Bbh Sex

Health & Human Sexuality BB H 146

Spring, 2016

Instructor: Keith Cetera, Ph.D.

Email: kxc151@psu.edu

T.A.: Katrina Undheim, kju5005@psu.edu

Office: Please see me to schedule appt.

I stay after class – please see me anytime.

Phone/FAX: TBA

Mailbox: located in mailroom on campus

When: Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:10pm Where: 002 Luerssen

Overview

Sex is a personal matter, and as such, it is all too easy to never ask a question, to never participate, to avoid expressing opinions, and even easier to skip classes. Whether the topic is oral sex or homosexuality, masturbation or AIDS, we all at some time must wrestle with our comfort zone feelings of ease and unease. You should be aware that an honest objective discussion of human sexuality necessitates candid discussion and candid use of language. At times we will be most explicit. Sometimes we will touch upon topics that will surely make you cringe, and surely make you uncomfortable. That is the price of learning to be objective. Sexuality is a topic of ease and unease, excitement and mystery. Whether the topic is orgasm, sexual coercion, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, we at times must look at the dark side, the unpleasant side, and even sides we’ve never heard of, less ever dreamt of. Many of us have strong feelings and strong values and beliefs that are generated by our family, moral, and religious upbringing. Some of these values and beliefs may be challenged, while others may be strengthened during your study of human sexuality. If you have a strong discomfort around candid language, and discussing sexual variations and practices, then this course will most certainly challenge you, and in fact may not even be for you. You should consider this before enrolling in this course. The good news is coming to terms with your sexuality can lead to greater personal understanding and greater personal sexual growth and development. You can do a few things to make your experience in this course more...