Learning Objectives and Course Outline
Chapter One – What Is Human Sexuality?
What Is Human Sexuality?
- Thinking Critically About Human Sexuality
Perspectives on Human Sexuality
- The Historical Perspective
- The Biological Perspective
- The Cross‑Cultural Perspective
- Psychological Perspectives
- Sociocultural Perspectives
Research Methods in Human Sexuality
- Populations and Samples: Representing the World of
- Diversity
- Methods of Observation
Chapter Two – Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
The Female Sex Organs
- External Sex Organs
- Internal Sex Organs
The Breasts
- Breast Cancer
The Menstrual Cycle
- Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
- Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
- Sex during Menstruation
- Menopause
Menstrual Problems
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Chapter Three – Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
The Male Sex Organs
- External Sex Organs
- Internal Sex Organs
Diseases of the Urogenital System
- Urethritis
- Cancer of the Testes
- Disorders of the Prostate
Male Sexual Functions
- Erection
- Spinal Reflexes and Sexual Response
- Ejaculation
Chapter Four – Sexual Response and Behavior
Making Sense of Sex: The Role of the Senses in Sexual Arousal
- Vision: The Better to See You With
- Smell: Does the Nose Know Best?
- The Skin Senses: Sex as a Touching Experience
- Taste: On Savory Sex
- Hearing: The Better to Hear You With
Aphrodisiacs: Of Spanish Flies and Rhino Horns
- Psychoactive Drugs
Sex Hormones: Do They “Goad” Us into Sex?
- Sex Hormones and Sexual Behavior
- The Sexual Response Cycle
- Excitement Phase
- Plateau Phase
- Orgasmic Phase
- Resolution Phase
- Kaplan’s Three Stages of Sexual Response: An Alternative Model
Controversies about Orgasm
- Multiple Orgasms
- How Many Kinds of Orgasms Do Women Have? S9
- The G Spot
Sexual Behavior
- Solitary Sexual Behavior
- Sex with Others
Chapter Five – Gender identity and Gender Roles
Prenatal Sexual Differentiation
- The Role of Sex Hormones in Sexual Differentiation
- Descent of the Testes and the Ovaries
- Sex Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Prenatal Sexual Differentiation of the Brain
Gender Identity
- Nature and Nurture in Gender Identity
- Hermaphroditism
- Transsexualism
Gender Roles and Stereotypes
Sexism
Gender Differences: Vive la Difference or Vive la Similarite
- Differences in Cognitive Abilities
- Differences in Personality
On Becoming a Man or a Woman: Gender Typing
- Biological Perspectives
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Psychological Perspectives
Psychological Androgyny: The More Traits, the Merrier?
- Psychological Androgyny, Psychological Well Being, and Personal Development
- Psychological Androgyny and Sexual Behavior
Chapter Six – Attraction and Love
Attraction
- Physical Attractiveness: How Important Is Looking Good?
- The Matching Hypothesis: Who Is “Right” for You?
- Similarity in Attitudes: Do Opposites Attract?
- Reciprocity: If You Like Me, You Must Have Excellent Judgment
Love
- The Greek Heritage
- Romantic Love in Contemporary Western Culture
- Contemporary Models of Love: Dare Science Intrude?
