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1. Review the practice and prevalence and attitudes toward masturbation in various groups of people, both in Westernized societies and in other societies.
Textbook Reference: Masturbation Is a Very Common Form of Sexual Expression, pp. 252–257
2. Outline the different masturbation techniques and approaches used by men and women.
Textbook Reference: Masturbation Is a Very Common Form of Sexual Expression, pp. 252–257
3. Describe the differences seen in masturbation practices between homosexual people and heterosexual people.
Textbook Reference: Masturbation Is a Very Common Form of Sexual Expression, pp. 252–257
4. Review the different types of noncoital sexual behaviors and their relationships to foreplay, afterplay, and the main sexual event.
Textbook Reference: “Petting” and “Fondling” Refer to a Variety of Noncoital Behaviors, p. 258
5. Describe some of different forms of oral sex and comment on the physiological and demographic issues that pertain to them.
Textbook Reference: Oral Sex Is Increasingly Popular, pp. 258–261
6. Provide an overview of coitus—its importance and variety in human sexuality, as well as some of the advantages and biomechanics of certain coital positions.
Textbook Reference: Most Sexual Encounters Include Coitus, pp. 261–265
7. Discuss the practice of anal sex in heterosexual and homosexual sex and its cultural acceptance.
Textbook Reference: Anal Sex May Be a Part of Either Heterosexual or Male Homosexual Behavior, pp. 265–266
8. Briefly compare and contrast male and female objectives in sexual encounters and the implications of these slightly conflicting motives for mutually enjoyable sex.
Textbook Reference: Men and Women May Have Different Preferences for Sexual Encounters, pp. 266–268
9. Provide a capsule review of the use of the main sex toys in the various types of sexual relationships.
Textbook Reference: Sex Toys Are Used to Enhance Sexual Pleasure, pp. 268–271
10. Compare and contrast the sex lives of people of Mangaia with people of ancient and contemporary India.
Textbook Reference: Some Cultures Have Discussed Sexual Behavior More Openly than Others, pp. 271–274
11. Review the impact of both physical and mental disability on sexual expression and comment on possible solutions to the challenges presented by the major types of disabilities.
Textbook Reference: Many Disabled People Have Active Sex Lives, pp. 274–279
