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Book SynopsisTransgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being. This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth, offering readers insights into topics such as discrimination and access to health care.Although transgender individuals have always existed, their fight for acceptance and equal rights is just beginning. Within this larger context, one area of emerging concern is their healthphysical, psychological, and social. From legislation determining public restroom access to insurance coverage of hormone therapy for transitioning individuals to harassment and discrimination, transgender people face a number of challenges that can negatively affect their well-being.A part of Greenwood''s Health and Medical Issues Today series, Part I of this book explores definitions of sex and gender, the history of transgender awareness and activism, physical and psychological health concerns specific to transgendeTrade ReviewThe intended audience for this series is the general reader seeking a basic overview of issues related to transgender health . . . Summing Up: Recommended. General readers. * Choice *Transgender Health Issues provides a basic introduction to transgender health issues and topics; like any medical source, one should consult with a physician for complete medical advice and information. This is a balanced source, recommended for the circulating collection of a high school or a public library collection. * ARBA *Table of ContentsSeries Foreword Introduction Part I: Overview 1 What Does It Mean to Be Transgender? 2 A Brief History of Transgender People 3 Transitioning 4 Physical Health 5 Mental Health Part II: Controversies and Issues 6 Discrimination against Transgender People 7 Access to Health and Social Services and Public Facilities 8 Transgender Athletes: Who Competes against Whom? 9 Normative Gender Dichotomies and Alternatives 10 Parenting and Family Issues 11 Research Issues Part III: Scenarios 12 Case Studies Glossary Timeline Sources for Further Information Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis'Captivating, emphatic and deeply inspiring, Sexual Revolution lifted me greatly by envisioning the possibilities of our moment' V (formerly Eve Ensler) 'Brilliant; vital; revolutionary' Kate Manne _________________ This is a story about how modern masculinity is killing the world, and how feminism can save it. It’s a story about sex and power and trauma and resistance and persistence. Sex and gender are changing, and the world is changing with them. In this time of crisis, we are also witnessing a productive transformation: a revolutionary change in how we define gender, sex, consent and whose bodies matter. This sexual revolution is a threat to the social and economic order. It undermines the existing power structures and weakens the authority of institutions from the waged workplace to the nuclear family. No wonder the far right is fighting back so hard. Told with Laurie Penny’s trademark urgency and candour, Sexual Revolution is a hand-grenade of a book: both a manifesto for social change and a story of how feminism can save us.Trade ReviewThis broad, ambitious book skilfully skewers everyday sexisms … Penny is a skilled polemicist, and their underlying argument, if not exactly original, is vital: that questions of sex and love are central to politics … A perfect summation of our cultural double standards … Penny has a knack for identifying missed connections … This is a broad, ambitious book, and Penny’s writing is vivid and passionate * New Statesman *A call to arms . . . Sexual Revolution is about shining a spotlight on the changes that are already happening, and encouraging them, despite the backlash, despite the fear * Irish Times *This is a voice of blazing fury. These are the clear, ferocious words of a millennial, intersectional feminist . . . Penny connects up the dots of the many issues impacting on women’s lives and links them through to the attitudes of a patriarchal, racist and capitalist society . . . The book contains many blistering arguments, including the reminder that what we are tackling is not just one sexual violence case but a whole culture . . . Sexual Revolution provides an analysis of how far we have yet to go * Herald *Laurie Penny's searing critique of male dominance, violence and supremacy traces the link between everyday sexism and the far right's project of biopower. Penny's quiet but incandescent anger burns through every page, guiding with wit and erudition us towards solutions that involve a hitherto discounted possibility: that men might change -- Paul MasonLaurie Penny’s electric new book boldly announces that the feminist sexual revolution is here; we are in the midst of a ‘fundamental reimagining of gender roles and sexual roles, work and love, trauma and violence, pleasure and power.’ Captivating, emphatic, and deeply inspiring, Sexual Revolution lifted me greatly by envisioning the possibilities of our moment -- V (formerly Eve Ensler), author of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and THE APOLOGYBrilliant; vital; revolutionary -- Kate ManneLaurie Penny is a true gift. Their excoriation of the patriarchy and its continued harm against all humans is life-giving, and perhaps only matched by the exceptional warmth and good humour they express while making great strides to change the world -- Clementine Ford, author of FIGHT LIKE A GIRLI can't really think of another writer who so consistently and bravely keeps thinking and talking and learning and trying to make the world better -- Caitlin Moran (praise for Laurie Penny)

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Book SynopsisLooking at the culture of sexual consent from a standpoint which is both sexy and educational.

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Book SynopsisBy analysing research into links between low psychological wellbeing and sexual risk-taking behaviours that occur in men who have sex with men (MSM), this book demonstrates what impact social and psychological interventions could have on MSM at risk of poor sexual outcomes. At the heart of the book is Identity Process Theory, co-developed by the author, a social psychological theory of identity construction, threat and coping. The book considers the emerging debates in MSM's health, such as the use of Grindr and 'chemsex', and also explores the socio-structural factors, such as homophobia and stigma, that threaten the self-identity of MSM. The book offers principles and techniques from this theory that can be used as an effective intervention and therapeutic model with MSM to build more positive identities and reduce sexual risk-taking.Trade ReviewIn an era where the life-expectancy for people living with HIV is similar to the general population, combatting internal and external stigma is ever more important as one of the remaining challenges ahead of us. Enhancing well-being and sexual health amongst men who have sex with men and indeed all people living with HIV is at the heart of this and the British HIV Association strongly supports this work. -- Professor Chloe Orkin, Chair of the British HIV AssociationThis is an important resource for all of us who work in supporting and empowering men who have sex with men. Professor Jaspal invites us - as we wrestle with identity, sexual risk and wellbeing - to consider our approach to working with this group. This is a must read resource for all of us working within this space. -- Ian Green, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins TrustTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Foreword by [TBC]; Foreword by Dr Laura Waters; Part I: Introduction; 1. Social Psychology for Practitioners in Sexual Health and Wellbeing; Part II: Theory & Research; 2. Self-Identity, Sexual Health & Wellbeing among MSM; 3. Social Psychological Approaches to Promoting Health & Wellbeing; 4. Identity Process Theory: Social Representation, Identity & Action; Part III: Practice; 5. Promoting Psychological Wellbeing among MSM; 6. Developing Effective Sexual Health Interventions for MSM; 7. Incorporating Tenets of Identity Theory into HIV medicine; Part IV: Conclusion; 8. Integrating Theory into Practice; References; About the Author; Subject Index; Author Index

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Book SynopsisWhy are we so obsessed by the pursuit of happiness? With new ways to measure contentment we are told that we have a right to individual joy. But at what cost? In an age of increasing individualism, we have never been more alone and miserable. But what if the true nature of happiness can only be found in others? In Radical Happiness, leading feminist thinker Lynne Segal believes that we have lost the art of radical happiness- the art of transformative, collective joy. She shows that only in the revolutionary potential of coming together it is that we can come to understand the powers of flourishing. Radical Happiness is a passionate call for the re-discovery of the political and emotional joy that emerge when we learn to share our lives together.Trade ReviewAn expansive and contemplative exploration of love, joy, desire, and the concepts surrounding Utopias, all of which find the author navigating human psychology, sociology, societal mores, and the economics of happiness. A calm, refreshing breath of fresh air in a dangerously uncertain moment in human history. * Kirkus Review *The socialist feminist we need to listen to right now. Her book is an important one because we need "a politics of hope" like never before. -- Emma Rees * Times Higher Education *A unique capacity for clarity and wit, along with her courage of intellect. -- Sheila RowbothamWide ranging in its analyses of feminist, political and social theory -- Margaret Drabble * [on Out of Time] *An engaging, enlightening read for anyone who wants to ponder the links between personal dissatisfaction and political disengagement - and possible remedies. The idea of collective happiness as the root of much satisfaction is simple, but deceptively hard to write about, let alone achieve. Segal succeeds in inspiring on many levels. -- Isabel Berwick * Financial Times *Radical Happiness ultimately arrives at a convincing argument about our need to overcome the now-common tendency to view dystopian thinking as a political act in and of itself . If happiness is 'not so much an emotion, a psychic state or inner disposition, but rather a way of acting in the world,' then so is the path to real social change. It is defined not by a list of demands, but by a commitment to the common good. A feminism that's about showing up for each other and not merely ourselves: how radical. -- Charlotte Shane * The Nation *Straightforward in argument and essential in content for our times ... a source of much joy and inspiration. * Peace News *There can be something exhilarating about taking part in a protest or other instance of activism. In her book Radical Happiness, Lynne Segal examines this side of activism, and also explores the ways in which avoiding politics entirely may be tied to a greater sense of disquiet and frustration. It's an incisive look at another facet of politics and society. -- Tobias Carroll * Signature *

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Book SynopsisSex with animals is one of the last taboos but, for a practice that is generally regarded as abhorrent, it is remarkable how many books, films, plays, paintings, and photographs depict the subject. So, what does loving animals mean? In this book the renowned historian Joanna Bourke explores the modern history of sex between humans and animals. Bourke looks at the changing meanings of “bestiality” and “zoophilia,” assesses the psychiatric and sexual aspects, and she concludes by delineating an ethics of animal loving.Trade Review"Bourke believes society should take a more nuanced approach to the matter. In her new book, Loving Animals, she points out that studies suggesting a link between bestiality and psychosis should be treated with caution due to sampling bias, because they were conducted on people already within the penal system, rather than a cross-section of the population. The sexually frustrated young farm-hand who interferes with one of his mares shouldn’t necessarily occupy the same taxonomic box as the bona fide sex pest; his indiscretion is, in the words of the psychiatrist Philip Q. Roche, an 'adaptive expedient of bucolic loneliness'—a matter of circumstance rather than proclivity; contingent rather than pathological." -- Houman Barekat * Times Literary Supplement *"In this courageous book, Bourke combines scholarship and clear prose to tackle head-on one of our most stigmatized taboos—sexual relations between humans and nonhumans. In doing so, she provides an illuminating perspective on a subject too often swept under the rug. Even if so-called zoophilia were a rare aberration, it ought to be addressed. That it is far more widespread than commonly believed justifies the need for thorough, contemporary examination." -- Jonathan Balcombe, author of "What a Fish Knows" and "Super Fly"“This bold and imaginative book is thoughtful and—inevitably—provocative. With characteristic compassion and insight, Bourke undertakes a tour de force of historical and cultural attitudes towards human-animal relations to guide us through serious ethical and political questions concerning sexuality, power, and consent.” -- Julie-Marie Strange, Durham University"Bourke’s post-anthropocentric approach to human–animal love and lust is a remarkable and much-needed contribution to both queer studies and animal studies. She offers a critical and thorough analysis of the joys, hopes, and dangers of intimacy with the most vulnerable of all lovers—animals." -- Monika Bakke, Philosophy Department, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (Poland)

