Human Sexuality, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (October 22, 2024) © 2025

  • Roger R. Hock Mendocino College

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Title overview

Human Sexuality will inspire you to think critically about the sexual world and your place in it. This accessible survey helps you develop a sexual philosophy based on choice, awareness and responsibility. By encouraging each reader to develop a personal sexual philosophy, author Roger Hock draws connections between key concepts and our real-life decisions and behaviors, boosting engagement with the course.

The 5th Edition has been updated to reflect the latest in this dynamic, ever-evolving field. Highlights include analysis of relevant legislative events and discussions about advances in all areas of human sexuality. In addition, the text includes updated statistics and revised language that reflects diversity, equity and inclusion of virtually everyone using the text.

Table of contents

  1. Studying Human Sexuality
  2. Sexual Anatomy
  3. The Physiology of Sexual Response
  4. Intimate Relationships
  5. Contraception
  6. Sexual Behaviors and Pleasure
  7. Sexual Problems and Solutions
  8. Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases
  9. Conception, Pregnancy and Birth
  10. Genders
  11. Sexual Orientation
  12. Sexual Development Throughout Life
  13. Sexual Aggression and Violence
  14. Paraphilic Disorders
  15. The Sexual Marketplace of Sex Work and Pornography

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