The Handbook of Sexuality in Close Relationships

Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2004. Hardcover. VG (ex-library with labels and stamps on spine, block, inside front and rear covers and title page verso. Boards have light shelfwear, corners bumped. Binding is tight and pages are otherwise clean and clear.). Blue and pink illustrated boards, pink and white lettering; x, 686 pp. "Obviously, sexuality is a central aspect of close romantic relationships, yet according to Harvey (U. of Iowa), Wenzel (U. of North Dakota), and Sprecher (Illinois State U.), there has been little work attempting to comprehensively examine the intersection of research on interrelated aspects of close relationships and sexuality. They present 25 contributions organized into sections exploring the role of sexuality in the formation and maintenance of close relationships, the "dark side" of sex (jealousy, unrequited lust, etc.), sexuality in special types of couples and contexts, and applications and clinical aspects."- publisher's description. Contents include: pt. 1. Introduction. Why a handbook on sexuality in close relationships is warranted / John H. Harvey, Amy Wenzel, and Susan Sprecher -- Conceptual and theoretical issues in studying sexuality in close relationships / John DeLamater and Janet Shibley Hyde -- Methodological issues in studying sexuality in close relationships / Michael W. Wiederman -- Overview of sexual practices and attitudes within relational contexts / Marion C. Willetts, Susan Sprecher, and Frank D. Beck -- Sociosexuality and romantic relationships / Jeffry A. Simpson, Carol L. Wilson, and Heike A. Winterheld -- pt. 2. Role of sexuality in the formation, development, and maintenance of close relationships. Sex and the attraction process : lessons from science (and Shakespeare) on lust, love, chastity, and fidelity / Pamela C. Regan -- First sexual involvement in romantic relationships : an empirical investigation of communicative framing, romantic beliefs, and attachment orientation in the passion turning point / Sandra Metts -- Sex and romantic love : connects and disconnects / Clyde Hendrick and Susan S. Hendrick -- Attachment and sexuality in close relationships / Judith A. Feeney and Patricia Noller -- Understanding sexuality in close relationships from the social exchange perspective / E. Sandra Byers and Adrienne Wang -- Sexual satisfaction and sexual expression as predictors of relationship satisfaction and stability / Susan Sprecher and Rodney M. Cate -- pt. 3. The dark side of sex. Unrequited lust / William R. Cupach and Brian H. Spitzberg -- Sexual aggression in romantic relationships / F. Scott Christopher and Tiffani S. Kisler -- Sexual and emotional jealousy / Laura K. Guerrero, Brian H. Spitzberg, and Stephen M. Yoshimura -- pt. 4. Sexuality in special types of couples and contexts. Sexuality in the relationships of lesbians and gay men / Letitia Anne Peplau, Adam Fingerhut, and Kristin P. Beals -- Exploring marital sexuality : peeking inside the bedroom and discovering what we don't know, but should! / F. Scott Christopher and Tiffani S. Kisler -- Family foundations of sexuality / Terri D. Fischer -- Sexuality and the partner relationship during pregnancy and the postpartum period / Erin N. Haugen, Peter A. Schmutzer, and Amy Wenzel -- Sexuality in midlife and later life couples / Elisabeth O. Burgess -- Sex in "his" versus "hers" relationships / Kathleen D. Vohs, Kathleen R. Catanese, and Roy F. Baumeister -- pt. 5. Applications and clinical aspects. Sexual dysfunction from a relationship perspective / Sylvie Aubin and Julie R. Heiman -- Safer sex and sexually transmitted infections from a relationship perspective / Seth M. Noar, Rick S. Zimmerman, and Katherine A. Atwood -- Psychopathology, sexuality, and the partner relationship / Amy Wenzel, Lydia C. Jackson, and Jennifer R. Brendle -- Integrating sex therapy and couple therapy / Barry W. McCarthy, L. Elizabeth Bodnar, and Mitsouko Handal -- pt. 6. Commentaries. What we know about sexuality in intimate relationships / Pepper Schwartz -- Sexuality in close relationships : concluding commentary / Daniel Perlman and Susan Campbell.