Nielsen//Net Ratings (2008, pdf) reported in February that women are more likely to watch network television as streaming video than men: 22% to 12%. Men are more likely to watch "Consumer Generated Media" (CGM): 27% to 12%. The Nielsen report, which was criticized for excluding iTunes ("The Underwire" blog, 2008), pointed out further ( Read more... )

The ways in which television viewing affects sexual attitudes and behaviors may vary by gender. Collins et al (2004) concluded from a telephone survey of teenagers that watching sexual content on television predicts earlier initiation of sexual behaviors. Interestingly, more time watching television was associated with later noncoital activity ( Read more... )