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Although sexual psychophysiology has the potential to make substantial contributions to understanding a range of phenomena, including the spread of HIV/STIs, sexual "addiction" or compulsivity, among others. This work brings together essays written by a group of researchers, representing the feild of sexual psychophysiology.

Trade Review

. . .This cutting-edge material makes significant advances over the work of the giants in the field—Alfred Kinsey, Helen Singer Kaplan, and Masters and Johnson. Besides bringing researchers up to date on others' work and generating ideas for further research, Janssen's goal with this book is to cast light on standardizing measurement and analytic procedures in this new field of research. . . . Recommended.

* Choice *

. . . includes the papers presented at the [sexual psychophysiology] conference, but also contains essays written by discussants that review and criticize the papers presented in each section. In addition, the book provides a verbatim recount of the open discussions of the researchers after each paper was verbally presented. Thanks to this format, readers feel like they are sitting next to Bancroft, Heiman, Geer, Everaerd and the others, and are therefore able to enjoy the stimulating exchanges and discussions that made the meeting particularly successful.May 23, 2009 (online)

-- Alessandra H. Rellini - Carolyn M. Dundon * University of Vermont *

[A]n extremely important document that could become the foundation of education for new sex researchers... [A] must have for all sex psychophysiologists.2009, Volume 61

* SEX ROLES: JOURNAL OF RESEARCH *

[A] noteworthy collection: It offers a broad perspective, emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of research on the psychophysiology of sex, and assembles many of the 'best and brightest' scholars in the field, presenting and analyzing their own work. The book constitutes valuable reading for researchers and others seeking a broad understanding of the nature of human sexual expression.46.4 2009

* JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH *

Table of Contents

Contents

ERICK JANSSEN
Introduction

PART 1: Physiology & Neurobiology of Sexual Response

SERGE STOLÉRU and HAROLD MOURAS
Brain Functional Imaging Studies of Sexual Desire and Arousal in Human Males

ROY J. LEVIN
The Human Sexual Response - Similarities and Differences in the Anatomy and Function of the Male and Female Genitalia: Are they a trivial pursuit or a treasure trove?

JOHN BANCROFT
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION

CINDY MESTON and ANDREA BRADFORD
Autonomic Nervous System Influences: The Role of the Sympathetic Nervous System in Female Sexual Arousal

TILLMANN H. C. KRÜGER, MANFRED SCHEDLOWSKI and MICHAEL S. EXTON
Neuroendocrine Processes during Sexual Arousal and Orgasm

JULIA R. HEIMAN and Kenneth R. Maravilla
Female Sexual Arousal Response using Serial MR Imaging with Initial Comparisons to Vaginal photoplethysmography: Overview and Evaluation

ROY J. LEVIN
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION


PART 2: Theoretical Perspectives & Models

MARKUS WIEGEL, LISA A. SCEPKOWSKI and DAVID H. BARLOW
Cognitive-Affective Processes in Sexual Arousal and Sexual Dysfunction

MARK SPIERING and WALTER EVERAERD
The Sexual Unconscious

JAMES H. GEER
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION

ERICK JANSSEN and JOHN BANCROFT
The Dual-Control Model: The Role of Sexual Inhibition and Excitation in Sexual Arousal and Behavior

SERGE STOLÉRU
Discussant

DAVID L. ROWLAND, WENDY TAI and KLYNT BRUMMETT
Interactive Processes in Ejaculatory Disorders: Psychophysiological considerations

Donald S. STRASSBERG
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION


PART 3: Learning Processes, Subjective Experience and Genital Response

HEATHER HOFFMANN
The Role of Classical Conditioning in Sexual Arousal

JAMES PFAUS
Discussant

ELLEN LAAN and ERICK JANSSEN
The Determinants of Subjective Experience of Sexual Arousal

DONALD S. STRASSBERG
The Voluntary Control of Genital Response, Arousal, & Orgasm

WALTER EVERAERD
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION


PART 4: Sexual Motivation & Arousal

STEPHANIE BOTH, WALTER EVERAERD and ELLEN LAAN
Desire Emerges from Excitement: A Psychophysiological Perspective on Sexual Motivation

JAMES PFAUS
Animals and Human Models of Sexual Motivation & Arousal

ERICK JANSSEN
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION


PART 5: Sexual Function & Dysfunction

RAYMOND ROSEN, MARKUS WIEGEL and NOEL GENDRANO III
Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Psychophysiology & Psychopharmacology: Laboratory studies in sexual psychopharmacology in men and women

MARCA L. SIPSKI
Disabilities, Psychophysiology and Sexual Functioning

JULIA R. HEIMAN
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION


PART 6: Gender, Sexual Orientation, & Paraphilic Sexual Interests

JAMES H. GEER and JASON L. HICKS
Cognitive Processes and Gender Differences in Sexuality

RAYMOND ROSEN
Discussant

MEREDITH L. CHIVERS and J. MICHAEL BAILEY
Psychophysiological Assessment of Sexual Orientation

MICHAEL SETO
Psychophysiological Assessment of Paraphilic Sexual Interests

DAVID L. ROWLAND
Discussant

GENERAL DISCUSSION

FINAL DISCUSSION and CONCLUSIONS

Appendix

Conference Participants

Index

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 27/09/2007
      ISBN13: 9780253348982, 978-0253348982
      ISBN10: 0253348986

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Although sexual psychophysiology has the potential to make substantial contributions to understanding a range of phenomena, including the spread of HIV/STIs, sexual "addiction" or compulsivity, among others. This work brings together essays written by a group of researchers, representing the feild of sexual psychophysiology.

