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Social definitions of sex tend to oversimplify the biological determinants of gender and anatomy. renawgraphy/flickr

What’s the point of sex? It frames gender expression and identity – or does it?

When his partner was pregnant, Russell Brand announced he may raise the child ‘gender-neutral’ to avoid social constraints associated with being a boy or a girl. So what determines your ‘sex’?
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Why sex gets better in older age

A culture focused on youth may lead us to believe that older people do not enjoy sex. A new study shows why that is not true, and how the notion of ‘sexual wisdom’ may explain why.
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Where Latino teens learn about sex does matter

Understanding where teens learn about sex and how that influences them can help us find ways to encourage healthy sexual behaviors, such as using condoms and birth control.
One in four young people are prepared to excuse physical abuse by their partner. from shutterstock.com

Respectful relationships education isn’t about activating a gender war

Research shows that many young Australians are not aware of appropriate boundaries in relationships. It’s important that children are informed by research rather than rhetoric.

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