Chapter Seven – Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication
The ABC(DE)s of Romantic Relationships
- The A’s – Attraction
- The B’s – Building
- The C’s – Continuation
- The D’s – Deterioration
- The E’s – Ending
Intimacy
- Knowing and Liking Yourself
- Trusting and Caring
- Being Honest
- Making a Commitment
- Maintaining Individuality When the I Becomes We
- Communicating
Communication Skills for Enhancing Relationships and Sexual Relations
- Common Difficulties in Sexual Communication
- Getting Started
- Listening to the Other Side
- Learning About Your Partner’s Needs
- Providing Information
- Making Requests
- Handling Impasses
Chapter Eight – Sexual Orientation
Classification of Sexual Orientation
- The Kinsey Continuum
- Bisexuality
Perspectives on Gay Male and Lesbian Sexual Orientations
- Historical Perspectives
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Attitudes toward Sexual Orientation in Contemporary Society
- Biological Perspectives
- Psychological Perspectives
Adjustment of Gay Males and Lesbians
- “Treatment” of Gay Male and Lesbian Sexual Orientations
Gay Male and Lesbian Sexual Behavior
Gay Lifestyles
- Lifestyle Differences between Gay Males and Lesbians
- Variations in Gay Lifestyles
Chapter Nine – Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
Infertility and Alternative Ways of Becoming Parents
- Male Fertility Problems
- Female Fertility Problems
Pregnancy
- Early Signs of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Tests
- Early Effects of Pregnancy
- Miscarriage
- Sex during Pregnancy
- Psychological Changes during Pregnancy
Prenatal Development
- The Germinal Stage
- The Embryonic Stage
- The Fetal Stage
- Environmental Influences on Prenatal Development
- Chromosomal and Genetic Abnormalities
Childbirth
- The Stages of Childbirth
- Methods of Childbirth
Birth Problems
- Anoxia
- Preterm and Low‑Birthweight Children
The Postpartum Period
- Maternal Depression
- Breast‑Feeding Versus Bottle‑Feeding
- Resumption of Sexual Activity
Chapter Ten – Contraception and Abortion
Contraception
- Oral Contraceptives (“the Pill”)
- Norplant
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
- The Diaphragm
- Spermicides
- The Cervical Cap
- Condoms
- Douching
- Withdrawal (Coitus Interruptus)
- Fertility Awareness Methods (Rhythm Methods)
- Sterilization
- Other Devices
Abortion
- Methods of Abortion
Chapter Eleven – Sexuality Across the Life Span
Childhood
- Infancy (0 to 2 Years)
- Early Childhood (3 to 8 Years)
- Preadolescence (9 to 13 Years)
- Sex Education and Miseducation
Adolescence
- Puberty
- Sexual Behavior
- Teenage Pregnancy
Adulthood
- Single Hood
- Cohabitation: Darling, Would You Be My POSSLQ
- Marriage
- Marital Sexuality
- Extramarital Sex
- Divorce
Sex in the Later Years
- Physical Changes
- Sexual Behavior
Sex and Disability
- Physical Disabilities
- Psychological Disabilities
Chapter Twelve – Sexual Dysfunctions
Types of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Sexual Desire Disorders
- Sexual Arousal Disorders
- Orgasmic Disorders
- Sexual Pain Disorders
Origins of Sexual Dysfunctions
- Organic Causes
- Psychosocial Causes
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
- The Masters and Johnson Approach
- The Helen Singer Kaplan Approach
- Treatment of Sexual Desire Disorders
- Treatment of Sexual Arousal Disorders
- Treatment of Orgasmic Disorders
- Treatment of Sexual Pain Disorders
- Evaluation of Sex Therapy
- Biological Treatments of Premature Ejaculation and Erectile Disorder
Chapter Thirteen – Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Chlamydia
- Other Bacterial Diseases
Vaginal infections
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Candidiasis
- Trichomoniasis
Viral Diseases
- AIDS
- Herpes
- Viral Hepatitis
- Genital Warts
Ectoparasitic Infestations
- Pediculosis
- Scabies
Chapter Fourteen – Atypical Sexual Variations
Normal Versus Deviant Sexual Behavior The Paraphilias
- Fetishism
- Transvestism
- Exhibitionism
- Obscene Telephone Calling
- Voyeurism
- Sexual Masochism
- Sexual Sadism
- Frotteurism
- Other Paraphilias
Theoretical Perspectives
- Biological Perspective
- Psychoanalytic Perspectives
- Learning Perspectives
- Sociological Perspectives
- An Integrated Perspective: The “Lovemap”
Treatment of the Paraphilias
- Psychotherapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Biochemical Approaches
Chapter Fifteen – Sexual Coercion
Rape
- Incidence of Rape
- Types of Rapes
- Social Attitudes and Myths That Encourage Rape
- Sociocultural Factors in Rape
- Psychological Characteristics of Rapists
- Adjustment of Rape Survivors
- Treatment of Rape Survivors
Sexual Abuse of Children
- What Is Child Sexual Abuse?
- Patterns of Abuse
- Pedophilia
- Incest
- Effects of Child Sexual Abuse
- Treatment of Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Treatment of Rapists and Child Molesters
Sexual Harassment
Chapter Sixteen – Commercial Sex
Prostitution
- Types of Female Prostitutes
- Characteristics of Female Prostitutes
- Customers of Female Prostitutes
- Male Prostitution
- HIV, AIDS, and Prostitution
Pornography and obscenity
- What Is Pornographic?
- Prevalence and Use of Pornography
- Pornography and Sexual Coercion
Sex in Advertising
- Advertising and Gender‑Role Stereotypes