Chapter 9 Outline

People Have Differing Ideas about What Constitutes Sexual Behavior

Study questions: 1

Masturbation Is a Very Common Form of Sexual Expression

• Negative Attitudes toward Masturbation Are Still Prevalent
• Box 9.1: Society, Values, and the Law: The Dreaded M Word
• Several Demographic Factors Influence Masturbation
• Women Use More Diverse Techniques of Masturbation than Men
• Gay People Masturbate More than Heterosexuals
• Different Cultures Have Different Attitudes toward Masturbation

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The Kiss Represents True Love—Sometimes

Study questions: 15

“Petting” and “Fondling” Refer to a Variety of Noncoital Behaviors

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Oral Sex Is Increasingly Popular

• Fellatio Is Oral Stimulation of the Penis
• Cunnilingus Is Oral Stimulation of the Vagina

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Most Sexual Encounters Include Coitus

• Coitus Can Be Performed in Many Positions
• The Man-Above Position Is the Traditional Favorite
• Box 9.2: Research Highlights: Progress in Coitus Research
• The Women’s Movement Encouraged Alternative Positions

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Anal Sex May Be a Part of Either Heterosexual or Male Homosexual Behavior

• Box 9.3: Society, Values, and the Law: The Crime of Sodomy

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Men and Women May Have Different Preferences for Sexual Encounters

• Box 9.4: Sex in History: Penis Captivus: The Origin of a Medical Myth

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Sex Toys Are Used to Enhance Sexual Pleasure

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Some Cultures Have Discussed Sexual Behavior More Openly than Others

• The Kama Sutra Is the Classic Work on How to Make Love
• The Spirit of the Kama Sutra Is Absent in Contemporary India
• Box 9.5: Cultural Diversity: Dry Sex
• Mangaia Exemplifies a Sex-Positive Society

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Many Disabled People Have Active Sex Lives

• Box 9.6: Personal Points of View: On Seeing a Sex Surrogate
• Arthritis Is the Number One Disability Affecting Sex
• Spinal Cord Injuries Present a Major Challenge to Sexual Expression
• Many Intellectually Disabled People Are Competent to Make Sexual Choices

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