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In this article we report on the findings of a two-part project investigating contemporary issues in sexuality researchers' interaction with journalists. The goal of the project was to explore best practices and suggest curricular and training initiatives for sexuality researchers and journalists that would enhance the accurate dissemination of sexuality research results in the media. We present the results of a survey of a convenience sample of 94 sexuality researchers about their experiences and concerns regarding media coverage and a summary of the main themes that emerged from an invitational conference of sexuality researchers and journalists. In addition, we present some preliminary recommendations for training and best practices. Topics assessed include reporting accuracy; sex researchers' comfort with various topics, media, and journalists; researchers' perceptions of the purpose and content of articles; concern about the impact of media coverage; and training for sexuality researchers.

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The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction is a center for interdisciplinary sex research. The library, archives, art and photography collections provide rich resources for scholars and media to document and interpret sexual behavior, gender, and sex in society, across cultures and time. Since the publication of the original “Kinsey Reports” in the mid‐twentieth century, The Kinsey Institute has conducted sex research and studies on sexual behavior including sexual orientation, variations in sexual behavior, gender identity, problems of sex and sexual health, and the role of sex in relationships. The Kinsey Institute provides research‐based information for the public through the institute's website, http://kinseyinstitute.org , and the sexual health information site, http://kinseyconfidential.org .

The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction was founded in 1947 by pioneering researcher Alfred C. Kinsey. Located on the campus of Indiana University, the Kinsey Institute's mission is to promote interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. Research scientists conduct studies into sexual health and behavior, and the extensive research collections provide resources for scholars across disciplines in humanities, art, and science.