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Idea of Heterosexuality Traced to German Law

By Hanne Blank ● Arts & Culture ● February 4, 2012

The revision of legal codes in Germany in the 1860s raised questions about sexual misconduct, says Hanne Blank in her book “Straight.” In this excerpt, she examines how that led to the creation of the concept of heterosexuality and homosexuality.

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Women of Color Seen As Always Sexually Available

By Jaclyn Friedman ● Arts & Culture ● October 29, 2011

The stereotypes of women of color as always being sexually available show how undervalued they are, says Jaclyn Friedman in her new book “What You Really Really Want.” In this excerpt, she explores the overlap of race and sexuality.

Italy’s Sex Scandals Jar View of Women’s Success

By Valeria Marchetti ● Crime & Law ● October 26, 2011

One of Silvio Berlusconi’s “escorts” has publicly encouraged women to view their beauty as a marketable asset. Some of the prime minister’s political opponents say his tenure has degraded the atmosphere for women in the work force.

‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ Turns 40, Remains Relevant

By Boston Womens Health Book Collective & Our Bodies Ourselves ● Health & Science ● October 1, 2011

“Our Bodies, Ourselves,” the classic book about women’s health and sexuality written for women by women, celebrates its 40th anniversary this week. In this excerpt from its new 2011 edition, a look at what has changed since the 1970s.

Sex Can Also Get Better, Not Worse, With Age

By Margaret Morganroth Gullette ● Arts & Culture ● August 21, 2011

Despite common assumptions, youth sex isn’t the only good sex, says Margaret Morganroth Gullette. In this excerpt from her book, “Agewise: Fighting the New Ageism in America,” she posits that many women find that sex actually improves with age.