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The Science of Sex and Desire
Jon E. Grant, University of Chicago
Samuel R. Chamberlain, University of Southampton
February 2023
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    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.

    • Examines the latest clinical and neuroscience evidence and offers an accurate and informed understanding of sex
    • Real-life stories aid understanding of sexual experiences that are common but rarely talked about
    • Provides practical advice for a variety of sexual issues, helping people to understand the diverse nature of sex, when to worry (or not) and how to seek help about sexual issues when they occur

    Reviews & endorsements

    ‘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 Scientist

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    Product details

    February 2023
    Paperback
    9781009107976
    356 pages
    197 × 130 × 15 mm
    0.29kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 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.
      Authors
    • Jon E. Grant , University of Chicago

      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.

    • Samuel R. Chamberlain , University of Southampton

      Samuel Chamberlain is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Southampton. His research and clinical work focus on the neurobiology and treatment of behaviourally-addictive disorders – including compulsive sexual behavior problems.