sex (biology)

Contains approximately 150 alphabetized, cross-referenced articles on legal aspects of sexual behavior in the U.S., covering federal and state laws, court cases, agencies and organizations, individuals, medical and health policies, policy areas, and other topics.

Examines sexual physiology, discussing sex research from the ancient Greeks to Alfred Kinsey in order to better understand the correlation between sexual arousal and the orgasm, while pondering whether dead men are capable of erections, vaginal orgasms, and Viagra.

Explores how and why humans are born to love; the effects of parental love, sex, and social isolation on the brain; the importance of friendship to the brain; and related topics.

Examines factors that may influence sexual orientation, discussing genetic, biological, and psychological theories, and explores issues related to the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.