Diversity in sexual orientation—whether gay, straight, bisexual, or somewhere in between—has sparked long-standing controversies across the globe. In the United States, recent debates have centered ...

A new study has shed light on homosexuality, and why it might have evolved. From dolphins to chimpanzees, same–sex behaviours (SSBs) are common among thousands animals, but until now, why they might ...

Fifty years ago, the nation’s psychiatrists effectively put gay people’s mental health — and their very place in society — to a vote. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. Over the years, Pew Research Center has asked Americans about the morality of ...

Daniel Reynolds is the editor-in-chief of Out and an award-winning journalist who focuses on the intersection between entertainment and politics. This Jersey boy has now lived in Los Angeles for more ...

Hormones play a key role in regulating libido and contribute to brain development before birth, but current evidence indicates that adult hormone levels do not determine sexual orientation. Research ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fifty years ago, the nation’s psychiatrists effectively put gay people’s mental health — and their very place in society — to a ...