Sex at Harvard

So what only people from Harvard get this magazine?

college age people are probably the best looking people on earth, and instead of dropping out to pursue a career as a model or porn star, these students are still doing their school work as well as showing off their bodies. best of both worlds!

Great video

white people are weird. especially adding one with a weird last -names as the editor. Pretty so they'll be saying Two girls and a cup is normal! Dine'.

Definitely an awesome pod; great job!

Naked statues v. naked pics...I see no difference. This magazine is most certainly something that may be culturally revolutionary, but sex has been here since the beginning of time (whenever that was).

There's a more visual generation that has arisen, and this magazine perpetuates this idea.

What the heck? The abstinence guy said that date rape is part of sexuality. |:

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Dude, no, it's forced sex, not something a person wants. I can't believe he would be stupid enough to imply that date rape is a part of sexuality.

Proves again and again the smarter you are, the more complicated the relationship with you partner will be.

While definitely interesting, I think it is important to note that from what I've heard, H-bomb is now defunct. Shame, but it happens.

Harvard does have a new sex magazine (Diamond), but that is more a sketchy porno magazine than a publication with a more intellectual take on sex and gender.

Columbia's C-spot is new and interesting. they definitely are doing something worth noting.

This is great. Ivy leaguers have sex too you know.

OK I'm all about this idea, it's an ingenious way of opening up sexuality in an enviroment where a lot of people have expectations. So this helps make an informed decision, but I am going to be that crazy guy who rants on about stuff he hates.... sorry

This is why i hate Harvard and Yale.... Boink was done first, it was published i think a year before H bomb, but of course when Harvard is asked about it, it was their idea and they were such pioneers. their art department was so good they felt they needed an outlet...at least admit when u steal

Secondly,(very slightly off topic i know) the professor saying he doesn't want to offend anyone? why? truths are offensive.... I offend people ten times a day. "PC" standards limit what we can learn. I am so happy to be offended in the terms of a lesson. When i am being taught something I don't feel the need to agree with every bit of it, because I'm an adult.... well 19 so kinda an adult

Very interesting pod. I definitely agree with the assertion that sexuality is one of the greatest ways one can express ones love towards another as sex can be viewed as a form of expression. Also, I agree with the fact that the media has a very limited view on sex and that the magazine is an excellent way to illustrate how sex can be illustrated in a very artistic manner, rather than just a pornographic one.

I can't think of anything that doesn't have a place in an academic setting.

I'm not sure what you were trying say about divorce and sex.

As for your first question: All the people I know between ages of 18-80, female/male have all been in love, been in committed (no cheating, maybe marry one day) relationships, have had sex with their lover during that time, and then broke up years later because things were not working out. Eventually, most found a spouse/life partner and settled down. I'm not talking about sleeping around with every person that you find interesting. Life doesn't always exist in extremes. If grown adults want to wait till marriage to have sex then that's their prerogative, but I don't need to see that as the alternative every time sexual exploration is talked about in this country.

It's reassuring to see our state legislator didn't hand out a billion dollars to abstinence programs as they do not work. Those 25% of teenages could have prevented spreading STD's with the use of a condom and proper sexual education; all of which is black balled in abstinence programs. Giving teens one option: don't have sex till you marry, is preposterous. As a teenager who knew other teenagers and as an adult who knows other adults from all generations that were once teenagers, the idea of framing sex this way seems very irresponsible. Rather then preparing them for the inevitable we try and push it back as far as we can till it spills over... then someone gets an STD or has a baby.

Analogue4digital. Based on your response you are probably a man.

I agree with you that marrying the first person you have sex with is a big mistake. The abstinence before marriage message is the opposite message:prepare for marriage, make a commitment to your future spouse, marry and then have sexual relations.

When you write you can be committed and have sex wih numerous people, I wounder what are you committed to ? Can you explain ?

Sex is very precious and important but it is not the nexus of a relationship. What do you think all these family breakups and divorces happened ? If it was because of sex you would be right.

