Discovering Human Sexuality 5th edition (fifth edition)

About this book

Discovering Human Sexuality 5th edition by Simon LeVay, Janice I. Baldwin, and John D. Baldwin examines human sexuality through biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. The book connects anatomy, development, behavior, identity, relationships, and sexual health with current research so students can understand sexuality as both a scientific subject and an important part of human experience.

The 5th edition covers sexual anatomy and physiology, reproductive development, hormones, sexual response, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, attraction, relationships, sexual behavior, contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, sexually transmitted infections, sexual difficulties, atypical sexual interests, and sexual coercion. It also examines how culture, media, history, law, and social attitudes influence sexual behavior and sexual health.

This book is especially useful for Psychology Students, Human Sexuality Students, Sociology Students, Health Science Students, Nursing Students, Public Health Students, Gender Studies Students, Family Studies Students, and students taking introductory sexuality or sexual health courses. It is particularly relevant for coursework that combines scientific evidence with social and cultural analysis of sexuality.

Psychology, health science, sociology, nursing, public health, gender studies, and human sexuality students can use this edition to review reproductive biology, sexual development, identity, relationships, sexual health, and major research findings across the field. The 5th edition, 2021 is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access, so you can begin studying immediately for coursework, exams, research assignments, health education, or further study in sexuality and human behavior.