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The Psychology of Human Sexuality
New edition of an authoritative guide to human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspectiveThe thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Psychology of Human Sexuality explores the roles that biology, psychology, and the social and cultural context play in shaping human sexual behavior. The author - a noted authority on the topic and an affiliate of the acclaimed Kinsey Institute - puts the spotlight on the most recent research and theory on human sexuality, with an emphasis on psychology.The text presents the major theoretical perspectives on human sexuality, and details the vast diversity of sexual attitudes and behaviors that exist in the modern world. The author also reviews the history of sexology and explores its unique methods and ethical considerations. Overall, this important and comprehensive text provides readers with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the science of sex and the amazing complexity of human sexuality.Features broad coverage of topics including anatomy, gender and sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, sexual difficulties and solutions, prostitution, and pornography Offers more in-depth treatment of relationships than comparable texts, with separate chapters dealing with attraction and relationship processes Includes cutting-edge research on the origins of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as new treatments for sexually transmitted infections and sexual dysfunctions Is written from a sex-positive perspective, with expanded coverage of cross-cultural research throughout and material that is inclusive and respectful of a diverse audience Includes numerous activities to facilitate dynamic, interactive classroom environments Written for students of human sexuality and anyone interested in the topic, The Psychology of Human Sexuality offers a guide to the psychology of human sexual behavior that is at once inclusive, thorough, and authoritative in its approach.
472 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2013
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April 25, 2018
Never have I found a textbook as interesting and fun to read as this book. Lehmiller makes it easy to learn the topics in the book.
April 23, 2024
it’s a textbook but i really read it i promise
February 22, 2020
A very fine book for both the layman and the student with little knowledge on the topic. While this is supposed to be a textbook, it is definitely enjoyable to read - I wish my actual textbooks were half as fun as this one is.
The books gives a large amount of useful and up-to-date information across a number of topics, such as biological factors, sexual identity and orientation, sexual preferences and sexual attraction, so if you are looking for a good and wide introduction to this topic, this is definitely your book.
On the other hand, for someone who is already somewhat knowledgeable in these topics, most of the book will already sound familiar and you'll be better off looking for something more specific about particular topics. Keep in mind that this is a 400 page book (approximately) with 15 chapters, so of course there's only so much that can fit in.
The books gives a large amount of useful and up-to-date information across a number of topics, such as biological factors, sexual identity and orientation, sexual preferences and sexual attraction, so if you are looking for a good and wide introduction to this topic, this is definitely your book.
On the other hand, for someone who is already somewhat knowledgeable in these topics, most of the book will already sound familiar and you'll be better off looking for something more specific about particular topics. Keep in mind that this is a 400 page book (approximately) with 15 chapters, so of course there's only so much that can fit in.
March 20, 2022
One imagines a healthier, happier world in which we simply turn over all matters of sex ed policy to Lehmiller and let that be the end of it.
December 1, 2020
For a required textbook, this was a really interesting read. I don’t know if I would’ve specifically picked it up to read, but I honestly enjoyed the reading in this book.
May 20, 2024
general university course book about the psychology of sexuality. It does not provide anything deep or insightful. it just tells us what is the latest general theories and updates. There is a lot of bullshits going on in the chapters dedicated to the gender studies but that is understandable. All on all it is a good book but I would not suggest to take everything written as hard science as the field is evolving and basically there are many variables which limited reaching to any definitive results.
August 14, 2021
Loved this book!! It was very informative keep in mind this was a textbook for school, but i did enjoy collecting the information.
October 7, 2021
Very interesting read as well as informative
Thanks to the fine research and digging deep section this book has help educate me on human sexuality in a profound way.b
Thanks to the fine research and digging deep section this book has help educate me on human sexuality in a profound way.b
June 17, 2022
Easy and very interesting to read, great sense of humor of the author, very informative and mostly up to date.
January 2, 2023
کتابی مفید که سعی می‌کند سکس و موضوعات پیرامون آن را از دیدگاه biopsychosocial در روان‌شناسی بررسی کند.
