright sexuality into the magazine for the first time. In 1963, Mr. Hills conceived an entire literary issue of the magazine, which included not just stories, but also interviews with writers; a photo essay on writers' lives; a snarky profile by Gay Talese of the circle surrounding George Plimpton's Paris Review; and, most controversially, an... (Boston Globe)
Bullying takes twisted turn for the worse Aug 18, 2008
Offenses rating suspension include racial slurs, sexuality slurs and any physical fight. Piedmont has a Wellness Center on campus that focuses on students' emotional health and tracks topics students come in to talk about, including stress, anger management, depression and suicidal thoughts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
AIDS finds a hidden niche in Georgia Aug 18, 2008
It holds Healthy Love parties that celebrate a woman s sexuality while stressing their right to demand safe sex. Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta In March, Julian Bond, U.S. Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Rory Kennedy on Helen Thomas Film, Coming to HBO on Monday: 'The Role of Journalism in a Democracy' Aug 17, 2008
Kennedy did ask Thomas if she ever used her sexuality in the job. Thomas' answer: "I never had the potential ; nobody made a pass at me, darn it!". (MediaWeek.com)
Mother and daughter lead village in AIDS recovery Aug 17, 2008
In a cultural breakthrough, young men and women teach school and adult groups about HIV prevention, AIDS testing and treatment, including condom use, abstinence, responsible sexuality and reduced mother-to-child transmission. Dawnson Owuor, project manager, says the projects interconnect. (USA Today)
Military precision leads world to believe it's all fun and Games Aug 16, 2008
Kyla Bremner, aged 31, was born in Canada, emigrated to Australia in 1997 and wrote a paper entitled Gender Sexuality and Sport at the Australian National University, before switching to medicine. She is now a doctor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ELCA bishop makes HIV awareness a priority Aug 16, 2008
"Any disease that seems related to human sexuality is difficult and uncomfortable to talk about for many, he said. "We have to confront our own discomfort about sexuality," he said."Second, if we come down as Christians in terms of the moral dimensions of the disease, partner(ing) in eradicating the disease becomes more difficult. HIV/AIDS needs to treated as a disease, not a sin. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tuning in to an old beat renewed Aug 16, 2008
" Even more tellingly, the message of emancipation for historically oppressed groups was co-opted by commercial interests. The Woodstock music festival in 1969 became the embodiment, even the apogee, of the spirit of the 1960s. Bernard Collier, sent by his New York Times editors to cover what they suspected was a drug-fuelled orgy, sent back dispatches on the communitarian ethos of the event. Thirty years later, however, Woodstock '99, which attempted to recreate the original event, turned into... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A Rising Tide Swamps All Coasts Aug 16, 2008
Some of it was very personal and mean, impugning her sanity and her sexuality, if you can believe it. Fortunately, most honest scientists recognized Carson was calling attention to a real crisis, something that was actually happening and could be documented, even though they realized Carson's appeal was largely emotional and scientifically flawed. (Slate)
Married, but unconsummated Aug 15, 2008
Educating a couple to take their time, experience sexuality and intimacy rather than view it as a performance or a test, or as a task you either pass or fail, often takes the pressure off, Rosenbaum says. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Single Anti-Gay Remark Sufficient for Hostile Workplace Claim, N.J. Court Says Aug 15, 2008
Kwiatkowski sued under the state Law Against Discrimination, claiming the firing was motivated by Wonder's bias against him because of his sexuality, as shown by her allegedly calling him a "stupid fag" under her breath, and that she made up a poor performance record as a pretext. He also claimed hostile workplace discrimination based on his sexuality ... Since the employer had articulated a nondiscriminatory reason for the firing, the burden was on Kwiatkowski to present evidence that the... (Law.com)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Aug 15, 2008
" Anne Weyman, chief executive of the Family Planning Association, said it was clear that the abstinence-only approach to sex and relationships did not work. "Robust contraception services, comprehensive sex and relationship education and a mature attitude to young people's sexuality are the key components in bringing down teenage pregnancy. "If we are expecting young people to make responsible decisions about their sexual health, they need information and support to do it. Simply telling them... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Healthy Sex Life Can Extend into 80s Aug 15, 2008
"There are challenges that arise, but it's not aging, per se, that's the issue. A decline in sexuality may be the canary in the mineshaft. Sexual problems may manifest before diabetes and high blood pressure." ... "It's definitely whether you're elderly or "wellderly" that makes a difference," said Dr. Virginia Sadock, director of the program of human sexuality at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City. (MEDLINEplus)
Experiences in managing problematic crystal methamphetamine use and associated depression in gay men and HIV positive men: in-depth interviews with general practitioners in Sydney, Australia Aug 15, 2008
Management of the complex relationships between drug use, depression, sexuality and HIV can be addressed following a 'stepped care' approach. General practice guidelines for the management of crystal meth use problems should address specific issues associated with gay men and HIV positive men. (BioMed Central)
