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    Doctor: Gardner's Childhood Could Explain Adult Behavior  Mar 13, 2010
    "They'll either go to one extreme where they become very, very asexual or anti-sexual, or extreme in terms of their hatred of sexuality or they will go to the other extreme or become very indulgent in their sexuality. But that indulgence can take many forms," said Gruder. Gruder said none of what happened in John Gardner's childhood is his fault. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Kazan bursts out in 'Exploding'  Mar 12, 2010
    Not rated (sexuality, profanity). At the Sunshine, Houston Street and Second Avenue. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Youre Too Old For This!  Mar 12, 2010
    By 30 you should be becoming more in tune and comfortable with your body and its sexuality. By 30 you should not still be playing jedi mind tricks to get in. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Cubas free sex changes mark break from past  Mar 11, 2010
    There has been a lot of resistance because homophobia remains strong in our culture, she said at a recent conference on sexuality ... A state-trained kindergarten teacher with a degree in sexuality, she runs the National Sexual Education Center. (MSNBC -- International)

    Why Women Have Sex  Mar 11, 2010
    " Modern women are the descendants of a long and unbroken line of ancestral mothers who made wise sexual choices. As descendants of these successful women, modern women carry with them the sexual psychology the ancestral wisdom that led to the success of their female forebears. So women find cues to health, status and protection to be sexually attractive. These are all qualities that led to better survival and reproductive outcomes. On the competition side, evolution by selection is an... (Time.com)

    Sex Into Your 60s? It's the Norm, Study Says  Mar 11, 2010
    The report "gives us, for the first time, a way of summarizing and comparing population health with respect to sexuality," Tessler Lindau said. She and Gavrilova found that overall, men were more likely to be sexually active, report a quality sex life, and to be interested in sex. (ABC News)

    Life Is Shorter for Men, but Sexually Active Life Expectancy Is Longer  Mar 11, 2010
    Goodson adds that many unanswered questions remain in the field of older people and sexuality, such as problems with measurement and silence regarding the sexual health of ageing homosexual, bisexual or intersexed people. "They stand as dim reminders of the limitations inherent in applying science to the study of complex human realities, and the cultural values shaping the topics we choose to study," she concludes. (Science Daily)

    In harm's way: workplace bullying leads to death of siblings  Mar 11, 2010
    Name-calling, verbal abuse and innuendo about his sexuality were common. His apprentice paperwork was ignored and he was ridiculed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Researcher Presents Risk-Free Treatment for Low Female Sexual Desire  Mar 10, 2010
    Mintz will present her findings at the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) annual conference ... (June 28, 2007) Scientists at the University of Granada have studied how some psychological variables such as erotophilia (positive attitude towards sexuality), sexual fantasies and anxiety are related to sexual. (Science Daily)

    Men likelier than women to enjoy sex in old age  Mar 10, 2010
    "Neither does the measure provide details on how women and men manage, attempt to enhance, or deal meaningfully (and uniquely) with their ageing sexuality.". The survey carried out in 1995-6 defined sexual activity as having had sex with at least one partner in previous six months, whereas the survey from 2005-6 defined it as having sex with at least one partner in the previous 12 months. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Fox on Sex: What's Your Sexual Style?  Mar 10, 2010
    According to Barry and Emily McCarthy, authors of , there are specific unique expressions of sexuality that speak volumes about the quality of your sex life and relationship. These are styles you want to know to realize the ultimate in mutually satisfying sex. (Fox News)

    Kim Z: I don't have a female lover  Mar 9, 2010
    () -- After her sexuality was questioned in the media, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Kim Zolciak wants to set the record straight, and told PEOPLE she's "in a great place" with her as-yet-unnamed, still-not-divorced boyfriend, Big Poppa. Rumors that Zolciak was involved romantically with deejay Tracy Young kicked into high gear after Zolciak's performance of her single, "Tardy for the Party," at the Atlanta, Georgia, nightclub Gold Room on February 26. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Kid-Sized Condoms: Company Markets Contraceptive for 14-Year-Olds  Mar 9, 2010
    "We know that young men are becoming sexually active as young as 14 and earlier, and we know that teen pregnancy, and HIV are major problems around the world," said Eli Coleman, chair in Sexual Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School's Program in Human Sexuality in Minneapolis. Providing condoms that are comfortable and pleasurable to teens will encourage their use and, in turn, decrease rates of unintended pregnancy and disease, he said. (ABC News)

