2023 Media Coverage

Selected media coverage of Kinsey Institute research and podcast and interviews featuring Kinsey Institute faculty or staff.

Podcasts and Video Interviews

"Why Having a Crush is Good For You." KQED radio. October 7.

"Episode 220: The Medicalization of Sex." The Sex and Psychology Podcast. September 1.

"Episode 219: It's Time to Build a Better Condom." The Sex and Psychology Podcast. August 29.

"Dr. Justin Garica: Sex And Relationships In The Post-Pandemic Digital Age." Commonwealth Club of California. July 24. (podcast)

"Dr. Justin Garica: Sex And Relationships In The Post-Pandemic Digital Age." Commonwealth Club of California. July 24. (video on YouTube)

"A year since the abortion rulings, here is what changed." Noon Edition, NPR, July 12, 2023.

"Is The Topic Of Sex Now Okay In The Workplace? Why Younger Generations Could Be Driving The Shift." AirTalk podcast, NPR, July 6. (at 51:22)

"Impact of LiveJasmin: Dr. Amanda Gesselman Reveals Surprising Findings from Groundbreaking Research." Life in Red (on YouTube), June 13.

"Breaking Taboos:Dr. Justin Lehmiller Explores the Importance of Communication in Sexuality." Life in Red (on YouTube), June 13.

"India Thusi: Senior Scientist, Kinsey Institute - Professor of Law, Indiana University." Life in Red (on YouTube), May 15.

"Sexual Fantasies and Cuckolding with Dr. Justin Lehmiller." Luvbites by Dr. Tara Podcast, Episode 80, April 4, 2023.

"70 Years After the Kinsey Reports: Is Data Science Improving Our Sex Studies (and Lives?)" Harvard Data Science Review Podcast, Episode 27, March 30.

 

News Articles

"How fashion heated up the XXXmas period." GQ (UK), December 20.

"The Age Gappers They say they’re happy. Why is it so hard to believe them?" The Cut, December 20.

"20 Highest Rated Condoms for Her Pleasure." Yahoo, December 20.

"Model Subject Gets His Close-up: Chuck Photographs by George Platt Lynes." Boston Globe, December 20.

"Man Wants An Open Marriage After 19 Years, Realizes His Mistake When He Sees Wife Thriving." BoredPanda, December 19.

"The Fatal Mistake Single People Make, According To Research." YourTango, December 19.

"Groupies Who Had Famous Songs Written About Them." Grunge, December 18.

"Sex at Christmas: 4 keys to rekindling sexual chemistry during the holidays." GlobalComment.com, December 13.

"Five tips for dating in the digital age." CNN, November 25.

"When Your Significant Other Has Four Legs and Fur." New York Times, November 16.

"Pussy Riot founder protests Indiana’s ban on nearly all abortions." The Guardian, November 14.

"Is Nathan Fielder's Micropenis in 'The Curse' Real?" Men's Health, November 13.

"The Bodily Indignities of the Space Life." New York Times, November 12.

"Does space romance make NASA cringe? It's complicated." Mashable, November 11.

"Couple in Polyamorous Relationship for 20 Years Share Their One Single Rule." Newsweek, November 11.

"What to Do When Sex Hurts—and What Your Doctor Might Be Missing." Goop.com, November 9.

"How Simply 'Feeling Safe' Can Make Us Healthier And More Productive." Entrepreneur, November 3.

"How astronauts could get it on if they really wanted to." Mashable, October 21.

"Am I a porn addict? Psychologists reveal tell-tale signs to watch out for." New York Post, October 7.

"CDC Recommends Doxycycline PEP to Prevent Spread of STIs. What to Know." Healthline.com, October 6.

"La fluidité sexuelle chez les jeunes: «Ce n’est pas juste une mode, c’est une manière d’être»" Elle (France), October 5.

"Watch Out for This Common Intimacy Killer." New York Times, September 29.

"New study uncovers attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination status in romantic relationships." PsyPpost.com, August 10.

"Put ‘Great Sex’ on Your Vacation To-Do List." Wall Street Journal, July 31, 2023.

"We need to know how to have sex in space, scientists say. Here’s why it will be so hard, but so important." Insider, July 23, 2023.

"What you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist." CNN, July 17, 2023.

"And Just Like That, Sex Talk Comes to the Office." Wall Street Journal, July 2, 2023.

"The Culture Wars Come for Sex Research" QueerMajority.com, June 22.

"Unsolicited naked photo senders might have to pay up in Michigan." 953mnc.com, June 22, 2023.