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Book SynopsisWhat are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme sensitivity to physical touch or an above average need for solitude change one's expectation of relationships or sexual experience?Many people on the autism spectrum have limited knowledge of how to establish or conduct sexual relationships: drawing on extensive research with people on the autism spectrum, the book openly explores such questions. For the first time people with AS discuss their desires, needs and preferences in their own words. AS attitudes to issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity are included, as well as positive advice for developing relationships and exploring options and choices for sexual pleasure.This accessible book is an invaluable source of information and support for those with Asperger Syndrome and couples in which one or both partners has Asperger Syndrome, as well as counsellors and health and social care professionals.Trade Review... this book takes on an important, previously unexplored topic... The subjects, whose thoughts and advice she here shares, are frank and do not sugarcoat the difficulties that can arise in these relationships. -- Library JournalThe great joy of this book is that it is based almost entirely on the contributions of people with AS and their partners... I consider this book to be both accessible and hugely inspiring. -- GAPThere is a long history of specialty self-help books regarding love and relationships for adults; however, few books target adults with Asperger Syndrome as the intended audience. Sarah Hendrickx's book, Love, Sex & Long-Term Relationships: What People with Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want, is a welcome addition to this collection of literature. Written primarily as an instructional guide for adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and their partners, this book offers a direct and focused discussion about dating, relationships, love and intimacy, and sexual behaviors... this book is recommended for adults with AS and their partners. It provides a concise yet fairly comprehensive set of topics regarding relationships, love and sex and offers a common language for individuals to begin thinking and communicating about with their partners... this book offers clear strategies for overcoming potential barriers to successful relationships that can be utilized by motivated individuals with AS and their partners. -- Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersMany People on the autism spectrum have limited knowledge of how to establish or conduct sexual relationships: drawing on extensive research with people on the autism spectrum, the book openly explores such questions. For the first time people with AS discuss their desires, needs and preferences in their own words. AS attitudes to issues such as gender, sexual identity and infidelity are included, as well as positive advice for developing relationships and exploring options and choices for sexual pleasure. This accessible book is an invaluable source of information and support for those with Asperger Syndrome and couples in which one or both partners has Asperger Syndrome, as well as counsellors and health and social care professionals. -- Autism USA really good read. As a mother of an eighteen year old youth with Asperger syndrome, I was totally able to see where the author was coming from. Very informative and a useful guide for any Aspie Adolescent. -- Asperger East AngliaSex is not often openly talked about, even less so when in relation to autistic spectrum disorder. This book is accessible, informative for psychologists and serves as a self-help guide for people on the autistic spectrum and their partners. The text addresses the issues often faced while in, or searching for, a committed sexual relationship. It gives clear and tangible advice about ways to improve communication in this context...The frankness of this book is refreshing. Self-help books examining neuro-typical sex would benefit from taking such a straightforward, uninhibited approach. -- The PsychologistTable of ContentsForeword. 1. Introduction. 2. Finding a Partner. 3. Love and Intimacy. 4. Sensory Perception and Solitude. 5. Me? Us? No one? - Options and Choices for Sexual Pleasure. 6. Statistics of Sex. 7. Asperger Syndrome between the Sheets. 8. Gender Identity and Sexuality. 9. Infidelity and Inappropriate Behaviour. 10. Great Sex! 11. Conclusion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume explores the history and effects of so-called conversion therapy on LGBT people.Table of ContentsContributorsForeword—Jack DrescherIntroduction: A History of Conversion Therapy, From Accepted Practice to CondemnationDouglas C. HaldemanWhy This Book Is NeededOrganization of the BookI. Change Efforts: The Evidence BaseChapter 1. Research on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts: A SummaryJudith M. GlassgoldBackground on Sexual Orientation and SOCEPrevalenceHistorical IssuesResearch IssuesResearch Review 1960–2008Current SOCE Research 2009–2020Post-2009 Studies of SOCE in Children and YouthSynthesis of Research FindingsFuture DirectionsConclusionChapter 2. Gender Identity Change Efforts: A SummaryDavid P. Rivera and Seth T. PardoSex–Gender Incongruence Is a Normal Human VariationStigma in Health Care SettingsTreatments for Gender IdentityStigma, Discrimination, Violence, and Psychological HarmWhere Do We Go From Here? Developing the Case for Gender-Affirming PracticesII. Minority Stress and Collateral ImpactChapter 3. Minority Stress and Change EffortsMichael L. HendricksFundamentals of Minority Stress TheoryStress ProcessesCoping and ResiliencePsychological Sense of CommunityConcealment RevisitedThe Role of IntersectionalityImplications for SOCE and GICEChapter 4. The Role of Families in Efforts to Change, Support, and Affirm Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression in Children and YouthJudith M. Glassgold and Caitlin RyanEffects and Prevalence of SOGIECE Among YouthFamilies and Conversion EffortsCritical Issues for Families of Traditional Faiths and CulturesFuture Directions: From Preventing Harm to Promoting Well-BeingConclusionChapter 5. The Role of Religion in Sexual Orientation Change Efforts and Gender Identity Change EffortsThomas G. PlanteWhy the Tension Between Some Religious Traditions and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity?Religion-Based Efforts to Change LGBTQI+ Orientations and BehaviorWhy Do Some Religious Groups Encourage SOCE Without Evidence or Support From the Professional Health and Mental Health Community?How Can Mental Health Professionals Support Patients Who Have Conflicts About Their Sexual Orientation and Their Religious Beliefs and Identity?How Can Mental Health Professionals Work Collaboratively With Religious Groups That Engage in and Support SOCE for LGBTQI+ Persons?ConclusionIII. Affirmative Approaches: Guidelines and EthicsChapter 6. APA's Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients and Sexual Orientation Change Efforts: A Brief HistoryKristin A. Hancock and Douglas C. HaldemanProfessional Practice Guidelines: Inclusions and ExclusionsHistory of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual GuidelinesSexual Orientation Change Efforts in Professional Practice GuidelinesContinuing the Work: A Status Report on Research and the Political ClimateMoving ForwardChapter 7. Using the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice to Develop Trans-Affirming Counseling for Trans and Gender Nonconforming ClientsAnneliese A. Singh, Raven K. Cokley, and Frank B. GorritzDefinition of Trans-Affirming Counseling and Psychological PracticeTGNC-Affirming Theoretical FrameworksDomains of Trans-Affirming Practice: Exploring Application of the TGNC GuidelinesOther Uses of the TGNC GuidelinesLimitations of the American Psychological Association TGNC Guidelines and Clinician AdvocacyConclusionChapter 8. The Application of Ethical Principles, Standards, and Practices to Sexual Orientation Change Efforts and Gender Identity Change EffortsLinda F. CampbellBeneficence and Avoiding HarmRespect for the Rights and Dignity of OthersBases for Scientific and Professional JudgmentsCompetenceAffirmative Treatment in the Context of Sexual Orientation Change EffortsAffirmative Treatment in the Context of Gender Identity Change EffortsConclusionIV. Affirmative Approaches: Advocacy and International IssuesChapter 9. Review of U.S. Public Policy, Legislative, and Judicial Work on Conversion EffortsMelissa J. Grey, Sam Brinton, and Douglas C. HaldemanNonlinear Progress Is the Historical Context of ConversionProtections From Conversion Efforts Are Part of LGBTQ Equality Movements, and Movements Are MessyRecent Trajectories of Conversion Effort PoliciesAdvocacy Strategies to End Conversion EffortsPromising Trends in the Movement to End Conversion EffortsChapter 10. Sexual Orientation Change Efforts and Gender Identity Change Efforts in International Contexts: Global Exports, Local CommoditiesSharon G. Horne and Mallaigh McGinleyThe Global Movement to End SOCE/GICEReligion-Driven Efforts to Perpetuate SOCE/GICEFuture of SOCE/GICE in International ContextsEpilogueDouglas C. HaldemanIndexAbout the Editor

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Book SynopsisHatred of Sex links Jacques Rancière’s political philosophy of the constitutive disorder of democracy with Jean Laplanche’s identification of a fundamental perturbation at the heart of human sexuality. Sex is hated as well as desired, Oliver Davis and Tim Dean contend, because sexual intensity impedes coherent selfhood and undermines identity, rendering us all a little more deplorable than we might wish. Davis and Dean explore the consequences of this conflicted dynamic across a range of fields and institutions, including queer studies, attachment theory, the #MeToo movement, and “traumatology,” demonstrating how hatred of sex has been optimized and exploited by neoliberalism. Advancing strong claims about sex, pleasure, power, intersectionality, therapy, and governance, Davis and Dean shed new light on enduring questions of equality at a historical moment when democracy appears ever more precarious.Trade Review"The latest in the groundbreaking and much needed "Provocations" series of short, polemical works published by University of Nebraska Press, Hatred of Sex is an indispensable read for scholars of continental thought, French critical theory, and queer studies—and, indeed, for anyone disquieted by the authoritarianism governing the sexual politics of our cultural moment."—Lisa Downing, French Studies“Fascinating, formidable, and timely, this volume probes unexpected links between democracy and sexuality. Hatred of Sex will undoubtedly disturb established ideas that are widely and at times too reflexively adopted in current academic conversations about sexuality. A manifesto grounded in careful scholarship, this book has the makings of a classic.”—Avgi Saketopoulou, faculty of the Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis at New York University“Hatred of Sex is a bold critical intervention in current discourses of violence, trauma, affect, attachment, and safety, propagated by queer studies, carceral feminism, the theory of intersectionality, and identity-driven politics. No other book has offered such an unapologetic and persuasive critique of the incursion of anti-democratic and sex-hating discourses in queer theory. Davis and Dean make arguments that few others would dare to wage, given how greatly they diverge from today’s prevailing sacred notions, political platitudes, and piously moralizing stances—found not on the political right but at the center of liberalism.”—John Paul Ricco, professor of comparative literature at the University of TorontoTable of ContentsProvocations Preface 1. Hatred of Sex 2. Does Queer Studies Hate Sex? 3. Securing the Appropriate: Attachment Theory Reconsidered 4. Traumatology and Governance Afterword: The Hatred of Sex in Hatred of Democracy Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA fully illustrated Kama Sutrafrom the extraordinary and rare art collection of Lance Dane.Trade Review"Gives us the dazzling artwork from museums and private collections worldwide... fascinating...sex has not changed in over 2,000 years." * Lois Mark Stalvey, Red Rock News, January 28, 2004 *"A new, gorgeously illustrated edition of the famous Hindu Classic." * Erotic Review, Dec/Jan 2004, Issue 58 *"It is not, in fact, a pornographic work, but a book depicting the art of living for the civilized and refined citizen, finding its expression in the sphere of love, eroticism, and the sensual pleasures of life. . . . Rather than calling the Kama Sutra pornography and hiding it on the highest shelf of their bookcases, Western readers should see it as the expression of a refined, sophisticated people on the art of love." * Audrey Chaix, Vulpes Libris, Jan 2010 *Table of ContentsThe Complete Illustrated Kama Sutra Preface to Kama SutraIntroduction to Kama SutraBook 1--General Principles Study of the Shastras Dharma, Artha, Kama Study of Arts, Sciences Man about Town Nayikas and MessengersBook 2--Love-Play and Sexual Union Sexual Union The Embrace The Kiss Pressing and Nail Marks The Bite Sexual Vigor and Intensity Striking and Spontaneous Sounds Donning the Male Role Oral Congress Beginning and End of CongressBook 3--Courtship and Marriage Betrothal and Marriage Instilling Confidence in the Bride Courting a Maid Behavior of a Couple Kinds of MarriageBook 4--The Wife Duties of a Wife Senior and Junior WivesBook 5--Seducing the Wives of Others Characteristics of Men and Women Getting Acquainted Ascertaining Emotions Duties of a Go-between Behavior of a King Conduct of Ladies of the Inner CourtBook 6--The Courtesan Beguiling the Right Man Living as his Wife Acquiring Wealth Reconciliation Special Gains Gains and LossesBook 7--Secret Lore, Extraneous Stimulation, and Sexual Power Beautifying the Body Regarding Virility

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of He, She, and We analyzes two mythic stories that illuminate the malaise of our time--the wounded feeling function.

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Book SynopsisEveryone makes mistakes in relationships at one time or another. Sometimes they learn from those mistakes. Other times, they return to those behaviors and cycle through failed relationship after failed relationship. Sometimes those behaviors become an addiction to love that may leave a person feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, lonely, or worse. Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things go Wrong makes visible the elements of love addiction that many lesbians suffer from. Love addiction for lesbians comes in many forms. Some struggle by sexually acting out and others are serial relationship junkies, jumping from one relationship into the next. Some are addicted to the high of falling in love and once that wears off don’t know how to handle the day-to-day realities of a committed relationship. Some are even addicted to fantasy and intrigue, while others are love avoidants and sexual anorexics. Love avoidants may be able to get into a relationship but once they are fully committed, struggle with feeling smothered. Others may avoid intimate or sexual relationships all together, becoming sexually anorexic. Some may even vacillate between all of these. The underlying component and common denominator in all of these scenarios is the “Urge to Merge.” Lesbian Love Addiction is designed to help ameliorate at least part of this problem. Lauren D. Costine offers insight for lesbians, bisexual women in relationships with women, queer women, and more specifically, any woman who loves women, as well as their family and friends, and health care professionals, into the psychology of lesbian love addiction. It will give those who struggle with and suffer from love addiction ways to understand, cope, and heal from this debilitating addiction. It will give those who work with this population new tools to use to do this more effectively. Mostly, it will help lesbians understand their relationship failures and how to heal from problems associated with them, so they may grow and cultivate happier, more fulfilling connections in the future.Trade ReviewDr. Costine created a thought-provoking platform and . . . her greatest talent is in connecting the dots. Theology, history, physiology, psychology and sociology intermingle to a specific end. She takes truths, re-examines and perhaps, repurposes those truths to create an interesting hypothesis. Lesbian Love Addiction shines a light on a particular manifestation of humanity and in better understanding that perspective; we're all positioned to better understand ourselves. Clearly, whether it's ancient Vikings, pre-Christian patriarchs, contemporary talk show hosts fretting about femi-nazis or presidential contenders wallowing in sexist slurs, the modern feminist has an ancient torch to bear. Dr. Costine is a gifted speaker, writer and philosopher and her work will continue to generate both heat and light. * Gay San Diego *Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things Go Wrong discusses the phenomenon of love addiction that many lesbians suffer from, discussing the kinds of behaviors that lead to constant failed relationships and how the drive to merge with another at the cost of one's identity results in dysfunctional relationships. It's a common adage that lesbians meet, fall in love, and move in with one another in very short time frames; but Lesbian Love Addiction analyzes why, and provides important insights not just into behaviors, but how to modify them for greater success. The result is highly recommended for any psychology or women's issues collection. * Midwest Book Review *Lauren Costine's voice illuminates a path for women outside dominant, heterosexist margins as they navigate love and desire. With excellent research, Costine offers sound theory and practice for lesbians suffering from addictive love and sex. A wonderful resource and a much needed addition to the emerging literary canon for women. -- Kelly McDaniel, LPC, NCC, Author: Ready to Heal: Breaking Free of Addictive RelationshipsNothing aids recovery more than the deep identification between one addict and another addict. My own experience has allowed me to help many love addicts. Lauren Costine's thoughtful and well-researched book gives me the opportunity to see love addiction through a "lesbian lens," to better identify with and help even more women. I am grateful to her. -- Ethlie Ann Vare, author of Love Addict: Sex Romance and Other Dangerous Drugs (2011)Lesbian Love Addiction fills a critical gap in the literature on sex and love addiction. Lauren Costine uses research and field knowledge to shine a light in a problem area that desperately needs to be addressed, and her examples make the reading easily accessible for all. It's a welcome resource for professionals, lesbian love addicts, and their loved ones. -- Samantha Smithstein, PsyD, licensed clinical and forensic psychologistLauren has cracked the code to why so many of my family, friends and clients attach the way they do – in spite of the results. She then prescribes a new way of doing that is understandable and actionable. Brava! -- Brad Lamm, CIP, Founder of Breathe Life Healing Centers; Author of How to Help the One You LoveTable of ContentsForeword: Rob Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S Introduction: Once Upon a Love Addiction 1.The Power of Our Physiology 2. The Way We Connect 3. What is Unique About Lesbian Love Addiction? 4. How We Merge and Spiral 5. Withdrawal: What It Is and How It Benefits Us 6. How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Yourself and Others

