A recent study by Kinsey Institute researchers and colleagues compared the sex lives of lesbian women and heterosexual women to better understand differences in sexual frequency and sexual satisfaction. Although lesbian women had sex less frequently and those in longterm relationships reported a steeper decline in sexual frequency than heterosexual women, more lesbian women reported… Read more »
Today we are highlighting an archival collection at the Kinsey Institute and its donor: Dr. Joanne E. Passet, Professor Emerita of History at Indiana University East. Dr. Passet has spent her career recovering the lost history of lesbian artists, academics, and activists, and celebrating their contributions to American culture and society.
Dr. Amanda Gesselman has been awarded an SSRC Covid-19 Rapid-Response Grant. These grants provide funding for projects from across the social sciences and related fields that address the social, economic, cultural, psychological, and political impact of Covid-19 in the United States and globally, as well as responses to the pandemic’s wide-ranging effects.
The Kinsey Institute welcomes Dr. Lemuel Watson to our research faculty. Previously Dean of the Indiana University School of Education, Dr. Watson brings over three decades of experience in research, teaching, and advocacy around diversity issues with underrepresented groups, and was also recently appointed Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs (DEMA) at… Read more »
More than 39 million people in the U.S. are age 65 years or older including 2.4 million people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). All older people face challenges as they age, including declining health, diminished income, and the loss of friends and family. However, LGBTQ+ elders may face unique financial… Read more »
