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Foreword

xiii

John D. DeLamater

Preface

About the Contributors

xix

About the Editors

xxv

Part I: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Introduction

(2)

The Stalled Sexual Revolutions of This Century

(13)

Ira L. Reiss

Harriet M. Reiss

The authors delineate the reasons for the emergence of two sexual revolutions in the late twentieth century and propose a pluralistic approach to sexuality: individual choices guided by the values of honesty, equality, and responsibility (HER)

Perspective on Human Sexuality

(9)

Anne Bolin

Patricia Whelehan

This historical account traces the contributions of such early notables as Mead, Malinowski, and Beach and Ford, exploring the anthropological perspective in the study of human sexuality

Alfred Kinsey

(11)

Vern L. Bullough

Bullough chronicles the life and career of Alfred Kinsey from biologist to renowned sex researcher, and offers numerous insights into why his work continues to be controversial.

Masters and Johnson

(7)

Vern L. Bullough

This brief history of Masters and Johnson's research documents their clinical measurements of Physiological sexual response that led to their often-cited, arbitrary four-stage division of the sexual response

The Social Organization of Sexuality

(14)

Edward O. Laumann

John H. Gagnon

Robert T. Michael

Stuart Michaels

A noted research team describes the underlying theoretical basis for conducting their landmark survey of sexual behavior and attitudes in the United States

Sex Among the Americans

(7)

Joseph Adelson

In a well-written commentary, the author argues that the Laumann et al. study represents an accurate appraisal of sexual behavior in American society, i.e., that ``everyone is not playing around.''

Kiss and Tell: Surveying Sex in the Twentieth Century

(13)

Julia A. Ericksen

Sally A. Steffen

This comprehensive history of survey research on human sexuality calls attention to the underlying assumption that has driven the bulk of past sexuality research: Sexuality is innate rather than socially constructed

Part II: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Introduction

(2)

Current Religious Doctrines of Sexual and Erotic Development in Childhood

(12)

Robert T. Francoeur

Using a literary approach, Francoeur traces the influence of religious doctrines on the sexual development of children in Western society

Early Childhood Exposure to Parental Nudity and Scenes of Parental Sexuality

(8)

Paul Okami

Richard Olmstead

Paul R. Abramson

Laura Pendleton

The authors evaluate the supposed adverse effects of the ``primal scene'' on the long-term adjustment of children and their sexuality in this empirical investigation

Negotiation of First Sexual Intercourse Among Latina Adolescent Mothers

(15)

Pamela I. Erickson

Using the case study method, the authors provide numerous insights into the role of cultural and social factors in the early initiation of sexual intercourse among Latina adolescent mothers

Part III: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Young Adulthood

Introduction

109

(3)

College Virgins: How Men and Women Perceive Their Sexual Status

112

(12)

Susan Sprechter

Pamela C. Regan

Sprecher and Regan explore the reasons for remaining a virgin and levels of satisfaction with virgin status in this investigation of college women and men

Guilt About First Intercourse

124

(10)

Nelwyn B. Moore

J. Kenneth Davidson, Sr.

This empirical study identifies guilt feelings about first sexual intercourse as an inhibiting influence on healthy sexual development

Alcohol, Religious Beliefs, and Risky Sexual Behavior in College Students

134

(6)

Ronald L. Poulson

Marison A. Eppler

Tammy N. Satterwhite

Karl L. Wuensch

Lessie A. Bass

The authors consider the relative influence of religious convictions on the level of alcohol consumption and sexual risk-taking among college students

Maritial Style and Its Effects on Sexual Desire and Functioning

140

(6)

Barry W. McCarthy

Integrating research findings about marital styles and sexual functioning, the author focuses on sexual desire issues

Sexuality During Pregnancy and the Year Postpartum

146

(8)

Janet Shibley Hyde

John D. DeLamater

E. Ashby Plant

Janis M. Byrd

This investigation of sexual activity during pregnancy and postpartum provides information that allays concerns about levels of sexual activity, desire, and satisfaction during these eventful periods

Sexual Infidelity Among Married and Cohabiting Americans

154

(11)

Judith Treas

Deirdre Giesen

The authors identify factors associated with the likelihood of sexual infidelity among both married and cohabiting couples

Part IV: Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Middle and Later Adulthood

Introduction

163

(2)

Passionate Marriage

165

(9)

David M. Schnarch

In search of a healthy, passionate marriage, Schnarch explores individual and relationship problems that manifest themselves in dysfunctional sexual styles and sexual dissatisfaction

Understanding Perimenopause

174

(4)

Sharon L. Begley

A little-known and even less understood physiological process in women-perimenopause-receives detailed consideration

The Psychological Impact of Aging on Sexuality and Relationships

178

(6)

Sheryl A. Kingsberg

The author reviews the impact of aging on relationships, careers, and sexual functioning, calling for greater understanding of this inevitable human process

Affection and Sexuality in the Presence of Alzheimer's Disease

184

(9)

Lore K. Wright

This comparison-group analysis of healthy married couples and couples with an Alzheimer's afflicted spouse assesses the long-term effects of Alzheimer's disease on sexual functioning

Part V: Physiology, Sexual Desire, and Sexual Response

Introduction

191

(2)

In the Garden of Tabloid Delight: Notes on Sex, Americans, Scandal, and Morality

193

(7)

Lewis H. Lapham

In a satirical analysis of the role that sexuality plays in American society, this social commentator urges a reassessment of sexual behavior and the pursuit of a new moral order

Masturbation and Premarital Sexual Intercourse: Choices for Sexual Fulfillment

200

(11)

J. Kenneth Davidson, Sr.

Nelwyn B. Moore

Given the potential value of masturbation as an alternative to high-risk sexual practices, these researchers examine the factors surrounding this method of physiological sexual fulfillment

Pretending Orgasm During Sexual Intercourse

211

(5)

Michael W. Wiederman

In this replication of an earlier study, Wiederman explores the pretense of orgasm during coitus, an underresearched phenomenon

Menstrual Cycle Phases and Female Sexual Desire

216

(9)

Pamela C. Regan

Through a review of existing research data, the author attempts to answer the often-debated question: Does female sexual desire increase during certain phases of the menstrual cycle?