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Book SynopsisMema lives in a crowded urban space on the outskirts of Mexico City. Her house is a sanctuary for young homosexual men and transvestites. Mema is an AIDS educator and leader of the group. This study follows the transvestites in their daily activities, and analyzes their complicated relations.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The First Night 1. The Setting and the Approach 2. Everyday Life of a Jota 3. Little Boys in Mother's Wardrobe: On the Origins of Homosexuality and Effeminacy 4. Stealing Femininity: On Bodily and Symbolic Constructions 5. Machos and Mayates: Masculinity and Bisexuality 6. On Love, Domination, and Penetration Concluding Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhy do testicles hang the way they do? Is there an adaptive function to the female orgasm? What does it feel like to want to kill yourself? Does free will' really exist? And why is the penis shaped like that anyway?Research psychologist and award-winning columnist Jesse Bering takes readers on a bold and captivating journey through some of the most taboo issues related to evolution and human behaviour. Exploring the history of cannibalism, the neurology of people who are sexually attracted to animals, the evolution of human body fluids, the science of homosexuality and serious questions about life and death, Bering boldly goes where no science writer has gone before.With his characteristic irreverence and trademark cheekiness, Bering leaves no topic unturned or curiosity unexamined, and he does it all with an audaciously original voice. Whether you're interested in the psychological history behind the many facets of sexual desire or the evolutionary patterns that havTrade ReviewHis writing is witty, crammed with pop-culture references, and he employs examples and analogies that make his arguments seem like common sense rather than the hard-earned scientific insights they really are. * New Scientist *Uses science to unsettle our most embedded assumptions. It is deeply thought-provoking. * Sunday Times *This is the kind of fact that brightens any dinner party, and Bering delivers it with exuberance. His style is heavy on rhetorical flourishes, facetious asides and cheap puns, but it is always worth the ride. * Telegraph *Jesse Bering is the Hunter Thompson of science writing, and he is a delight to read - funny, smart, and madly provocative -- Professor Paul Bloom, Yale UniversityIf David Sedaris were an experimental psychologist, he'd be writing essays very much like these. Bering's unique blend of scientific knowledge, sense of humor, intellectual courage, and pure literary skill is immediately recognizable; no one writes quite the way Bering does. Read this book. You'll learn, laugh, and then learn some more. -- Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn

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Book SynopsisExplores how particular sexual practices and identifications were normalized while others were outlawed in medieval England. This work demonstrates how intellectual inquiry into pre-modern societies can contribute invaluably to contemporary issues in cultural studies. It also attempts to make connections between past and present cultures.Trade Review“Getting Medieval is an examination of how fourteenth- and fifteenth-century England has influenced Western sensibilities and sexualities today. Chaucer, Pulp Fiction, and historical documents have, not surprisingly, small degrees of separation between them, and this exhaustively researched and detailed book discusses every line which can be drawn between each.” - Lambda Book Report“[B]reathtaking. . . . Getting Medieval is clearly not your average book of medieval literary or cultural criticism, and it’s not intended only for specialists in those fields. . . [It] is a startling attempt to use aspects of medieval life and thought to make sense of the world we inhabit today and, conversely, to explore new meanings in what we know (or think we know) about life in the Middle Ages. . . . The power of Getting Medieval comes from Dinshaw’s ability—conveyed in engaging, witty, persuasive prose—to shock us into questioning the present day’s notions about the past.” - Michael Bronski, The Gay and Lesbian Review“Getting Medieval is not just for medievalists. . . . Dinshaw’s very personal, highly specific and precisely targeted vision should stimulate consideration of the meanings assigned and assignable to the medieval in the postmodern world.” - Wendy Scase, Times Higher Education Supplement“[A] tour de force in its yoking together of disparate subjects, its imaginative use of small examples to support grand hypotheses, and its exposition of current prejudices. It is a queer patchwork of past and present, marked by numerous subjeadings and a swift movement between a relatively small number of medieval instances, a selection of theoretical works, and personal discussion. It is an intelligent, consciously perverse book – one that would be difficult to imitate successfully and perhaps requires or hopes to create a consciously perverse reader.” - Corinne Saunders, Medium Aevum"Getting Medieval virtually overflows with information and ideas. . . . [Dinshaw] skillfully interweaves dozens of texts. . . . She provides rich social and historical contextualization. . . . Dinshaw makes an impassioned, well-buttressed argument for the importance of locating sexual nonconformists hidden within historical interstices." - Kathy Sisson, Sexuality and Culture“A wonderful book. The things addressed are so heterogeneous—their sheer distance from one another is a kind of elegance.”—Robert Glück, San Francisco State University“Carolyn Dinshaw is preeminent for the subtlety with which she discloses gendered turmoil in historically situated texts. I can hardly wait to have Getting Medieval on my own shelf, to have its adventurous deployments of ‘the touch of the queer’ available for frequent consultation.”—Paul Strohm, University of Oxford“This book has a beautiful range, both among premodern English discourses and in postmodern theory, and Dinshaw really and truly does make these different textualities touch.”—Louise O. Fradenburg, University of California, Santa Barbara“Getting Medieval is an examination of how fourteenth- and fifteenth-century England has influenced Western sensibilities and sexualities today. Chaucer, Pulp Fiction, and historical documents have, not surprisingly, small degrees of separation between them, and this exhaustively researched and detailed book discusses every line which can be drawn between each.” * Lambda Book Report *“Getting Medieval is not just for medievalists. . . . Dinshaw’s very personal, highly specific and precisely targeted vision should stimulate consideration of the meanings assigned and assignable to the medieval in the postmodern world.” -- Wendy Scase * Times Higher Education *“[A] tour de force in its yoking together of disparate subjects, its imaginative use of small examples to support grand hypotheses, and its exposition of current prejudices. It is a queer patchwork of past and present, marked by numerous subjeadings and a swift movement between a relatively small number of medieval instances, a selection of theoretical works, and personal discussion. It is an intelligent, consciously perverse book – one that would be difficult to imitate successfully and perhaps requires or hopes to create a consciously perverse reader.” -- Corinne Saunders * Medium Aevum *“[B]reathtaking. . . . Getting Medieval is clearly not your average book of medieval literary or cultural criticism, and it’s not intended only for specialists in those fields. . . [It] is a startling attempt to use aspects of medieval life and thought to make sense of the world we inhabit today and, conversely, to explore new meanings in what we know (or think we know) about life in the Middle Ages. . . . The power of Getting Medieval comes from Dinshaw’s ability—conveyed in engaging, witty, persuasive prose—to shock us into questioning the present day’s notions about the past.” -- Michael Bronski * Gay & Lesbian Review *"Getting Medieval virtually overflows with information and ideas. . . . [Dinshaw] skillfully interweaves dozens of texts. . . . She provides rich social and historical contextualization. . . . Dinshaw makes an impassioned, well-buttressed argument for the importance of locating sexual nonconformists hidden within historical interstices." -- Kathy Sisson * Sexuality & Culture *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Introduction:Touching the Past 1 Chapter OneIt Takes One to Know One: Lollards, Sodomites, and Their Accusers 55 Chapter TwoGood Vibrations: John/Eleanor, Dame Alys, the Pardoner, and Foucault 100 Chapter ThreeMargery Kempe Answers Back 143 CodaGetting Medieval: Pulp Fiction, Foucault, and the Use of the Past 183 Notes 207 Bibliography 305 Index 337

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Book SynopsisRelationally Queer explores diverse intimate relationship styles and the connections with self for clinicians interested in gender, sex and relationship diversity.Offering readers a more inclusive and queer-friendly way of thinking about relationships, the book covers a range of topics that include intersectionality, consensual non-monogamy, working with shame, intimate partner violence, religious identities, and living with HIV. Exploring beyond a Eurocentric perspective, the book features a chapter on African-centred therapy and also includes the relationships of often erased populations such as bisexual people, sex workers, people with chronic health issues and trans people.The book will help psychosexual and relationship therapists, counsellors and psychologists who work with clients of diverse genders, sexualities and relationships.Trade Review"This volume is a must have for affirmatively working with queer clients and their relationships of today and tomorrow. Relationally Queer is as ground breaking to the psychotherapy field as earlier volumes of the Pink Therapy series. Chapters address areas ranging from challenging monogamism to counselling people who sex work to addressing health issues—and more! A thoughtful overview of the gender, sex, and relationship diversities (GSRD) framework is also provided."Markie L.C Twist, PHD, LMFT, LMHC, CSE-S, Teaching Faculty, Antioch University New England; Editor-in-Chief, Sexual and Relationship Therapy."Having trained relationship therapists -globally- for decades GRSD is of great value to me: it recognises defines and positions a wide range of relationship expressions as either including everyone (and especially indigenous groups) or to stand accused of perpetuating colonialism. This work hits the spot and I commend the authors for this ground breaking, courageous work. I am particularly excited by the chapters on collectivist communities (African, Jewish, Muslim et al) in which individualist psychotherapy models have limited value"Bernd Leygraf, Consultant Psychotherapist, CEO Naos-Institute (www.naos-institute.com and www.psychosexualtraining.org.uk )"Relationally Queer" is THE book that all GSRD specialists (including mental health professionals in training) are waiting for. The publication fills in the gaps in existing writings on the topic. It not only gives a fresh perspective of how to talk about and talk to GSRD clients but also how to include practical tools into the therapeutical space. The importance of perspective "nothing about us without us" can help us create safer environment and change the world."Agata Loewe-Kurilla, PhD, Psychotherapist, Sexologist, Sexospher and tutor. Founder of Sex Positive Institute. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Getting real about monogamism: Disrupting mononormative bias in sex therapy and relationship counselling 2. Loving Freedom (beyond monogamy- opening up a dyad) 3. Common Presenting Issues in Consensual Non-Monogamy 4. When Sex, Health & Stigman Collide: Counselling People who Sex Work (and their partners) 5. The Trans Compass: A way of hearing and understanding trans people's relationships with their identities 6. Working with Bi+ Clients: Considerations for Individual and Relationship Therapy 7. Sankofa's Quest: Cultivating Queer, African-centred, homecomings through intersectionality in therapy 8. Working with Intimate Partner Violence in GSRD Intimate Relationships 9. Exploring the impact of a religious background or identity on LGBTQ people 10. Chronic Health Issues, Disability and Queer People 11. The impact of Antiretroviral Therapies and PrEP on Gay Men 12. GSRD-Affirmative Supervision of Psychotherapy 13. Living and Working within our Communities Conclusion

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Book SynopsisResearchers and theorists who attempt to generalize about sexuality and sexual orientation in both men and women simultaneously often take male experiences as the norm and ignore unique aspects of women''s lives. The purpose of this issue is to focus attention on scientific research and theory about aspects of women''s sexualities, with special emphasis on sexual orientation. A new paradigm is presented that recognizes the great diversity of women''s erotic experiences and the many sociocultural factors that shape women''s sexuality and sexual orientation across the lifespan.Table of ContentsPart I: Sexuality and Sexual Orientation:. 1. "Understanding Women's Sexualities and Sexual Orientations: An Introduction": Linda D. Garnets & Letitia Anne Peplau, University of California, Los Angeles. 2. "Sexual Orientation and Sex in Women's Lives: Conceptual and Methodological Issues":. Esther D. Rothblum, University of Vermont. 3. "Bisexuality: A Contemporary Paradox for Women": Paula C. Rodríguez Rust, State University of New York at Geneseo. Part II: Social Contexts:. 4. "Culture and Women's Sexualities": Evelyn Blackwood, Purdue University. 5. "African American Lesbian and Bisexual Women": Beverly Greene, St. John's University. 6. "Sexual Prejudice and Gender: Do Heterosexuals' Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Differ?: Gregory M. Herek, University of California at Davis. Part III: Development:. 7. "Biological Research on Women's Sexual Orientations: Evaluating the Scientific Evidence": Rosemary C. Veniegas, University of California, San Francisco; Terri D. Conley, Univsersity of California, Los Angeles. 8. "Becoming a Heterosexual Adult: The Experiences of Young Women": Janet Shibley Hyde & Sara R. Jaffee, University of Wisconsin. 9. "Explaining Diversity in the Development of Same-Sex Sexuality Among Young Women": Lisa M. Diamond, University of Utah; Ritch C. Savin-Williams, Cornell University. Part IV: Implications for Research and Policy:. 10. "Heterosexism and the Study of Women's Romantic and Friend Relationships": Suzanna Rose, University of Missouri-St. Louis. 11. "A New Paradigm for Understanding Women's Sexuality and Sexual Orientation": Linda D. Garnets & Letitia Anne Peplau, University of California, Los Angeles. 12. "Seeing Is Believing: Research on Women's Sexual Orientation and Public Policy": Sheila James Kuehl, California State Assembly. 13. "Afterword": Jacqueline D. Goodchilds, University of California, Los Angeles.

