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Discovering Human Sexuality 4e Chapter 6 Outline
People Derive Pleasure from Diverse Sexual Behaviors
Masturbation Is a Very Common Form of Sexual Expression
Negative attitudes toward masturbation are still prevalent
Box 6.1 Sex and Happiness
Several demographic factors influence masturbation
Women use more diverse techniques of masturbation than men
Gay people masturbate more than heterosexuals
The Kiss Represents True Love—Sometimes
Sexual Touching Takes Many Forms
Oral Sex Is Increasingly Popular
Fellatio is oral stimulation of the penis
Cunnilingus is oral stimulation of the vulva
Most Male-Female Sex Includes Coitus
Coitus can be performed in many different positions
Box 6.2 Progress in Coitus Research
The man-above position is a traditional favorite
The 1970s women’s movement encouraged alternative positions
Anal Sex May Be a Part of Either Opposite-sex or Male Same-sex Behavior
Men and Women May Have Different Preferences for Sexual Encounters
Sex Toys Are Used to Enhance Sexual Pleasure
Sex May Be in Groups
Box 6.3 What Is “Great Sex”?
Sexual Behavior and Attitudes Vary Across Cultures
The Kama Sutra is the classic work on how to make love
Taoists recommended the avoidance of ejaculation
The Aka emphasize the importance of frequent sex
Box 6.4 Dry Sex
Many Disabled People Have Active Sex Lives
Many intellectually disabled people are competent to make sexual choices
Spinal cord injuries present a major challenge to sexual expression
Arthritis is the number one disability affecting sex
People Are Having Less Partnered Sex
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