در هر فصل کتاب، جدول‌هایی جهت ارائه‌ی اطلاعات طبقه‌بندی‌شده پیرامون موضوع فصل، تصاویر مرتبط برای یکنواخت نبودن و حوصله‌سربر نبودن کتاب، بخش Digging Deeper برای ارائه‌ی اطلاعات تکمیلی حول یک موضوع و بخش Your Sexuality به‌شکل سؤالاتی برای دریافتن نظر شخصی خواننده درباره‌ی سرفصل‌های مطرح‌شده تعبیه شده‌اند.
محتوای کتاب مبتنی بر مقالات و مطالعات علمی بوده و نویسنده در جای‌جای کتاب تلاش کرده تا با باورهای نادرست و خرافات و شایعات پیرامون سکس را با اتکا بر این پشتوانه‌ی علمی مبارزه کند و پاسخ حقیقی این‌طور پرسش‌ها را برای خواننده فراهم آورد. همچنین نویسنده برای توجیه رفتارها و رخدادهای جنسی و پاسخ‌گویی به برخی سؤالات و ابهامات، نظریه‌های مختلف روان‌شناختی را در متن کتاب آورده و نقاط ضعف و قوت آن‌ها را بی‌طرفانه بررسی کرده‌است.
این کتاب برای شروع مطالعات و کسب آگاهی اولیه پیرامون موضوعاتی همچون جنسیت، آناتومی اندام جنسی، اقلیت‌های جنسی، سکس در دوره‌های مختلف زندگی، STIها (عفونت‌ها و بیماری‌های مقاربتی) شدیداً توصیه می‌شود.
در هر فصل کتاب، جدول‌هایی جهت ارائه‌ی اطلاعات طبقه‌بندی‌شده پیرامون موضوع فصل، تصاویر مرتبط برای یکنواخت نبودن و حوصله‌سربر نبودن کتاب، بخش Digging Deeper برای ارائه‌ی اطلاعات تکمیلی حول یک موضوع و بخش Your Sexuality به‌شکل سؤالاتی برای دریافتن نظر شخصی خواننده درباره‌ی سرفصل‌های مطرح‌شده تعبیه شده‌اند.
محتوای کتاب مبتنی بر مقالات و مطالعات علمی بوده و نویسنده در جای‌جای کتاب تلاش کرده تا با باورهای نادرست و خرافات و شایعات پیرامون سکس را با اتکا بر این پشتوانه‌ی علمی مبارزه کند و پاسخ حقیقی این‌طور پرسش‌ها را برای خواننده فراهم آورد. همچنین نویسنده برای توجیه رفتارها و رخدادهای جنسی و پاسخ‌گویی به برخی سؤالات و ابهامات، نظریه‌های مختلف روان‌شناختی را در متن کتاب آورده و نقاط ضعف و قوت آن‌ها را بی‌طرفانه بررسی کرده‌است.
این کتاب برای شروع مطالعات و کسب آگاهی اولیه پیرامون موضوعاتی همچون جنسیت، آناتومی اندام جنسی، اقلیت‌های جنسی، سکس در دوره‌های مختلف زندگی، STIها (عفونت‌ها و بیماری‌های مقاربتی) شدیداً توصیه می‌شود.
December 11, 2023
Loved my class and this textbook didn’t disappoint, it was a great mix of informational and funny
March 9, 2024
Lots of neat basic info. Can’t wait to read an updated version.
July 1, 2015
This is a cursory text on Human Sexuality. In spite of the size of the book, it does manage to touch on a wide range of topics. The good thing is that it has been published recently and hence modern research and theoretical approaches have been incorporated to address most of the issues. Controversial subjects have been handled with reasonable(well, almost) amount of fairness.
With every other matter that sexology tries to deal with, you keep getting reminded of the fact that designing and utilizing appropriate research methods are generally the major stumbling blocks in the course of scientific study of the subject.
Familiarity with research methods(crucial) and Psych 101 is recommended for a better interpretation of the book.
With every other matter that sexology tries to deal with, you keep getting reminded of the fact that designing and utilizing appropriate research methods are generally the major stumbling blocks in the course of scientific study of the subject.
Familiarity with research methods(crucial) and Psych 101 is recommended for a better interpretation of the book.
April 22, 2017
I have never reviewed a textbook before. That's because I've never actually read a textbook before. This is so much better than other textbooks. He says what he means, he is engaging, and he even makes jokes. Unlike every other textbook I've ever used for a class, I actually wanted to read this one.
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