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Book SynopsisNational Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023Sex Ed for the Stroller Setgives parents practical tools to proactively teach young children about sexuality and the confidence to use these tools. When adults bring intention and thoughtfulness to providing sexual health education to their young children, they can establish healthy attitudes toward sexuality and prepare their children and themselves for sexual topics that will arise in later years. While there are many books on sexual health written for parents of teens and young adults, there are very few written for parents of young children. But the early years are crucial to sexual health, and what parents do and say is of the utmost importance. This book, written forparents or other primary caregivers who are raising a child under the age of six, shows how to provide essential information about sexuality, bodies, and behavior in age-appropriate but thorough and accurate language. It heTrade ReviewNational Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023A comprehensive guide to answering young children’s questions about sexuality. Perfect for parents who want to tackle sexual health topics during their child’s early years. * Library Journal *Table of Contents Introduction: Sex Ed Begins at BirthPart I: What You Need to Know First Chapter 1: What Is Sexuality? Chapter 2: Parental Self-Awareness: History, Feelings, and Values Chapter 3: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4: Gender and Sexual Orientation Chapter 5: Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention and responsePart II: The Ages and Stages of Teaching Sexual Health During Early Childhood Chapter 6: Infants (Birth Through 12 Months Old) Chapter 7: Toddlers (1 Through 3 Years Old) Chapter 8: Kindergarteners (4 Through 6 Years Old) Chapter 9: In the Moment: Responding to Surprising Questions and Situations Chapter 10: What Comes Next Resources Index About the Authors

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Book Synopsis''A positive step-by-step guide to... help readers resolve their sexual difficulties. It empowers couples to set goals to meet their needs.'' Nursing StandardAre you worried about impotence or loss of sexual desire, premature ejaculation or lack of orgasm? Experienced psychosexual therapist and couples counsellor Vicki Ford provides an invaluable guide to understanding the sexual problems that many people face from time to time. Her simple and effective self-help techniques, based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), include practical exercise programs to help develop responsiveness and an understanding of your body. Suitable for both singles and couples, this expert guide will enable you to overcome negative thinking and restore your confidence and your sex life. Specifically, you will learn about:The importance of relaxation and stress reduction techniquesThe impact of ageing, disability, religion, infidelity, abuse, infertility, ch

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Book SynopsisSex worker activists throughout Africa are demanding an end to the criminalization of sex work and the recognition of their human rights to safe working conditions, health and justice services, and lives free from violence and discrimination. To Live Freely in This World is the first book to tell the story of the brave activists at the beating heart of the sex workers' rights movement in Africathe newest and most vibrant face of the global sex workers' rights struggle. African sex worker activists are proving that communities facing human rights abuses are not bereft of agency. They're challenging politicians, religious fundamentalists, and anti-prostitution advocates; confronting the multiple stigmas that affect the diverse members of their communities; engaging in intersectional movement building with similarly marginalized groups; and participating in the larger global sex workers' rights struggle in order to determine their social and political fate. By locating this counter-narrTrade ReviewBy taking the sex worker's narratives as data, Mgbako paints a picture of a more layered landscape to sex work activism than what we normally hear about on an international level. * Feministing.com *This monograph presents the first book-length study on sex workers activism in Africa, and it makes an important contribution, not only to feminist debates about sex work, but also to the scholarship of social movements and activism in contemporary Africa. * African Affairs *Though sex workers rights movements are globally interconnected, in practice, we are still often isolated, failing to learn from each other.To Live Freely in This Worldserves as a source text for western sex workers to study the success of their African counterparts. Certainly, it turns the Eurocentric notion that western movements are somehow more advanced right on its head. * Make/Shift *A detailed study of the history and ongoing activism of the sex workers’ movement in Africa. It shows how this young movement is blossoming – despite pervasive challenges – and contributes an African perspective to feminist debate about sex work. Based on a wide range of interviews and participant observation from fieldwork in seven focus countries (Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda, and Nigeria), the author argues that African sex worker activists determine their social and political fate through strategic, informed choices … As scholars endeavor to fill literature gaps related to sex workers’ rights (in Africa, as well as centering on movements in the United States, Europe, and Asia), this book provides a critical resource for policy makers, students, and those interested in furthering their knowledge of debates related to sex workers’ rights. -- Human Rights ReviewMgbako contributes to closing a gap in knowledge on sex work and sex work activism in Africa. The book’s anchoring in personal stories and experiences of sex workers is an attempt to move away from the tendency of non-sex workers to speak for sex workers, and to let the latter speak for themselves. Fortunately, as is shown throughout the book, African sex workers are independently and fiercely creating more and more platforms from where to speak and be heard. -- Feminist ReviewI taught To Live Freely in this World in an upper-level course, Gender and Sexuality in Africa, and the students gained a lot from it. They told me that they appreciated that Mgbako used herself as a vehicle to let others speak and that the book was based on empowerment and not degradation. It challenged their views on dominant representations of gender and sexuality in Africa, as well as gave them another set of narratives about African agency and organizing. I think To Live Freely in this World would be an excellent teaching tool in a variety of courses on human rights, African studies, gender and sexuality, and social organizing. -- Human Rights QuarterlyMgbako’s groundbreaking project champions the human rights and agency of these workers and documents their increasing activism... To Live Freely in This World is well-written and engaging. The author includes many notes and a lengthy bibliography of scholarly and legal sources. The greatest strength of the work, however, is the collective testimony Mgbako presents from transcribed interviews with a range of sex workers, revealing their determination and commitment to reach out to other activists locally and globally to move their cause forward. These first-person accounts, coupled with the author’s perceptive analysis of the methods and strategies for building activism, make for a profound work that enhances not only the study of sex workers in particular but also feminist scholarship in general. A vital addition to academic collections. -- Feminist CollectionsThe book is accessible and clear, without the use of jargon... The people profiled clearly explain how criminal justice law and policy and implementation affect them, preventing their ability to access justice, as in the murders that remain uninvestigated. The extensive profiles convey a sense of real engagement with the people and their lives. Black and white photographs of profiled activists humanize them; they are not merely names on the page working in places unfamiliar to most readers... This book is strongly recommended for classes addressing human rights, including law and pre-law programs; undergraduate classes examining the developing world; and women’s studies classes, especially those looking at marginalized groups like sex workers, and African people. The book brings attention to the murder of sex workers, and in doing so offers hope that the growing sex worker rights movement in Africa will see progress in promoting human rights and combating indifference. -- International Journal of Feminist PoliticsThis book should appeal to all social work educators in general, but it is particularly relevant for courses in diversity, sexuality, gender inequality/women’s issues, social welfare policy, and social justice. It would make a compelling read for advanced year social policy course, as there is much to learn about advocacy skills from the sex worker’s movement in Africa. The strategies of informal and formal political resistance and intersectional movement building illustrated in this book can be applied to organize and energize any social movements. It is also an excellent resource for social work practitioners who want to understand how issues of gender and sexuality intersect with the issues related to HIV prevention, sex work, and trafficking. -- Affilia: Journal of Women and Social WorkTo Live Freely in This World is an essential contribution to our understanding of how sex workers resist and make change. The stories Chi Mgbako has gathered in her original research highlight sex workers' own analysisof their work, the inequality they face, and their commitment to justice. Journalists, human rights advocates, and feminists will find a wealth of inspiration here for further study and solidarity. -- Melissa Gira Grant,author of Playing the Whore: The Work of Sex WorkMgbako's incomparable To Live Freely in This World brings readers the here-and-now stories of African sex workers who are fighting for human rights. As the author reminds us, their struggles for dignity and respect were born in the anti-colonial and anti-apartheid movements of earlier times, and are being revitalized through this new century's network of sex worker activists from around the world. -- Melinda Chateauvert,author of Sex Workers Unite! A History of the Movement from Stonewall to SlutWalkTo say this is a groundbreaking book is an understatement. Well-written and elegant, Mgbako'sresearch reveals the rise of African sex work activism and the ongoing trials and tribulations of organizing in the face of economic, social, and political adversity. As one of the worlds foremost scholars on sex work in Africa, Mgbako'sincisive analysis allows us to explore questions of human rights, consent, and coercion in the sex work context. This book will change the conversation about sex work in Africa, and globally, while forcing those who resist sex worker organizing to confront a movement that has only just begun. -- Aziza Ahmed,Northeastern University

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Book SynopsisIn Love and Freedom, Jorge Ferrer proposes a paradigm shift in how romantic relationships are conceptualized, a step forward in the evolution of modern relationships. In the same way that the transgender movement surmounted the gender binary, Ferrer defines how a parallel step can—and should—be taken with the relational style binary. This book offers the first systematic discussion of relationship modes beyond monogamy and polyamory, as well as introduces the notion of “relational freedom” as the capability to choose one’s relational style free from biological, psychological, and sociocultural conditionings. To achieve these goals, Ferrer first discusses a number of critical categories—specifically, monopride/polyphobia, and polypride/monophobia—that mediate the contemporary “mono–poly wars,” that is, the predicament of mutual competition among monogamists and polyamorists. The ideological nature of these “mono–poly wars” is demonstrated through a review of available empirical literature on the psychological health and relationship quality of monogamous and polyamorous individuals and couples. Then, after showing how monogamy and polyamory ultimately reinforce each other, Ferrer articulates three relational pathways to living in-between, through, and beyond the mono/poly binary: fluidity, hybridity, and transcendence. Moving beyond that binary opens a fuzzy, liminal, and multivocal relational space that Ferrer calls novogamy. In this groundbreaking book, readers will learn practical tools to not only transform jealousy, but also enhance their relational freedom while being aware of key issues of diversity and social justice. They will also learn novel criteria to evaluate the success of their intimate relationships, and be introduced to a transformed vision of romantic love beyond both monocentrism and emerging polynormativities.Trade ReviewJorge N. Ferrer's Love and Freedom is a powerful, thought-provoking book, and a very welcome addition to the literature on consensual non-monogamy, and relationships more broadly. Written in a highly engaging and well-informed style, this book contains much of interest to the academic reader while being accessible to activists and general readers as well. Ferrer provides a timely overview on the relationship literature and the ways in which monogamy and polyamory have generally been framed, before heading into binary-busting territory. The divisions between monogamy and non-monogamy, jealousy and compersion, and love and freedom themselves, are all opened up for enjoyable and important exploration and challenge. Drawing on theory and research from biological science through to Buddhist philosophy, Ferrer suggests ways in which we could all occupy more fluid and transbinary positions in relation to love, engage in contemplative practices in order to experience love differently, and cultivate relationships which enable both interconnectedness and personal freedom. -- Meg-John Barker, author, The Psychology of SexLike previous groundbreaking works that have suggested a blurring of established and cherished identity categories, Jorge Ferrer’s Love and Freedom boldly introduces the notion of “relational freedom” into the collective consciousness. The central premise of this book is refreshing: the idea that style of connection—monogamous, polyamorous, even asexual or aromantic—might not be fixed or essential personality categories, but rather stops along a long, personal road, perhaps even (for some) facets of more complicated orientations (e.g., monogamish, ambisexual, or Ferrer’s proposed frame of the fuzzy, liminal, queered relational space of “novogamy”). This provocative volume cuts across multiple politics and investments in a way that might cause both monogamous and nonmonogamous alike to clutch their pearls, and for that alone it is worth the read. -- Nathan Rambukkana, author, Fraught Intimacies: Non/Monogamy in the Public SphereI read this book with a sigh of relief and renewed energy that the study and living of consensual non-monogamies is not heading down the monogamist track of binary, division, fixity and hierarchy. All too soon social movements meant to enlarge and embrace fluidity and possibility in our intimate lives may become entrenched in having to pick a new term for one's relationship and stick to it for life. We know where that too often ends up for too many relationships in coerced monogamy, and we don’t want to repeat that in the exploration of relationship diversity across the lifespan, place, and contexts. Bring on what Jorge calls novogamy with its freedoms and ethics, its possibilities and care! -- Maria Pallota-Chiarolli, author, Border Sexualities, Border Families in Schools

