Sexuality is one of the fundament drives behind anyone’s thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Sex makes the world go around. In many ways, sex defines who we are. Human sexuality is a way in which people express them sexually. It comprises within itself the feelings and behaviours linked to biological, physical, emotional, erotic, social or spiritual aspects. The concept of human sexuality has come a long way with varied historical contexts; it lacks a precise definition.

Largely, human sexuality comprises of concern regarding human reproductive functions and the human response cycle. Sexual orientation is the pattern of the sexual interest of an individual in the same opposite sex. Physical and emotional bonds between people highlight the bonds individuals have with each other and how they manifest the feelings of love, trust and care. Sexuality affects and is affected by (vice-versa) cultural, religious, socio-economical, legal, ethical, moral and other aspects of one’s life. Individuals may face problems in the sexual lives, whether it concerns the problems and conditions relating to reproductive function or the problems and disorders of human response cycle (sexual dysfunction; the problems individuals go through while sexual activity which prevents them from deriving satisfaction from the sexual activity).

This course is for all psychology students who wish to brush up their concepts, and for others who is interested in studying the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality and interactions, for mental health professionals who have interests in the area of relationships, couple counselling, interpersonal relationships, sexologists. This course on human sexuality will provide the learners with an in-depth understanding of the concept of sexuality. The learners will get thorough lectures on theoretical approaches to human development. Sexuality from puberty to adulthood and later, shall be taught to the learners. The learners will get a chance to get an insight into their own sexuality, orientation, developmental processes, sexual attitudes and behaviour. The learners will be introduced with sexual disorders; sexual dysfunctions throughout stages of life. The course, prevalence, differential diagnosis, risk factors, conditions of sexual response cycles, conditions of sexual orientation and more, will be brought about the lectures.