We live in a time of great uncertainty about relationships. We search for "The One," but find ourselves staying single because nobody measures up. The reality of our relationships is not what we expected, and it becomes hard to balance it with all the other things that we want out of life. At the sa[...]
A practical guide that takes its readers through the various classifications of sexuality and gender and explains the common experiences and issues related to these classifications. It provides an understanding of the conceptualisation of sexuality and gender and explains its inevitable relevance in[...]
A practical guide that takes its readers through the various classifications of sexuality and gender and explains the common experiences and issues related to these classifications. It provides an understanding of the conceptualisation of sexuality and gender and explains its inevitable relevance in[...]
This paperback includes work on sadomasochism from across the social sciences including discussions of the history and culture of SM, medical and legal issues, along with theory and original research on the topic. With contributions from academics, practitioners and activists, this book represents c[...]
Focuses on common problems such as anxiety and depression, exploring how different therapeutic approaches understand and work with them. This book introduces key aspects of the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy, and the increasing relevance of research in this area.[...]
Most social scientific work on intimate relationships has assumed a monogamous structure, or has considered anything other than monogamy only in the context of 'infidelity'. Yet, in recent years there has been a growing interest among researchers and the public in exploring various patterns of intim[...]