Human Sexuality

INSTRUCTOR

WGS 2010/PSYC 2010

Carolyn Peterson, MA (Womens, Gender & Sexuality Studies). MY EMAIL: UCHumanSexuality@gmail.com. Office hours by appointment, French 3316. CLASS WEBSITE: http://humansexualityuc.weebly.com/index.html FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Human-Sexuality/281767335184392 TEACHING ASSISTANTS TAs do ALL of the grading. Their email addresses are on the TA Assignment Sheet (online). They should respond within 24 hrs M-F and 48 hrs over the weekend. Always identify yourself by class in email (MWF 12-1, MWF 2-3, Tues Eve). If your question is clearly answered in this syllabus we will not respond to your question you know where to find the answer. COURSE DESCRIPTION We all live our sexual lives. We imagine, anticipate, act, and react. We experiment, develop, and transform. We become desirous and decide what to do about it. We choose whom to pursue and whom to not. We choose ourselves instead of another. We choose more than one other. We choose to pay for it and get paid for it. We choose to abstain altogether. We all want what we want, and what we want changes. In this class you will explore a variety of human sexual experiences, identities and behaviors. You will also most likely heighten your awareness of your own sexual desires, values and creativity. We will explore theoretical perspectives, concepts and practical applications in this class. We will introduce topics including: Desire; Sexuality Education; Enthusiastic Consent; Bodies; Sex & Gender; Attraction, Arousal & Response; Sexual Behavior; Atypical Sexuality; Sexual Relationships; Sexual Orientation; Safer Sex, Contraception & Abortion; Sexual Assault, Harassment & Partner Violence; Sexual Wellbeing; and Sex as a Commodity. You will also develop a better understanding of sexuality studies from different academic disciplines such as womens, gender and sexuality studies, sociology, psychology and biology. You will read material not discussed in other classes, and for this reason you should only take this course if you wish to read, hear, see, think and write about sexuality in ways you may have not before. Some of the material will at least make you blushsome may embarrass you, or make you angryit is your choice to be here. My hope is that any discomfort will be productive for you. You are welcome to voice, anonymously or not, any questions, concerns or comments. My goal is that you relate the material directly to your life so that you may understand and empower yourself sexually. What you learn here you can use to positively affect your life and make sound choices regarding your own sexuality, as well as sound responses to anothers. COURSE OBJECTIVES Become your own sexpert. Dispel sexual myths, prejudices and taboos. Disrupt the cycle of miseducation around sexuality. Network supportive relationships and resources in the Cincinnati community that nurture, develop and emphasize sexual well-being. Improve your knowledge of your own body and those of your potential partners. Improve your ability to give and receive more pleasure from sex, should you engage in it. Learn to communicate about sex in a way that is comfortable and accurate to you. Learn to negotiate conflict productively (have a good, clean fight) and deescalate potential physical and emotional violence.

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Grow to understand, explore and respect sexual identities, practices, relationships and subcultures different from your own. Emphasize sexual diversity. Recognize the historical, political and demographic context within which sexuality happens. Link your sexual instincts to larger social norms, narratives and institutions. Expand your knowledge of birth control choices and safer sex practices available to you. Examine current topics, perspectives, and research regarding sexuality. I EXPECT You to arrive promptly, with your cell phone turned off. No laptops. You to respect our time in class. You may think whispering is quiet it is not. It bothers other students and me. You will be warned and then bounced. You to complete all assignments by stated deadlines or points will be deducted (1 point per day late). Stay on top of due dates. Contact your TA if you have concerns BEFORE the due date. No recording (audio or visual) of this class may be made without my advance consent. REQUIRED TEXT Discovering Human Sexuality, 2 ed. by LeVay, Baldwin, Baldwin. Sinauer Associates, Inc. 2012. (standard, looseleaf, rent, or electronic, on reserve in library)
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ADDITIONAL TEXTS, RECOMMENDED: Ethical Slut. 2nd Ed. Easton, Dossie & Janet W. Hardy. (2009). Berkeley: Celestial Arts. Guide to Getting It On, 7th Ed. Joannides, P. (2012). Oregon: Goofy Foot Press. Urban Tantra. Carellas, Barbara. (2007). Berkeley: Celestial Arts. Yes Means Yes. Friedman, Jaclyn & Jessica Valenti. (2008). Berkeley: Seal Press. PRS DEVICE You are required to purchase a PRS device. (bookstore or through the Turning Point website http://store.turningtechnologies.com/ .You will get a discount with the code - Jg@8). You can also borrow one. No smartphone apps. You MUST have this device and register it through your sections BB metacourse by midnight Monday, Sept 2nd. To register: click the PRS Registration button in your BB course. Enter your 6-digit device ID located on the back of your transmitter. Channel 74. BLACKBOARD: 1. You will find anything for points on your BB course assignments, exams, extra credit, as well as your grade center. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. (13FS) HUMAN SEXUALITY (001) (13FS) HUMAN SEXUALITY (002) (13FS) HUMAN SEXUALITY (002) (13FS) HUMAN SEXUALITY (003) (13FS) HUMAN SEXUALITY (003) (13FS) HUMAN SEXUALITY (004)

