Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, or other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring the The 2nd Annual Conference on Deepening Men’s Relationships and Making Menstruation Matter by the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. The 2nd Annual Conference on Deepening Men’s … [Read more...]
Thank-God-It’s-Friday Roundup: March 1, 2013
March 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
Every Friday, The CSPH shares with you stories, reports, and headlines we’ve come across during the week focusing on sexuality, gender, sexual health, sexual politics, and more. These may be stories we found to be controversial, thought-provoking, or just plain interesting! Without further adieu, here is the roundup for the week of March 1, 2013. 1. Ad Stays Squeaky Clean A dildo features … [Read more...]
Sexual Studies: Pain After Sexual Assault is Common…and Commonly Untreated
January 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
Every Saturday, The CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re looking at the severity, distribution, and treatment of pain in sexual assault (SA) survivors. A recent study in The Journal of Pain found that, although more than half of SA survivors experience severe pain immediately after assault and up to one week later, less than a third were … [Read more...]
Fast Five: Sex Stories from The Frisky
January 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
Each week, The CSPH highlights information from some of our favorite sites that is relevant in the exciting world of sexuality. This week, we are focusing on sex stories from The Frisky. True Story: How To Reclaim Your Sex Life After Surviving Sexual Assault "...I am part of the 20 percent of women who have been raped...This summer, I met a guy, and for the first time since my rape, I wanted … [Read more...]
Monday Reviews: The Invisible War
November 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every Monday, The CSPH takes a look at a book or film focusing on an aspect of sexuality. This week we are looking at The Invisible War (trigger warning: rape). This 2012 film was directed by Kirby Dick, examining sexual assault in the American military, receiving the Documentary Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. In addition to The Invisible War, Kirby Dick has produced other … [Read more...]
Hump Day Hero: Alison Bellavance
November 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every Wednesday The CSPH highlights a Sexuality Professional you should keep your eye on. Their backgrounds are very diverse in order to bring attention to the wide variety of amazing people working in the field. This week we bring you Alison Bellavance! 1. What do you do in the field of sexuality? I am the Director of Education for Planned Parenthood of Northeast, Mid-Penn and Bucks County … [Read more...]
Thank-God-It’s-Friday Roundup: October 26, 2012
October 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every Friday, The CSPH shares with you stories, reports, and headlines we’ve come across during the week focusing on sexuality, gender, sexual health, sexual politics, and more. These may be stories we found to be controversial, thought-provoking, or just plain interesting! Without further adieu, here is the roundup for the week of October 26, 2012. 1. Legalizing Sex Work Aids Healthier … [Read more...]
Sunday Secrets: October 21, 2012
October 21, 2012 Leave a Comment
PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. Every week, the owner of this art project (Frank Warren) displays selected new secrets on the PostSecret website. The CSPH highlights those that discuss issues pertaining to sexuality, gender and reproductive justice issues. gen … [Read more...]
Sexual Studies: Child Abuse Could Affect Menstruation in Girls
October 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every Saturday The CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re looking at a study showing that girls who are sexually or physically abused may start menstruating earlier than other girls. Dr. Renee Boynton-Jarrett, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University, and her colleagues analyzed information on approximately 69,000 women and found … [Read more...]
Thank-God-It’s-Friday Roundup: October 19, 2012
October 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Every Friday, The CSPH shares with you stories, reports, and headlines we’ve come across during the week focusing on sexuality, gender, sexual health, sexual politics, and more. These may be stories we found to be controversial, thought-provoking, or just plain interesting! Without further adieu, here is the roundup for the week of October 19, 2012. 1. Don’t Ask, Don’t Ever Tell [TW: … [Read more...]
