NSRC: National Sexuality Resource Center

Sex & Race Syndicate content

Being sexually literate allows us to take thoughtful stock of and celebrate in our differences, including singular and diverse takes on sexuality. Notions of sexuality and sex have much to do with people’s cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds, in turn affecting much of our sexual decision-making. A one-size-fits-all approach to sexual wellness perpetuates social inequality—and contributes to sexual health inequities. And, it shortchanges all of us from a greater appreciation of our diverse sexual histories and how they affect our sexual health, happiness and general well being.

Sexual Health of Latino Gay Men: Sonya Arreola's Seminar Series Presentation

 In her December 6th presentation, “Sexual Health of Latino Gay Men: Creating Theory to Guide Intervention,” Sonya Arreolla uncovered why child sexual abuse and other sociocultural and environmental factors may contribute to risk taking behaviors in Latino gay men.  

Inequality in the Marriage Equality Movement

In newspapers, churches, and online blogs, passionate discussions are taking place on marriage equality. National queer organizations are redoubling their efforts for same-sex couples. Marriage would be one more step toward normalcy and inclusion for gays and lesbians.

Dreaming Sins, Cripping Sex: Talking to Sins Invalid

The 5th Anniversary Sins Invalid show happens this week - April 8-10 - at Z Space in San Francisco!

Blog: Are There Queers in the Future? On Children & Historical Erasure

Virgie Tovar blogs on heterosexuality as societal expectation for citizenship.

The Queer Queen: An Analysis of Power and Privilege within Queer Scholarship

Zachary J. Stafford - Senior in the Women and Gender Studies Department at DePaul University - Asks About the Queen & Queer Activism .

Exploring the Virtual Terrain

Jennifer Rubin talks about online identities and cultural influences among girls of color.

Undressing Project Runway: Race & Sexuality

Virgie Tovar talks Project Runway with Gabriel Solorio - fierce queer of color and burgeoning sexuality/critical race scholar.

Can a Big Girl Get Some Love?

What is considered sexy and attractive is changing among young African American men and women alike.

California Health/Education Systems Failing Latina Youth

California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ) is the leading California-based policy advocacy organization whose mission is to advance California Latinas' reproductive health and rights within a social