    Johnny Depp's Adventures in Gender-Bending  Mar 9, 2010
    The former teen heartthrob and reigning Sexiest Man Alive gets credit for choosing "unconventional" roles, but here unconventional is code for "sexually ambiguous." Though his real-life sexuality has never been much of an issue (after a series of high-profile romances with starlets like Winona Ryder and Kate Moss, he's been with French actress Vanessa Paradis since the late '90s), Depp's big-screen sexual persona has always been remarkably fluid, emphasizing rather than overcoming his fine... (Slate)

    Sexiest TV Moms Heat Up Small Screen  Mar 8, 2010
    Over the years, many TV moms have steamed up prime time, managing to preach family values while still oozing sexuality. These women truly founded the cougar craze, attracting men (and women) of all ages. (KERO 23, CA)

    Family guy and Feminism  Mar 7, 2010
    Lois Griffin and Progressive Values. Below is an exploration of how Lois Griffin, the wife-and-mother character of Family Guy, can be viewed as a vehicle for inspiring progressive thinking. (Suite101.com)

    Letter: What would Jesus say to 'propaganda?'  Mar 6, 2010
    I was saddened to read the Homosexuality is wrong behavior letter to the editor Feb. 7 ... The Yuba-Sutter area has many homosexuals and individuals who are confused about their sexuality. (Appeal Democrat, CA)

    Elton John: Talented but 'cruel gay man'  Mar 5, 2010
    Brian wrote on Mar 2, 2010 7:42 PM:" Billy,Where are those verses in the Biblethat suggests Jesus would never condemn homosexuality? I know there are a slew of them the gay community uses to justify what they do in the bedroom. ". Brian wrote on Mar 2, 2010 7:38 PM:" Billy,Interesting how you can conclude that wujek is a luke-warm Christian. Since there are many mysteries in the Biblethat have not been unraveled, it's a stretch to suggest he not not living by the book. You can't hold a candle to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Sleeping With the Sitter  Mar 5, 2010
    Since you're already wondering whether you can hire her back when things don't work out (answer: no), you clearly aren't interested in her as more than a jumpstart to your too-long-dormant sexuality. Hooray that your sap is running again. (Slate)

    Senators Introduce 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Repeal  Mar 5, 2010
    It bans gay and lesbian soldiers from admitting or talking about their sexuality ... That goes against President Barack Obama's plan to have a lengthy review of the policy that would include interviewing gay and lesbian soldiers who are currently serving, but if they admit their sexuality, under current policy they would be dismissed from the military ... Another woman said she has no problem with people choosing their sexuality, but she has concerns over their safety. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Art of Aging exhibition featured at MacNider  Mar 4, 2010
    Her images explore the disconnect between self-identification and aging bodies, and society s discomfort with sexuality in older women. Searle offers a feminist perspective on aging with her whimsical fabric sculptures, including her Body Bag and Woman Within series. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Uganda: Online Protest Keeps Spotlight On Anti-Gay Bill  Mar 3, 2010
    Kampala More than 450,000 people have signed an online petition urging Uganda's parliament to drop a bill that would impose the death sentence for the crime of "aggravated homosexuality" - when an HIV-positive person has sex with anyone who is disabled or under the age of 18 ... The Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 - a private member's bill first tabled by ruling party MP David Bahati in October 2009 - is due for discussion this month ... Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, but the new law would... (allAfrica.com)

