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Chapter 5: Relationships and Sexuality

Human Sexual Behavior
This section on human sexual behavior in the textbook defines and discusses theories of sexologists, or sex researchers. The Kinsey Institute is one of the oldest academic institutions in the United States doing sex research. The Web site of this highly regarded institute includes information about the institute, research and publications pages, selected links to other sites, and other resources.
Visit the The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction web site
Human Sexual Behavior
The Center for Sex Research (CSR) is a general resource for this section on Human Sexual Behavior in the textbook. The CSR is located in the College of Social and Behavioral Science at California State University, Northridge. Its Web pages include resources and sexuality links as well as information on the Center.
Visit the Center for Sex Research (CSR) web site
Human Sexual Behavior
The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality is a general resource for this section in the textbook on Human Sexual Behavior. It is a publication of the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality located in San Francisco, CA.
Visit the The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality web site
Sexual Orientation
This Web site, which is part of the American Psychological Association (APA) Public Communication, answers a variety of questions about sexual orientation, the topic of this section in the textbook. The APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the U.S. and the world's largest association of psychologists.
Visit the Answers to Your Questions About Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality web site
Romantic Relationships
The section on romantic relationships in the textbook describes trends in marriage in the United States as well as factors that help make marriage successful. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy, comprised of marriage and family therapists from the United States, Canada, and abroad. The Web site has informational pamphlets, FAQs about marriage and family therapy, and a referral directory.
Visit the The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) web site
Across the Life Span: Sexuality
The lifespan section on sexuality in the textbook discusses teen sexuality and trends in teenage birth rates. Not Me Not Now is the Web site of an adolescent pregnancy prevention program sponsored by Monroe County, New York called Not Me Not Now. The program is funded by the United Way and uses advertising featuring teens to communicate the consequences of teenage pregnancy and to motivate teens to remain abstinent. The Web site gives background on the program and provides quizzes for teens, a guide for parents and teachers to ccommunicate with teens, and limited links to other sites.
Visit the Not Me Not Now web site

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