On AlterNet: relationships
Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "relationships"
Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet. November 7, 2009.
Digitally-enabled mating culture has opened up the mate-finding process while also generating a whole new set of dating anxieties.
Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet. October 31, 2009.
The first couple's imperfect union helps shed light on the reality of marriage.
Josey Vogels, My Messy Bedroom. October 22, 2009.
Research into the chemicals that control love, lust and attachment could eventually result in drugs that would make you fall in love and bond with another person.
Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. September 21, 2009.
Mike Rogers talks about why it's important to report on the secret sex lives of gay conservatives who are in bed with anti-gay forces.
Amy DePaul, Bookslut. September 14, 2009.
Why do Americans have such contradictory impulses when it comes to wedlock?
Helen Boyd, On The Issues Magazine. August 11, 2009.
When my husband transitioned, it made me face all of the terrible gender stereotypes I carry around.
Amy Williams, AlterNet. July 22, 2009.
I was tired of the blatant social pressure and disapproval. And even more tired of facing legal and economic discrimination.
Mary Hall, Huffington Post. July 17, 2009.
The recession may help strengthen our relationships.
Ann Whidden, National Sexuality Resource Center. July 17, 2009.
Healthy sexuality contributes to quality of life, and aging adults can see real health benefits from sexual enjoyment.
Josey Vogels, My Messy Bedroom. July 16, 2009.
Bored with your sex life? Trying something new just might be the thing to get you excited about sex again.
Esté Yarmosh, The Women's Media Center. July 7, 2009.
Young readers of the popular books encounter women shoved back into traditional gender stereotypes that have taken years of effort to overcome.
Vanessa Richmond, The Tyee. June 29, 2009.
Our current interest in children and parenting is neither normal nor historical. Nor is it very healthy for kids, parents and society at large.
Andy Wright, AlterNet. June 22, 2009.
Withdrawal is one of the oldest forms of birth control. Yet, our gender biases -- along with some very bad science -- have made it taboo.
Rob Okun, AlterNet. June 21, 2009.
For decades women have been doing the heavy lifting to prevent domestic violence. More men need to join. Now.
Liz Langley, Liz Langley's Blog. June 17, 2009.
The Best Sex Writing 2009 covers everything from virginity pledges to orgasming after a spinal chord injury.
Greta Christina, Greta Christina's Blog. June 15, 2009.
There's nothing quite like seeing six naked people having sex. I undressed, joined in and learned lessons that are with me to this day.
Marcela Valente, IPS News. June 13, 2009.
The International Planned Parenthood Federation launched the world's first declaration of sexual rights in the Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
Ellen Friedrichs, AlterNet. June 12, 2009.
In the land of the free, the freedom to express your sexuality can land you in prison.
Nicholas L. Syrett, National Sexuality Resource Center. June 4, 2009.
Frat houses are a haven for a masculinity that takes sexual conquest as one of its defining characteristics. But frats have not always been this way.
Amy DePaul, AlterNet. June 1, 2009.
Social conservatives scored a victory when the Obama Administration decided to keep a Bush program promoting marriage.
Bill Berkowitz, IPS News. May 30, 2009.
Meet Lila Rose, the new 20-year old face of the anti-choice movement.
Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. May 29, 2009.
A great pro-gay marriage music video in response to Robertson's quote that legalizing gay marriage would lead to legalizing sex with ducks.
Kristin Celello, American Sexuality Magazine. May 29, 2009.
Based on what happened to the American marriage during the Great Depression, things don't look for married couples.
Byard Duncan, AlterNet. May 26, 2009.
600 gay-rights activists gathered Tuesday to protest the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Prop. 8.
Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. May 23, 2009.
Thankfully it's not a romantic comedy or sappy morality play in which the prostitute leaves the business to be with the guy.