Sexual Satisfaction and Sexual Drive in Spinal Cord Injured Women

225

(7)

Kimberly Black

Marca L. Sipski

Susanne S. Strauss

The authors, mental health professionals, compare levels of sexual satisfaction and sexual drive between women with spinal cord injuries and able-bodied women

Part VI: Birth Control and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Introduction

229

(3)

Condom Use of Heterosexual African American and Hispanic Youth

232

(7)

Anne E. Norris

Kathleen Ford

The authors examine sexual histories, current sexual behavior, and condom use among low-income African American and Hispanic youth in the context of their relationship status

The Little White Bombshell

239

(12)

Margaret Talbot

This historical account describes the long journey of the supporters of RU-486 to obtain approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its manufacture and distribution in the United States and delineates the perceived impact on the right-to-life and pro-choice movements

Psychological Factors in Abortion

251

(14)

Nancy E. Adler

Henry P. David

Brenda N. Major

Susan H. Roth

Nancy Felipe Russo

Gail E. Wyatt

An American Psychological Association panel examines evidence about the psychological effects of abortion on women who undergo them

Sexual Intercourse During Menstruation and Sexually Transmitted Disease

265

(4)

Koray Tanfer

Sevgi O. Aral

The authors investigate the practice of having sexual intercourse during menstruation and its relationship to contraction of a sexually transmitted disease

Predominant Risk Factors for Genital Papillomavirus Infection

269

(10)

Robert D. Burk

Gloria Y. F. Ho

Leah Beardsley

Michele Lempa

Michael Peters

Robert Bierman

This article identifies and evaluates major risk factors for the contraction of human papillomavirus among college women

Part VII: Sexual Orientation

Introduction

275

(4)

Human Sexual Orientation Has a Heritable Component

279

(11)

Richard C. Pillard

J. Michael Bailey

The authors---a psychiatrist and a psychologist-marshal available biological and medical data to argue that homosexual and heterosexual orientations have genetic linkages, i.e., heritable components

Why We Cannot Conclude Sexual Orientation Is a Biological Phenomenon

290

(5)

William M. Byne

This brief review raises questions about the limitations and possible misinterpretations of the biological and medical data claiming a genetic linkage to sexual orientation

Do Parents Influence the Sexual Orientation of Their Children?

295

(11)

Susan E. Golombok

Fiona L. Tasker

Golombok and Tasker highlight findings from their longitudinal study of the sexual orientation of adults reared in lesbian families

Dating and Romantio Relationships Among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youths

306

(14)

Ritch C. Savin-Williams

The author portrays the situation confronting gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths as they seek to develop intimate, romantic relationships through dating

Part VIII: Sexual Victimization

Introduction

317

(3)

Sexual Abuse in a National Survey of Adult Men and Women

320

(7)

David Finkelhor

Gerald Hotaling

I. A. Lewis

Christine Smith

This first national survey of adults regarding their childhood sexual abuse history has become the benchmark for establishing the prevalence of child sexual abuse in American society

Sexual Aggression Among Asian Americans

327

(11)

Gordon C. Nagayama Hall

Amy K. Windover

Gloria Gia Maramba

Hall et al. discuss risk factors for sexual aggression toward Asian American women and protective factors unique to the Asian culture

Token Resistance to Sex: New Perspectives on an Old Stereotype

338

(12)

Charlene L. Muehlenhard

Carie S. Rodgers

Candid accounts of actual dating situations among college women and men are used to address the controversial issue of token resistance to sex, i.e., ``Does no mean yes?'' through candid accounts of actual dating situations among college women and men

Sexual Harassment and Generalized Workplace Abuse

350

(6)

Judith A. Richman

Kathleen M. Rospenda

Stephanie J. Nawyn

Joseph A. Flaherty

Michael Fendrich

Melinda L. Drum

Timothy P. Johnson

These researchers reveal the prevalence of sexual harassment and generalized workplace abuse in a university-employee setting

Cybersex Users, Abusers, and Compulsives

356

(16)

Al Cooper

David L. Delmonico

Ron Burg

Cooper et al. investigate cybersex use and abuse, and quantitatively assess the primary methods and locations for obtaining sexual material

Part IX: Legal and Educational Issues

Introduction

369

(3)

Where'd You Learn That?

372

(6)

Ron Stodghill II

This commentary raises pertinent points about our society in describing how peers and television affect the ``sexual I.Q.'' of today's preteens and teens

Sexual Knowledge and Education

378

(9)

Patricia Barthalow Koch

Koch describes the history, current status, and major informal sources of sexuality education in American society

SIECUS Looks at States' Sexuality Laws and the Sexual Rights of Citizens

387

Daniel Daley

Susie Orenstein

Vivian Wong

This SIECUS Report provides comprehensive, authoritative enumeration and evaluation of state laws on sexuality issues, including sexuality education, contraceptive services, abortion, sexual orientation, sexual behavior, and sexual exploitation