Gay, Straight, and In-Between: The Sexology of Erotic Orientation

by John Money

The diverse historical, cultural, and physiological influences that determine sexual orientation are the focus of this fascinating work by one of the foremost investigators of human sexuality. Drawing on case studies from his sexology clinic, the author explores such topics as prenatal and postnatal history, gender differentiation in childhood, and postpubertal hormonal theories. In so doing, he addresses the many enigmas of sexual What makes some children grow up to be homosexual, while others become heterosexual or bisexual? To what degree is gender identity determined before birth? How do the concepts of masculine and feminine become differentiated during childhood? What do we know about the relationship between hormones and homosexuality in adulthood? A unique feature of this book is the follow-up reporting on Money's long-term studies that began over three decades ago. The studies are brought together here for comparison with one another--and with the
work of others--and their full significance is systematically evaluated. Also explored here is his pioneering concepts of lovemaps, the pathways of individual sexual and erotic development, and the factors that may shape overall healthy or pathological orientation, paraphilia, and gender transposition in childhood, adolescence, and maturity. Written in accessible language for researchers and clinicians, this authoritative work is both thought-provoking and informative as it explores timely questions of sexual orientation.

Genres: Psychology, Sexuality, LGBT

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Ty · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's painful to read.

Money's use of "pseudo-hermaphrodism" certain types of DSDs and yet go on to describe bodies with physical anomalies is your 1st indication of the length he went to hold onto strings to back up his denomic theories. It becomes more and more painfully clear why he did the experimenting on David Reimer and knowing he applied his nonesense to human beings makes it all the harder to read. The conclusions he draws on primate behaviour are disturbing at best. It is hard to believe that his liberal undergrad papers were written by what turned into a monster. I don't know a kinder way to name someone who experimented with children's lives, nevermind that those experiments lead to both of them committing suicide.

I take some very minor comfort in knowing he was eventually disgraced by the medical community but I wish he'd have his MD certification revoked for what he did to the Reimer brothers as well as other children up until the 1980's.

[Evilhag · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow ! My god what a wild ride ! U have to laf 😂😂😂 where do they find these people . Just goes to prove ANYONE can write a book Dont let them tell you no!!!

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Gay, Straight, and In-Between: The Sexology of Erotic Orientation