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Since 2020, state-level politicians in the U.S. have passed dozens of bills that LGBTQ advocates say are anti-trans. When it comes to defending these laws in court, states have been turning to an unlikely ally: Toronto psychologist James Cantor. He's testified in more than 20 cases in the U.S. involving transgender issues. Today on Front Burner, CBC investigative journalist Jonathan Montpetit on Cantor's influence, and how his scientific expertise is being weaponized by conservative Christian groups and Republican politicians to roll back trans rights in the U.S. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

CBC investigative reporter Jonathan Montpetit has been examining a pattern of anti-trans legislation in the United States where a bill is proposed, it's challenged by civil rights groups, and then the state calls on experts to defend it. One of those experts is Canadian psychologist James Cantor. Montpetit breaks down the impact of Cantor's work.

This is a unique episode in that it features a conversation that was originally recorded back in 2022 with Dr. James Cantor. We intentionally decided not to release the episode at that time. You'll hear Sasha and Stella introduce the conversation by sharing more about why they chose to withhold the episode for all this time and why they have opted to release it now, over a year after recording.Dr. Cantor is a clinical psychologist and sexual behaviour scientist. For the past 20 years, he has been studying the nature and causes of sexual interests from relatively familiar ones — such as heterosexuality and homosexuality, transsexuality, and asexuality — to rare and exotic phenomena, including vorarephilia (sexual fantasies of being swallowed) and furries (people who have sex while dressed or cross-dressed as animals). The most widely discussed of his findings has been his research using neuroimaging and other techniques to isolate the causes of pedophilia and hebephilia (the sexual preferences for prepubescent and pubescent children). His team's results have been published in the highest-impact journals of psychology, including Psychological Bulletin, the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, and the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. Dr. Cantor regularly appears in the media internationally to discuss how society can better apply science to prevent sexual abuse and provide more ethical and more effective treatment for people with atypical sexual interests. Interviews with him have appeared on CNN, NPR, The New York Times, and on Dan Savage's Savage Love. Dr. Cantor is currently the Director of the Toronto Sexuality Centre and is the past Editor of the Sexual Abuse, the top research journal in this field and the official journal for the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers.James Cantor is considered controversial in some circles and yet he is a well-respected researcher who sits on the editorial boards of two peer-reviewed journals (the Journal of Sexual Aggression and Archives of Sexual Behavior). Cantor's position is similar to that of the Prevention Project Dunkelfeld in Germany: “You are not guilty because of your sexual desire, but you are responsible for your sexual behavior. There is help! Don't become an offender!”Sasha and Stella speak with Dr. Cantor in the spirit of genuine inquiry, fierce debate, and the desire to wrap their minds around difficult and complex topics which society needs to address. As psychotherapists, the Gender: A Wider Lens hosts, believe in the importance of dialogue and bringing the issues explored in this conversation out from the shadows in an effort to understand how to encourage better outcomes.Links:For updates and downloads, visit his website www.jamescantor.org.Follow him on Twitter @JamesCantorPhDM. Beier†, Janina Neutze, Ingrid A. Mundt, Christoph J. Ahlers, David Goecker, Anna Konrad, Gerard A. Schaefer, (2009). “Encouraging self-identified pedophiles and hebephiles to seek professional help: First results of the Prevention Project Dunkelfeld (PPD)*” https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1047.5602&rep=rep1&type=pdf “Exploring the Implications of Child Sex Dolls”

Dr. James Cantor (@jamescantorphd) is a clinical psychologist and sexologist whose research centers on the development of sexual interests, including sexual orientation and paraphilias. He maintains the Sexology Today blog, which focuses on the current state of sex research. What We Discuss with James Cantor: What makes people gay? The differences between gay men and gay women. What should society do about pedophiles who choose to live lives of celibacy rather than act on their urges? Is there a link between autism and gender dysphoria? What's the deal with asexuality, paraphilia, vorarephilia, and that thing you think about when nobody else is around? And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/815 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Dr James Cantor is a clinical psychologist and sexologist specialising in hypersexuality and paraphilias. There are a broad range of things that turn humans on. Some are common, some are uncommon and some are very illegal. James' study of paraphilias exposes him to some of the world's most interesting and unusual sexual desires with the goal of working out why they exist. Expect to learn how asexuality could evolve at all, why some able-bodied people feel that they should be amputees, why adults like to be dressed up as babies, the link between left-handedness and child abuse, what James thinks about depression in the trans community, why it's become increasingly impossible to have conversations about dangerous sexual desires and much more... Sponsors: Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 10% discount on all of MASA's Chips at www.masachips.com/modernwisdom use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Follow James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamescantorphd  Check out James' website - http://www.jamescantor.org/  Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ 

Dr. James Cantor is an American-Canadian clinical psychologist and sexologist who specialises in hypersexuality and paraphilias, which are unusual sexual behaviours. He was a senior scientist with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, and editor-in-chief of the journal Sexual Abuse.  Dr. James Cantor: https://twitter.com/JamesCantorPhD http://www.jamescantor.org Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks lecture we explore the relationship between the brain and behavior. We specifically focus on the case of "non-offending paedophiles" and the role that the brain plays.    The bulk of the lecture is a lecture by James Cantor who has tracked the neural underpinnings of deviant sexual interest all the way back to events that occur in the womb.   What does this mean for the "big questions"? Who is to blame? Can we treat it? Can we prevent it?    Enjoy! It is no understatement that this is the most challenging question facing forensic psychology right now. 