      Trade Review

      . . .This cutting-edge material makes significant advances over the work of the giants in the field—Alfred Kinsey, Helen Singer Kaplan, and Masters and Johnson. Besides bringing researchers up to date on others' work and generating ideas for further research, Janssen's goal with this book is to cast light on standardizing measurement and analytic procedures in this new field of research. . . . Recommended.

      * Choice *

      . . . includes the papers presented at the [sexual psychophysiology] conference, but also contains essays written by discussants that review and criticize the papers presented in each section. In addition, the book provides a verbatim recount of the open discussions of the researchers after each paper was verbally presented. Thanks to this format, readers feel like they are sitting next to Bancroft, Heiman, Geer, Everaerd and the others, and are therefore able to enjoy the stimulating exchanges and discussions that made the meeting particularly successful.May 23, 2009 (online)

      -- Alessandra H. Rellini - Carolyn M. Dundon * University of Vermont *

      [A]n extremely important document that could become the foundation of education for new sex researchers... [A] must have for all sex psychophysiologists.2009, Volume 61

      * SEX ROLES: JOURNAL OF RESEARCH *

      [A] noteworthy collection: It offers a broad perspective, emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of research on the psychophysiology of sex, and assembles many of the 'best and brightest' scholars in the field, presenting and analyzing their own work. The book constitutes valuable reading for researchers and others seeking a broad understanding of the nature of human sexual expression.46.4 2009

      * JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH *

      Table of Contents

      Contents

      ERICK JANSSEN
      Introduction

      PART 1: Physiology & Neurobiology of Sexual Response

      SERGE STOLÉRU and HAROLD MOURAS
      Brain Functional Imaging Studies of Sexual Desire and Arousal in Human Males

      ROY J. LEVIN
      The Human Sexual Response - Similarities and Differences in the Anatomy and Function of the Male and Female Genitalia: Are they a trivial pursuit or a treasure trove?

      JOHN BANCROFT
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION

      CINDY MESTON and ANDREA BRADFORD
      Autonomic Nervous System Influences: The Role of the Sympathetic Nervous System in Female Sexual Arousal

      TILLMANN H. C. KRÜGER, MANFRED SCHEDLOWSKI and MICHAEL S. EXTON
      Neuroendocrine Processes during Sexual Arousal and Orgasm

      JULIA R. HEIMAN and Kenneth R. Maravilla
      Female Sexual Arousal Response using Serial MR Imaging with Initial Comparisons to Vaginal photoplethysmography: Overview and Evaluation

      ROY J. LEVIN
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION


      PART 2: Theoretical Perspectives & Models

      MARKUS WIEGEL, LISA A. SCEPKOWSKI and DAVID H. BARLOW
      Cognitive-Affective Processes in Sexual Arousal and Sexual Dysfunction

      MARK SPIERING and WALTER EVERAERD
      The Sexual Unconscious

      JAMES H. GEER
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION

      ERICK JANSSEN and JOHN BANCROFT
      The Dual-Control Model: The Role of Sexual Inhibition and Excitation in Sexual Arousal and Behavior

      SERGE STOLÉRU
      Discussant

      DAVID L. ROWLAND, WENDY TAI and KLYNT BRUMMETT
      Interactive Processes in Ejaculatory Disorders: Psychophysiological considerations

      Donald S. STRASSBERG
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION


      PART 3: Learning Processes, Subjective Experience and Genital Response

      HEATHER HOFFMANN
      The Role of Classical Conditioning in Sexual Arousal

      JAMES PFAUS
      Discussant

      ELLEN LAAN and ERICK JANSSEN
      The Determinants of Subjective Experience of Sexual Arousal

      DONALD S. STRASSBERG
      The Voluntary Control of Genital Response, Arousal, & Orgasm

      WALTER EVERAERD
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION


      PART 4: Sexual Motivation & Arousal

      STEPHANIE BOTH, WALTER EVERAERD and ELLEN LAAN
      Desire Emerges from Excitement: A Psychophysiological Perspective on Sexual Motivation

      JAMES PFAUS
      Animals and Human Models of Sexual Motivation & Arousal

      ERICK JANSSEN
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION


      PART 5: Sexual Function & Dysfunction

      RAYMOND ROSEN, MARKUS WIEGEL and NOEL GENDRANO III
      Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Psychophysiology & Psychopharmacology: Laboratory studies in sexual psychopharmacology in men and women

      MARCA L. SIPSKI
      Disabilities, Psychophysiology and Sexual Functioning

      JULIA R. HEIMAN
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION


      PART 6: Gender, Sexual Orientation, & Paraphilic Sexual Interests

      JAMES H. GEER and JASON L. HICKS
      Cognitive Processes and Gender Differences in Sexuality

      RAYMOND ROSEN
      Discussant

      MEREDITH L. CHIVERS and J. MICHAEL BAILEY
      Psychophysiological Assessment of Sexual Orientation

      MICHAEL SETO
      Psychophysiological Assessment of Paraphilic Sexual Interests

      DAVID L. ROWLAND
      Discussant

      GENERAL DISCUSSION

      FINAL DISCUSSION and CONCLUSIONS

      Appendix

      Conference Participants

      Index

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