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Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 4/e

Brian Strong, University of California, Santa Cruz
Barbara Werner Sayad, California State University, Monterey Bay
Christine DeVault, Cabrillo College
William Yarber, Indiana University

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of Chapter 13, you should be able to:

1

Define and describe the principal eating disorders and their origin, relationship to sexuality, and prevention and treatment.

2

Describe the effects of alcohol and drugs on sexuality, including their use as disinhibitors and aphrodisiacs effects, and relationship to sexual risk taking.

3

Discuss issues of sexuality and aging, especially menopause and male climacteric.

4

Discuss issues of sexuality and disability with reference to the special needs of those with physical limitations, chronic illness, and developmental disabilities.

5

Discuss issues of sexuality and cancer for women, including its detection, treatment, and psychological impact.

6

Discuss issues of sexuality and cancer for men, including its detection, treatment, and psychological impact.

7

Discuss women's sexual health issues, including toxic shock syndrome, endometriosis, and lesbian health issues.

8

Discuss the practice of female circumcision, including the process, prevalence, effects, and cultural issues.

9

Discuss prostatitis and its detection, treatment, and psychological impact.

10

Discuss the impact of DES on the daughters and sons of women who took it.

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