Exploring sexuality, relationships,
and well-being
For 75 years, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been the trusted source for scientific knowledge and research on critical issues in sexuality, gender, and reproduction.
Learn about our missionSextech and Mental Health
A new Kinsey Institute study found people who reported higher levels of anxiety or depression were more likely to engage with emerging digital sexual technologies, or 'sextech'. This may indicate that some individuals use sexual technologies to experience temporary relief from psychological distress.Our research
Learn more about the science-based discoveries—both past and present—that reveal the complexity of sexuality and relationships.
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Search our site and online catalog to discover art, artifacts, publications, and anthropological resources that document the stories of our common humanity.
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From Executive Director, Dr. Justin Garcia
Today’s Kinsey Institute is a dynamic interdisciplinary research center and archival collection, world-renowned for research, historical preservation, and education programs exploring sex, sexuality, relationships, and well-being. We welcome you to join us in the discovery of the unknown as we continue to advance knowledge and change the world for the better.
Learn moreIn the Media
"People with Anxiety, Depression, May Use 'SexTech' to Ease Distress" Futurity.org, Dec 2.
"A Sex Researcher Shares the Top Reasons People Cheat on Their Partners" Men's Health, Dec 1.
"Singles now go for emotional maturity, COVID shots over who’s ‘bad,’ IU study finds" WISH TV, Nov 17.
Events
Nov 12 Kinsey Institute Book Club Q&A 5:30pm Eastern
Dec 9-11 Exhibitionism: Sexuality at the Museum Conference
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