    Fair has something for everyone  Mar 3, 2010
    A talk called Healthy Sexuality Parent/Child Communication, put on by Planned Parenthood, gave advice to parents about how to understand their own values about sexuality and how to start a discussion with their children on sexuality. Another talk, called In Our Own Voice, put on by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, featured guest speakers who have mental illnesses and their accounts of what it is like to live every day with them. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Racist incidents, protests spread at UC campuses  Mar 3, 2010
    "What kind of campus promotes an environment that allows people to think it's acceptable to target people for their ethnicity, gender or sexuality?" said Corey Matthews, one of about 200 mostly minority UCLA students who held a lunchtime rally. "It's something about the tone of the environment that allows this.". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    That gripe about Eddie is a bit queer  Mar 3, 2010
    I wish our gay pals would make up their minds: can homosexuality be a giggle or not. A few days ago the gay mardi gras minced and pranced through the streets of coathanger city, a giant good-humoured piss-take of human sexuality, with the crowd screeching and applauding men in dresses, blokes in nuns habits, males generally doing their best to look like the gender that doesnt turn them on ... (Oh my god, was he referring to homosexuality. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Colin Firth stoked by 'Single' nomination  Mar 1, 2010
    "Listen, the first role I ever played was a gay man, and it started my career. I played one in 'Mamma Mia' and somewhere else I have forgotten. I will play anything if the character is interesting. I am not going to base it on what the sexuality is.". Firth is currently filming "The King's Speech," in which he's cast as King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II's father. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    * Anti-smoking advertisements spark furor in France  Feb 27, 2010
    This campaign gives the impression of being more about sexuality than about anti--smoking. This is what bothers us. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Commentary: Tim Tebow following a cautious strategy at NFL Scouting Combine? That's not the Tebow we know  Feb 27, 2010
    I don't understand why you're main focus in on Timmy's sexuality instead of his ability. And as for you knowing who's gay and who isn't I thought the gays were the ones who had gaydar. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Myf Warhurst  Feb 27, 2010
    They are all extremely talented, and all diverse in terms of body type, age and sexuality. They had the thousands in the audience entranced. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    LETTER: Reader warns this information hard to take  Feb 27, 2010
    father bob wrote on Feb 26, 2010 9:53 AM:" ROFLMAO!!!!Ms Storm, you really need to look at it this way: "IF" it is an actual study of sexuality, many have been done, many funded by tax dollars. if you really gave a rat's pattoot about out of control government spending, you'd have been screaming at the top of you lungs for the 8 years the bush administration raped our country and economy by ignorant fiscal mishandling of just about everything they touched. you should be on you knees begging... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Who watches watchmen? Lawyers to watch police  Feb 27, 2010
    In our experience, people have been very reluctant to make complaints to the police they are fearful of risking their reputation and being outed in terms of their sexuality. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Spurred on by Viagra, firms seek female desire drug...  Feb 26, 2010
    An example of this came last week when Boehringer released data from a European survey -- called Desire and its Effects on Female Sexuality Including Relationships or DESIRE -- which it said showed women with low libido and associated distress suffered personal, emotional impact from their sexual problems ... Boynton accused the drug industry of seeking to "reclaim a feminist discourse" by arguing that women's sexuality has been largely ignored by scientific research, and their efforts are... (The Drudge Report)

    Can any athlete rival Serena's grit, more  Feb 25, 2010
    Court isn't suggesting we start burning homosexuals at the stake; she just gave her (solicited, by the way) opinion on whether sexuality is a choice ... There are people who think homosexuality is an affront to their Christian values; do we start barring Hall of Fame lesbians from awarding trophies just because lesbianism upsets some viewers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Apple bends to puritan pressure  Feb 25, 2010
    As a parent, Im much more concerned about my child picking up aggressive tendencies or developing a desensitized attitude about violence than I am about exposure to sexuality. One is the physical expression of emotion with the intent to injure, while the other is how we survive as a species. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Lady Gaga talks sex  Feb 25, 2010
    Lady Gaga recently blasted contradictory attitudes to sexuality which let men be more vocal about their conquests than women. She said: "When a guy says, 'Oh I f**ked all these chicks this week', there's a high-five and giggling. But when a woman does it and its publicised or she's open about her sexuality or she's free or liberated, it's 'Oh, she must have a d**k'. There's a threat.". (iAfrica.com)

    Rekindling the sex lives of parents  Feb 24, 2010
    Restraining you sexuality can be powerfully erotic, and may allow you to experience the pleasures of freeing up your sensuality. Relearn the power of touch and what it feels like to be touched. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    TV Comments about Weir Called "Homophobic"  Feb 24, 2010
    It is too bad that Johnny Weir is a homosexual because his life will be difficult, but what is worse is that he makes his sexuality a part of everything he does. Heterosexual people don't seem to need to do that so why do we need to accept it from homosexual men or women. (CBS News)

    Government, Yes! God and Parents, No!  Feb 24, 2010
    The battle over sex education in schools is largely about that, too -- who gets to teach youth about sexuality and homosexuality. Parents or schools (i. (Human Events Online)

