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HS 353 - Sexual Health and Sexuality (4)

Explores the connection between sexuality and health from a variety of perspectives – sociological, psychological, sexological, and physiological, among others – and serves as an introduction to such topics as the role of sex and sexuality in life and health, attraction, sexual response, sexual communication, queer identities and sexualities, sexuality throughout the life cycle, sexual and reproductive anatomy, sexual disorders, atypical sexual behavior, and sexual harassment and violence. A primary learning objective for this course is to become fully comfortable discussing a broad range of topics related to sexuality and sexual health in a manner conducive to enhancing education, awareness, and personal health. No credit given to students with credit for HWP 253. Even years Spring.