About this book
Sex is undoubtedly on your mind. So don't you want a human sexuality text that reflects your life situation and answers your questions? Loaded with information that students like you want and need to learn, this text hits the mark as it addresses concerns that students have about themselves with scientific fact, sensitivity, and humor. Going beyond simply providing a foundation in sexuality's biology and psychology, SEXUALITY NOW: EMBRACING DIVERSITY connects with you by exploring contemporary issues, changing sexual practices and behaviors, and their impact on your life. Complemented by informative visuals, the book covers the fluidity of gender and sexual orientation and takes into account the diverse contexts of today's students. The result is an eye-opening discussion about sexuality that enables you to understand more about yourself -- and what's going on around you.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- About the Author
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present
- Chapter 2: Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research
- Chapter 3: Communication and Sexuality
- Chapter 4: Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity
- Chapter 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
- Chapter 6: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
- Chapter 7: Love and Intimacy
- Chapter 8: Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality
- Chapter 9: Adult Sexual Relationships
- Chapter 10: Sexual Expression
- Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation
- Chapter 12: Pregnancy and Birth
- Chapter 13: Contraception and Abortion
- Chapter 14: Challenges to Sexual Functioning
- Chapter 15: Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Chapter 16: Varieties of Sexual Expression
- Chapter 17: Power and Coercion
- Chapter 18: Sexual Images and Selling Sex
- Appendix: Human Sexuality Timelines
- References
- Name Index
- Subject Index
