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The Psychology of Sex (Second Edition)

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What can psychology teach us about sex? How do different bodies and minds respond sexually? How can we prevent people being stigmatised for their sexuality?  

The PsycTabhology of Sex takes you on a tour through the different ways that psychologists have researched and theorised, and created and sustained, certain understandings of sex and sexuality. The book explores cultural concerns, such as sex and technology, trauma and consent, as well as drawing on research from sexual communities and the applied area of sex therapy. 

When so much of our relationship to sex happens in the mind, The Psychology of Sex shows us how important it is to understand where our ideas about sex, and our erotic desires, come from. 

Dr. Meg-John Barker is a writer and illustrator with a background in academic psychology, sex and relationship therapy, and queer activism. They’ve published a number of graphic guides and self-help style books on the themes of sex, gender, relationships and mental health. 

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George ★★★★★

Finally, a textbook-style read that doesn't feel like homework—the way it breaks down stigma around different sexualities is genuinely refreshing. The chapter on how bodies and minds respond differently is the most accessible I've found, and it's packed with real studies instead of vague claims.

Henry L. ★★★★★

I'm only a couple chapters in but the way it breaks down how stigma affects sexual health feels both compassionate and scientifically grounded. The updated edition seems to weave in newer research on consent and identity really well.

Alexander ★★★★★

Finally, a book that treats sexuality with the nuance and compassion it deserves— the section on reducing stigma was especially eye-opening for me. It's academic but surprisingly readable, and I appreciated how it tackles both psychological theory and real-world experiences. Worth every penny if you