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The Sexual Continuum

Discussing all things related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) health and development: from the biology of sexual orientation to talking to your family about sexuality to the pros and cons of the Internet in our romantic lives.

by Dr. Brian Mustanski

Dr. Brian Mustanski is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Juvenile Research and is an expert in LGBT health and development. See full bio

November 28, 2008

Why not allow gay marriage?

Between the popular vote to take away the marriage rights of same sex couples in California, passing of same-sex marriage bans in several states, and President elect Baraka Obama including full civil unions for LGBT couples as part of this civil rights platform, there has been a lot of recent attention on same sex relationships. What does psychological science have to say on the topic? Read More

November 16, 2008

From mustard plants to sexuality genes and healthy youth

How I went from counting hairs on the leaves of mustard plants to exploring the genetics of sexual orientation and health promotion with LGBT youth. Read More

November 14, 2008

Why am I doing this?

When I was approached to write this blog my first instinct was to say yes. When I shared the news with my partner his response was "you are taking on something else? You need to learn to say no." Read More

Sex Basics

Sex is the most profound and intimate way to express your love for someone. Different people enjoy and pursue sex in different forms—as the pioneering sex researcher Alfred Kinsey put it, the only universal in human sexuality is variability itself. But within the universe of intimacy and pleasure that sex affords is a lot of room for error.

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