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<p>About the Author xi</p> <p>Foreplay xii</p> <p>List of Illustrations xiv</p> <p>List of Text Boxes xxi</p> <p>List of Tables xxiii</p> <p>About the Companion Website xxiv</p> <p><b>1 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality 1</b></p> <p>Introduction 2</p> <p>What Drives Us to Have Sex? 2</p> <p>Psychological Influences 2</p> <p>Cultural, Societal, and Environmental Influences 3</p> <p>Biological and Evolutionary Influences 6</p> <p>Major Theoretical Perspectives on Human Sexuality 7</p> <p>Psychoanalytic Theory 7</p> <p>Cognitive-Behavioral and Learning Theories 8</p> <p>Exchange Theories 12</p> <p>Personality Theories 12</p> <p>Evolutionary Theory 15</p> <p>The Perspective of This Text 16</p> <p>Key Terms 18</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 18</p> <p>References 18</p> <p><b>2 Sexology Research: History, Methods, and Ethics 21</b></p> <p>Introduction 22</p> <p>A Brief History of Sexology 22</p> <p>Hidden Figures in Sexology 25</p> <p>Sexology as a Science 26</p> <p>Sample Selection 27</p> <p>Nonexperimental Research 28</p> <p>Surveys 28</p> <p>Direct Observation 31</p> <p>Case Reports 35</p> <p>Experimental Research 35</p> <p>A Sample Sexperiment 35</p> <p>Strengths and Limitations of the Experimental Method 36</p> <p>A Note on Statistics 36</p> <p>Means and Medians 36</p> <p>Incidence and Prevalence 37</p> <p>Correlation 37</p> <p>Ethics in Sexology Research 38</p> <p>Informed Consent 40</p> <p>Debriefing 40</p> <p>Confidentiality 41</p> <p>How Reliable Are the Results of Sex Studies? 42</p> <p>Evaluating Sex Research 42</p> <p>Key Terms 43</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 43</p> <p>References 43</p> <p><b>3 Human Sexual Anatomy 46</b></p> <p>Introduction 47</p> <p>Anatomy of the Penis 47</p> <p>A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Penis 47</p> <p>External Anatomy 48</p> <p>Internal Anatomy 52</p> <p>Psychology of the Penis: Genital Concerns 54</p> <p>Genital Health Issues 55</p> <p>Anatomy of the Vulva 56</p> <p>A Historical and Cultural Overview of the Vulva 56</p> <p>External Anatomy 56</p> <p>Internal Anatomy 60</p> <p>Breasts 62</p> <p>Psychology of the Breasts and Vulva: Bodily Concerns 63</p> <p>Breast and Genital Health Issues 65</p> <p>Conclusions 68</p> <p>Key Terms 68</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 68</p> <p>References 68</p> <p><b>4 Human Sexual Response: Understanding Arousal and Orgasm 72</b></p> <p>Introduction 73</p> <p>Factors That Influence Sexual Arousal 73</p> <p>The Brain 73</p> <p>The Senses 74</p> <p>Hormones 81</p> <p>Substances 84</p> <p>The Sexual Response Cycle 87</p> <p>The Masters and Johnson Model 87</p> <p>Psychological Models of Sexual Response 92</p> <p>Key Terms 93</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 93</p> <p>References 94</p> <p><b>5 Gender and Gender Identity 98</b></p> <p>Introduction 98</p> <p>Biological Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality 100</p> <p>Biological Sex Variations 101</p> <p>Psychosocial Influences on Gender Identity and Sexuality 106</p> <p>Social Interactions and Norms 106</p> <p>Physical Environments 107</p> <p>Media 108</p> <p>Gender Diversity: Variations in Gender Expression 108</p> <p>Transgender Persons and Gender Dysphoria 110</p> <p>Cross-Dressing 115</p> <p>Other Gender Diverse Identities 116</p> <p>Just How Different Are Men and Women? 