Sexual Orientation and Genetics (Part Three)
Dean Hamer, Director of the Gene Structure and Regulation Unit at the National Cancer Institute, explains that while there does appear to be a genetic component to sexual orientation, the genetic component is not the only factor involved.
Genetics and Sexuality (Part One)
Dean Hamer, Director of the Gene Structure and Regulation Unit at the National Cancer Institute, talks about the great diversity that characterizes human sexuality. Dr. Hamer notes that while social factors often affect sexuality and the way it is p...
Genetics and Sexuality (Part Three)
Dean Hamer, Director of the Gene Structure and Regulation Unit at the National Cancer Institute, talks about the impact of a gene that, "...alters the dopamine in the brain, which then has an indirect effect on sexuality through personality."
Genetics and Sexuality (Part Two)
Dean Hamer, Director of the Gene Structure and Regulation Unit at the National Cancer Institute, talks about the partner diversity or monogamy aspect of sexuality. Dr. Hamer points out that, besides individual differences, there are also differences...
Sexual Orientation and Genetics (Part One)
Dean Hamer, Director of the Gene Structure and Regulation Unit at the National Cancer Institute, talks about the possibility that there is a genetic component to sexual orientation. Dr. Hamer also discusses some differences between men and women in ...
Epidemic Proportions: HIV/AIDS Testing
Author and journalist Randy Shilts discusses HIV/AIDS testing, arguing that people will only be willing to take the test if they know the results won't be made public.
The Pleasure Bond: Sexual Orientation: Growing Up Different
Author and journalist Randy Shilts talks about his background and upbringing as a gay men. He states that he grew up believing there was something wrong with him, and only heard reference made to his sexual orientation in the form of jokes or dispar...
Sex and Sexuality: Peer Advocate Sexuality Education Program
Profile of the Peer Advocate sex education program at Roosevelt High School in which students are trained to provide their fellow students with information about sex and sexuality.
Sex and Sexuality: HIV/AIDS
The impact of sexually transmitted diseases turned far darker than ever before in the early 1980's with the advent and proliferation of the human immunodeficiency virus or "HIV" and "AIDS." Although many new and powerful drugs have proved to be the...
Sex and Sexuality: Alternative Sexual Orientation
While many people are comfortable with alternative forms of sexual orientation, others find them deeply disturbing. Differences of opinion about this topic extend into the legal arena as well. There are many unresolved legal questions surrounding ...