    Men's biggest bedroom fears  Feb 23, 2010
    Chandigarh-based sexologist Dr. Deepak Arora explains, Men always relate sex and sexuality with their egos and they never want to fail there. This is the biggest fear in them which converts to performance anxiety. (India Times, India)

    A Look at Sex Education Debate (2)  Feb 21, 2010
    Most agree that youngsters should be educated - at home and/or at school -about sexuality and provided with information that will most effectively help them to delay sexual relationships until they have attained the maturity necessary to cope with all the repercussions including premature parenthood, emotional melt-downs and diseases that can alter their lives forever. Few would disagree with the statement, No sex, no problems. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Frisky oldies 'need safe sex training'  Feb 21, 2010
    Ken Gleeson, a behavioural consultant at the Whiddon Group, will publish his guideline policy document, Sexuality in the Elderly: Intimacy and Sexual Policy, later this year. 00004000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Rainbow collection of stars sells message of gay pride  Feb 21, 2010
    I'm so lucky I've never been discriminated against for my sexuality ... I've been very fortunate to not face discrimination based on my sexuality in the entertainment industry ... Growing up, I definitely felt less at ease with people's reaction to my sexuality, especially during my time in high school, which was often very hard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Sexy seniors need to play it safe  Feb 21, 2010
    Sexuality in older Australians is perfectly normal and should be treated as such,'' NSW Aged Care Association executive director Charles Wurf said. Older Australians need to be supported in their choices of sexuality and there is a need for sexual health information for elderly residents ... Ken Gleeson, a behavioural consultant at The Whiddon Group, will publish his guideline policy document, Sexuality in the Elderly: Intimacy and Sexual Policy, later this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Local AIDS film both real and harrowing  Feb 19, 2010
    Given the honesty with which the Westinghouse students explore inconvenient truths revolving around sexuality, drug use, homophobia, religious bigotry and social stigma, it is a shame we never see their faces. They deserve to be recognized for their willingness to ask probing questions while speaking honestly about how their own conduct often puts them at risk as well. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    • Harrelson delivers in 'The Messenger'  Feb 19, 2010
    There are a few moments of "sexuality" and some colorful language (hence the R rating), but other than that. not too many reasons not to carve out a couple of hours for "The Messenger". (Juneau Empire)

    Moore, Benning play lesbians for laughs  Feb 19, 2010
    "I don't think it matters what your sexuality is. For Annette and I, we've both been married, we both have children, we know what it's like to parent, we know what it's like to be in a long-term relationship.". She also welcomed the chance to play a character who was lost within the structure of a family. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Drug could prolong mens sexual staying power  Feb 19, 2010
    "The difference is that Americans receive less-accurate sex education but probably more exposure to glamorized, inaccurate messages," says Martha Kempner, M.A., a vice president at the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, which is a nonprofit organization promoting access to sexual health services. "A guy in porn can supposedly go at it for 45 minutes. That's not realistic! Even if Europeans have the same cultural references to sexuality, they have the education to... (MSNBC -- Health)

    Old flames burn hottest  Feb 18, 2010
    When we get older, "sexuality transforms, men can face erectile dysfunction, for women it's lube issues, but they can still have pleasure ... with the help of medications or without," he said, recalling comments by study participants. These interviews were conducted with absolute discretion, which increased their reliability: subjects were asked questions and responded by selecting a button on a computer that recorded their answers anonymously. (iAfrica.com)

    Parents guide to new movie releases  Feb 18, 2010
    PG-13 (thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality). THE SONG OF SPARROWS 3 stars (E1 Entertainment, '08) $26. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Swimsuit issue bares Olympians  Feb 18, 2010
    They are so often seen in helmets and protective gear that they do not get a chance to reveal their femininity and sexuality to the public ... It is a positive representation of sexuality and shape because the photos depict women with the tonality and build of a healthy body, not a starved figure. (The University Echo, TN)

    Heidi Durrow’s coming of age story of a biracial girl  Feb 18, 2010
    Rachel s struggles with identity and her blossoming sexuality often set her at odds with her new world. I wasn t supposed to have a future, she yells after one misadventure. (Boston Globe)

