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Call for Participants – Female Bottoms and Impact Play
Researchers at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes are interested in investigating the experiences of physical pain among female bottoms engaged in impact play in BDSM community dungeon play spaces versus private play settings. Interviews will be conducted with women who...
Guest Post: Mental Health and Sexuality in Correctional Facilities
An In-Depth Look at the Overlooked In the intricate tapestry of correctional facility dynamics, the mental health and sexuality of incarcerated individuals, especially those identifying as LGBTQ+, emerges as a crucial yet understudied aspect. Right at this...
SURVEY: Sexuality Education, Sexology Certifications
Dear Sexuality Professional, In an effort to understand more about sexuality education and sexology certifications, researchers from the University of Connecticut, Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Texas at San Antonio are conducting a study about...
December 1: World AIDS Day
The first World AIDS Day was in 1988. It was first celebrated to provide a platform for raising awareness about AIDS and HIV and honor the lives of those who were affected by the epidemic. The first of December of 2023 will mark the 35th commemoration of the World...
Call for Participants – Gen Z Sex Ed Study
Gen Z We Need Your Help! Participate in A research study examining the past experience of sexual education of young adults To participate you must Be 18 to 26 years old Participation involves 20 to 30 minutes Anonymous online survey Complete a series of questionnaires...
Yoga as Social Justice: Equality and Equity in Self-Hood
Yoga offers us a universal path - what Patanjali, the grandfather of ashtanga yoga, referred to as sarvabhauma. Practiced outside of any specific religious or spiritual context, yoga is a path of inclusivity - available to everyone, regardless of background, identity,...
Call for Participants – Trans or Nonbinary Parents Needed for Study
Are you trans* or non-binary? Are you also a parent? PhD student research is looking for folks who are willing to be interviewed as a part of this study. Please see the flyer for more details and a QR code. For information or questions, contact Erin Ruel at...
Book Review: “Alice in Pornoland: Hardcore Encounters with the Victorian Gothic”
I feel like the sign of a great non-fiction work is ending up in deep rabbit holes and exploring the references and footnotes in it. Alice in Pornoland: Hardcore Encounters with the Victorian Gothic by Laura Helen Marks is an amazing buffet of rabbit holes: erotica...
Sexual Attitudes Study Needs Participants – Service Professionals
If you’re a professional providing services (e.g. psychologist, massage therapist, realtor, spiritual advisor), we’re interested in your knowledge and attitudes toward relationships and sexuality topics. Research is largely missing professionals’ attitudes or training...
Book Review: “Kinky in the Digital Age”
Kinky in the Digital Age: Gay Men’s Subcultures and Social Identities, an insightful book by Liam Wignall, explores digital media and social networking technology as a tool to better develop social and sexual connections rooted in authentic expression with a special...