Waubonsee Community College

Modern sexuality, the truth about sex and relationships, Michael Aaron

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Modern sexuality

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Michael Aaron

the truth about sex and relationships

"Human sexuality today stands at the crossroads between biological diversity and social conformity, and a battle between the two rages in the media, in social institutions, and in our daily lives. As a sex therapist, Michael Aaron witnesses this struggle each and every day as it plays out on his therapy couch. Modern Sexuality: The Truth about Sex and Relationships examines how biology and society collide head-on in the realm of human sexuality. Here, Aaron carefully and convincingly debunks some of the most commonly held beliefs about sexuality – that it is learned and can be changed; that “abnormal” sexual behavior is pathological; that healthy sexuality involves intimacy; that intimacy is the same to everyone; and that sexuality must have a clearly defined purpose. Using groundbreaking brain-imaging studies and cutting- edge psychological insights, Modern Sexuality presents the overwhelming case for sexual diversity including orientation, non-traditional relationships, and even specific fantasies and kinks. In a world where sexual “outsiders” battle for acceptance, this work helps to explore the variety of sexual expressions from a normative standpoint, helping readers to understand that their own desires and those of others can happily exist on the same continuum"--Book jacket

Ntroduction -- Through the keyhole -- The birds and the bees -- Be like Mike -- Law and order -- Fear and loathing -- Ch-ch-changes, turn and face the strange -- The authentic self -- Get your sexy on -- Spreading your wings -- Keeping the flame red-hot