Emma Watson: Short hair sparked 'lesbian' talk

Tenn. Senate OKs ban on teaching of homosexuality

A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.

In an era of raunch, how to raise a gentleman

I have two sons, ages 6 and 3, so I guess have a more time before I have to start worrying about them transforming into hormone-raging cads. But if today’s world of sexting, rainbow parties, Girls Gone Wild and Tila Tequila is any indication of what’s to come, I’m going to have my hands full.

Porn is to him what a pedicure is to you

Some people take an alarmist point of view when it comes to porn, but oftentimes there's nothing to worry about, says sex therapist Ian Kerner. It's just your man's 30-second version of a spa day — with a happy ending.

Her husband feels guilty after sex. What gives?

Geez, what do you want? You’ve had 27 years of great sex. May you have 27 more. What’s a little guilt? It clearly hasn’t stopped him.

‘Joy of Sex’ needed update, author says

After 38 years, the hirsute lothario on the cover of “The Joy of Sex” has finally gotten a shave and a haircut, and the woman in his arms has finally gotten equal time. But the underlying message of the new and updated version of America’s venerable boudoir book is the same:

Secrets to great sex after 50

When most people picture the “golden years,” they rarely think of fulfilling, active sex lives. In our society, ageist stereotypes inform us that older individuals should not want or need to be sexually active. Many television shows and movies depict the sexuality of older people as a punch line, such as that of Mrs. Roper’s highly charged libido on “Three's Company.” As a result of such stereotypes, many older people feel forced to just give up on their sexuality.

Pop stars who use chastity as a career move

When I was an up-and-coming newspaper writer, I was assigned to work with a high school intern who talked a lot about how she didn’t want to have premarital sex. Listening to her go on about why she was avoiding “the act” seemed harmless enough. So why did I get uncomfortable whenever she brought up the topic? Because, I later realized, that by talking about not having sex, she was really talking about sex — albeit in a backhanded way.

First impressions are said to play a big part in how we are perceived by romantic interests and potential employers. But people can tell more about you than what can be gathered from a firm handshake and a warm smile, according to new research. People have an inbuilt 'gaydar' …

A new study from the Guttmacher Institute unsurprisingly finds that greater knowledge about contraceptive services is directly correlated to a decrease in young adults’ risky sexual behavior. However, after quizzing a nationally representative sample of 1,800 sexually act …

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has opened an official inquiry into the Girl Scouts to determine if troops may continue meeting at local community churches,  The bishops are investigating the scouts to determine whether they promote contraception and abortion,&nbs …

North Carolina evangelical preacher Sean Harris, in a ranting, fuming sermon, told parents in his congregation to use violence to punish children for showing any perceived signs of LGBT inclinations or urges on Sunday, according to LGBT rights blog “Good As You.&rdqu …

Prom Time Again: Boy ask Girl as Usual or Boy Ask Boy: Girl Ask Girl?

Each year in some School District in the United States, the Local School Board has to go into Crisis Mode. Some Boy or Some Girl dares to be true to their sexuality, and asks a same sex student to the Last Rite of Passage, the Prom. There should actually be hundreds if not thous …

North Carolina polls are open for early voting in the primary election, and the rights of unmarried couples are being put to a public referendum. I voted against North Carolina’s Amendment One, which seeks to amend the state constitution “to provide that marriage  …

Carmen Pate: Homosexuality, those who are struggling with that lifestyle and are desiring to leave it, are hungry for truth, John. And so it’s so important when we consider that our government ignores the truth and instead supports an agenda that really keeps them in bond …

An Indiana lawmaker has decided not to support a resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts because he feels the group is a "radicalized organization" that "sexualizes" young girls and promotes homosexuality. .. Morris said he found online allegations that …

Tuesday’s episode of CBS’s syndicated day-time talk show The Doctors asked “Can Stroke Change One’s Sexuality” and featured the story of rugby player Chris Birch, who after suffering a stroke during a freak training accident, broke his engagement t …

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California colleges and universities are planning to ask applicants to identify their sexual orientation next year.

Pat Robertson: Satan Behind Abortion Rights And Gay Rights (Video)

  Pat Robertson congratulates Kirk Cameron for denouncing homosexuality, says the Devil is behind gay and abortion rights

Since the start of this year, death squads have been targeting two separate groups - gay men, and those who dress in a distinctive, Western-influenced style called "emo", which some Iraqis mistakenly associate with homosexuality. At least 14 young men have been bludgeoned to dea …

Doctors who perform abortions in Tennessee could see their names listed online, and women who undergo the procedures could be unintentionally identified under a bill pending in the state legislature. State lawmakers are debating a measure that would require the Department of H …

The sliming that Sandra Fluke has endured — from Rush Limbaugh, of course, but also from his rabid cheering section like Atlas Shrugged’s Pam Geller (“She is banging it five times a day….

There's nothing like a romantic kiss. It is the climax of every great love story and an experience that has motivated poets and musicians for thousands of years. It's also a wonderful example of a behavior that is both nature and nurture.

When is the Freedom to Speak, Really "Blood Sport?"

All of us have been taught that  Freedom of Speech is one of the most important aspects of our society.  We have also been taught that the principle does have some limitations.

Considering that my son has a longstanding crush onGlee's Blaine and regularly refers to him as "my boyfriend," I thought there was a fair chance that he would someday say, "I'm gay." But my kid is only 7 years old.

Smear campaigns. Muckraking. Last-minutes lies and dirty dealings. As the GOP primary battle turns nasty, we turn to the venerable tradition of American political mudslinging.

The Anglican Bishop Robinson Cavalcanti who was a reference to Christians and Christian Politics in Brazil was brutally murdered together with his wife in his own home last night. He has an extensive curriculum vitae showing strong theological and scientific education. Dr.

This week, a Virginia state House committee overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring women to receive an ultrasound before they can have an abortion.  .

These days, surrogate partners are typically trained by the International Professional Surrogates Association in Los Angeles, the main surrogacy organization.

What is it about the "P" word?

The human anatomy is an interesting body of work. Held together by muscles and tendons, we come in many shapes and sizes, varying colors and distinguishing facial features. Some of us have blond hair, some brunette and others auburn or raven tresses.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and for many people it is their once a year attempt at creating some kind of energy around their sexual and romantic love life.

Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi admits she's bisexual, Jenni "JWoww" Farley fights for equal rights for her gay best friend, and together the two of them question co-star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's sexuality. In a new interview with The Huffington Post, the gi …

Michele Bachmann’s former high school is under fire for a spate of suicides by gay and lesbian students that allegedly followed anti-homosexual school policy. A recent Rolling Stone article details the rampant homophobia in the Anoka-Hennepin School District- from which  …