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

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)

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

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

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

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?

The ABC(DE)s of Romantic Relationships

The As‑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

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

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

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

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

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

Bacterial Diseases

Gonorrhea

Syphilis

Chlarnydia

Other Bacterial Diseases

Vaginal infections

Bacterial Vaginosis

Candidiasis

Trichomoniasis

Viral Diseases

AIDS

Herpes

Viral Hepatitis

Genital Warts

Ectoparasitic Infestations

Pediculosis

Scabies

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

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

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