Describing each phase of the psychosexual development of children, the author argues that sexuality manifests itself in children in various ways, including their games, rich fantasy life, and masturbation. It also demonstrates that the roots of adult neuroses can often be traced back to disturbances in sexual development during childhood.
Presents the findings of two important research projects in which men who admitted to a sexual interest in children were interviewed. The attitudes of these volunteer subjects differed from apprehensive paedophile offenders, challenging some of the generalisations advanced by professionals.
Based on the belief that thoughtful dialogue can engender positive change, this book explores the implications for psychology of essentialist and social constructionist understandings of sexual orientation. It provides theoretical frameworks, followed by application sections dealing with clinical practice, research and theory, and public policy.
Based on the belief that thoughtful dialogue can engender positive change, this book explores the implications for psychology of essentialist and social constructionist understandings of sexual orientation. It presents theoretical frameworks, followed by application sections dealing with clinical practice, research and theory, and public policy.
This practical, evidence-based resource is the first available guide for health care providers and mental health professionals on advising and counselling couples and individuals who are experiencing sexual issues directly related to conception efforts, pregnancy, and the post-partum period.
Contemporary Legends, Folklore, and Human Sexuality
A collection of hundreds of sexually-themed stories and jokes from college students that tell us what they reveal about our sexual attitudes and show us how they have changed over time.
Even as the world changes for the better, everyday homophobia and transphobia persists. This book highlights the microaggressions that LGBTQ people face on an everyday basis and examines the impacts that such experiences have on mental health.
These essays reveal an erotic overflow that cannot be contained within any one gendered identity. They examine how the erotic escapes containment and disclose problems inherent in the intersections of gender and desire.
These essays reveal an erotic overflow that cannot be contained within any one gendered identity. They examine how the erotic escapes containment and disclose problems inherent in the intersections of gender and desire.
