Art by Madeline DuvallWhen an individual meets someone, they may notice the person's style of dress and name, which will likely carry connotations as either masculine or feminine.Therefore, the individual may assume the sex that aligns with the person's gender connotation. Further, the individual may assume other things about whom the person is attracted to — their sexual … [Read more...] about Explaining the Conflation Triangle between Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation
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Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses
Sex education is more than just teaching about sex anatomy. "Sex education is the provision of information about bodily development, sex, sexuality, and relationships," according to Advocates for Youth. Sex is an immersive topic that should be something continually discussed so that people can be comfortable and knowledgeable about their bodies. Pepperdine — and the nation … [Read more...] about Time to Have ‘The Talk’ on College Campuses
Fighting The New Drug Of Sexploitation – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photo Courtesy of Fight the New DrugPornography intruded my highly protected mind at the age of 12 when I moved to Los Angeles. Coming from a extremely conservative Christian family, sex was not a topic we really discussed, except to say that you are not supposed to have it until marriage. One evening, some of my new friends decided to turn on dirty videos. They saw how … [Read more...] about Fighting The New Drug Of Sexploitation – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
rIQ Hosts 7th Annual Relationship Week
Photo Courtesy of Vin Le Hosting the 7th annual Relationship Week, the Relationship IQ team continues to provide students with insight on developing healthy relationships, with the theme titled "Look Up: Get a friend, get a date, find God." Relationship IQ, a student outreach program that has existed since 2005, is a ministry program of the Boone Center for the Family … [Read more...] about rIQ Hosts 7th Annual Relationship Week
Interracial Dating through the Eyes of a Black Woman
Black women are the least likely to marry outside of their race or get married at all, according to the latest census data. It follows that they are also the least likely to date outside of their race. But why is this? Aren’t we all human? I’m a black woman who has dated outside of her race extensively. Not only that, but my only serious relationship has been with a man … [Read more...] about Interracial Dating through the Eyes of a Black Woman
