What role do you think the popular media plays in US culture regarding human sexuality?  What are some of the messages that you think are promoted by media sources and what do you think are the implications of these messages?  How are these messages similar or dissimilar to other cultures that you have been exposed to (if you have been)? How have recent advances in technology influenced sexual practice (social networking, etc.)?

2.  Should federal or state governments fund sex research?  Why or Why not?  Are there potential benefits for the American people that justify such expenditures?