I think you just want to play and you are trying to find a rational. Being a man is commiting to someone and your future children for the best and the worse time, not just for how long the sex will be.

If one day you are raising daughters, will you tell them just go and have fun ?

25% of teenagers in California have some STDs. It cost $1billion to that state which has refused federal money for abstinence before marriage programs.

I was being sarcastic as I think it is silly for adults to buy into the abstinence rhetoric. Marrying the first person you have sex with is usually a big mistake later on in life. Having sex with someone because there's chemistry doesn't dilute how you connect with other lovers and wont leave you empty inside. You can be committed and have sex with numerous people over a life time. Sex isn't the nexus of a relationship. It doesn't need to be put in an ivory tower.

Analogue4Digital

On one hand you are saying:Does sex harm committed relationships ?

On the other hand, you are saying:Does sex prepare for a committed relationship ?

I think you know the answer

The first one is called marriage where you want to become one.

The second one is like a piece of tape, the more you try it, the less it sticks. You keep bonding with different people with no real commitment.

During a sexual relationship, physical, emotional and spiritual elements are being transfered.

You carry this elements to the next person and the next.....

How does not having sex prepare you for a committed relationship? Does sex harm committed relationships? I've always felt a good sex life was incentive for a committed relationship.

I believe it is called the Love revolution something like that.
Statistics show that over 50% of students are not having casual sex at Harvard. Actually the real picture is different than what we project in our mind.

People misundertand abstinence groups also.

These young people are preparing themselves for the commitment of marriage. We complain about divorce, about abortion and more ....then we ridicule these young people. There is a big disconnect there.

Many politicians are cowards. They support free sex condoms. abortions without parent notification etc...

California has refused money to support abstinence before marriage groups since 1998. Now hey have over $1 million young people with STDs. Meanwhile billions are spent on medical services.

It seem that for many people the environment is more important than people life

Actually this is not a joke.

There's hope though. Currently there's a group at Harvard which practices sex abstinence. It's called:

The student body!

Hotcha!

Bazing!

I think the mag is a great idea. There was a fantastic article in GQ a few issues ago talking about the lack of sexuality in American films over the last 2 decades that i think fits well with this discussion. It cited all the block buster directors (Scorsese, Torrantino/Rodriguez, Speilberg, ect) and how all of their movies lack any real substance when it comes to dealing with sexuality in a complex manner and instead opt for violence and meaningless action. I agree with Hardboy that America has been going backwards in its views of sexuality over the last few decades and any magazine, film, book, website, ect that is willing to examine it in all its wondrous colors is a welcome addition in my opinion. We need to stop approaching this subject with kid gloves by relegating it to the issue of porn vs. non-porn.

As for the True Love people... I'm not sure why they were featured. Did they protest the magazine? Did they attempt to have it removed? Obviously they have a different take on sexuality but I'm not sure it was necessary to explore it in this context.

I want to go to Harvard now. As far as art and porn goes, however, I'm pretty sure some people could get off to a few of the pictures in H-Bomb.

Super awkward for kids on campus that are in the magazine...

Nice Video

Ok KasiaC. I will take your word for it. Still in the back of my mind , I believe this is just a start up with all of you hoping for someone to take it over and develop it in a major money making co. Would you be opened to give the money of the sale if it happens to charity ? Most people think Harvard means big buck. It is hard to associate the words non profit with it. On a different note
the two women who started it do not really understand how men respond to visuals. We are already bombarded by sexual messages 24/7.

Hey Soleil10, H Bomb is not for profit-- no one on staff make money, and none of the contributors get paid. It's run entirely by students and it's an official student organization at Harvard.

They need another magazine called zipper for the future
McGreevey, Spitzers, Patterson, Clinton and many more on both sides of the isle. Harvard founders are certainly not laughing.

hahaha...harmless student project. Wont change the world but, it wont hurt it either. Keep it movin!