"The Beginner’s Guide to Foot Play in the Bedroom." Women.com, June 16, 2023.

"Does My Husband Love Me? 15 Adorable Signs He Loves You Deeply" Bonobology.com, Jun 10, 2023.

"So, You Want To Open Your Monogamous Relationship? Here’s Where To Start." Refinery29.com, June 9, 2023.

"Cuddling, not sex, makes a relationship stronger – Study." Pulse.com.gh, June 8, 2023.

"Why Not Have A Threesome This National Sex Day?" InsideHook.com, June 6, 2023.

"Bisexual America." Institute for Family Studies, June 5, 2023.

"This Facebook Group Lets Women Share Dating Woes — and Find Out if They’re Dating the Same Guy." Philadelphia, June 3, 2023.

"Dr Hilary Jones: Men need to talk about erectile dysfunction." The Irish News, June 1 , 2023.

"Can cannabis improve your sex life? Why some people claim it 'accentuates every bit of feeling and touch." Yahoo Life!, May 31, 2023.

"It's time the law caught up with polyamory." I-d.vice.com, May 30, 2023.

"9 non-monogamy terms that show there's no one way to have a fulfilling relationship." Insider.com, May 28, 2023.

"Ancient Warriors and Modern Footballers: an Evolutionary Explanation for Homophobia." Areo Magazine, May 19, 2023.

"Brain changes after the end of a relationship." CBS News, May 17.

"Indiana’s Funding Ban for Kinsey Sex-Research Institute Threatens Academic Freedom, IU President Says." Chronicle of Higher Education, May 12.

"Love at First Sight: Does it Exist?." Discover Magazine, May 12.

"In Indiana, the culture wars aim at Kinsey — the heart of sex research." Washington Post, May 10. (Opinion editorial by Kinsey Institute Executive Director Dr. Justin Garcia.)

"5 Benefits Of Bringing Toys Into Your Sex Life (Beyond Making You Feel Good)." Women.com, May 7.

"The rise of voluntary celibacy: ‘Most of the sex I’ve had, I wish I hadn’t bothered’." The Guardian, April 26.

"Full speed ahead: why do some of us struggle with low libido – and five ways to help" The Guardian, April 24.

"Can Kinkiness Help Sexual Confidence?" Giddy.com, April 13.

"Spring Into the Season of Love." Giddy.com, April 11.

"The Most Important Trait For Attraction — And How It Leads To Love." YourTango.com, April 9.

"Verity Johnson: Struggling to remember what sexy feels like" Stuff.co.nz, April 4.

"Researchers Share Effects of Unplanned Pregnancy" Datingadvice.com, April 4.

"8 signes qui montrent que vous avez trouvé l’amour de votre vie." Grazia.fr, April 4.

"11 Lesser Known Biopics on Scientists that Everyone Should Watch." Movieweb.com, March 31.

"Sexplain It: My Sexual Desires Have Changed Drastically Since My Wife Gave Birth." Men's Health, March 30.

"Are Ancient Phallic Objects ... Exactly What They Look Like?" The Atlantic, March 30.

"How young people are shaking off gender binaries." BBC, March 27.

"Sex up your life: Kreative Ideen fürs Vorspiel." BYC.com, March 20.

"The Reason Quality Time Is Essential In Budding Relationships (Even If It's Only A Few Minutes)" Glam, March 20.

"David Haye throuple may have ended – but threesomes are on the rise." Daily Star, March 15.

"How Women Differ From Men in Matters of Sex." Giddy.com, March 10.

"Identifying Signs of Coercion When Dating." Psychology Today, Feburary 22.

"How Can a Monogamous Couple Happily Become Nonmonogamous?" The Advocate. February 20.

"Prairie Voles Born by C-Section Can’t Bond. Is Birth Key to How We Love and Relate?" UVA Today, February 16.

"What Does ‘Casual Dating’ Mean These Days?" Mashable.com, February 15.

"How the Language of Therapy Took Over Dating." New York Times. February 11.

"How ‘Overwatch’ Spawned the World’s Hottest Video Game Porn" Rolling Stone, January 25.

"Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now." Fox 1141, January 17.

“Staying Healthy While Staying Open: The Polyamory Dilemma.” WebMD.com, January 5.

Come spopravvivere alla fine di un amore e smettere di soffrire (How to survive the end of a love affair and stop suffering). La Repubblica, January 2.

“Survey: High Inflation Causing Singles to Adjust Spending Habits on First Dates.” Breitbart.com, January 2.

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