116</p> <p>Sex Differences in Psychology 116</p> <p>Sex Differences in Sexuality and Attitudes Toward Sex 117</p> <p>Key Terms 118</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 118</p> <p>References 118</p> <p><b>6 Sexual Orientation 123</b></p> <p>Introduction 124</p> <p>Sexual Orientation: Definitions and Types 124</p> <p>Measurement and Prevalence 125</p> <p>Theories of Sexual Orientation 128</p> <p>Early Psychological Theories 128</p> <p>Biological and Hormonal Theories 129</p> <p>Evolutionary Theories 131</p> <p>Biopsychosocial Theories 132</p> <p>Sex Differences in the Expression of Sexual Orientation 135</p> <p>Sexual Orientation Attitudes 137</p> <p>Prejudice Against Sexual Minority Persons 137</p> <p>Sexual Orientation in Psychological Perspective 140</p> <p>Sexual Orientation Myths 142</p> <p>Key Terms 144</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What is Your Perspective on Sex? 145</p> <p>References 145</p> <p><b>7 The Laws of Attraction 149</b></p> <p>Introduction 150</p> <p>What Attracts us to Other People? 150</p> <p>Affective/Mood Influences 151</p> <p>Propinquity 153</p> <p>Similarity 154</p> <p>Scarcity 156</p> <p>Physiological Arousal 157</p> <p>Neurochemical Factors 158</p> <p>Physical Attractiveness 158</p> <p>Other Factors Involved in Attraction 159</p> <p>Attraction Processes among LGBTQ+ Persons 160</p> <p>Why are Men and Women Attracted to Different Characteristics? 161</p> <p>Evolutionary Theory 161</p> <p>Social Structural Perspectives 164</p> <p>Key Terms 167</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 167</p> <p>References 167</p> <p><b>8 Intimate Relationships: Sex, Love, and Commitment 171</b></p> <p>Introduction 172</p> <p>Singlehood and Casual Relationships 172</p> <p>Sexuality Among Singles 172</p> <p>Hookups 174</p> <p>Friends with Benefits 174</p> <p>Singles’ Sexual Outcomes 175</p> <p>Love and Committed Relationships 177</p> <p>The Nature of Love 177</p> <p>The Nature of Commitment 181</p> <p>Varieties of Loving and Committed Relationships 183</p> <p>What Makes a Relationship Last? 188</p> <p>Characteristics of Good Relationships 188</p> <p>The Dark Side of Relationships 191</p> <p>Coping with Breakup 195</p> <p>Key Terms 195</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 196</p> <p>References 196</p> <p><b>9 Sexual Behaviors 201</b></p> <p>Introduction 202</p> <p>Solitary Sexual Behaviors 202</p> <p>Asexuality and Celibacy 202</p> <p>Sexual Fantasy 204</p> <p>Masturbation 207</p> <p>Partnered Sexual Behaviors 210</p> <p>Kissing 211</p> <p>Touching 212</p> <p>Oral Sex 213</p> <p>Vaginal Intercourse 213</p> <p>Anal Sex 214</p> <p>LGBTQ+ Sexual Behaviors 215</p> <p>Sex with Three, or Four, or More 216</p> <p>Frequency and Benefits of Sex and Orgasm 218</p> <p>Sexual Behavior in Psychological Perspective 220</p> <p>Self-Regulation 220</p> <p>Attachment Style 221</p> <p>Mortality Salience 222</p> <p>Key Terms 222</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 222</p> <p>References 223</p> <p><b>10 Lifespan Sexual Development 227</b></p> <p>Introduction 228</p> <p>Sexual Development from Infancy Through Adolescence 228</p> <p>Infancy and Childhood 228</p> <p>Puberty 230</p> <p>Adolescence 231</p> <p>Biopsychosocial Influences on Teenage Sexual Activity 234</p> <p>Implications of Early or Late Sexual Development 236</p> <p>Sexuality and Aging 237</p> <p>Biopsychosocial