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Evidence That Sexual Orientation Is Not Synonymous With Identity

A recent study reveals same-sex sexuality is not uncommon among young people who identify as heterosexual.

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The Changing Definition Of Family: Results From A Multiyear Survey

Is there a natural, universal definition of what makes a family? Nope. A new study finds that the definition of "family" varies and changes over time.

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What Is “Sexual Identity”? Is It The Same As Sexual Orientation?

What is sexual identity? How is it related to sexual orientation, and how is it different from it? It is quite complex, multidimensional, and fluid.

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Today Is National Coming Out Day. What Does It Mean To “Come Out”?

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day celebrated by lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay people, and heterosexual allies. What does coming out mean?

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New Research On Asian And Latino/a Sexual Minorities

The unique experiences of sexual minorities who are racial/ethnic minorities reflects the complicated intersection of race and ethnicity with sexuality.

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What Is Gender “Non-Conformity”?

Although they are consistent for the majority of people (i.e., feminine women and masculine men), sex and gender are not consistent for a some individuals.

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Attitudes Toward Bisexual Men and Women

The Center for Sexual Health Promotion is recruiting participants for their new study examining attitudes toward bisexual men and women.

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What Is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?

Sexual minorities continue to be the targets of sexual orientation discrimination, which results in negative economic and health consequences.

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A Look At The Lives Of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adults

The National Transgender Discrimination Survey highlights the lives and experiences of over 6,000 transgender and gender non-conforming adults in the US.

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What Is Transphobia? And, What Is Cissexism?

Transgender and gender non-conforming people face pervasive prejudice, discrimination, and violence around the world.

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To Be Young, Gifted, And Black… And Gay

Popular discussions about race and sexuality, namely Black versus LGBT, keeps people who are Black and LGBT invisible.

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June Is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Queer Pride Month

June is LGBT Pride Month. It is a time to celebrate the world's progress toward equality for LGBT people, and to reflect on the road ahead to full equality.

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Sticks And Stones … But Homophobia Hurts, Literally!

Sticks and stones... yet homophobia hurts. A new study suggests that LGBT youth who frequently hear "that's so gay" experience health problems.

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Who Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans?

How many Americans are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender? And, who are they? A recent Gallup/Williams Institute poll gives new insight into LGBT life.

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Being On The “Down Low”: What Does It Mean?

What does the phrase, "down low" or "DL," mean? Eric provides a brief history and summary of the term, and offers commentary on the problems it presents.

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How Many Americans Are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender?

With more and more data on sexual orientation in the United States, Kinsey's 10% figure has been challenged, and smaller percentages have been offered.

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The Changing Definition Of Family: Results From A Multiyear Survey

Is there a natural, universal definition of what makes a family? Nope. A new study finds that the definition of "family" varies and changes over time.

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What Is “Sexual Identity”? Is It The Same As Sexual Orientation?

What is sexual identity? How is it related to sexual orientation, and how is it different from it? It is quite complex, multidimensional, and fluid.

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Today Is National Coming Out Day. What Does It Mean To “Come Out”?

October 11 is National Coming Out Day, a day celebrated by lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay people, and heterosexual allies. What does coming out mean?

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New Research On Asian And Latino/a Sexual Minorities

The unique experiences of sexual minorities who are racial/ethnic minorities reflects the complicated intersection of race and ethnicity with sexuality.

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