This week Dr. James Cantor a neuroscientist and sexological researcher specializing in paraphilias (why we like what we like sexually) joins us to discuss his research on pedophilia and how it relates to what we know (and don't know) about the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. Using sex research to understand exactly what the John Jay Report says about the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis is a conversation that isn't happening, yet it's essential to truly understanding the crisis and how to prevent sexual abuse from continuing. This conversation can be uncomfortable at first, but as James mentions it's like going to the gym. That discomfort leads to important growth. With that in mind, take care of yourself as you listen this week. A few resources should you desire more information. For more information on Dr. James Cantor, check out his website: http://www.jamescantor.org/ You can find the Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States 1950-2002 report by John Jay College here: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/2004_02_27_JohnJay_revised/2004_02_27_John_Jay_Main_Report_Optimized.pdf You can find the Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States 1950-2002 report by John Jay College here: http://votf.org/johnjay/John_Jay_Causes_and_Context_Report.pdf As always, we talk about sensitive topics so be mindful of who's nearby if you're listening without headphones. Want to connect with us more? You can find us on Instagram @sexpositivechristianfeminists; @luriekimmerle; and @rachel.alba.coaching. Have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Contact us at: spchristianfeminists at gmail dot com.

Join us as we talk to Dr James Cantor about a topic that most people are too disgusted to even think about, pedophilia. Dr James Cantor is a Canadian clinical psychologist and sexologist, specialising in hyper-sexuality and atypical sexual interests. He is a former editor of the journal Sexual Abuse and an expert on paraphilia. We try to understand what makes a pedophile tick and what can be done to help those looking for help. Find more here: http://www.jamescantor.org/

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After publishing a blog post titled, "When a TERF is not a TERF" in July, leading Canadian sex researcher Dr. James Cantor got into a heated exchange on the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) listserv. The post rather tepidly challenged the "always affirm" approach to kids who claim to be trans, suggesting there are valid questions to ask around the age at which a child may transition, and also pointed out that some of women's concerns about male access to women's spaces and sport might not qualify them as "transphobic." Because of this, he was accused of "violence," "harassment," and "hatred." James was removed from the listserv as a result, leading him to quit the SSSS entirely, publishing a letter of resignation on August 10, saying: "In the present culture war between science and popular appeal, the SSSS Board of Directors selected the latter. This is not the first time the SSSS Board abused their authority to silence science opposing their personal political views, and no valid organization can be in the name of science in name only. I am grateful to the other sexuality scientists who have resigned in sympathy, both publicly and privately." James does not take a position on gender identity at all, but nonetheless was pilloried for even suggesting questions about the practices connected to transgenderism might be worth asking. While there is much James and I may disagree on, the push to politicize science is troubling, and the silencing of debate and critical thought around these issues is troubling. The video version of this interview is currently available only on Patreon. To gain early access to content and to access Patreon-only content, subscribe as a patron: https://www.patreon.com/meghanmurphy The Same Drugs is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Keep the conversation going on Reddit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-same-drugs/support

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Dr James Cantor, clinical psychologist and sexologist, talks to Jonathan Kay about his recent peer-reviewed critique of the AAP's unscientific guidelines on treating trans children.

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Dr. James Cantor (@JamesCantorPhD) is a psychologist, researcher, and professor of atypical sexualities. He speaks to me about the different ways in which sexuality is wired in the brain, and how this should be informing policy, therapy, and public discourse—but for some reason isn't. Learn more about his research at www.jamescantor.org

A woman had sex with a pre-op transwoman. But she didn't make the caller come, or even try. Now the caller wonders if this is a "vagina-bodied" vs "non vagina-bodied" problem, or just a "jerk" problem. A married gay man with kids begs Dan for a quick n' dirty guide on how to add a third partner into their relationship. How can they have adventures and maintain the sanctity of their family unit? On the Magnum version, check out Canada! They are slowly but surely opening sex doll & robot brothels. Is this gonna be ok? Dr. James Cantor, the Director of the Toronto Sexuality Center, is on to discuss the implications of this new phenomenon. Canada- you so freaky. A woman's sister is into drag, and wants to include the caller. The caller wants to dress up in female drag (even though she's a woman) but worries about culturally appropriating gay male culture's appropriation of women. Did you get all that? Spoiler! Dan tells her to chill out. High heels are super weird. 206-302-2064 This podcast is brought to you by . Click on the microphone and enter "Savage" for postage, a digital scale, and a 4 week trial. This episode is brought to you by WILDFANG- a gender-smashing/feminist fashion brand. Go to and use code "Savage" for 25% off!   Today's Lovecast is brought to you by MeUndies.com: High quality, super-comfortable, good looking undies. Get 15% off your first order when you go to .