Influences on the Sexual Activities of Older Adults 240</p> <p>Key Terms 242</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 242</p> <p>References 243</p> <p><b>11 Sex Education, Contraception, and Pregnancy 246</b></p> <p>Introduction 247</p> <p>Sex Education 247</p> <p>Sex Education in Cross-Cultural Perspective 251</p> <p>Contraception 252</p> <p>History 252</p> <p>Types of Contraceptives 253</p> <p>Choosing the Right Contraceptive 261</p> <p>Pregnancy 261</p> <p>The Psychology of Trying to Have a Baby 261</p> <p>Psychological Changes during Pregnancy and after Birth 262</p> <p>Abortion 263</p> <p>Key Terms 264</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 264</p> <p>References 264</p> <p><b>12 Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer-Sex Practices 268</b></p> <p>Introduction 269</p> <p>Sexually Transmitted Infections 269</p> <p>Bacterial Infections 270</p> <p>Viral Infections 272</p> <p>Other Infections 277</p> <p>Factors that Increase the Spread of STIs 277</p> <p>Biological 277</p> <p>Psychological 278</p> <p>Social and Environmental 279</p> <p>The Psychological Impact of STIs 281</p> <p>Implications for Romantic and Sexual Relationships 281</p> <p>Preventing Infection 282</p> <p>Key Terms 284</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 285</p> <p>References 285</p> <p><b>13 Sexual Dysfunction and Sex Therapy 288</b></p> <p>Introduction 289</p> <p>Causes of Sex Difficulties 289</p> <p>Biological 289</p> <p>Psychological 290</p> <p>Social 292</p> <p>Types of Sexual Dysfunction 293</p> <p>Desire Problems 293</p> <p>Arousal Problems 296</p> <p>Orgasm Problems 296</p> <p>Pain Disorders 297</p> <p>Sex Therapy 298</p> <p>Schools of Thought 298</p> <p>Specific Treatments 301</p> <p>Tips for Avoiding Sexual Difficulties 306</p> <p>Key Terms 307</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 307</p> <p>References 307</p> <p><b>14 Variations in Sexual Behavior 311</b></p> <p>Introduction 312</p> <p>What Are Paraphilias? 312</p> <p>Types of Paraphilias 313</p> <p>Fetishism 314</p> <p>Transvestism/Erotic Cross-Dressing 317</p> <p>Sadomasochism 318</p> <p>Voyeurism 319</p> <p>Exhibitionism 321</p> <p>Pedophilia 322</p> <p>Other Paraphilias 323</p> <p>Paraphilia Controversies 327</p> <p>Treatment of Paraphilic Disorders 327</p> <p>Medical Therapies 327</p> <p>Psychological Therapies 328</p> <p>Social Skills Training 328</p> <p>Effectiveness 328</p> <p>Key Terms 329</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 329</p> <p>References 329</p> <p><b>15 Sex Laws, Sexual Victimization, and the Sexual Marketplace 332</b></p> <p>Introduction 333</p> <p>A Brief History of Sex Laws 333</p> <p>Sexual Consent 334</p> <p>Nonconsensual Sex: Sexual Coercion and Violence 335</p> <p>Sexual Assault 335</p> <p>Child Sexual Abuse 337</p> <p>Sexual Harassment 339</p> <p>The Sexual Marketplace 341</p> <p>Prostitution 341</p> <p>Sex Trafficking 344</p> <p>Pornography 345</p> <p>Key Terms 353</p> <p>Discussion Questions: What Is Your Perspective on Sex? 353</p> <p>References 353</p> <p>Epilogue 357</p> <p>Glossary 358</p> <p>Index 367</p>

<p><b>Justin J. Lehmiller, PhD, </b>is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. He hosts the popular Sex and Psychology Podcast and is author of the bestselling book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life.

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