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• Cover
• Title Page
• About the Author
• Foreplay
• List of Illustrations
• List of Text Boxes
• List of Tables
• About the Companion Website
• 1 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality
• Introduction
• What Drives Us to Have Sex?
• Major Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality
• The Perspective of This Text
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 2 Sexology Research: History, Methods, and Ethics
• Introduction
• A Brief History of Sexology
• Sexology as a Science
• Sample Selection
• Nonexperimental Research
• Experimental Research
• A Note on Statistics
• Ethics in Sexology Research
• Evaluating Sex Research
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 3 Human Sexual Anatomy
• Introduction
• Male Sexual Anatomy
• Female Sexual Anatomy
• Conclusions
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 4 Human Sexual Response: Understanding Arousal and Orgasm
• Introduction
• Factors That Influence Sexual Arousal
• The Sexual Response Cycle
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 5 Gender and Gender Identity
• Introduction
• Biological Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality
• Psychosocial Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality
• Variations in Gender Expression
• Just How Different Are Men and Women?
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 6 Sexual Orientation
• Introduction
• Sexual Orientation: Definitions and Types
• Measurement and Prevalence
• Theories of Sexual Orientation
• Sex Differences in the Expression of Sexual Orientation
• Sexual Orientation Attitudes
• Sexual Orientation Myths
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 7 The Laws of Attraction
• Introduction
• What Attracts Us To Other People?
• Attraction Processes among Gay Men and Lesbians
• Why Are Men and Women Attracted to Different Characteristics?
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 8 Intimate Relationships: Sex, Love, and Commitment
• Introduction
• Singlehood and Casual Relationships
• Love and Committed Relationships
• Why Do Some Relationships Succeed While Others Fail?
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 9 Sexual Behaviors
• Introduction
• Solitary Sexual Behaviors
• Partnered Sexual Behaviors
• Frequency and Benefits of Sex and Orgasm
• Sexual Behavior in Psychological Perspective
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 10 Lifespan Sexual Development
• Introduction
• Sexual Development From Infancy Through Adolescence
• Sexuality and Aging
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 11 Sex Education, Contraception, and Pregnancy
• Introduction
• Sex Education
• Sex Education in Cross-Cultural Perspective
• Contraception
• History
• Pregnancy
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 12 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer-Sex Practices
• Introduction
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Bacterial Infections
• Factors That Increase the Spread of STIs
• The Psychological Impact of STIs
• Preventing Infection
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 13 Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy
• Introduction
• Causes of Sex Difficulties
• Types of Sexual Dysfunction
• Sex Therapy
• Tips For Avoiding Sexual Difficulties
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 14 Variations in Sexual Behavior
• Introduction
• What are Paraphilias?
• Types of Paraphilias
• Paraphilia Controversies
• Treatment of Paraphilic Disorders
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• 15 Sex Laws, Sexual Victimization, and the Sexual Marketplace
• Introduction
• A Brief History of Sex Laws
• Sexual Coercion and Violence
• The Sexual Marketplace
• Key Terms
• Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex?
• References
• Epilogue
• Glossary
• Index
• End User License Agreement