Schwartz, PepperKempner, Martha.
John Wiley & Sons Ltd (West Sussex, 2015) (eng) English9781118896068UnknownUnknownSOCIAL--SCIENCE--ANTHROPOLOGY--CULTURAL; Includes bibliographical references and index (301-308); 50 Great Myths of Human Sexuality seeks to dispel commonly accepted myths and misunderstandings surrounding human sexuality, providing an enlightening, fascinating and challenging book that covers the fifty areas the author’s believe individuals must understand to have a safe, pleasurable and healthy sex life.
Dispels/Explores commonly accepted myths and misunderstandings surrounding human sexuality
Includes comparisons to other countries and cultures exploring different beliefs and how societies can influence perceptions
Areas discussed include: pre-marital sex, masturbation, sexual diseases, fantasy, pornography, relationships, contraception, and emotions such as jealousy, body image insecurity, passionate love and sexual aggression
Covers both heterosexual and same-sex relationships
Physical dimension
1 online resources (xi, 308 p.)Unknowncol. ill.
Summary / review / table of contents
Body parts: who has what and how it works --
Orientation and identity: who we are and who we want --
Sexual stats: Who has sex? How often? How hot? --
Performance: lights, camera, orgasm --
Conception and contraception: illusions and delusions --
STIs and protection: the risks of romance --
Relationships: dating and desire --
When sex is unhealthy: sex and trouble --
The not-so-private side of sex: sex, society, and the law.