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Book SynopsisBeginning with an interpretation of the Third Reich's sexual politics and ending with the revisions of Germany's past facilitated by communism's collapse, this book examines the intertwined histories of capitalism and communism, pleasure and state policies, religious renewal and secularizing trends.Trade ReviewHonorable Mention for the 2005 Bonnie and Vern L. Bullough Award "Herzog's book succeeds elegantly as both a scholarly history of sexual morality in Germany and an examination of the way this history is so often distorted in the present day."--Publishers Weekly "Forcefully argued and elegantly written... Herzog's passionate insistence on the centrality of sexuality as an explanatory category and on the uncomfortably tight link between pleasure and evil provides fresh and bold insight into two of modern German history's most confounding questions: how National Socialism established and maintained its 'extraordinary appeal' and, conversely, how postwar Germans managed to morph so quickly into peaceful stability."--Atina Grossmann, American Historical Review "Sex after Fascism is one of the best books of the past twenty years on the history of sexuality, and certainly the best book on this particular subject."--Thomas Laqueur, BookForum "Dagmar Herzog's source-rich and solidly researched analysis surprises and challenges; it convinces over and over again through an unpretentious presentation of forgotten facts and connections. With nuance and yet also with clarity, the American historian shows how human beings who talk about sex are always also talking about other things entirely--and thereby revealing much about themselves."--Urs Rauber, Neue Zurcher Zeitung "An always provocative and fascinating account of 20th-century German social, political, and cultural history... Herzog provides valuable insights for an understanding of the historical contretemps and conundrums of 20th century Europe."--Jane Slaughter, Labour/Le Travail "In this forcefully argued and elegantly written book, Dagmar Herzog delivers a truly provocative--in the best sense of thought-and-debate provoking--reconsideration of ruptures and continuities across the three regimes of National Socialism, state socialism, and democratic capitalism 'through the lens' of sexual discourses and practices."--Atina Grossmann, Europe: Early Modern and Modern "Sex after Fascism is an original contribution... Dagmar Herzog analyzes shifting attitudes towards two seemingly separate strands of cultural expression: sexual morality and discourse on memory... Fascinating and stimulating reading."--Bjorn Krondorfer, German Studies Review "[A] brilliant, deeply researched and beautifully written book... Sex After Fascism is one of the best books of the past twenty years on the history of sexuality, and certainly the best book on this particular subject. But it is also a book for anyone who wants to figure out why homophobia, antifeminism, and a passionate opposition to abortion and premarital sex have become the emotional core of right-wing politics in the United States."--Thomas Laqueur, Artforum International "This study is highly original, deeply researched, and lucidly written, providing pioneering work on the history of sexuality in twentieth-century Germany and challenging and reshaping the extensive scholarship on memory and the Holocaust."--Mary Nolan, The Historian "It is hard to imagine a more brilliant, original, and passionate reading of German discourses of sex and fascism, from the 1930s to the present, than this work offers. As scholars dig deeper, they may revise some of Herzog's conclusions. But they will have come to the task in large part because Herzog has so profoundly challenged our thinking on the history of sexuality, Nazism, and its aftermath."--Elizabeth Heineman, Journal of Modern History "This is a conceptually 'big,' enormously ambitious, and stimulating book, one that tackles head-on a whole range of complex, interesting, and important questions and offers a wealth of convincing and exciting insights. Herzog's discussion of the sexual politics ... is superb. All in all, whether historians agree or disagree with particular aspects of Herzog's account, the book is a bold contribution, one that will be fruitful not only because it offers readers important and original insights, but also because it will generate important questions."--Edward Ross Dickenson, Central European History "Dagmar Herzog's study is a magisterial account... Well researched, solidly reasoned, and drawing on a great wealth of resources ranging from low-brow magazines to highly theoretical treatises, it will establish itself as a standard reference work for the study of German civilization and its (post-)modern (dis-)contents."--Frederick A. Lubich, Monatshefte "[Dagmar Herzog] has succeeded in producing one of the most thought provoking and erudite booles that the field has seen in recent years. Her arguments are impressively grounded in a thorough contextual familiarity with the whole of the twentieth century in Germany... Dagmar Herzog challenges us to think afresh about topics that have sometimes been taboo yet have a crucial bearing on the march of history."--Geoffrey J. Giles, Journal of the History of SexualityTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 CHAPTER ONE: Sex and the Third Reich 10 CHAPTER TWO: The Fragility of Heterosexuality 64 CHAPTER THREE: Desperately Seeking Normality 101 CHAPTER FOUR: The Morality of Pleasure 141 CHAPTER FIVE: The Romance of Socialism 184 CHAPTER SIX: Antifascist Bodies 220 Conclusion 259 Notes 267 Acknowledgments 349 Index 353

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Book SynopsisThe most powerful reflex points on the body are on the sexual organs. While the practice of reflexology is normally associated with massage of the feet, in Sexual ReflexologyMantak Chia gives applications for using the sexual reflex points in lovemaking, transforming sexual intercourse into a form of ecstatic acupressure. By combining the classic Taoist sexual texts with modern reflexology theory, the author provides a unique opportunity for couples to practice sexual intimacy as an act of healing. Mantak Chia shows how to evaluate a person''s sexual energy potential as well as how the size and shape of the sexual organs determine a couple''s compatibility. In addition to the specific ecstatic acupressure exercise instructions, he provides thoughtful commentary on ancient Taoist practices that reveal how we can all use our sexual essence to create healthy and loving relationships.Trade Review"Explicit illustrations, insightful text and titillating techniques from 14th-century Chinese texts bring innovative fitness possibilities into the bedchamber." * Nexus, March/April 2004 *"With the high incidence of perversion, abuse, and exploitation in our time, it is refreshing to see sexuality being celebrated and brought forward as a healing element." * Claus Sproll, Liliopoh the spirit in life, Issue 37 Vol. 9, Fall 2004 *"[Chia] provides a unique opportunity for couples to practice sexual intimacy as an act of healing." * Branches of Light, Spring-Summer-Fall 2005 *"Mantak Chia and William U. Wei note early in the book that Daoists regard the use of sexual energy not as a moral but as a health issue. They explore and explain the yin and yang of the sexes that leaves so many confused and dismayed. . . . It goes into great depth about physiological aspects of reflexology, sexual exercise, and general compatability, and details a range of practices and postures that address the health and general well-being of sexual partners." * Reg Little, New Dawn, No. 116, Sep/Oct 2009 *Table of ContentsSexual ReflexologyActivating the Taoist Points of LovePutting Sexual Reflexology into PracticeAcknowledgmentsIntroduction The Universal Tao The Healing Love Practice The Importance of Meditation in Sexual Reflexology Microcosmic Orbit Directing Sexual Energy Special Note for Women ReadersChapter 1 Male and Female Energy Yin and YangChapter 2 Sexual Energy: A Taoist Perspective Sexuality, Energy, and Relationships History of Sexual ReflexologyChapter 3 Reflexology Compatibility of the Penis and Vaginal Canal Ring Muscles Exercising the Ring MusclesChapter 4 Sexual Healing Positions Eight Sexual Healing Positions for Men Seven Sexual Healing Positions for Women Exchange of Energy as a Sexual Healing PrayerChapter 5 Sexual Energizing Postures Hand Positions Use Eye Movements in Healing Love Postures Healing Love Couples Energize the Senses Healing Love Postures for Universal Tao Practices Energizing Postures with Eight Healing BenefitsChapter 6 Ejaculation and Menstrual Cycle Management Ejaculation Management Regulating Ejaculation Frequency Mastering the Techniques of Controlled Contact Ejaculatory Control Practice Breathing Exercise Buttocks Exercise Warming the Stove (for Men) Menstrual Cycle Management Ovary Massage Breast Massage Egg Exercises and Vaginal Weight Lifting Egg Exercise Vaginal Weight Lifting Physical Sexercises Shaking the Testicles and the Breasts Spiraling Hip and Tailbone (for Men and Women) Secret Taoist Method of Urination (for Men and Women) Sun Practice (for Men and Women)Chapter 7 Sexual Reflexology and Physical Characteristics Taoist Sexual Terms Facial Features Lips Eyes Eyebrows Space between the Eyebrows Teeth Jawlines Cheeks Ears Nose Male Facial Features Summarized Female Facial Features Summarized Massaging the Face Hands and Fingers Fingers of a Man Fingers of a Woman Massaging the Hands Hair Neck Breasts Buttocks Female BodyChapter 8 Compatibility Compatibility for Life Lovemaking EnergyChapter 9 Sexercises Breathing Sexercises Deep Abdominal Breathing (for Men and Women) Energy Breathing (for Men and Women) Sexercises Massage Testicle Massage Tapping the Dragon Pearls (for Men) Penis Power Stretching Hot Hands Warm-Up Vaginal Stretch Use Visualization to Increase Sexual Energy Sexual Organs and the Brain PC Muscle and Milking Exercises Chi Muscle PC Chi Muscle Exercises Testicle Stretching Exercise Power Milking Milking and HoldingChapter 10 Internal Organs and the Five Elements Kidneys and the Water Element Female Kidney Energy Kidney Massage Massage the Ears Heart and the Fire Element Tongue Kung Fu Massage the Chest to Open the Heart Lungs and the Metal Element Massage the Lung Points Liver and the Wood Element Massage the Feet Spleen and the Earth Element Massage the AbdomenChapter 11 Secret Art of the Jade Chamber Arcane Maid's Original Nine Postures Mystical Thirty PosturesForeplayChapter 12 Romancing the Moon Grotto Foreplay Nine Major Love Points Erotic Massage Caressing the Moon Grotto Caressing the Jade Stalk Love Games Three FountainsAfterwordGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the AuthorsThe Universal Tao System and Training Center

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Book SynopsisWith a thought-provoking appraisal of the human sexual experience, Human Sexuality: Self, Society, and Culture supports thinking critically about the contexts that shape sexuality and further highlights the role of sexuality in society and culture.Table of ContentsHuman Sexuality: Self, Society and CultureChapter 1: The Study of Human SexualitySexual Literacy-Become Sexually Literate-Sexual Well-BeingSexual Science—A Historical Perspective-The Medical Model of Sexuality-A New Approach to Sex Research-Sex Research Comes of Age-Sex and Social PolicyMethodology in the Study of Sexuality-Interdisciplinary Perspectives-Ethics of Sexual Research-Research Designs-Participatory Action ResearchHuman Sexual RightsChapter 2: Contexts of Sexuality: Culture, History and ReligionHuman Sexual Nature in Context-The Sexual Triangle: Species, Culture and Individual-Sexuality among the Bonobo-Human Sexual Nature as Expressed Through CultureSex Since the Beginning of Time-Prehistoric Sex and Communication-A Brief History of Sex and CivilizationSexual Cultures and Norms-Sexual Norms and Sexual Socialization-Sex-Approving and Sex-Disapproving Cultures-Sexual UnlearningSexuality and the Great World Religions-Sex, Religion and Reality-Sex in the World ReligionsSpirituality and Sexual Behavior in the United StatesReligion and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 3: Sexuality, Media and the InternetSex, Media and Pop culture-Sex in Pop Culture-Shared Sexual Images and Media-Popular Music and Sexual Attitudes-From Reality TV to Homemade VideoThe Internet and Sexual Literacy-Facebook, Twitter, and Sexting-Online Sexual Socialization-Sexuality and Risk OnlineVirtual Sex-Sexual Individuality in Virtual Time and Space-Online Boundaries-Online Romance, Dating and Hooking Up-Sexual Avatars and GamingAdult Sexual Content-Pornography and Its Changing Meaning-Adult Sexual Entertainment OnlineOnline Communities, Rights and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 4: Sexual Anatomy and PhysiologySexual AnatomyFemale Sexual Anatomy-External Female Sex Organs-Internal Female Sex Organs-Breasts and Breast Development-Variability in the Female Body-Female Genital MutilationFemale Sexual Physiology-The Endocrine System and Hormones-Pheromones and Their Role in Sexual Behavior-The Menstrual Cycle-MenopauseMale Sexual Physiology -External Male Sex Organs-Internal Male Sex Organs-Erection and Ejaculation-Variability in the Male Body-CircumcisionBodily Integrity Rights and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 5: Sexual Pleasure, Arousal, and ResponsePleasure, Culture, and Sexual Well-Being-Sexual Nature and Sexual Well-Being-Cultural Influences on Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Well-Being-Defining Your Personal Needs-Keeping a Sexual JournalSexual Arousal and Response-The Five Senses and Pleasure-Pheromones and Sexual Motivation-Sexual Excitement and Sexual Fantasy-Sexual Response Cycles-OrgasmSexual Techniques-Masturbation—Solitary and in Relationships-Kissing-Frequency of Sexual Activity-Other Intimate BehaviorsSexual Pleasure as a Human RightChapter 6: Taking Care of the Sexual BodyKnowing Our Own Body-Taking Responsibility for Our Own Sexual Health-Female Sexual Health-Male Sexual HealthSexually Transmitted Infections-Risk and Protective Factors for STIs-Sexual Risk Negotiation-Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Bacterial STIs-Parasitic STIs-Viral STIsSexual Well-Being and Innovation in STI PreventionChapter 7: ContraceptionContraception: History and Cultural Variations-Cross-Cultural Variations in Contraception-History of Contraceptives in the United StatesMethods of Contraception-Choosing a Method of Contraception: What to Consider-Methods That Protect Against Pregnancies and STIs-Methods That Protect Against Pregnancy But Not Against STIsContraception and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 8: Reproduction: Conception, Pregnancy, and ChildbirthParenting and Reproductive Decisions-Pronatalism-Family Leave-Considering ParenthoodEnsuring a Healthy Pregnancy-Preparing the Body for Pregnancy-Nutrition and Exercise-Sex During PregnancyContraception and Pregnancy-Cross-Cultural Ideas About Conception-Trimesters: The Developing Fetus and Changes for Women and Partners-Potential Problems During Pregnancy-Detecting Problems in PregnancyBirth and the Postpartum Period: what to Expect-Options for Giving Birth-Birth Assistance and Interventions-Making a Birth Plan-After the Birth, The Postpartum PeriodInfertility and Options-Assisted Reproductive Techniques-Other Options for Creating a FamilyAbortion-Defining Abortion-Safe Methods of Abortion-Unsafe Methods of Abortion-After an AbortionSexual Well-Being and Reproductive RightsChapter 9: Gender and Identity: Process, Roles, and CultureUnderstanding Gender Development and Context-Gender and Sex-Biological Process in the Development of Sex-Biological Sex Variations and IntersexualityGender Identity and Expression-Gender Identity—A Brief History-Biology and Gender Identity Development-Transgender—A New Identity-Transsexualism-AngrogynyGender Roles-Gender Roles Across Time and Cultures-Social Institutions and Gender Role Development-Sexism and Gender RolesGender Norms and Variance-Factors of Gender NonconformityGender Identity Rights and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 10: Sexual OrientationUnderstanding Sexual Orientation-The Spectrum of Sexual Orientation-The Gap Between Sexual Attraction and Behavior-Sources of Sexual Orientation-Sexual Socialization and Compulsory Heterosexuality-Sexual Individuality and Sexual OrientationVariations in Sexual Orientation-Same-Sex Behavior Variations Across Cultures-The Invention or Modern Gay and Lesbian Identity-The Modern LGBTQ Movement-10% Are Gay: Myth or Sexual Geography?-Bisexuality-African American Men Being on the Down Low-Men Who Have Sex With Men-Female Sexual Fluidity-Queer and QuestioningHomosexuality, Discrimination, and Stigma-Sexual Prejudice and Homophobia-Bullying and Internalized Homophobia-Hate CrimesComing Out and Sexual Well-Being-Social Acceptance and Being Out-Being Out—Steps Toward Well-Being-LGBTQ Family FormationSexual OrientationChapter 11: Sexuality in Childhood and AdolescenceSexual Development in Childhood and Adolescence-Biology, Family and Culture-Healthy Sexuality and Values in Childhood and Adolescence-Emotional Literacy in Young PeopleSexuality in Childhood-Infants as Sensual Beings-Childhood Curiosity, Masturbation, and Sexual PlaySexuality in Adolescence-The Magical Age of 10: Development of Desire-The Biological Changes of Adolescence: Pubertal Development-Romantic Relationships-Sexual Identity-Sexual Behaviors in Adolescence-STI’s, Pregnancy, and ContraceptionSexuality in Context: The Role of Institutions-Families-Peers-Media-Sexuality Education in Schools-Sexual Health in Europe and the United StatesYoung People’s Rights and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 12: Sexuality in Adulthood and Later LifeEarly Adulthood-Single Living-Casual Sex and What It Means-Cohabitation-Early Cohabitation and Sexual Well-BeingIntegrating Marriage and Sexual Well-Being-Variations in Marriage-Sex and Marriage-Extramarital Relationships-Divorce and Subsequent Marriages-Same-Sex MarriageSexuality and Aging Populations-Sex and Well-Being at Midlife-How Sex Shapes Mend and Women as They Age-Female Issues with Desire-Male Issues with Arousal-Aging, Disability, and Sexual Well-Being-Illness and Sexuality—Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer-Elderhood and Healthy SexualitySexuality and Well-Being In Late LifeChapter 13: Attraction, Love, and CommunicationSexual Attraction-Theories of Sexual Desire and Attraction-Physical Attractiveness-Beauty and Sexiness-Chemistry and Attraction-Psychological Attraction-Biological Attraction-Same-Sex Attraction-Sexual ScriptsLove-Theories of Love-Types of Attachment-When Love Ends: The Dissolution of RelationshipsCommunication-Emotional Literacy: Communicating Your Needs-Sexual Language-Nonverbal Sexual Communication and Flirting-Sexual Self-Disclosure: To Reveal or Not to Reveal-Characteristics of Ineffective Communication-Improving Communication SkillsCommunication and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 14: Sexual Coercion and ResiliencySexual CoercionRape-Date Rape-Marital Rape-Prisoner Rape-Victim-Blame-Cultural Differences in Rape-Societies Prone to Rape-Perpetrators of Sexual Coercion-Survivors of Rape and Other Forms of CoercionChildhood Sexual Coercion-Incest-Child PornographyTeens and Adult Sexual Coercion-Sexual Harassment-Teen Dating AbuseSex Work and Sex Trafficking-Different Types of Sex Work-Sex Work and Rights-Sex TraffickingRecovery, Resiliency, and Sexual Well-BeingChapter 15: Extreme Sexuality and ParaphiliasChanges in Acceptability of Sexual Behavior-Variations in Mainstream Sexual Behavior-Cross-Cultural Extremes of Sexuality-Extreme Sexual Behaviors in Contemporary Society-Strip Clubs—Normal or Extreme?-Gender and Extreme Sexual Behavior-Kinky Sex-Sex Tourism and Extreme Sexuality-When Extreme Sexual Behavior Becomes Impu lsiveParaphilias-Clinical Criteria of Paraphilias-Categories of Paraphilias-Popular Culture and Media Influence-Origins of Paraphilias-Treatment of ParaphiliasSexual Novelty and Healthy Sexuality-Sex Toys, Vibrators, and Related Sexual EnhancementsMainstreaming of Pornography and Sexual Well-Being

