Here are outside articles on some of the most
commonly inaccurately reported topics that we've seen in the media. You should also check out our Sex Science Skeptic site for a larger collection of science related topics.
Female
Monogamy
It has long been argued that the female
of most species is naturally more monogamous than the male. Recent DNA
studies have shown that females of all species are less monogamous than
previously thought. There is little evidence for the myth that women are
naturally more monogamous other than what is induced from societal pressure.
Reparative
Therapy of Male Homosexuality
Another often cruel bit of pseudo-science
is the use of this "therapy" to cure homosexuality. Not only does it use
the assumption that homosexuality is a disorder, contrary to the general
consensus of the medical community, it also ignores the existence of male
bisexuality as a possible explanation of the few documented "cures", and
provides little in the way of documentation to demonstrate any overall
effectiveness. This is a good overview by Dr. Jeffrey G. Ford, who was
a leader in the Christian ex-gay movement and is now a critic.
Sex
Addiction
While frequently touted in the media,
sex addiction is not officially recognized by the medical community, and
is in fact more pseudo-science and medical quackery than an actual addiction
or medical condition. This commentary by noted sexologist Marty Klein points
out the dangers of belief in this non-scientific diagnosis. It was from
a panel before sexologists. A shorter more layman oriented introduction
to this topic can be found in Marty Klein's Sexual
Intelligence.
Snuff
Films
An urban legend that is often used as
an excuse to criticize mainstream pornography. Here is a report from the
Skeptical Inquirer on the actual history of the Snuff Film.
Sex
Information in Women's Magazines
We've had many discussions with sexologists
bemoaning the poor quality of sexual information in women's magazines.
This article from the Columbia Journalism Review provides some insight
into why this resource is often so inaccurate.
We continue to add more resources. If you know of other topics and sites we should reference, please
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