Sexual Intelligence: “My Son Is Gay”

You’ve probably heard that Ohio ultra-conservative Senator Rob Portman has changed his position and now supports same-gender marriage—because, he says, his son is gay. That’s great for progressives. But… Wanting equal rights for your son... Read More
Sexual Intelligence: Republicans, Democrats—Here’s a Sexual Health Platform

The platforms of both major parties are out. When it comes to sex, both are bad. So listen up, Dems and GOPers, here’s the sexual health plank you desperately need. Presidential aspirants, steal this material... Read More
Sexual Intelligence: The Religious Right’s Continuing Obsession with Sex

Presidential candidates are being asked to sign “The Marriage Vow,” which opposes same-sex marriage, divorce, and pornography. What will this mean for you? Polls across the U.S. show that Americans see the economy as their... Read More
Sexual Intelligence: Airline Makes Prejudice Part of its Policy

A recent incident on British Airways has illustrated that sometimes efforts to prevent sexual abuse, although well-intentioned, can reach absurd heights. Mirko Fischer, a 33-year-old businessman, discovered while flying on the airline that the transportation... Read More
Best of Sexual Intelligence: What Do We Actually Know About Sex?

I'm returning from New York, where I keynoted a big Planned Parenthood event. It's wonderful to speak to groups of people who support sexual rights. It always feels like visiting family. (The family that makes... Read More
Sexual Intelligence: Gay Priests? No, Confused Priests

Social scientists at New York City's John Jay College of Criminal Justice have been researching the causes of the Catholic Church's modern scandal over the molestation of boys by priests. In releasing their initial findings, researchers... Read More
Sexual Intelligence: What Do We Actually Know About Sex?

I'm returning from New York, where I keynoted a big Planned Parenthood event. It's wonderful to speak to groups of people who support sexual rights. It always feels like visiting family. (The family that makes... Read More