2. You will find the Anonymous Forum on your metacourse. (Meta 13FS) ANONYMOUS FORUM Human Sexuality **IMPORTANT: Check your UC email every day or change your BB email address to one you do check every day (i.e. gmail). I will email you A LOT. I didnt check my email is not a valid excuse.

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AGREEMENT

WGS 2010/PSYC 2010

This syllabus is a contract please read and understand all of it and address questions or concerns before the class is underway. The syllabus is subject to change. EVALUATION Check your grades throughout the semester so that you are not surprised at the end. *** Refer to your REQUIREMENTS Sheet *** Requirement Exams (Midterm/Final) Homework Assignments Quizzes/Activities Extra Credit Attendance (random) Total % 90 (45/45) 72 28 26 10 226/200 Grading Scale A B C D F

90 - 100% 80 - 89% 70 - 79% 60 - 69% 0 - 59%

EXAMS (2) Online, open book, open note, 1 week. Questions reflect in-class understanding. ASSIGNMENTS (12) REFER TO ASSIGNMENTS SHEET ONLINE *Remember: for optional backup send to UCAssignments@gmail.com Sexual Satisfaction Survey (1 & 2) Consent Survey Name Your Genitals Positionality Paper Community Event Sexual Goals Assessment (1 & 2) Enthusiastic Consent Creation Coming Out Letter Remember the Future Light Bulb Moment

QUIZZES & ACTIVITIES You should expect a short reading quiz or in-class activity occasionally. No makeup quizzes. If class participation is lacking, I may give more quizzes. Attendance will be taken randomly. I expect this large class to feel like a small class. If class participation and/or attendance are low, it will become boring and I will be forced to quiz you more often to make sure you are reading. If you miss class, do not ask me if you missed anything important. You did. EXTRA CREDIT REFER TO EXTRA CREDIT SHEET *Remember: for optional backup send to UCAssignments@gmail.com I provide a LOT of extra credit assignments that count towards your homework. Do them now and you are already ahead of the game. ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION

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ANONYMOUS FORUM There is an anonymous forum on Blackboardanyone can contribute. We will delete your message if it violates any rules. This forum is not moderated or censored, and therefore I cannot guarantee that it is a safe space for anyone you must determine that on your own (read forum rules below). Please include the phrase "Trigger warning" if the content you are posting could possibly traumatize someone by triggering memories or negative emotion. For example: "Sexual Assault: Trigger warning". IMPORTANT:
YOU MUST CHECK THE ANONYMOUS BOX UNDER YOUR TYPED MESSAGE OR YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR WITH YOUR POST.

PROHIBITED ON THIS FORUM: 1. DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR/LANGUAGE (HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT = name calling, harassment, attacking, inflammatory or hateful language, suggestions or threats of violence, etc) 2. ILLEGAL CONTENT (mention of or proposition of illegal activityillegal drugs, underage drinking, sexual assault, bestiality, molestation, prostitution, underage pornography, felonious assault, etcdiscussion of fantasies are ok) 3. INAPPROPRIATE POSTING (using the forum as a hook-up site - create a link to somewhere else to hook-up) **Any violation of these rules can result in the forum being shut down** Should you need medical advice or attention, legal advice, counseling or crisis intervention you should seek help elsewhere immediately. No one on this forum is a medical doctor, psychologist, or lawyer. In case of emergency call 911. Neither I nor the University of Cincinnati or any of its affiliates are responsible for any material posted here, including advice, suggestions, or external links. Please post at your own risk. DISABLED STUDENTS Appropriate accommodations will be provided to students providing documentation from the University Disability Services office.

