Homophobic Men Most Aroused by Gay Male Porn. The ‘Sissy Boy’ Experiment: Why Gender-Related Cases Call for Scientists’ Humility. Some of the most harrowing cases of psychological and medical malpractice involve attempts to change a child’s gender or sexual identity. Not only have such misguided “therapies” often resulted in patients’ suicides, but they also repeatedly appear to foster scientific misconduct. In back-to-back shows on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is exploring the tragic case history of Kirk Andrew Murphy. His story has been cited as evidence that the use of punitive behavioral therapy can prevent “sissy boys” from growing up gay. But Murphy’s family believes such “therapy” ultimately led to his suicide. (More on TIME.com: The Protective Effect of Family Acceptance for Gay Teens) As a child, Murphy preferred playing with dolls and engaging in other stereotypically “girly” activities.
If Rekers’ name sounds familiar, it may be because he has long crusaded against homosexuality as a founder of the conservative Family Research Council. Related Links: When Did Girls Start Wearing Pink? The History Of Pink For Girls, Blue For Boys. It's the perceived slight of their child's "femininity" or "masculinity". If you think that darling Mike is a Michelle, you just said that their boy isn't "boyish" enough. Doesn't matter that all they are is a lovely, chubby bundle at that point.
Really, really messed up. I never thought I would be that person (and I still don't snap at people if they get my girl's gender wrong) but sometimes it's really a lack of paying attention, which is just dumb & annoying. My girl could be wearing pink sandals and a butterfly shirt, but she's still gotten the "OMG what a cute boy! " On the other side, my parents let my little brother's hair grow out into luxurious curls (they were hippies) but would get annoyed when people called him a girl. Some folks feel the need to comment when they see a cute, something... baby, pet, what have you. Woman Who Loves The Berlin Wall, Man Who Makes Love To Cars In National Geographic's 'Taboo' Most people were happy to see the Berlin Wall fall. Though she's no Soviet, one woman regarded it like a fallen lover. Erika Eiffel, the founder of the Objectum Sexual International Forum, has a romantic relationship with the Berlin Wall, an off-beat romance that is highlighted in the new episode of National Geographic Channel's "Taboo.
" "What attracts me to the Berlin Wall is that here's an object that has been created to do a purpose that everyone detests," she told the show. And to the wall? Interestingly, she has an open relationship with iconic European structures, and she's also married to the Eiffel Tower. "What is intimate for us might not be considered intimate for humans," she said. On a smaller -- yet no less non-human scale -- is Edward Smith, who gives the term "body shop" another meaning. "Most folks take it to a certain point, but for me, I identify her as a love mate," he said. For more, check out "Taboo" on the National Geographic Channel on Sunday, June 12 at 9PM ET/PT.