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Book SynopsisReproduction is a fundamental feature of life, it is the way life persists across the ages. This book offers new, wider vistas on this fundamental biological phenomenon, exploring how it works through the whole tree of life. It explores facets such as asexual reproduction, parthenogenesis, sex determination and reproductive investment, with a taxonomic coverage extended over all the main groups - animals, plants including ''algae'', fungi, protists and bacteria. It collates into one volume perspectives from varied disciplines - including zoology, botany, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, animal and plant physiology, and ethology - integrating information into a common language. Crucially, the book aims to identify the commonalties among reproductive phenomena, while demonstrating the diversity even amongst closely related taxa. Its integrated approach makes this a valuable reference book for students and researchers, as well as an effectTrade Review'Fusco's and Minelli's The Biology of Reproduction is impressive in scope. Rather than adopting a more restricted perspective on reproduction - be it on reproduction in mammals, animals, or plants - this book provides a comprehensive overview of the various similarities and variations of this central biological phenomenon across the whole tree of life. In an easily accessible style and exemplified through a wide range of illustrations, it offers the reader a great stepping stone to more in-depth comparative studies. Its greatest strengths are twofold. First, through its impressive taxonomic coverage it directly counteracts longstanding biases in our understanding of reproduction imposed through the selective use of a few model organisms. Second, the authors nicely link empirical findings with conceptual discussions on biological individuality and the boundaries between reproduction and development. Thus, this book is of use not only for biology students and professors but also for philosophers of biology. Highly recommended.' Jan Baedke, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany 'Crucially, The Biology of Reproduction successfully identifies the commonalties among reproductive phenomena, while demonstrating the diversity even amongst closely related taxa. Its integrated approach makes The Biology of Reproduction a valuable reference book for students and researchers, as well as an effective entry point for deeper study on specific topics.' James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review'[Giuseppe Fusco and Alessandro Minelli] have created an excellent new resource on a subject that is almost impossible to define, bringing together diagrams, photographs, and illustrations from many sources. This is truly a reference work, yet it prominently features accessibility … Readers will no doubt find the coverage of this interplay interesting.' F. W. Yow, Choice'Overall, The Biology of Reproduction offers readers a very comprehensive review of reproductive biology that cuts across all clades. This will be especially valuable for biologists who do most of their work within a relatively small subset of organisms, and for whom many novel reproductive strategies may be unknown … the book will be valuable to anyone seeking a detailed reference for comparative reproductive biology, where it makes sense to prioritize breadth ahead of depth. Moreover, it would also be a suitable choice as a textbook for a course on reproductive biology or the evolution of reproductive systems (at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level), since the text is organized well and easy to read.' P. William Hughes, Evolution'… places reproduction at the forefront and beautifully summarizes the vast array of reproductive strategies from a diverse range of organisms, including bacteria, plants and animals. This book is unparalleled in scope and in addition to covering the natural history of reproduction and highlighting fascinating life-history strategies … covers the fundamental aspects of reproduction including key definitions, genetics and cytogenetics, and sex determination … well-written and organized with excellent taxonomic and subject indexes … this book is beautifully illustrated with informative and well-thought-out diagrams. The Biology of Reproduction is, therefore, suitable as an introductory or a more advanced text … is also a valuable primer for students and researchers interested in comparative and evolutionary reproductive biology … provides a comprehensive introduction to the diverse range of reproductive strategies found in nature and in doing so clarifies key terminology and concepts in a text which will be equally valuable to the student and expert alike.' Elizabeth J. Duncan, Invertebrate Reproduction & Development'Fusco and Minelli's The Biology of Reproduction is a much-needed and welcome addition. It allows readers to place whatever model system and aspect of reproductive biology they seek into a broader context, across levels of biological organization but also in relation to the breathtaking diversity that exists among living systems in when, where, and by what means the continuity of life is made possible.' Armin P. Moczek, The Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsPreface; Figure credits; Introduction; 1. Introductory concepts; 2. Reproduction and life cycle; 3. The natural history of reproduction; 4. Parental investment; 5. Genetics and cytogenetics of reproduction; 6. Determination of sex and mating type; 7. Reproduction – a taxonomic survey; Coda; Appendix – a classification of living organisms; References; Index to taxa; Subject index.

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Book SynopsisThe first workbook to help partners of sex addicts cope with discovering their loved one has compulsive sexual behaviors.

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Book SynopsisLynn Chancer advances the provocative thesis that sadomasochism is far more prevalent in contemporary societies like the United States than we realize. According to Chancer, sexual sadomasochism is only the best-known manifestation of what is actually a much more broadly based social phenomenon.Trade Review"An important contribution to that most pressing of cultural projects -- uncovering the psychic roots of authoritarianism.""A brilliant, highly original analysis of contemporary U.S. society. Chancer illuminates fundamental issues in American culture, in the workplace, in gender relationships, and the minefield of race." -- Ruth Sidel, Hunter College, and author of On Her Own: Growing Up in the Shadow of the American Dream"A brilliant, highly original analysis of contemporary U.S. society. Chancer illuminates fundamental issues in American culture, in the workplace, in gender relationships, and the minefield of race." -- Ruth Sidel, Hunter College, and author of On Her Own: Growing Up in the Shadow of the American DreamRuth Sidel, Hunter College, and author of On Her Own: Growing Up in the Shadow of the American Dream: "A brilliant, highly orginal analysis of contemporary U.S. society. Chancer illuminates fundamental issues in American culture, in the workplace, in gender relationships, and the minefield of race."Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Reflecting on a Set of Personal and Political Criteria Part One Expanding the Scope of Sadomasochism Chapter 1 Exploring Sadomasochism in the American Context Chapter 2 Defining a Basic Dynamic: Paradoxes at the Heart of Sadomasochism Chapter 3 Combining the Insights of Existentialism and Psychoanalysis: Why Sadomasochism? Part Two Sadomasochism in Its Social Settings Chapter 4 Employing Chains of Command: Sadomasochism and the Workplace Chapter 5 Engendering Sadomasochism: Dominance, Subordination, and the Contaminated World of Patriarchy Chapter 6 Creating Enemies in Everyday Life: Following the Example of Others Chapter 7 A Theoretical Finale Epilogue Notes Index

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Book SynopsisWritten in the Flesh is a history of what people like to do in bed and how that has changed. The change is relentless: human sexuality continually seeks new means of liberation in its expression of pleasure.Trade Review'A good argument is one of the joys of life, especially if it includes wine or dessert. Edward Shorter is the sort of intelligent, entertaining writer with whom it is pleasure to argue.' -- Wendy McElroy Globe and MailTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 Sex, a Baseline 3 A Baseline for Gays and Lesbians 4 Hindrances 5 Why Not the Romantics? 6 The Great Breakout 7 The Great Breakout for Gays and Lesbians 8 Towards Total Body Sex 9 SM and Fetish 10 Epilogue

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Book SynopsisIllustrates how and why the face of sexual fantasy has become more imaginative. This book collects the sexual fantasies of dozens of women and men, and teaches us to proudly own the creativity of our sexual imagination and indulge in the power of our sexual visions. It captures the sexual pulse of a people living in an uninhibited age of equality.

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Book SynopsisWhen we talk about sex, we talk about women as mysterious, deceptive, and - above all - untrustworthy. Women lie about orgasms. Women lie about being virgins. Women lie about who got them pregnant, about whether they were raped, about how many people they've had sex with and what sort of experiences they've had - the list goes on and on. Over and over we're reminded that, on dates, in relationships, and especially in the bedroom, women just aren't telling the truth. But where does this assumption come from? Are women actually lying about sex, or does society just think we are?In Faking It, Lux Alptraum tackles the topic of seemingly dishonest women; investigating whether women actually lie, and what social situations might encourage deceptions both great and small. Using her experience as a sex educator and former CEO of Fleshbot (the foremost blog on sexuality), first-hand interviews with sexuality experts and everyday women, Alptraum raises important questions: are lying women all that common - or is the idea of the dishonest woman a symptom of male paranoia? Are they trying to please men, or just trying to trick and trap them? And what affect does all this dishonesty - whether real or imagined - have on women's self-images, social status, and safety? Through it all, Alptraum posits that even if women are lying, we're doing it for very good reason--to protect ourselves ("My boyfriend will be here any minute," to a creep who won't go away, for one), and in situations where society has given us no other choice.