    Don't Change 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'  Feb 18, 2010
    The facts are that a few have been pushed out of the military unless they openly flaunted their sexuality, which is violation of the 1993 law. President Obama, former Vice President Cheney, Admiral Mullen and others now claim it is time to rethink the military's position on allowing gays in the military. (Human Events Online)

    Unjust N.Y. law tears apart parent, child  Feb 18, 2010
    Harriet Antczak and Mark Musico are students in the school's Sexuality r Law Clinic, which filed an amicus brief in Alison D. vs. Virginia M. on behalf of 45 family law scholars from every law school in New York. . (Albany Times Union)

    Health education ignores sexuality  Feb 16, 2010
    However, many parents feel ill-informed about the various aspects of sexuality and reproductive health, which is why it is vital that our schools provide students, in an age-appropriate manner, with the basic facts and with the skills to avoid risky sexual behavior ... It appears that these omissions are part of a trend to avoid dealing with teen sexuality, as evidenced by the repeated mentioning of the CDC s first five adolescent risk behaviors, but not of the sixth risky sexual behavior ...... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    The ACLU Giveth, the ACLU Taketh Away  Feb 15, 2010
    Brad Lopez is one of several Fresno City College instructors who teach Health Science I, which the catalog describes as a survey of "contemporary science concepts and medical information designed to promote health." Topics include sexuality, nutrition, substance abuse, physical fitness and heredity. One would reasonably expect to encounter a variety of scientific explanations and discussions in such a setting. (Townhall.com)

    A year after controversy erupted at the Rose, Michael Rush is grateful to be where he is  Feb 14, 2010
    Rush points out that much of the exhibition features artists more concerned with playing characters than using cross-dressing to explore issues of sexuality. Somebody was asking me about how does this compare to RuPaul or Dame Edna, said Rush. (Boston Globe)

    What you missed: "Modern Family's" creepy valentine  Feb 14, 2010
    " And on the new shows this fall, token gays are moving front and center, from Kurt (Chris Colfer), a confident, talented member of the show choir on Fox's "Glee" who nonetheless gets tossed into a dumpster every morning by the football team (although that's about to change) to Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) on ABC's "Modern Family," a gay couple who adopt a baby girl from Vietnam and immediately feel self-conscious about it. Poor Mitchell, alone with the baby as... (Salon)

    Kris Allen, Adam Lambert And Allison Iraheta Reunite Onstage In NYC  Feb 13, 2010
    " It's a shame Allison's self-confidence was on the fritz as she exited. "Sorry about sucking tonight," she sighed. (For the record, she did not suck.) Self-confidence wasn't a problem for Adam Lambert, who sported more glam and glitter in his hair than all of Las Vegas combined. During the explosive 11-song set, he owned the stage with his blend of raw sexuality, campy theatrics and, most importantly, vocal agility. Lambert effortlessly glided through octave-jumping, voice-testing songs like... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Africa: Global Fight to Eliminate FGM Continues on International Day of Zero Tolerance  Feb 13, 2010
    This project is also extremely important to a culture where sex and sexuality are taboo issues, and where many girls do not have access to information about their bodies. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)

    Malone, Pippen among finalists  Feb 13, 2010
    According to Thursday's SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV.. Nuggets extend Karl's contract through 2011. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Many show support of gays in military  Feb 13, 2010
    Civilian and military officials held their first meetings this week to begin a yearlong review of don t ask, don t tell, which forbids commanders to ask about service members sexuality and requires the discharge of openly gay men and women ... They and their team hope to deliver recommendations to Gates by mid-March on how to revise the current policy to deemphasize third-party outings - when another person reveals a service member s homosexuality - according to several military officials. (Boston Globe)

    What To Watch at the Winter Olympics  Feb 12, 2010
    Still, that's what people say about , the American fashion-ice-ta known for his intricate costumes and ambiguous sexuality. On the other hand, there's teammate Evan Lysacek, who got sick in 2006 at Torino, prompting this quote: "It's hard because I dreamed about the Olympics for upwards of a decade. And that dream didn't include getting sick with a stomach flu, getting stuck with IVs, having my veins collapse, and falling in the short program." Split the difference and root for. (Slate)

