The Sexies
Most of the time, the topic of sex makes so many journalists spin moralistic, accusatory or just plain inaccurate. For those who are able to keep their wits about them, there are The Sexies.
The Sex Positive Journalism Awards foster high standards of journalism by recognizing writing that is unbiased and accurate across the entire spectrum of sexual topics, and “celebrate[s] healthy sexuality as a positive force in people’s lives.”
Among the winners are Time magazine’s coverage of the prevalence of genital plastic surgery, by Laura Fitzpatrick; Boston magazine’s coverage of a teen pregnancy scandal in Gloucester, by Rachel Baker; The Nation’s sex column, “Carnal Knowledge,” by JoAnn Wypijewski; and opinion pieces by Judith Levine at 7 Days, and Michael Bader at Alternet. Check out the complete list of winners for 2009, and submit your own nominations for 2010.
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