Research

The following studies are independent projects and papers that contribute empirical data to our body of knowledge on concepts related to sexual diversity.

For those topics that include a broad range of information, such as sexual orientation and gender, the focus will be on projects specifically related to sexual diversity and expression.

If you would like to recommend a study to be listed here, please contact research@bayareaopenminds.org, and the recommended information will be reviewed and listed if it meets guidelines reflecting our mission of affirmation of sexual and gender diversity.

BDSM and Kink (30)
Research papers and articles related to BDSM and kink.

Gender Expression (16)
Research papers and articles related to gender expression including transgender and non-binary genders.

Non-Monogamy (48)
Research papers and articles related to non-monogamy including open relationships, swinging, and polyamory.

Psychotherapy & Sexuality (14)
Research papers and articles related to psychotherapy and sexual diversity, including BDSM, non-monogamy, and alternative sexualities.

Sexual Diversity (9)
Research papers and articles related to sexual diversity and alternative sexuality.

Sexual Orientation (10)
Research papers and articles related to sexual orientation and sexual diversity, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and pansexual identities.

Sex Workers (9)
Research papers and articles related to sex work.

More coming soon...