Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, Third Edition
Jerrold S. Greenberg, University of Maryland
Clint E. Bruess, Birmingham-Southern College
Sarah C. Conklin, Northern Illinois University
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4148-8 ~ ISBN-10: 0-7637-4148-5
Paperback ~ 885 Pages ~ © 2007
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Transition Guide
What’s New to the Third Edition!
Throughout this new edition, extensive updates have been made to focus on information and
statistics about recent developments. Information from over 300 new references has been
added—almost all of these references are in the last couple of years. Suggested readings at the
end of each chapter were updated, and a “Web Resources” section was added at the end of each
chapter.
Specific Chapter Updates
Chapter 1: Introducing the Dimensions of Human Sexuality
 New Global Dimensions Box: Strong Preference for Sons in India
Chapter 2: Sexuality Research
 Information from additional sexuality researchers (Magnus Hirschfeld, Katherine Davis,
and Clelia Mosher) from the early 20th Century
 Updated information about the Youth Risk Behavior Study and the National Study of
Family Growth
Chapter 3: Sexual Communication
 No Major Changes
Chapter 4: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
 Added discussion about premenstrual dysphoric disorder
 Coverage of PapSure and LUMA Cervical Imaging System in conjunction with the pap
smear
Chapter 5: Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
 No Major Changes
In Focus: Body Image
 Attractiveness of female figures differing in weight and waist-to-hip ratio
 Advertising appeals to people of various body sizes, programs to help people improve
their body image
 Statistics on cosmetic and plastic surgery
 More multicultural examples of gender differences
Chapter 6: Gender Dimensions
 New Multicultural Dimension Box: Examples of Gender Equity Promoting Programs in
Various Countries
 New Gender Dimensions Box: The Social Dimensions of Sexual Behavior
 Thoughts from Hilary Lips about the gender wage gap
 New information about the history of the Women’s Movement
 New information about transgender people
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Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, Third Edition
Jerrold S. Greenberg, University of Maryland
Clint E. Bruess, Birmingham-Southern College
Sarah C. Conklin, Northern Illinois University
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4148-8 ~ ISBN-10: 0-7637-4148-5
Paperback ~ 885 Pages ~ © 2007
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Transition Guide
Chapter 7: Sexual Response and Arousal
 The addition of several models of human sexual response (Walen and Roth’s, Thayton’s,
and Basson’s)
Chapter 8: Contraception
 Global Dimensions Box now covers Emergency Contraception
 The federal definition of abstinence-only-until-marriage programs
 Updates to birth control options and emergency contraception information
 Expanded discussions of the ethical implications of contraception research and the
science and policy regarding emergency contraception
Chapter 9: Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
 No Major Changes
In Focus: Unexpected Pregnancy Outcomes
 Updated discussion about abortion (data, availability of services, state policies, public
attitudes, and court decisions)
 Updated data about adoptions
Chapter 10: Sexual Techniques and Behavior
 New data related to sexual fantasies (with an added section on gay and lesbian sexual
fantasies)
Chapter 11: Sexual Orientation
 New information about bisexuality
 New section on asexuality
 New Global Dimension Box: Attitudes about Homosexuality in Other Countries
 New section on religion/morality related to homosexuality
 New Multicultural Dimensions Box: The Chinese Lawyer Who is “Out”
 Information about multicultural aspects of homosexuality has been greatly expanded
 Information on the “down low” phenomenon is included
Chapter 12: Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence
 New Communication Dimensions Box: Resources for Becoming Askable
 New data on the changes in adolescent sexual behavior (increase in oral activity and
sexual activity)
 Information from the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey
 New Multicultural Dimensions: Racial and Ethnic Difference in Sexual Behavior
 Family and acquaintance sexual abuse using the internet
 Recognizing a sexually healthy relationship
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Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, Third Edition
Jerrold S. Greenberg, University of Maryland
Clint E. Bruess, Birmingham-Southern College
Sarah C. Conklin, Northern Illinois University
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4148-8 ~ ISBN-10: 0-7637-4148-5
Paperback ~ 885 Pages ~ © 2007
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Transition Guide
Chapter 13: Sexuality in Adulthood
 The discussion of types of love, marriage, divorce, and online matchmaking is more
comprehensive
 New Communication Dimensions Box: Tempted by Digital Dalliances
Chapter 14: Sexually Transmitted Infections
 The latest information about STIs is included
In Focus: HIV and AIDS
 The latest information on HIV and AIDS
Chapter 15: Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy
 The latest research findings and current statistics about sexual dysfunction and sex
therapies
In Focus: Atypical Sexual Behavior
 New information including sexual addiction
 New information on Asphyxiophilia
Chapter 16: Forcible Sexual Behaviors
 Updated statistics on rape including date rape and sexual abuse
 New Multicultural Dimensions Box: Sexual Contact in Various Cultures
 New Multicultural Dimensions Box: Examples of Female Abuse in Other Countries
 Multicultural examples of sexual violence are included, and there is much more on sexual
harassment, including a new section on sexual harassment in the military
Chapter 17: Sexual Consumerism
 Updated information about the impact of the media on adolescent sexual behavior
 Increased emphasis on the cybersex industry
 Update of information about sex workers, and additional coverage of sexual slavery
Chapter 18: Sexual Ethics, Morality, and the Law
 Governmental control and regulation was added as a sexual ethical issue
 Expanded discussions of the ethical implications of contraception research and the
science and policy regarding emergency contraception
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