A woman had sex with a pre-op transwoman. But she didn't make the caller come, or even try. Now the caller wonders if this is a "vagina-bodied" vs "non vagina-bodied" problem, or just a "jerk" problem. A married gay man with kids begs Dan for a quick n' dirty guide on how to add a third partner into their relationship. How can they have adventures and maintain the sanctity of their family unit? On the Magnum version, check out Canada! They are slowly but surely opening sex doll & robot brothels. Is this gonna be ok? Dr. James Cantor, the Director of the Toronto Sexuality Center, is on to discuss the implications of this new phenomenon. Canada- you so freaky. A woman's sister is into drag, and wants to include the caller. The caller wants to dress up in female drag (even though she's a woman) but worries about culturally appropriating gay male culture's appropriation of women. Did you get all that? Spoiler! Dan tells her to chill out. High heels are super weird. 206-302-2064 This podcast is brought to you by . Click on the microphone and enter "Savage" for postage, a digital scale, and a 4 week trial. This episode is brought to you by WILDFANG- a gender-smashing/feminist fashion brand. Go to and use code "Savage" for 25% off!   Today's Lovecast is brought to you by MeUndies.com: High quality, super-comfortable, good looking undies. Get 15% off your first order when you go to .

Dr. James Cantor, director of the Toronto Sexuality Centre and author of the blog Sexology Today  is getting a little bit of heat for suggesting that often, transgender kids grow out of their feelings after puberty.  Dr. Oren Amitay weighs in on the topic and suggests that we are misdiagnosing many of these kids who are simply struggling to find an identity.

PART 2: Dr James Cantor continues his discussion with Muireann & Michelle on what being a paedophile means & what society should do.

PART 1:Dr James Cantor has worked with paedophiles for over a decade. He joined Muireann & Michelle on Late Night Talk to discuss what paedophilia is & means.

Dr. James Cantor studies the brains of pedophiles. He's found statistical similarities among them, things like low IQ and left-handedness - and these similarities seem to indicate that pedophilia is already in the brain at birth. Based on these findings and those of other researchers, he advocates for a shift away from the current punishment-based way of dealing with pedophiles towards a model of prevention and psychological treatment. JP talked to him about his MRI research, "gold-star pedophiles", and new ways of keeping our kids safe. Theme music, as always, by Drew Danburry. Other music this week: Skits So Frantic and DanByerofStern.

Dan speaks with Dr. James Cantor, professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, about pedophilia. What the hell can be done?    Also, Science weighs in on the mysterious case of the mushroom in the jizz.    Happy New Year.    206-201-2720   Today's episode is brought to you by . Get 50 percent off almost any item when you enter "Savage" at checkout. Comment on this episode at www.thestranger.com/lovecast

Dan speaks with Dr. James Cantor, professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, about pedophilia. What the hell can be done?    Also, Science weighs in on the mysterious case of the mushroom in the jizz.    Happy New Year.    206-201-2720   Today's episode is brought to you by . Get 50 percent off almost any item when you enter "Savage" at checkout. Comment on this episode at www.thestranger.com/lovecast

Sympathy for the pedophile: Dan and Dr. James Cantor, assistant professor of psychiatry at University of Toronto, discuss the nightmare of being burdened with a sexual attraction to children. What treatment is there? Can pedophiles resist hardwired sexual urges all their lives? Also, hear Dan's conversation with a Christian virgin slut. And tons more! Call us at 206-302-2064 This episode is brought to you by Audible. Click here for a free audiobook: http://j.mp/savageaudible Today's episode is brought to you by AdamMale. Click here: http://j.mp/SavageAdamMale

Sympathy for the pedophile: Dan and Dr. James Cantor, assistant professor of psychiatry at University of Toronto, discuss the nightmare of being burdened with a sexual attraction to children. What treatment is there? Can pedophiles resist hardwired sexual urges all their lives? Also, hear Dan's conversation with a Christian virgin slut. And tons more! Call us at 206-302-2064 This episode is brought to you by Audible. Click here for a free audiobook: http://j.mp/savageaudible Today's episode is brought to you by AdamMale. Click here: http://j.mp/SavageAdamMale