Bearing News

Why don’t we talk about sex?

Maddie Orr • February 13, 2020

When esteemed author E.L. James illustrated the extremely provocative sex scenes that appeared throughout her novels, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy snatched her audiences’ attention. As a result, Jo Henry, director of Bowker Market Research, said nearly one in five adult fiction books purchased by women in June 2012 were from the series.

Cultural norms dictate views on sex, sexuality

Amira McKee • February 13, 2020

Students from different cultures describe how their upbringing shaped their views on sex and sexuality, and how countries differ on such topics.

Global views on sex translate into differing ages of consent

Amira McKee • February 13, 2020

Differing social and cultural views on sex and sexuality translate into varied laws, such the age at one can legally give consent to engage in sex. The infographic below describes the national age of consent in each country.

Missouri sexual, reproductive health curriculum fails to prepare students

Audrey Novinger • February 13, 2020

Through Columbia Public Schools (CPS), students learn about human sexuality at various points in their education, including during online or in-seat high school health classes, of which they must take at least one half credit to graduate.

Code red: some cycles must end

Audrey Novinger • February 13, 2020

The overwhelming use of coded language to hide menstruation as if it is somehow innately gross, unsanitary or shame-worthy has destructive consequences.

Teen media consumption shapes sexual development

Amira McKee • February 12, 2020

As the internet and its availability grow, products and services become ever more convenient but more than groceries and video games are merely a click away. According to similarweb.com, a website that...