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Book SynopsisBased on Nick Dubin's own experience, and drawing on the extensive knowledge of Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Isabelle Hénault, this important book addresses the issues surrounding the autism spectrum, sexuality and the law. The complex world of sex and appropriate sexual behaviour can be extremely challenging for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, without guidance, many find themselves in vulnerable situations. This book examines how the ASD profile typically affects sexuality and how sexual development differs between the general population and those with ASD. It explains the legalities of sexual behaviour, how laws differ from country to country, and the possibility for adjustment of existing laws as they are applied to the ASD population. With advice on how to help people with autism spectrum disorder gain a better understanding of sexuality and a comprehensive list of resources, the book highlights the need for a more informed societal approach to the psychosexual development of people with ASD.A ground-breaking and honest account, this book will be an invaluable addition to the shelves of parents of children with ASD, mental health and legal professionals, teachers, carers and other professionals working with individuals on the spectrum.Trade Review“In bravely revealing his thoughts, insights, and marshaling top experts in the field of autism and sexuality, Nick Dubin has turned a devastating involvement with the criminal justice system into an educational and learning experience. A must read for anyone supporting those on the autism spectrum in the vital area of sexuality.” -- Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University, Internationally known consultant, educator, and author on issues related to the autism spectrum“Sexuality is among the most important issues in the field of ASD that no one is talking about. Well, finally that silence has been broken with an incredibly honest, moving, fascinating and informative volume. The chapters by the family, whose son was charged with viewing child pornography, are among the most honest, gripping, and intense I have ever read and include a fantastic chapter by the son himself. In addition there are two chapters written by renowned international experts in the field which contain clear, comprehensive, and practical advice about sexuality related to people on the Autism Spectrum. Readers of this book will be rewarded with a whole new understanding of the major issues concerning sexuality and sexual development in ASD and will come away from this book deeply moved, surprised, and fully informed about the most important current issues in the field.” -- Gary B. Mesibov, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina“This courageous, insightful and provocative book opens a timely and urgent discussion on a difficult topic, presenting multiple perspectives on an issue of enormous consequence. As a lawyer who has walked with clients and families through ordeals similar to this one, I'm grateful to Nick Dubin and his co-authors for illuminating an issue too often shrouded in secrecy and shame. This book should be of wide interest to those in law enforcement and the criminal justice system as well as clinicians, individuals with autism and their families.” -- Lisa Greenman, criminal defence attorney specialising in issues relating to developmental disability and mental health and co-founder of Take-2, a summer program for children with autism, Washington, DC“Rarely has a major challenge of national import to our law enforcement and legal systems been more eloquently expressed than through this courageous story of one remarkable young man, bewildered by his own entanglements. This book may not alleviate the suffering of many before him; but it should prevent the destruction of many lives of adults with Asperger's syndrome whose fragile balance act within a society they struggle to adjust to is violently shaken by a system too rigid to understand, too self-righteous to be just, and too unforgiving to consider facts and clinical knowledge. Mr. Dubin, together with two of the foremost experts in the field, have given a powerful voice to a mission that belongs to us all: to correct an injustice that is still largely unknown but to the many families whose lives unravel at the strike of a sudden door knock.” -- Ami Klin PhD, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine“I was deeply moved by Nick Dubin's candid account of his frightening experience in the criminal justice system. This compelling and informative book shows how prosecutors can overreach in their pursuit of a criminal conviction with devastating consequences to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Hopefully, this seminal work will shed some light on a long neglected subject and jumpstart a discussion in the legal system that includes compassion and understanding.” -- Bradley Schram, former prosecutor and founding shareholder with the law firm, Hertz Schram PC, Bloomfield Hills, MichiganThe story of Nick Dubin is sadly becoming a more common occurrence. His experience as an individual with high functioning autism is one of being misunderstood and unfortunately undiagnosed until the age of 27. This book describes the compelling story of a young man caught up in a nightmare where his symptoms of autism and an uninformed criminal justice system collide. Attwood, Henault, Mr. Dubin and his parents offer a glimpse of a possible reality that even though it is not commonly understood, many autistic teens and young adults have had to experience. Understanding societal rules for meeting others, for the development of interpersonal relationships, and sexuality in general are complex topics for any teen and young adult; it is especially complex for those on the autism spectrum. Proactive education is not only important, it is essential for those on the autism spectrum for without clear guidelines of what is right or wrong, what is allowed and what is illegal, and how to meet and express one's sexual feelings and needs, there will inevitably be more and more people on the autism spectrum finding themselves in the criminal justice system. This book is a brilliant first step or wake up call for individuals on the autism spectrum as well as their families. -- Lawrence R. Sutton, Ph.D., former Psychologist/Manager, Dept. of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism, Western Region, State of PennsylvaniaAs the father of a 21-year-old son with autism and as a forensic psychologist who has been diagnosing sex offenders for 40 years, I have an opinion on this subject. It is critical that high functioning persons with autism read this book; and even more critical for the parents or guardians of persons with autism to read this book. -- Michael C. Teague, Ph.D., former Raleigh Police Department Psychologist and former Chief of the Violent Crimes Section, North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public SafetyThe premise of this book is to take a specific circumstance and make it tangible and educational for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families, care providers, doctors, therapists, and legal counsel. Unfortunately, it falls short of the mark because some of the contributors seemingly don't make the effort to put power into their pull. Nick ­Dubin's (The Autism Spectrum and Depression) tale is disturbing and will be particularly difficult to accept by those who were victims of childhood abuse. His father's chapter, however, is gripping and filled with applicable information. The book is worth reading simply for this section. Attwood's (psychology, Griffith Univ., Australia; The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome) entry is the most disappointing, considering his monumentally influential work in the field of ASD literature. Isabelle Hénault (Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality) does what was expected of Attwood, taking readers through developing sexuality, how social and relational deficits in conjunction with bullying and conflicting sexual sensory data can cause those with ASD to struggle with their sexual identity. She provides information for therapists and psychologists that will assist them in identifying risk factors and in helping their clients. VERDICT This title is not for those who are teaching emerging adolescents about their sexuality (Davida Hartman's Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a more targeted guide) but is appropriate for those who feel they, or their clients, are already struggling with this intense issue. -- Library JournalTable of Contents1. Introduction. Tony Attwood. 2. My Story. Nick Dubin. 3. The Pathway to Accessing Child Pornography. Tony Attwood. 4. Strategies and Resources. Tony Attwood. 5. A Mother's Journey to Save Her Family. Kitty Dubin. 6. A Father's Journey to Protect His Son: A Legal Perspective. Larry Dubin. 7. Sex Education and Interventions. Isabelle Hénault.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of Pink Therapy (1996 Open University Press) as a practical guide for therapists, counsellors and others in related professions working with lesbian, gay and bisexual clients in affirmative ways, this volume is the first to address how this can be approached from ten of the major therapeutic perspectives. Each approach is discussed with regard to its historical and theoretical relationship to these client groups and how the approach can be beneficial or negative. Guidelines for using the perspective supportively or practically are given, along with references for further study. The volume marks an important step in the dialogue between theoretical approaches and in the future development of, and debate about, these increasingly important fields in contemporary therapy.Table of ContentsNotes on ContributorsForewordIntroductionAnalytical psychologyCognitive-behavioural therapyExistential-phenomenological therapyGay, lesbian and bisexual therapy and its supervisionNeuro-linguistic programmingPerson-centred therapyPsychoanalytic therapyPsychosynthesisSocial constructionist and systemic therapyTransactional analysisIndex.

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Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Handbook of Sexual Development is a carefully curated conversation that brings together the top researchers in child and adolescent sexual development to redefine the issues, conflicts, and debates in the field. The Handbook is organized around three foundational questions: first, what is sexual development? Second, how do we study sexual development? And third, what roles might adults - including the institutions of the media, family, and education - play in the sexual development of children and adolescents? As the first of its kind, this collection integrates work from sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, education, cultural studies, and allied fields. Writing from different disciplinary traditions and about a range of international contexts, the contributors explore the role of sexuality in children''s and adolescents'' everyday experiences of identity, family, school, neighborhood, religion, and popular media.Trade Review'Too often, views of sexuality in childhood and adolescence are negative, presenting children and young people as 'innocent', 'reckless' or 'victims'. At last, we have a book that redresses the balance. Focusing on topics as diverse as the media, family and education, and examining sexuality from the early years to young adulthood, this outstanding book offers a beacon of hope in dark times.' Peter Aggleton, University of New South Wales and Australian National University'The Cambridge Handbook of Sexual Development is a timely, much-needed resource for those who crave context and depth. This book tackles the landscape of sexual development with well-written, engaging, thought-provoking interdisciplinary contributions. Readers at every level will find theories, methods, and data to mull over, learn from, and explore.' Rebecca Plante, Ithaca College, New York'This comprehensive and innovative Handbook will rapidly become the standard reference in the field, as it smoothly engages the complexities of interdisciplinary academia along with rapidly changing cultural contexts. The editors gave their contributors the freedom to define 'sexual development' from their own point of view, which has produced a uniquely rich and readable tapestry of topics and perspectives.' Leonore Tiefer, Founder, New View CampaignTable of ContentsIntroduction: interdisciplinary approaches to sexual development in childhood and adolescence Jen Gilbert and Sharon Lamb; Part I. What is Sexual Development?: Section 1. Children: 1. Are children sexual? Who, what, where, when and how? Sharon Lamb, Lindsay White and Aleksandra Plocha; 2. Towards a central theory of childhood sexuality: a relational approach Allison Moore; 3. A sociological exploration of childhood sexuality: a discursive analysis of parents' and children's perspectives Kerry H. Robinson and Cristyn Davies; 4. Not innocent, but vulnerable: an approach to childhood innocence Lucie Jarkovská and Sharon Lamb; 5. The dynamic expression of sexual-minority and gender-minority experience during childhood and adolescence Lisa M. Diamond; 6. Sexual embodiment in girlhood and beyond: young migrant and refugee women's discourse of silence, secrecy and shame Jane Ussher, Alex Hawkey and Janette Perz; Section 2. Adolescence: 7. The diversity of adolescent male sexuality John DeLamater; 8. Developmental trajectories and milestones of sexual-minority youth Ritch C. Savin-Williams; 9. Bad choices: how neoliberal ideology disguises social injustice in the sexual lives of youth Laina Y. Bay-Cheng; 10. From tightrope to minefield: how the sexual double standard 'lives' in adolescent girls' and young women's lives Deborah L. Tolman and Jennifer F. Chmielewski; 11. Gender, class, and campus sexual cultures: white first-generation college students and the transition to college Amy C. Wilkins and Aubrey Limburg; 12. Yellow fever and yellow impotence: the polarity of Asian American sexuality Rosalind Chou and Brittany Taylor; 13. Conceptualizing sexuality in research about trans youth Julia Sinclair-Palm; Part II. How Do We Study Sexual Development?: 14. Critical methods for studying adolescent sexuality Sarah I. McClelland; 15. Loving possibilities in studies of sexuality education and youth Jessica Fields and Lorena Garcia; 16. Difficulties in the study, research, and pedagogy of sexuality Deborah P. Britzman; 17. Numbers and stories: bridging methods to advance social change Stephen T. Russell; 18. Doing it: participatory visual methodologies and youth sexuality research Katie MacEntee and Sarah Flicker; 19. Research under surveillance: sexuality and gender-based research with children in South Africa Deevia Bhana; Part III. Media, Family, Education: What Roles Might Adults Play?: Section 1. Media: 20. Entertainment media's role in the sexual socialization of Western youth: a review of research from 2000–17 L. Monique Ward, Jessica Moorman and Petal Grower; 21. Adventure, intimacy, identity and knowledge: exploring how social media are shaping and transforming youth sexuality Marijke Naezer and Jessica Ringrose; 22. A sociological/psychological model for understanding pornography and adolescent sexual behavior Jennifer A. Johnson and Ana J. Bridges; 23. Young people, pornography and gendered sexual practices Maddy Coy and Miranda A. H. Horvath; Section 2. Family: 24. Puberty as bio-psycho-social enfolding: mothers' accounts of their early-developing daughters Celia Roberts; 25. Stolen childhood: understanding sexualisation of young girls through 'child marriage' in Zimbabwe Sandra Bhatasara, Manase K. Chiweshe and Nelson Muparamoto; Section 3. Education: 26. The fertile, thorny and enduring role of desire and pleasure in sexuality education Sarah Garland-Levett and Louisa Allen; 27. Norm-critical sex education in Sweden: tensions within a progressive approach Anna Bredström, Eva Bolander and Jenny Bengtsson; 28. Robot babies, young people and pregnancy prevention: alternative imaginings of sexual futures Mary Lou Rasmussen and Aoife Neary.

