Out of the Closet, Into the Archives: Researching Sexual Histories

By Jaime Cantrell LGBTQ

Can an archive offer “proof” that historians often seek out?

Words of Warning for Historians of Sexuality: Indemnity Clauses and Publishing Contracts

By Gillian Frank History of Sexuality

Historians of sexuality risk overlooking the significance of indemnity clauses in their contracts.

The Sex Institute on Euston Road

By Rebecca Saunders Medicine and the Body, Public History

One of the most significant threads the “Institute of Sexology” unwinds is the intertwined development of sexology and ways female sexuality was perceived. 

Sexual Histories, Scholarly Communities: The John D’Emilio Symposium

By Ian Darnell 20th and 21st Century United States, LGBTQ

A hallmark of D’Emilio’s work was that he engaged historical sources “emotionally and intellectually,” “with his head and his heart.”

Notches Back to School Special: Introducing Students to the History of Sexuality

By Gillian Frank Pedagogy

A few weeks ago, Notches asked its readers who teach history of sexuality courses what strategies they use to introduce students to the field.

"Coming Out" in the Classroom: When the Personal is Pedagogical

By Justin Bengry Pedagogy

What impact would explicitly identifying my sexuality have on teaching, learning, discussions and the overall atmosphere of the classroom?

(Sexual) Labour Day

By Julia Laite Sexual Labour, United Kingdom

Researching prostitution makes Julia Laite more of a labour historian than a historian of sexuality.