What is Human Sexuality?
Human Sexuality: Involves biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. Human sexuality is the way in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings. Sexuality is more about who we are than about what we do. Human sexuality is the study of the way people experience and express themselves sexually.
The list below is not exhaustive, but provides examples of topics in human sexuality.
- Health & Clinical Components:
- Genetics
- Gender specific needs
- Reproduction
- Fertility management
- Sexual arousal and response
- Physiological cycles and changes
- Growth and development
- Sexual health navigation
- Social & Psychological Components:
- Identity and Orientation
- Experiences
- Self-concept
- Motivation
- Expressiveness
- Learned attitudes and behaviors
- Sexual scripts
- Body image
- Humanities Components
- Queer Theory
- Religious influences
- Multicultural aspects
- Socioeconomic impact
- Ethical considerations
- Media influences
- Political influences