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Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Handbook of Sexual Development is a carefully curated conversation that brings together the top researchers in child and adolescent sexual development to redefine the issues, conflicts, and debates in the field. The Handbook is organized around three foundational questions: first, what is sexual development? Second, how do we study sexual development? And third, what roles might adults - including the institutions of the media, family, and education - play in the sexual development of children and adolescents? As the first of its kind, this collection integrates work from sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, education, cultural studies, and allied fields. Writing from different disciplinary traditions and about a range of international contexts, the contributors explore the role of sexuality in children''s and adolescents'' everyday experiences of identity, family, school, neighborhood, religion, and popular media.Trade Review'Too often, views of sexuality in childhood and adolescence are negative, presenting children and young people as 'innocent', 'reckless' or 'victims'. At last, we have a book that redresses the balance. Focusing on topics as diverse as the media, family and education, and examining sexuality from the early years to young adulthood, this outstanding book offers a beacon of hope in dark times.' Peter Aggleton, University of New South Wales and Australian National University'The Cambridge Handbook of Sexual Development is a timely, much-needed resource for those who crave context and depth. This book tackles the landscape of sexual development with well-written, engaging, thought-provoking interdisciplinary contributions. Readers at every level will find theories, methods, and data to mull over, learn from, and explore.' Rebecca Plante, Ithaca College, New York'This comprehensive and innovative Handbook will rapidly become the standard reference in the field, as it smoothly engages the complexities of interdisciplinary academia along with rapidly changing cultural contexts. The editors gave their contributors the freedom to define 'sexual development' from their own point of view, which has produced a uniquely rich and readable tapestry of topics and perspectives.' Leonore Tiefer, Founder, New View CampaignTable of ContentsIntroduction: interdisciplinary approaches to sexual development in childhood and adolescence Jen Gilbert and Sharon Lamb; Part I. What is Sexual Development?: Section 1. Children: 1. Are children sexual? Who, what, where, when and how? Sharon Lamb, Lindsay White and Aleksandra Plocha; 2. Towards a central theory of childhood sexuality: a relational approach Allison Moore; 3. A sociological exploration of childhood sexuality: a discursive analysis of parents' and children's perspectives Kerry H. Robinson and Cristyn Davies; 4. Not innocent, but vulnerable: an approach to childhood innocence Lucie Jarkovská and Sharon Lamb; 5. The dynamic expression of sexual-minority and gender-minority experience during childhood and adolescence Lisa M. Diamond; 6. Sexual embodiment in girlhood and beyond: young migrant and refugee women's discourse of silence, secrecy and shame Jane Ussher, Alex Hawkey and Janette Perz; Section 2. Adolescence: 7. The diversity of adolescent male sexuality John DeLamater; 8. Developmental trajectories and milestones of sexual-minority youth Ritch C. Savin-Williams; 9. Bad choices: how neoliberal ideology disguises social injustice in the sexual lives of youth Laina Y. Bay-Cheng; 10. From tightrope to minefield: how the sexual double standard 'lives' in adolescent girls' and young women's lives Deborah L. Tolman and Jennifer F. Chmielewski; 11. Gender, class, and campus sexual cultures: white first-generation college students and the transition to college Amy C. Wilkins and Aubrey Limburg; 12. Yellow fever and yellow impotence: the polarity of Asian American sexuality Rosalind Chou and Brittany Taylor; 13. Conceptualizing sexuality in research about trans youth Julia Sinclair-Palm; Part II. How Do We Study Sexual Development?: 14. Critical methods for studying adolescent sexuality Sarah I. McClelland; 15. Loving possibilities in studies of sexuality education and youth Jessica Fields and Lorena Garcia; 16. Difficulties in the study, research, and pedagogy of sexuality Deborah P. Britzman; 17. Numbers and stories: bridging methods to advance social change Stephen T. Russell; 18. Doing it: participatory visual methodologies and youth sexuality research Katie MacEntee and Sarah Flicker; 19. Research under surveillance: sexuality and gender-based research with children in South Africa Deevia Bhana; Part III. Media, Family, Education: What Roles Might Adults Play?: Section 1. Media: 20. Entertainment media's role in the sexual socialization of Western youth: a review of research from 2000–17 L. Monique Ward, Jessica Moorman and Petal Grower; 21. Adventure, intimacy, identity and knowledge: exploring how social media are shaping and transforming youth sexuality Marijke Naezer and Jessica Ringrose; 22. A sociological/psychological model for understanding pornography and adolescent sexual behavior Jennifer A. Johnson and Ana J. Bridges; 23. Young people, pornography and gendered sexual practices Maddy Coy and Miranda A. H. Horvath; Section 2. Family: 24. Puberty as bio-psycho-social enfolding: mothers' accounts of their early-developing daughters Celia Roberts; 25. Stolen childhood: understanding sexualisation of young girls through 'child marriage' in Zimbabwe Sandra Bhatasara, Manase K. Chiweshe and Nelson Muparamoto; Section 3. Education: 26. The fertile, thorny and enduring role of desire and pleasure in sexuality education Sarah Garland-Levett and Louisa Allen; 27. Norm-critical sex education in Sweden: tensions within a progressive approach Anna Bredström, Eva Bolander and Jenny Bengtsson; 28. Robot babies, young people and pregnancy prevention: alternative imaginings of sexual futures Mary Lou Rasmussen and Aoife Neary.

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Book SynopsisAncient Greek philosophers, medieval theologians, Enlightenment thinkers, and contemporary humanists alike have debated all aspects of human sexuality, including its purpose, permissibility, normalcy, and risks. Philosophizing About Sex provides a philosophical guide to those longstanding and important debates. Each chapter takes a general issue (freedom, privacy, objectification, etc.) and shows how ongoing public discussions of sexuality can be illuminated by careful philosophical investigation. Debates over topics such as sexual assault, sexual orientation, sex education, prostitution, and “sexting” involve larger questions about morality, law, science, and politics and cannot be intelligently discussed in isolation from broader issues. By asking deceptively simple questions, this book shows how difficult but important it is to arrive at satisfying answers.Trade Review“The book is beautifully written, managing the difficult task of being accessible, friendly to the non-philosopher or beginner, judicious in its treatment of the various arguments, comprehensive and up to date in its awareness of the range of writing on any topic, and yet philosophically robust and rich. … the best available introduction to the philosophy of sex.” — David Archard, The Philosophical Quarterly“In equal measures comprehensive and conversational, substantive and subtle, Philosophizing About Sex is a welcome introduction to the field. Philosophers of every tradition, age, and persuasion—as well as scholars from a variety of disciplines—are put into conversation to illuminate such complex issues as privacy, violence, identity, and law, always with the goal of clarifying, rather than resolving, central questions. Shrage and Stewart’s book makes classroom discussions regarding philosophy and sex an inviting prospect.” — Ann Cahill, Elon University“Shrage and Stewart cover a comprehensive range of topics throughout the domain of human sexuality and sexual activity, including a host of recent newsworthy subjects, such as ‘cybersex,’ trans-gender issues, polyamory, ‘sexting,’ ‘revenge porn,’ BDSM, and female genital mutilation. The writing is philosophically rich, but crisp and easily readable. In short, this book shows the wisdom that comes from the authors’ having taught through this material many, many times.” — Scott A. Anderson, University of British Columbia“Finally, we have a first-rate introduction to the philosophy of sex and love. While providing a comprehensive overview, Philosophizing About Sex manages to balance attention to important introductory philosophical topics with a full engagement with much of the best of the core literature. And it does so with a genuine concern for making both available to the new reader. Fortunately, as we find in excellent textbooks, some ideas are wisely left open for further investigation where others are treated more provocatively, inviting critical engagement by more experienced readers. Enjoy!” — Helga Varden, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign“A superb new text in the philosophy of sex! Shrage and Stewart review the central issues and classic texts along with the newest issues arising as law, technology, and mores change (for instance: cyber-rape). A first-rate overview of the literature, both historical and contemporary, and a riveting discussion of conceptual and ethical issues. The book is clearly written and accessible, with plenty of rich examples as well as philosophical depth—I am looking forward to using it in class!” — Elizabeth Brake, Arizona State University“Shrage and Stewart provide a sorely needed textbook on timely topics of great philosophical interest.” — Matt L. Drabek, Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy“Overall, Shrage and Stewart have created a well-written and accessible introduction to current issues in philosophizing about sex. Their book offers an invaluable tool for anyone looking to bring some of the many conversations about sexual violence and harassment on campus in general (and in philosophy in particular) into the learning environment, and as such should be a welcome addition to core reading lists across a range of courses.” — F. Vera-Gray, Durham University, APA NewsletterTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Defining SexWhat Is a Sexual Act?How Many People Does It Take to Have Sex?Is Cybersex Genuine Sex?Does Sex Have a Purpose?Chapter 2 Sexual AttractionDo Opposites Attract?How Are a Person’s Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Related?Are We Born Gay or Straight?Chapter 3 Sexual Objectification and AutonomyIs It Wrong to Sexually Objectify Someone?Is Consent a Sufficient Condition for Moral Sex?Is It Wrong to Pay, or Be Paid, for Sex?What Does It Mean to Have Sexual Autonomy?What Is the Connection between “Exoticizing” and “Eroticizing” Someone?Chapter 4 Sex and ViolenceAre Laws Prohibiting Sexual Offenses Effective and Just?Why Do Some Governments Take Steps to Eradicate Sexual Harassment?Are Sexual Assaults More Injurious than Other Kinds of Assaults?Is Cyber-rape a Form of Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, or Offensive Speech?Is Rape a Byproduct or a Weapon of War?Is Manipulative Sexual Seduction Fair Play?Chapter 5 Sexual Perversion and Sodomy LawsHow Do We Distinguish “Normal,” Weird, Unnatural, Perverted, and Harmful Sex?Should There Be Laws against Sodomy?Is Perverse Sex Morally Bad?What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Solitary Sex?Chapter 6 Sex and MarriageMust Marital Partners Be Sexual Partners?Who Should Be Allowed to Marry?Should Adulterers Be Subject to Criminal or Civil Penalties?Does Arranged Marriage Violate Sexual Autonomy?Is Virginity Valuable in a Potential Spouse?Chapter 7 Sex and ChildrenWhat Should Children and Adolescents Be Taught about Sex?Who Should Provide Sex Education: Parents, Schools, or Health-care Providers? Do Public Sex-education Programs Serve the Public Good?Is Sex Always Harmful for Children?Chapter 8 Sexual Speech and the Freedom of ExpressionHow Is Child Pornography Harmful?Are Child and Adult Pornography Significantly Different?Are Stripping and Lap-dancing Art Forms, and Should They Be Protected Forms of Self-expression?Why Does the Topic of Sex Make Us Laugh?Does Sexual Speech in a Workplace Generally Involve Sexual Harassment?Chapter 9 Sexual PrivacyWhy Is Sexual Privacy Important?Is It Wrong to Force Someone “Out of the Closet”?When Does “Sexting” Violate a Person’s Privacy?How Should Violations of Sexual Privacy Be Treated and Punished?Chapter 10 Sex and ResponsibilityWhat Should We Be Required to Disclose about Ourselves to Our Sexual Partners before Engaging in Sex? Can Sex or Porn Be Addictive?Should Fatherhood Be a Choice?Are We Responsible for the Fetuses We Unintentionally Create?Do Committed Relationships Entail Special Moral and Sexual Duties?Chapter 11 The Scientific and Medical Study of SexCan Sex Be Studied Scientifically?Is Sexology a Science?Why Does the Female Orgasm Puzzle Scientists?What Are the Criteria of Sexual Dysfunction and When Is Medical Intervention Appropriate?Chapter 12 Sex and the Limits of Tolerance in Secular Democratic SocietiesShould We Care about the Sexual Improprieties of Our Political Leaders?Should Genital Cutting Practices Be Tolerated?Should BDSM Be Restricted?Index

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Book SynopsisDr. Ruth Westheimer, America'';s favorite sex therapist, analyzes ancient myth and its relevance to 21st century relationships in her new book Myths of Love: Echoes of Greek and Roman Mythology in the Modern Romantic Imagination. From humanity'';s earliest beginnings, people have puzzled over the dual nature of love. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, love was sweet, but it was also irrational, cruel, and often deadly. Faced with the terrible paradox of love, classical civilization produced some of the most psychologically insightful myths of all time - stories of classic archetypes such as Narcissus, Helen of Troy, and Venus and Adonis. Dr. Ruth and classical scholar Jerome E. Singerman insightfully examine the underlying psychology of the ancient myths and explain why their universal appeal has shaped the imagination of Western civilization for millennia. Myths of Love traces how these myths of endured in literature and art across the centuries and how they still influence how we think about sex and relationships today. Surveying a vast range of Greek and Roman literature from Homer to Ovid,''Myths of Love'' retells and reconsiders the full gamut of human sexual experience, from the tenderest expressions of married love to the savage, self-destructive passions of narcissism on jealousy. Bridging high culture and pop culture, ''Myths of Love'' reveals the secret connections between classic literature and today''s popular novels and films. A stimulating blend of art, science, ancient religion, and the passions and contradictions of the human heart, ''Myths of Love'' is a smart and sexy revisit to the roots of Western culture''s eternal fascination with love.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors explore the psychological implications, social expectations and role of sexuality in marriage today. Topics presented from across the globe include the nature of the sexual relationship in marriage and during transition to parenthood; gender attitudes in marriage and the division of unpaid family work; health concerns of transnational marriage of immigrant women in Taiwan; couple generativity in relation to familial and social bonds; the marriage and health association; and the social structures that influence marriage and divorce.

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Book SynopsisThere''s intelligence involved in mating? Until recently, evolutionary psychologists have considered human mating behavior to be universal and similar to other animals, painting a picture of human mating as visceral, animalistic, and instinctual. But that''s not the whole story. In courtship and display, sexual competition and rivalry, we are guided by Mating Intelligence, or the range of psychological abilities designed for sexual reproduction. Mating Intelligence is at work in our efforts to form, maintain, coordinate, and terminate relationships. It guides us in flirtation, foreplay, copulation, mind-reading, mate search, mate choice, and many other behaviors that may have reproductive payoffs.In Mating Intelligence Unleashed, psychologists Glenn Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman take a fascinating tour of the intersection of mating and intelligence by drawing on cutting-edge research on evolutionary psychology, intelligence, creativity, personality, social psychology, developmental psyTrade Review[a] delightful and fascinating book ... An important contribution to the literature ... Highly recommended. * R.R. Cornelius, CHOICE *Table of Contents1. Introduction: Cupid's Cognitive Arrow ; 2. "I'm Too Sexy for this Canvas": Why Creativity is Sexy ; 3. Wanted! Neurotic Mess: The Role of Personality in Mating ; 4. What's your Cue?: Attractiveness and Mate Choice in the Real World ; 5. Game Plans: The Highly Contextual Nature of Human Mating Strategies ; 6. "She Totally Wants Me": In the World of Mating, Biased Perceptions are Everywhere ; 7. "I Really am a Tall Doctor - And of Course I Love You!": Mind-Reading, Emotional Intelligence, and Deception ; 8. Do Nice Guys Finish Last?: The Multiple Routes to Mating Success ; 9. Mating Intelligence Saves the World ; 10. The Mating Intelligence Scale

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