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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

Communicating about Sex

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of Chapter 8, you should be able to:

1

Discuss the cultural, social, and psychological contexts of communication with examples of each.

2

Identify the role of proximity, eye contact, and touching in nonverbal communication.

3

Describe communication in beginning and established relationships, including the halo effect, interest and opening lines, the first move, initiating and directing sexual activity, and gay and lesbian relationships.

4

Discuss safer sex including disclosure of lifestyle and STD information to potential partners.

5

List and give examples of communication patterns in satisfied relationships and discuss gender differences in partner communication.

6

Discuss the obstacles and problems with sexual vocabulary in talking about sex.

7

Describe and give examples of the keys to good sexual communication, including self-disclosure, trust, and feedback.

8

List the guidelines for effective feedback with examples of each.

9

Discuss types of conflicts and the nature and sources of power in intimate relationships, including the power of love.

10

Describe sexual conflicts, including sex and power issues, the characteristics of conflict resolution in happy and unhappy couples, and strategies for resolving conflicts.

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