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Did I Miss Anything? Nothing. When we realized you werent here we sat with our hands folded on our desks in silence, for the full two hours Everything. I gave an exam worth 40 percent of the grade for this term and assigned some reading due today on which Im about to hand out a quiz worth 50 percent Nothing. None of the content of this course has value or meaning Take as many days off as you like: any activities we undertake as a class I assure you will not matter either to you or me and are without purpose Everything. A few minutes after we began last time a shaft of light suddenly descended and an angel or other heavenly being appeared and revealed to us what each woman or man must do to attain divine wisdom in this life and the hereafter This is the last time the class will meet before we disperse to bring the good news to all people on earth. Nothing. When you are not present how could something significant occur? Everything. Contained in this classroom is a microcosm of human experience assembled for you to query and examine and ponder This is not the only place such an opportunity has been gathered but it was one place And you werent here

WGS 2010/PSYC 2010

by Tom Wayman From Did I Miss Anything? Selected Poems 1973-1993, (1993 Harbour Publishing)

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1 MONDAY 8/26 INTRO TO COURSE Syllabus 9/2 ***NO CLASS*** Labor Day WEDNESDAY 8/28 SEX POSITIVITY Dangerous Desires excerpt With Pleasure: Introduction excerpt 9/4 SEXUAL ASSAULT DHS ~ 501-518 GTGIO ~ Good Sex After Bad I Heart Female Orgasm ~ For Those Who Have Experienced Abuse or Assault excerpt 9/11 SEXUALITY EDUCATION DHS ~ 24-27 GTGIO ~ Explaining Sex To Kids 9/18 WOMENS BODIES DHS ~ 42-65 GTGIO ~ Riding the Crimson Wave 9/25 CONTRACEPTION GTGIO ~ The Pill and Your Sex Drive GTGIO ~ Birth Control - Sperm vs. Egg 10/2 INTERSEXUALITY GTGIO ~ Intersex 10/9 TRANS 101 DHS ~ 119-127 GTGIO ~ Gender Benders 10/16 LGBTQ HISTORY & RIGHTS DHS ~ 377-393 GTGIO ~ Same-Sex Fun & Luvin

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FRIDAY 8/30 ENTHUSIASTIC CONSENT Yes Means Yes: Beyond Yes or No Guys Guide: Consent 9/6 STALKING, HARASSMENT & PARTNER VIOLENCE v DHS ~ 518-527

9/9 SEXUALITY RESEARCH DHS ~ 3-24 9/16 WOMENS BODIES DHS ~ 31-42 9/23 SEXUAL HEALTH GTGIO ~ Gnarly Sex Germs v Guest speaker Planned Parenthood 9/30 SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT DHS ~ 95-103 10/7 ***NO CLASSES*** READING DAY 10/14 SEXUAL ORIENTATION DHS ~ 369-377 GTGIO ~ Orientation in Flux ***MIDTERM***

9/13 THE F-WORD No reading 9/20 MENS BODIES, NUDITY DHS ~ 69-91 GTGIO ~ The Importance of Getting Naked 9/27 ABORTION DHS ~ 301-307 GTGIO ~ Abortion, Adoption 10/4 GENDER 101 DHS ~ 103-119 GTGIO ~ Whats Masculine, Feminine, & Erotic? 10/11 TRANS ALLY-SHIP Guest speaker Jac Stringer 10/18 HOMOPHOBIA DHS ~ 394-401

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MONDAY 9 10/21 ATTRACTION DHS ~ 131-144 WEDNESDAY 10/23 FANTASY & AROUSAL DHS ~ 144-151 GTGIO ~ Sex Fantasies GTGIO ~ MRIs of Sexual Arousal 10/30 PARTNERED SEX DHS ~ 172-180 GTGIO ~ Goodbye V-Card

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FRIDAY 10/25 ORGASMS DHS ~ 152-160 GTGIO ~ Orgasms 11/1 ANAL & TOYS DHS ~ 180-185 GTGIO ~ Anal Sex Up Your Bum GTGIO ~ Oscillator, Generator, Vibrator & Dildo 11/8 NWSA CONFERENCE In class Terminology Test

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10/28 WHAT IS SEX? MASTURBATION DHS ~ 165-172 GTGIO ~ Playing With Yourself 11/4 ATYPICAL SEXUALITY & KINK DHS ~ 405-414 GTGIO ~ Kink in the Animal Kingdom GTGIO ~ Kinky Corner, Threesomes, Double Penetration 11/11 ***NO CLASS*** VETERANS DAY

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11/6 HOW TO GET THERE & COMMUNICATION Ethical Slut ~ Sex and Pleasure GTGIO ~ Talking to Your Partner About Sex 11/13 SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS DHS ~ 197-210 Ethical Slut ~ Who is an Ethical Slut? Ethical Slut ~ Myths & Realities Ethical Slut ~ Our Beliefs 11/20 CONFLICT RESOLUTION Ethical Slut ~ Embracing Conflict 11/27 12/4 PORN DHS ~ 546-557 Whores and Other Feminists ~ In the Flesh: A Porn Stars Journey, Nina Hartley

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11/15 POLYAMORY v Polyamorist Guest Speaker

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11/18 JEALOUSY & COMPERSION Ethical Slut ~ Roadmaps through Jealousy 11/25 12/2 SEX AS A COMMODITY DHS ~ 531-546

