Teaching about Sex and Sexualities in Higher Education

Teaching About Sex and Sexualities in Higher Education argues that much more can be done, in terms of teaching about sex and sexuality in higher education. This edited collection provides key information on professional training and support, and acts as a crucial resource on sex, sexuality and related issues in higher education. While celebrating diversity, this book consists of expert contributors who discuss key concepts, debates, and current issues across disciplines to help educators teach in this subject area and improve curriculum content.

Primarily geared towards assisting instructors, this collection aims to provide adequate and appropriate sex education training, knowledge, and opportunities so that students may explore complex personal and emotional issues, reflect on their attitudes about sex, build skills, and develop confidence, in order to feel more comfortable with helping others, when they are eventually working in their respective fields.