Some devout Muslims argue that Islam does not permit physical contact with a person of the
opposite sex, with the exception of certain immediate family members.
Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal
Like the girls in Ms Al Sanea's novels, many girls and boys tend to mingle with the
opposite sex through inappropriate means, such as using the World Wide Web in order to seek companionship.
Segregation in schools may lead to isolation among teens
The first area of interest was the extent to which participants would forge friendships with same-sex and
opposite sex people who were overtly promiscuous, subtly promiscuous, or not promiscuous based on participants' sex and relationship status.
An evolutionary perspective of friendship selection
Women and men living with a same-sex partner were significantly younger and better educated than those living with a partner of the
opposite sex; they were substantially less likely to have children living with them.
Women, but not men, living with a same-sex partner are disadvantaged with regard to health care access
Officers defended their actions, saying that many of the young couples were sitting in "objectionable poses." Students at the local university say they are frequently harassed by police if they are seen in public with a member of the
opposite sex. "This is a basic infringement of our right to freedom," says Vikas Garg, a 21-year-old graduate student.
Cracking down on PDA
Percentage of Persons Aged 15-44 Years Overall Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) * During the Preceding Year and Percentage by Number of Sex Partners of the
Opposite Sex ([dagger])--United States, 2002 ([section])
QuickStats: from the National Center for Health Statistics
Later that year, when we had what passed for a sex education class in the 1960s, I wondered why the teacher mentioned only attraction to the
opposite sex. But I knew better than to ask.
Bi and invisible
The court held that the officer's alleged subjection of the inmate to a needlessly intrusive unclothed body cavity search in the presence of a female officer violated the Fourth Amendment, but the officer was entitled to qualified immunity because there was no clearly established right of inmates to be free from bodily exposure to officers of the
opposite sex at the time of the search.
Lay v. Porker
Aphra Behn's The Lover's Watch (1843910748, $12.00) tells of a desirable woman's analysis of the optimum hours for romance and the routines involved in wooing one of the
opposite sex. Antoine Francois Prevost's Manon Lescaut (1843910756, $12.00) tells of a young man already worn by the brutalities of life, until a stranger persuades him to reveal his troubles and embark upon new discoveries.
Trafalgar Square Publishing, dist
Budding entomologists learn the habits and features of a variety of common insects through colorful Illustrations and text that defines how insects such as ants, ladybugs, and wasps communicate, defend themselves, and attract the
opposite sex, Special points of interest bring the insects to life.
Insect-Lo-Pedia
The
Opposite Sex is the second in a run of three plays in the Forum's rep season.
Review: The Opposite Sex
Until then the someone of the
opposite sex became a spouse after removing a three-year cohabitation period.
Spouse in house to Supreme Court. (Income Security)
"Experiments have proven that pheromones can attract the
opposite sex and lead to better sex lives for people who apply a few drops of pheromone fragrance each day.
Scents help find Mr. or Ms. Right. (Your Life)
They found that people are far more likely to marry people who look like their
opposite sex parent, particularly when it comes to hair and eye colour.
What you fancy is a little closer to home
Ever wonder why members of the
opposite sex (or same sex, for that matter) seem more attractive after you've had a few drinks?
Put on your "Wine Goggles". (Wise & Otherwise)