Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality

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Author: Jerrold S. Greenberg

ISBN-10: 0763776602

ISBN-13: 9780763776602

Category: Sex - Psychological Aspects

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Designed to help students examine the many different dimensions of sexuality in a manner that speaks to them directly. Promoting a deeper understanding of personal sexuality, this text encourages students to assume responsibility for contributing to the sexual health of their communities as well as to explore the ethical dimensions of human sexuality. Booknews A textbook for the "Just Say No" generation with a large dash of PC, discussing some of the pleasures of sex and a lot of the problems. Biological, psychological, and socio-cultural considerations are integrated to "enhance the sexual health and wellness" of students. Headings address themes including sexual communication, female and male anatomy and physiology, gender dimensions, sexual response and arousal, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual consumerism, and sexual ethics, morality, and law. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

PrefacexivVisual WalkthroughxviiAcknowledgmentsxxChapter 1Introducing the Dimensions of Human Sexuality2Chapter 2Sexuality Research32Chapter 3Sexual Communication70Chapter 4Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology96Chapter 5Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology138Infocus: Body Image158Chapter 6Gender Dimensions178Chapter 7Sexual Response and Arousal208Chapter 8Contraception232Chapter 9Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth266Infocus: Unexpected Pregnancy Outcomes314Chapter 10Sexual Techniques and Behavior334Chapter 11Sexual Orientation358Chapter 12Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence388Chapter 13Sexuality in Adulthood422Chapter 14Sexually Transmitted Infections460Infocus: HIV & AIDS490Chapter 15Sexual Disorders and Therapy512Infocus: Atypical Sexual Behaviors544Chapter 16Forcible Sexual Behaviors560Chapter 17Sexual Consumerism598Chapter 18Sexual Ethics, Morality, and the Law630Epilogue: Taking Responsibility for Your Sexual Health655AppendixAn Introduction to Service-Learning665References669Credits686Index687