Katharina is the new "Madame" of a premiere elite institution. I did not believe a word she said. Do you ?
Her story how she created the magazine is so fake !!!
Who is really behind this ? Tell us the true story.

This magazine is just about making money using Havard brand and sex as a marketing ploy for future expansion It uses students with hormonal urges as a prey. The idea is not new but a lot of people may fall for it in this culture. Telling us that it is about art is a real con job. It certainly is not about real love as many who fall for it will find out. How sad !!! I thought people in Harvard had brains.

Awesome pod! The magazine looks Fresh!! and it's interesting that it's being produced right out of Harvard.... Smart & Sexy!!

go harvard

super

excelent idea, frontal and artistic view:)

Having come of age in the 70's I know 1st hand the damage that freedom can have. I am afraid that the new found freedom of today is not going to benefit society. I highly commend the young couple who have made the decision to wait. Sex is a gift and I believe it should be only given to someone you truly and deeply love, not something you should pass around as your urges demand. If our society doesn't learn to control it's urges that's when I believe trouble start. IF say a grown man has the urge to have sex with a child should he be able to explore that urge? That's what freedom gets you. Check out LOVE 156 to see what's happening in the world of uncontrolled urges.
That said, I think the pod was well done.

...and sure that stands by "Hormones Bomb." A way to show normal sexuality as something bigger than it is so everybody would feel somewhat uncomfortable to deal with it. It is almost the same as saying: "Look folks, now you need to go to the University, pay for it in order to understand what sex and sexuality is about. What was once beautiful and part of life now became a product to be consumed.

- Therefore, how do you like now to have your sexuality and your life to be considerate as a product for profit instead as human beings just enjoying sex?

...And some people wonder why this World is going down to the tubes with no mercy.

College students in general have pretty active sexual urges, even the abstinent. I like how these magazines are generating from universities, just goes to show even in an ivy league setting, art and expression are still accepted by the general student population.

It's strange, I have never seen H Bomb even though Harvard is up the street from my house.

I agree with Hard Boy, its not cutting edge. Its fine to have a student run mag addressing human sexuality but a lot universities do. The producer should have done a little more homework. Just because this is happening at Harvard doesn't make it automatically interesting.

This is wild, I want to subscribe!

I totally understand what you are talking about it. The reality of sex in "America" is real different from what people fantasize on the media. Actually the secular media make such a mess of it. For them it is only ok if you are commercializing it somehow. Now look at the law for instance, oh well you do not want to go that far or you probably will never get a hard on. However, like I did commented in other posts, everything have two or more sides on the story. The reality is that there are also a lots of abusive people out there. So how can one draw the line or recognize between what is sexual abuse from good sexual intent? Nevertheless you're right, the reality is that we do live in an oppressive sexual society.

Hehe... Kaj said Meme... cool

The magazine is interesting, I'm not someone who would buy it though. If expressing your sexuality that way is what you believe in, then I guess go for it. If you don't, then don't. Every choice has it's consequences, it's you job to decide which of them hurts you less.
As for the people from the "true love'"group, they don't really seem like they even know their sexuality enough to say they want abstinence. They formed that belief on what someone else said they should believe, not their own judgment. If you're going to pick abstinence, at least have a different reason than "they told me to". I chose abstinence because I don't want to give myself to a bunch of different people. Basically, I'm trying my best to love my husband before I even know him. It's something I chose after thinking about it a lot, not because my church leader said so.

"True Love" it is your relationship with your GOD, if you have one. Said that, I do find a little difficult to correlate "True Love" with sexual abstinence. Actually it does not make any sense to me as GOD created us and sex. I wish they wouldn't claim the whole title of "True Love" as a way to mean sexual abstinence or vice verse. But I respect those that want to abstain from sex. It is their personal choice. Our lives comes from sex and healthy sexual relationships and doing it, for us humans, it is a form to keep ourselves spiritually and mentally healthy.

