Table of Contents

1. Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present.
2. Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research.
3. Communication and Sexuality.
4. Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity.
5. Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology.
6. Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology.
7. Love and Intimacy.
8. Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality.
9. Adult Sexual Relationships.
10. Sexual Expression.
11. Sexual Orientation.
12. Pregnancy and Birth.
13. Contraception and Abortion.
14. Challenges to Sexual Functioning.
15. Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS.
16. Varieties of Sexual Expression.
17. Power and Coercion.
18. Sexual Images and Selling Sex.

About the Author

Dr. Janell Carroll obtained her Ph.D. in human sexuality education from the University of Pennsylvania and has been teaching in the psychology department at the University of Hartford in Connecticut for over 25 years. As an AASECT-certified sexuality educator, she has been widely acknowledged for her expertise and exceptional teaching and contributions to the field of human sexuality. Planned Parenthood has honored her as a Sexuality Educator of the Year, highlighting the impact she has made in the field. In addition, the University of Hartford has acknowledged her outstanding commitment to teaching by honoring her with the Sustained Excellence in Teaching and the Gordon Clark Ramsey Award for Creative Excellence, both reserved for professors who consistently exhibit excellence and innovation in their classrooms. Prior to teaching at University of Hartford, Dr. Carroll was a tenured psychology professor at Baker University, where her excellence in teaching was celebrated with awards for Professor of the Year and Most Outstanding Person on Campus. A dynamic educator, speaker and author, Dr. Carroll has hosted her own radio talk show and podcast and has appeared as an expert on numerous talk shows and podcasts. She maintains her own website at http://www.drjanellcarroll.com and Instagram at MakesPerfectSex.