    Religion on Trial in California Marriage Amendment Case  Feb 12, 2010
    The plaintiffs deliberately and repeatedly attempted to vilify Proposition 8 supporters for their beliefs regarding marriage, family, and sexuality. Specifically, they presented the teachings of the Catholic, Evangelical, Greek Orthodox, and Orthodox Jewish faiths as evidence for their cause in an attempt to demonstrate that such teachings are bigoted, irrational, andyesunconstitutional. (Townhall.com)

    Our military should be free from distractions  Feb 11, 2010
    Lodian wrote on Feb 10, 2010 6:29 PM:" Opus Dei wrote "The more acceptable and "normal" homosexuality becomes, the closer the world comes to the end of days ... Opus Dei wrote on Feb 10, 2010 6:07 PM:" The more acceptable and "normal" homosexuality becomes, the closer the world comes to the end of days. It is quite simply, an abomination and a sign that things will change on an unimaginable level before long. Pray hard. " ... smokeater8 wrote on Feb 10, 2010 8:14 AM:" Maybe Jerome has not... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Six weirdest things women do to their vaginas  Feb 10, 2010
    " Huh? Submitted by Fact checker (not verified) on Tue Feb. 2, 2010 4:01 PM PST. huh? great comment! Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue Feb. 2, 2010 4:09 PM PST. More likely: dna, brain, various hormones, culture, reproductive system, lots of stuff. Sorry I have to explain this stuff to this wonderfully insightful progressive enlightened crowd.... Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue Feb. 2, 2010 1:43 PM PST. The vagina is the tube INSIDE a woman, nothing else. Go get... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Take Sand to the Beach Causes Friction  Feb 9, 2010
    I will say though, that with the exception of Shthead and his seeming fascination with a gay co-worker (which he claimed was his way of showing that he was not at all homophobic) that I gave a side-eye to, I have not ever seriously questioned the sexuality of any man that I ve dated in Atlanta. Leggs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    State standards for health ed have to include teen sexuality  Feb 9, 2010
    Dr. Susa Beckman Nahmias chairs the Georgia Parents for Responsible Health Education, an Atlanta-based non-profit organization working to improve sexuality education in Georgias schools ... However, many parents feel ill-informed about the various aspects of sexuality and reproductive health, which is why it is vital that our schools provide students, in an age-appropriate manner, with the basic facts and with the skills to avoid risky sexual behavior ... It appears that these omissions are... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    ACLU: Prof. Teaching Religion, Abortion Views as Fact  Feb 9, 2010
    An instructor at a public community college in Fresno has been improperly presenting his religious views on homosexuality, abortion and global warming as fact to students in an introductory health science class, the American Civil Liberties Union alleged Monday. ACLU staff attorney Elizabeth Gill said at least two students at Fresno City College have complained that instructor Bradley Lopez quoted the Bible as proof that human life begins at conception, characterized homosexuality as a mental... (Fox News)

    Privatization plan to bolster state revenues  Feb 8, 2010
    But the story at the crossroads of advertising and sexuality that got my attention last week was CBS' decision not to air a Super Bowl ad for gay dating service ManCrunch. BUSINESS. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)

    Dont ask, dont tell harkens back to segregated military  Feb 6, 2010
    What if they made no homosexual advances or even discussed their sexuality, but somehow word got out about their sexual preference or a private letter was read and they were discharged ... As a friend of mine (who is a language expert (PhD)) put it: From a Christian viewpoint, homosexuality is not feared, but rather opposed based on the biblical explanation of it ... Sexuality really has no place on the battlefield, thats the way the army sees it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Youth who self-identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual at higher suicide risk, say Montreal researchers  Feb 6, 2010
    "What this all means is that clinicians need to look not just at individuals and their sexuality, they really need to assess the environment they are coming from and how they see themselves within it," said study co-author Dr. Karine Igartua. Igartua and Montoro are co-directors of the McGill University Sexual Identity Centre (MUSIC), the first gay and lesbian mental health centre in Canada. (EurekAlert!)

