For the first time since gender identity was added to the Sex Discrimination Act, it’s being tested in court. At its heart, the case looks at the rights and recognition of transgender people.
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There’s more evidence for beetroot helping to lower your blood pressure or improving athletic performance. Here’s how to get more beetroot in your diet.
Transparent public discussions are needed around how ‘sex,’ ‘gender identity’ and ‘gender expression’ are being defined and given effect in education, law, public policy and beyond.
As AI tools for image and video generation become more widely available, this will have impacts on the production of pornography.
In her new book, Who’s Afraid of Gender?, feminist philosopher Judith Butler explains how gender and sex are socially constructed, while fighting critics who see gender as a threat to the social order.
Individuals with disabilities frequently confront stereotypes that limit their opportunities to form intimate relationships and have sex.
Sex is all over the internet, and girls engage with it in many different ways. They shouldn’t be judged for it.
Some apps are already introducing safety features.
Research shows that feminist women are more likely to have sex that is more loving and pleasurable.
Big classic romcoms feature alongside some rather more unexpected entries in our special Valentine’s movie list.
The evolution of sexual behaviour is a long and complicated tale. Taking a long view involves a degree of speculation.
The scandal that engulfed the tempestuous couple from the beginning fed a media and public obsession that lasted for the rest of their lives.
Understanding which changes are normal and when to seek help is important. Here’s what you need to know.
The publication 25 years ago of The Ethical Slut shattered social norms and stigma about non-monogamy. It’s now sold over 200,000 copies – and continues to be important.
First used in the 1970s, the social theory known as intersectionality triggered widespread debate on racial identifications and the interplay among categories.
Pup play communities can help tackle problematic ideas about masculinity and provide space for personal development and self-expression.
Long-distance relationships are hard but there are ways to make your connection stronger.
It’s a difference which can have a big impact on careers and earnings.
While a friends with benefits arrangement has its risks, research has shown it can empower young people to express their sexuality.
Women have fewer orgasms than men. But this gap is cultural, not biological. Closing it is possible, both on a societal and personal level.
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Jenny Graves is a Friend of The Conversation.Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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