Human Sexuality

Anne Bolin, PhD, is a professor emerita from Elon University, diplomate with the American Board of Sexology, a certified sex researcher, and former co-chair/co-founder of the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group.Patricia Whelehan, PhD, CST, CAC-CA, NY, is a professor emerita from SUNY Potsdam, a certified HIV Test Counselor in California and New York, and a certified sex therapist, mentor, diplomate, and clinical supervisor with the American Board of Sexology.Muriel Vernon, PhD, is an assistant professor of anthropology from Elon University. She is the founder of followthefuture.org and currently specializes in cellular agriculture education.Katja Antoine, PhD, is Program and Research Developer at the UCLA Center for the Study of Women.

• 1. Introduction 2. Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Approaches 3. The Evolutionary History of Human Sexuality 4. Introduction to the Hormonal Basis of Modern Human Sexuality 5. Modern Human Male Anatomy and Physiology 6. Modern Human Female Anatomy and Physiology 7. Fertility, Conception, and Sexual Differentiation 8. Birth Control, Abortion, and Methods of Birth Control in Cross-Cultural Contexts 9. Pregnancy and Childbirth 10. Sexuality through the Life Stages, Part I: Early Childhood Sexuality 11. Sexuality through the Life Stages: Part II: Puberty and Adolescence 12. Sexuality through the Life Stages: Part III: Adult Sexuality 13. Sexuality through the Life Stages: Part IV: Sexuality and Aging 14. Sexual Identities, Preferences, and Behaviors 15. Sex, Sexuality, and Gender 16. Sexual Health: HIV, AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases 17. Global Aspects of Sex and Sexuality 18. Summary and Conclusion