    Greed at work, while common sense takes a sickie  Feb 6, 2010
    Or should the question be: why are some cultures so terrified of female sexuality. Jeffrey Mellefont Coogee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Taylor Swift Backlash Redux: Fans And Foes Fight It Out  Feb 6, 2010
    Think about some of the other artists she was up against: an openly bisexual woman who is for gay rights (Lady Gaga), an assertive black woman comfortable with her sexuality (Beyonc. and a racially mixed group that is openly in support of various leftist causes (Black Eyed Peas). (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Is Victorias Secret meant for Moms?  Feb 5, 2010
    If you want to enhance the mood, start with getting over being shy about sexuality. If women say and act in a way that is actually fun and doesn t have to be ALL about intimacy and love and being one with each other, it won t matter if you re wearing 15 year old jeans or 5 minute old thigh highs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Potential Evolutionary Role for Same-Sex Attraction  Feb 5, 2010
    4, 2010) Male homosexuality doesn't make complete sense from an evolutionary point of view ... One possible explanation is what evolutionary psychologists call the "kin selection hypothesis." What that means is that homosexuality may convey an indirect benefit by enhancing the survival prospects of close relatives ... But in this sense, the researchers say, Samoa's communitarian culture may be more -- not less -- representative of the environment in which male same-sex sexuality evolved eons... (Science Daily)

    ‘From Paris With Love’: Gun-toting Travolta falls hard, for himself  Feb 5, 2010
    Rated: R (strong bloody violence throughout, drug content, pervasive language and brief sexuality). LOG IN TO COMMENT. (Boston Globe)

    Why are men losing interest in sex?  Feb 5, 2010
    This tears at the fabric of male sexuality. " And the problem is further worsened by the number of overworked men who are turning to alcohol to relax after work, and it has been revealed earlier that booze interferes with testosterone. Phillip Hodson, a psy 00004000 chotherapist and author of Men: An Investigation Into The Emotional Male , said: "Sex is all about play. (India Times, India)

    SGA sponsors STD testing, awareness  Feb 4, 2010
    Poore said the goal of the event is to raise awareness about the prevalence of STDs on campus, and other issues regarding sexuality and safety will be addressed as well. SGA is the sole sponsor of the event, but other organizations including Spectrum, Chattanooga Cares, the Hamilton County Health Department, and the student Women's Center will be involved, he said. (The University Echo, TN)

    Open Forum: Shame on you, Paul Koering  Feb 4, 2010
    The only people making an issue of your sexuality were your supporters. No one else mentioned anything about that. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Don't take "The New Millennium Male Horse Power Capsule": HSA  Feb 4, 2010
    com - Don't take The New Millennium Male Horse Power Capsule HSA. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Maureen Dowd: Defending the long gay line  Feb 4, 2010
    The Arizona senator said the law was imperfect but effective, even though Admiral Mullen s military journal, Joint Force Quarterly, called it a costly failure and denied that the cohesion of the forces would be hurt if gays and lesbians could be open about their sexuality, as they are in Britain and Canada. Three years ago, McCain told a group of college students that he would drop his objections on the issue the day that the leadership of the military comes to me and says, Senator, we ought to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    6Study Finds New Abstinence-Only Program Works»  Feb 4, 2010
    Monica Rodriguez of the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, an advocacy group favoring comprehensive sex education, said the study doesn't mean other abstinence-only programs would work. "It's unfair to compare this abstinence-only intervention to the typical abstinence-only-until-marriage program that young people in this country have been put through," she said. (Fox News)

    In Defense of Tiger, the Sex Addict  Feb 4, 2010
    "That was an era of sexual permissiveness, when sex therapists were encouraging people to come out and accept all kinds of sexuality." If men behaved the way Woods or the fictional Del did, "there wasn't a lot of perspective" in society about it being a problem or an illness, says Weiss. "It was just what guys were being encouraged to do.". (Slate)

    Super Queen in India  Feb 3, 2010
    The organisers say that holding a beauty contest will not only help transgender people feel more confident about their sexuality but that it will also attract attention to serious issues like HIV/Aids and help community members get more mainstream jobs. "We will train them [the winners of the contest] to be leaders in the community. This contest is a historical moment. The community has had to stay in the closet for 262 years and this contest will provide them a platform," Ms Narayan said. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Pope launches attack on UK equality law  Feb 2, 2010
    But Catholic MP Ann Widdecombe said: "This isn't a debate about homosexuality, this is a debate about religious freedom." ... " Robert Mickens, Rome correspondent at the Catholic newspaper The Tablet, said the Pope's position was "nothing really new - this is part of the classic Catholic teaching on human sexuality". "What the Pope is doing is trying to encourage the bishops to keep their resolve in very fluctuating morals in cultures and societies today. (BBC News)

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