The book has a focus on healthy communication between partners. "The authors present the inherent diversity of human sexuality and invite you to explore the biological, psychosocial, behavioral, and cultural aspects of sexuality" -- Back cover.

Perspectives on sexuality -- Sex research: methods and problems -- Gender issues -- Biological Basis -- Female sexual anatomy and physiology -- Male sexual anatomy and physiology -- Sexual arousal and response -- Sexual Behavior -- Love and communication in intimate relationships -- Sexual behaviors -- Sexual orientations -- Sexuality and the Life Cycle --Contraception -- Conceiving children: process and choice -- Sexuality during childhood and adolescence -- Sexuality and the adult years -- Sexual Problems -- Sexual difficulties and solutions -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Social Issues -- Atypical sexual behavior -- Sexual coercion -- Sex for sale.