Alfred Kinsey

Alfred Kinsey was an American biologist and sexologist who significantly changed the study of human sexuality in the mid-20th century. He founded the Kinsey Institute and conducted pioneering research that documented sexual behaviors, preferences, and orientations through extensive surveys. His work, particularly the Kinsey Reports published in 1948 and 1953, revealed a wide spectrum of human sexual practices, challenging societal norms and misconceptions. Kinsey's research provided valuable insights into sexual diversity, influencing attitudes towards sexuality and contributing to the sexual revolution. He is known for his objective, scientific approach to a topic often shrouded in taboo.