11/22 LOVE DHS ~ 211-219 Ethical Slut ~ Clean Love 11/29 *** NO CLASS *** THANKSGIVING BREAK 12/6 PHONE SEX v Phone Sex Guest Speaker, Q&A

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***EXAM WEEK***

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INTRO TO COURSE Syllabus SEX POSITIVITY Dangerous Desires excerpt With Pleasure: Introduction excerpt ENTHUSIASTIC CONSENT Yes Means Yes: Beyond Yes or No Guys Guide: Consent

WGS 2010/PSYC 2010 WEEK 5 ~ 9/24

SEXUAL HEALTH GTGIO ~ Gnarly Sex Germs v Guest speaker Planned Parenthood CONTRACEPTION GTGIO ~ The Pill and Your Sex Drive GTGIO ~ Birth Control - Sperm vs. Egg ABORTION DHS ~ 301-307 GTGIO ~ Abortion, Adoption

WEEK 2 ~ 9/3
BAD SEX WEEK SEXUAL ASSAULT DHS ~ 501-518 GTGIO ~ Good Sex After Bad I Heart Female Orgasm ~ For Those Who Have Experienced Abuse or Assault excerpt STALKING, HARASSMENT & PARTNER VIOLENCE DHS ~ 518-527

WEEK 6 ~ 10/1
SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT DHS ~ 95-103 INTERSEXUALITY GTGIO ~ Intersex GENDER 101 DHS ~ 103-119 GTGIO ~ Whats Masculine, Feminine, & Erotic?

WEEK 3 ~ 9/10
SEXUALITY RESEARCH DHS ~ 3-24 SEXUALITY EDUCATION DHS ~ 24-27 GTGIO ~ Explaining Sex To Kids THE F-WORD

WEEK 7 ~ 10/8
***NO CLASS***
READING DAY

WEEK 8 ~ 10/15
TRANS 101 DHS ~ 119-127 GTGIO ~ Gender Benders

WEEK 4 ~ 9/17
WOMENS BODIES DHS ~ 31-65 GTGIO ~ Riding the Crimson Wave MENS BODIES DHS ~ 69-90 NUDITY DHS ~ 90-91 GTGIO ~ The Importance of Getting Naked

TRANS ALLY-SHIP
v Guest speaker Jac Stringer

***MIDTERM***

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SEXUAL ORIENTATION DHS ~ 369-377 GTGIO ~ Orientation in Flux LGBTQ HISTORY & RIGHTS DHS ~ 377-393 GTGIO ~ Same-Sex Fun & Luvin HOMOPHOBIA DHS ~ 394-401

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GTGIO ~ Kinky Corner, Threesomes, Double Penetration HOW TO GET THERE & COMMUNICATION Ethical Slut ~ Sex and Pleasure GTGIO ~ Talking to Your Partner About Sex

Week 13 ~ 11/19
SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS DHS ~ 197-210 Ethical Slut ~ Who is an Ethical Slut? Ethical Slut ~ Myths & Realities Ethical Slut ~ Our Beliefs POLYAMORY v Polyamorist Guest Speaker Maegdlyn Morris

Week 10 ~ 10/29
ATTRACTION DHS ~ 131-144 FANTASY & AROUSAL DHS ~ 144-151 GTGIO ~ Sex Fantasies GTGIO ~ MRIs of Sexual Arousal ORGASMS DHS ~ 152-160 GTGIO ~ Orgasms

Week 14 ~ 11/26
JEALOUSY & COMPERSION Ethical Slut ~ Roadmaps through Jealousy CONFLICT RESOLUTION Ethical Slut ~ Embracing Conflict LOVE DHS ~ 211-219 Ethical Slut ~ Clean Love

Week 11 ~ 11/5
WHAT IS SEX? MASTURBATION DHS ~ 165-172 GTGIO ~ Playing With Yourself PARTNERED SEX DHS ~ 172-180 GTGIO ~ Goodbye V-Card ANAL & TOYS DHS ~ 180-185 GTGIO ~ Anal Sex Up Your Bum GTGIO ~ Oscillator, Generator, Vibrator & Dildo

Week 15 ~ 12/3
SEX AS A COMMODITY DHS ~ 531-546 PORN DHS ~ 546-557 Whores and Other Feminists ~ In the Flesh: A Porn Stars Journey, Nina Hartley PHONE SEX v Phone Sex Guest Speaker, Q & A

Week 12 ~ 11/12
***In-Class Terminology Test*** ATYPICAL SEXUALITY & KINK DHS ~ 405-414 GTGIO ~ Kink in the Animal Kingdom

Week 16 ~ 12/10
***EXAM WEEK***