In this episode of Str8 No Chaser®, we dig into the life and legacy of Dr. Alfred Kinsey – the groundbreaking sex researcher who dared to ask the questions no one else would.
We explore what Kinsey got right, what critics missed, and why his research still hits a nerve nearly 80 years later. From straight-identified male sex workers to everyday Americans trapped in silence, Kinsey’s interviews pulled back the curtain on a truth we still struggle to accept: that desire defies our neat little boxes.
We also highlight Kinsey’s influence on future sex researchers like Evelyn Hooker, Masters and Johnson, Fritz Klein, Lisa Diamond, Justin Lehmiller, The Kinsey Institute, and others who expanded the conversation on orientation, identity, and behavior.
Whether you’ve read the reports, taken the test, or never heard of the Kinsey Scale, this episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered: What do we do with the truth when it doesn’t fit the script?
📌 Companion Substack essay:– The Velvet Rage of Truth: What Kinsey Tried to Tell Us
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📖Further Readings & Resources:
– The Kinsey Scale (The Kinsey Institute)
– The Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (Fritz Klein)
– A More Fluid Understanding of Gender & Sexual Orientation (Karen Gee, TEDx Talks)
– Why the “Born This Way” Argument Doesn't Advance LGBT Equality (Dr. Lisa Diamond, TEDx Talks)
About the Host: Kelvin Blunt (he/him) is a writer, performer, and cultural commentator whose work explores the intersection of society, sexuality, and identity. With a background in performance and a knack for social excavation, Kelvin brings clarity, humor, and historical depth to conversations too often flattened by binaries.
Kelvin earned an MA in Psychology from AntiochUniversity Los Angeles. He’s written and produced several shows at E! Entertainment Television. His essays have been feature on ADDitude and Substack.
Kelvin has several acting credits in film, TV, music videos, and live theatrical productions. He also wrote, produced, and performed in a solo show, Too Blunt!, which appeared at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Episode Tags: #Str8NoChaser #SexualOrientation #Sexuality #Kinsey #LGBTQ #Labels #SexualFluidity #KinseyScale #MaleSexWorkers #GayforPay #SexualResearch
Show Credits: Music: "Rules of the Game" by Toby Tranter; Image: Created with Canva
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