I think that's really interesting that such a magazine would surface at Harvard first. I guess stereotypes play a huge part in my thought process, but it seems like there are a lot of other colleges that would really make use of a medium like this before Harvard would. Good for them though. But good for True Love too.

i think that this pod was really innovative, in terms of the magazine spotlight. The True Love group represented one aspect of society that, yes, has been understood by many people to be a conservative outlook on premarital sex. but i think that they are not wrong, but would be if they thought that everyone should act according to the foundation of their student group. As a journalist, i think that H Bomb is a freaking sweet idea and i would love to see it come to my university or i would like to possibly work for them one day. sure, there are a lot of things to be weary of when having casual sex, but I dont think that True Love is necessarily a bad group.
And, i dont think that their take on H BOMB's image of sexuality is correct.

I think you handled this pod/subject really well. And did a great job of showing what the magazine is about and setting straight some of the stereotypes that the founder complained about in the mainstream media. of course all the headlines were: "porno mag at Harvard!" but you know after watching this pod that it's more than that. Great work. I also liked that you brought in the abstinence couple to give depth to the topic.

Great pod, it showed many sides of the spectrum.
As Anna says, sex is art and the more we think of it as a pure expression of our selves, the better we will know our selves. There are so man y studies about the importance of sex in relationships and the relevance of it in our lives, that we shouldn't even be discussing that now a days. Just being responsible with it is important.

I don't mean to be out of topic, but in between airing pods, current will air a promo for their channel. The newest one has a rock song playing in the background and what the girl is saying is gibberish to me. Completely unintelligible, but I LOVE the song and have been dying to find it. If anyone knows what I'm talking about could they point me in the right direction as to what artist sings it? Thanks.

Great pod in igniting discussion about sexuality vs porn and art vs pornography. It's also interesting that the controversial magazine was founded at Harvard, one of the most prestigious college in the United States. Would the magazine be as controversial and have as much media spotlight if it wasn't at an Ivy school? What I like best about this pod is showing the different viewpoints about the magazine. While I don't agree with all of them (i.e. True Love group), it is still nice that they got to voice their opinion. The pod definitely opens up a dialogue about sexuality on campus and its relevance to today's society.

The perfect pod. Sex can be art. Sex can be fun. Sex can be a symbol of love. Sex is not bad. Do it safely and have fun.
Surely depriving yourself of this joyous exercise and connection with another person until marriage is future years of therapy waiting to happen. That poor deluded couple. Carry on convincing yourselves of your deeper connection kids...
The magazine looks great.

The line between sexually-themed art and porn is often nebulous, and this pod certainly adds to the conversation about this topic. Great piece with some excellent interviews from diverse sources.

Sex outside of a monogamous marriage isn't necessarily hurtful.. I don't know what kind of jerks the dorky celibate couple hangs out with but exploring your sexuality while being respectful at the same time isn't exactly rocket science. In terms of hook up culture, so what if someone I have sex with doesn't call me back or just wants a one night stand. I can be mildly hurt or disappointed without being destroyed. Their monogamy agenda is a conservative, anti-gay political statement shrouded in an anachronistic moralism about sex being bad unless you're married and procreating. These moralistic prudes are the future Eliot Spitzers/intern-boffing Congresspeople of the world.

very interesting..hmmm the pictures are as well...this is a good way to help some people have an open mind!:)

this was totally interesting. I'm with Silkwerm, i'm also glad to see that people are pushing the boundaries of whats acceptable because, as they said in the pod, sex and sexuality IS a part of everyone's lives and shouldn't be hidden or suppressed by the media.

I thought this was great, I am glad that people are pushing the boundary of whats acceptable and showing that sex isn't necessarily porn.

This was a really cool pod and you did a great job of presenting both sides in a short amount of time. Great work.

haha justin murray, the poor boy in green is still just not aware that he's gay.

oh please!!!! love and sex are beautiful together but they can exist just fine one without the other...