PSY354H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sexually Transmitted Infection, Simon Levay, Polyamory
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Dr. brett beston brett. beston@utoronto. ca (please include course information in subject line) *the 4th edition is recommended; the use of previous editions is discouraged. An introduction to the scientific study of sexuality . Why study human sexuality: understanding structure and function of your anatomy, and those of your partner(s, learning how people communicate on sexual topics, learning about sexual diversity. Sexuality is a central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies,desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions,not all of them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, ethical, legal, historical, religious and spiritual factors. (public health agency of canada, 2008) Categories of male or female (gender is a more recent term)
