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Sexualization of Girls Is Linked To Common Mental Health Problems in Girls and Women—Eating Disorders, Low Self-Esteem, and Depression; an APA Task Force Reports
(2/19/07)

Early Social Experiences Can Influence Adult Behavior in Romantic Relationships, Says Study
(02/12/07)

Based on the Research, Comprehensive Sex Education is More Effective at Stopping the Spread of HIV Infection, Says APA Committee
(02/23/05)

Do Opposites Attract Or Do Birds of A Feather Flock Together?
(02/13/05)

APA Supports Legalization of Same-Sex Civil Marriages and Opposes Discrimination against Lesbian and Gay Parents
(07/28/04)

books & videos
The Inside Story on Teen Girls

Male, Female: The Evolution of Human Sex Differences

Sex and Babies: First Facts

Sexual Orientation and Mental Health: Examining Identity and Development in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People

Uncle Willy's Tickles: A Child's Right to Say No

Biological Substrates of Human Sexuality

The Causes of Rape: Understanding Individual Differences in Male Propensity for Sexual Aggression

Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Clients (DVD or VHS)

HIV + Sex: The Psychological and Interpersonal Dynamics of HIV-Seropositive Gay and Bisexual Men's Relationships

Homophobia and the Law

Protecting Society from Sexually Dangerous Offenders: Law, Justice, and Therapy

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Monitor on Psychology
New tool for diversity-focused psychologists
(December 2007)

The special challenges of counseling transgender clients
(October 2007)

The psychological challenges of gender reassignment surgery
(July/August 2007)

Sexual harassers target women who violate gender norms
(May 2007)

APA task force report decries culture's sexualization of girls
(April 2007)

Love's not sex
(February 2007)

Men who cheat show elevated testosterone levels
(December 2006)

Dangerous dolls?
(September 2006)

Private and shared taste contribute equally to beauty evaluations
(May 2006)

Both sexes seek attractiveness in short-term partners
(April 2006)

Navigating same-sex parenting: psychologists' roles
(December 2005)

Men who cheat show elevated testosterone levels
(December 2005)

The kids are all right
(December 2005)

Determining the rights and responsibilities of lesbian parents
(November 2005)

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Respondiendo a sus preguntas sobre orientación sexual y homosexualismo

Being gay is just as healthy as being straight

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