Exploring Human Sexuality : Making Healthy Decisions

This first edition presents the unifying theme of physical and psychological sexual health while presenting ways to encourage critical thinking and making healthy decisions. The primary objective of this book is to promote sexual health and help readers understand and make healthy decisions, within a framework that integrates physiological, psychological, and social aspects of sexuality. The authors take a scholarly, research-oriented approach but present material within a "friendly advisor" framework and writing style, highlighting health issues and diversity. Throughout the text, readers are repeatedly challenged to critically analyze and apply information to their own lives in an effort to make the readings relevant and, therefore, easier to learn and retain. For counselors, therapists, psychologists, or instructors of Sexuality.

Highlights of the Second Edition:

• Includes new coverage of sexuality around the world, family's influence on sexuality, and religion.
• Did You Know? features include interesting statistics and thought-provoking comments on hot topics and cross-cultural differences.
• In Your Own Words features highlight current college students discussing some aspect of sexuality in their own lives.
• Reflect on This features challenge students to apply what they have read to themselves or assess their thinking on particular topics.