February 2012
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repulsed asexual: an asexual who finds the act or concept of sex repulsive (whether in a general or personal sense), as opposed to an indifferent asexual who simply has no desire to participate but otherwise feels no strong response to the idea.
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Body safe sex toy materials include: 100% medical grade/platinum silicone, elastomed (can’t be sterilized but is non-porous), hard plastic, Pyrex (glass), stainless steel
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Androsexual/romantic: sexual/romantic attraction to men regardless of gender.
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Lagnesis : excessively strong desire for sex. Derived from the Greek word ‘lagneia’ ( lust )
Taken from ‘Sexicon: THe ULtimate X-rated Dictionary’ by Rod l.Evans, Ph.D.
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Cervical cap. A mechanical means of contraception similar to a diaphragm, but smaller and more difficult to apply. The cervical cap can be inserted only by a doctor, which greatly complicates its use. On the other hand, once capping the cervix, it has the advantage of being able to remain in place for up to a month at a time.
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Creation of “O-Shot” to Improve Female Sexual...
Every Saturday the CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re discussing a recent announcement about the “O-Shot™,” an injection meant to improve female sexual response. Most of the information on this subject was issued in a press release announcing the creation of this procedure. It is important to note, however, that the O-Shot™ has not been...
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Thank-God-It's-Friday!
Every Friday, The CSPH shares with you stories, reports, and headlines we’ve come across during the week focusing on sexuality, gender, sexual health, sexual politics, and more. These may be stories we found to be controversial, thought-provoking, or just plain interesting! Without further adieu, here is the roundup for the week of February 24, 2012!
Here is a little appetizer to get you...
Anonymous asked: Are you currently looking for new staff members?
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Bigamist: A person who is married to two people at the same time.
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National Young Feminist Leadership Conference
Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, and other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference!
To get involved (do it!), find more information here.
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basal temperature: Body temperature taken early in the morning while still resting. This temperature varies with the course of the menstrual cycle, a variation that is used to determine a woman’s fertile and infertile days in the “rhythm method” of contraception (see “rhythm method”).
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Food For Thought:
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
Each week, one of the CSPH interns reviews a sexuality or gender related issue that appears in the media and reflects upon how it challenged them in ways they didn’t expect. This section is devoted to showing the growth process in becoming a sexuality professional. This week, we’re reflecting on a study from Brown University examining the risk...
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Food For Thought:
Each week, one of the CSPH interns reviews a sexuality or gender related issue that appears in the media and reflects upon how it challenged them in ways they didn’t expect. This section is devoted to showing the growth process in becoming a sexuality professional. This week, we’re reflecting on an article that is “examining the problem of sexual abuse of kids by kids.”(Trigger-warning for...
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Upcoming Sexual Attitude Reassessment!
Northampton Sex Therapy Associates and The Northampton Center for Couples Therapy in collaboration with The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health invites mental health professionals, students, health-care providers, and anyone interested in reflecting on and gaining awareness about sexuality-related issues to its Sexual Attitude Reassessment Seminar (SAR). The SAR will be a two and a half-day...
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Our Monday Film Review:
Every Monday, the CSPH takes a look at a book or film focusing on an aspect of sexuality. This week we are featuring the film, A Dangerous Method! Though aided by a provocative story and talented acting, “A Dangerous Method” is a wasted opportunity for director David Cronenberg. The plot of the film follows the real-life relationship between the two most prominent figures in the history of...
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agape. (gr. love or charity) Non-sexual love, i.e. a selfless love for one’s neighbor. The greatest of the Christian virtues.
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Weekly Q&A: Penis Size
What about flaccid penis size? Do women like to see bigger flaccid dicks? Also, how big is too big and how small is too small? Do girls have some kind of size preference? Each week the CSPH answers anonymous questions we receive through our Formspring. This week we are answering all your questions about penis size.
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aberration. (lat. the action or condition of erring on the wrong side) Originally a term used in medieval theology to describe heresy, i.e. “false religious belief”. Later applied by doctors to “false sexual behavior”. However, since objective criteria do not exist in the realm of human behavior, the term is simply a value judgement and as such unscientific (see also...
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Haphephilia: the desire to be touched by a member of the opposite sex. Derived from the Greek haphe (a touch) and philia (attachment).
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Sexuality research study at Northwestern...
Sexuality research study at Northwestern University seeking female, gay/queer male, and transgender partners of straight-identified men who have desire for men. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in a confidential online chat session. Confidential interviews will be scheduled at a time convenient to you. You will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card for participating on...
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Orgasmogenic: inducing or promoting orgasm. Derived from Greek orgasmos (swelling) and gignesthai (to be born).
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] The Ultimate X-Rated Dictionary
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Quatiosis: the practice of a woman’s arousing a man’s sexual appetite by shaking parts of her body. Derived from Latin quatio (to shake) and -osis (condition).
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] The Ultimate X-Rated Dictionary
Sex Toy Review:
Each week The CSPH takes a look at a sexual aid that can be just so darn spectacular for some people, that it needs to be highlighted. This week’s sexual aid is the OhMiBod Freestyle.
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Rhabdolagnia: sexual arousal from either beating a person with a cane, or (less usually) being beaten with a cane. Derived from the Greek rhabdos (rod) and lagneia (lust) From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] The Ultimate X-Rated Dictionary
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Recumbofavia: a preference for reclining during sexual intercourse. Derived from the Latin recumbere (to lie or recline) and faveo (to favor)
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] The Ultimate X-Rated Dictionary
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV): The herpes virus can infect the vagina, causing small, painful, recurring blisters and ulcers. Having no noticeable symptoms is also common.
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] The Ultimate X-Rated Dictionary
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Oneirogmus - an orgasm in males during sleep, especially when accompanied by an erotic dream: also known as a “wet dream.”
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] the ultimate x-rated dictionary
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Queening: The European practice of a dominant female use a man’s head or face as a throne by sitting either on the side of his head or one his face as a bondage technique. Derived from the royal practice of sitting on real thrones.
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] The Ultimate X-Rated Dictionary
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Upcoming Training: Gynecological Teaching...
The CSPH will be offering our first Fall full-day GTA Training, which will take place on Monday, February 20th from 10-5 at the Women’s Medical Center of RI in Cranston, RI.
What does GTA training entail?
Training and Materials: Megan Andelloux, a board-certified sexologist and sex educator, teaches both the ins and outs of a comprehensive physical exam (including breast examination and ...
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Colposcopy: A microscope is used during a pelvic exam to examine closely the vulva, vagina, and cervix. Colposcopy can help identify cancer or other problems.
Acquired from Web Md.
Fun Fact of the Day:
Stimulating the prostate (either directly or through ejaculation) 21 times per month promotes good prostate health and can reduce your risk of prostate cancer
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Renifleur: one who receives sexual gratification from smells, as of urine. Derived from French renifler (to sniff).
From Rod L. Evans PH. D.’s [Sex-i-con] the ultimate x-rated dictionary
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Fun Fact of the Day
At The CSPH, we are just exploding knowledge on sexuality, gender, reproductive affairs, and more! Why keep it to ourselves? Introducing The CSPH Fun Fact of the Day! Today’s Fun Fact: Women are more attractive to men during ovulation
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mishaandhiswormstache asked: I love the Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures. I have a question though. What is the most recent edition that you know of? I rented a copy through my university, but it was not the most recent edition. I don't know if I have found it out yet. If you know, that would be so helpful. Or even who is currently publishing it. I think they changed publishers. Thank you!
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