
Impulse
The Science of Sex and Desire
Cambridge University Press
Published on 9. February 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
356 pages
978-1-009-10797-6 (ISBN)
Description
Sex is everywhere in modern society, yet it remains taboo. We all have questions about sex that are too uncomfortable to ask - how do we get reliable answers? In this go-to guide Drs Grant and Chamberlain use their clinical expertise to answer the questions you wish you could ask about sex. Questions like: Is my sex drive or sex behavior normal? Can someone have too much sex? Or too little? How has Internet dating and pornography changed sex? This go-to guide will help you understand common sexual issues, know when to worry (or not) about different sexual behaviors, and learn how our sex lives adapt to changing technology or in times of crisis. It also provides step-by-step advice for dealing with a range of sexual issues, and practical strategies for strengthening relationships.
Reviews / Votes
'The combination of scientific studies and clinical experience, plus cultural analysis, is effective at unpicking the myriad influences on our individual sexual desires and society's role in shaping them.' New ScientistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-009-10797-6 (9781009107976)
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E-Book
02/2023
Cambridge University Press
€15.99
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Persons
Jon E. Grant is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago where he directs a clinic and research lab on addictive, compulsive and impulsive disorders.
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Sex and Desire; 3. Development Issues Around Sex; 4. Healthy Sex; 5. Too Little Sex; 6. Too Much Sex; 7. Sex and Physical Health; 8. Drinking, Drugs, and Sex; 9. Relationship Problems; 10. Sex and Digital Technology; 11. Diverse Aspects of Sex; 12. Sex and Pandemics; Appendix - List of Resources; Index.