Stories by Ellen Friedrichs

Ellen Friedrichs is a sex educator based in New York City, where she teaches high school and college classes. subscribe to Ellen Friedrichs's feed

Why Get Married? More and More Couples Choose to Have Kids Out of Wedlock

Posted on: Apr 25, 2011, Source: AlterNet

In America, once you have kids, not being married still isn't the norm -- but is that finally changing?

Hey Conservatives -- Gays Are Better Parents Than You

Posted on: Jul 15, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Recent studies show that the absurd, hateful right-wing propaganda about gay families couldn't be more wrong.

Why We Still Blame Victims of Rape

Posted on: Apr 7, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Recent research reminds us that no matter how far we've come in our understanding of the crime of rape, the old sexist beliefs die hard.

Guess What? Casual Sex Won't Make You Go Insane

Posted on: Dec 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Many cling to the notion that casual sex must be damaging. Recent research -- and a little historical perspective and common sense -- shows otherwise.

15 Shocking Tales of How Sex Laws Are Screwing the American People

Posted on: Jun 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In the land of the free, the freedom to express your sexuality can land you in prison.

The Mother of Masturbation Speaks

Posted on: May 3, 2005, Source: Choice! Magazine

Betty Dodson, the author of <i>Sex for One</i>, talks about how to keep sexual pleasure alive in the current political climate.