Sexuality
Development, Cases, and Treatment
(Second Edition)
©2026, 650 pages
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Sexuality: Development, Cases, and Treatment investigates sexuality beyond its biological basis and day-to-day manifestations, delving deep into the integral role it plays in human identity, social interactions, and behavior. The book presents a comprehensive exploration of sexuality and its manifestations through the lens of evolutionary theory. This study of sexuality is not solely restricted to acts of sex but treated as an overarching force influencing all aspects of life.
Grounded in the most relevant scientific evidence, the book synthesizes insights from practitioners with 35 years of clinical research and practice experience, utilizing nearly 900 sources to provide a data-driven understanding of human sexuality. Through interviews with key experts, it presents a contemporary narrative on sexual behavior, challenging traditional explanations to shed light on the nonconscious evolutionary forces that influence our sexual drives and choices.
Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, sociology, and related fields, Sexuality is an exemplary textbook for those looking to explore the depths of human sexuality through a contemporary lens grounded in scientific research. Its revelations make it a valuable resource for students and scholars aiming to unravel the complex motivations and implications of sexual behavior.
Grounded in the most relevant scientific evidence, the book synthesizes insights from practitioners with 35 years of clinical research and practice experience, utilizing nearly 900 sources to provide a data-driven understanding of human sexuality. Through interviews with key experts, it presents a contemporary narrative on sexual behavior, challenging traditional explanations to shed light on the nonconscious evolutionary forces that influence our sexual drives and choices.
Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, sociology, and related fields, Sexuality is an exemplary textbook for those looking to explore the depths of human sexuality through a contemporary lens grounded in scientific research. Its revelations make it a valuable resource for students and scholars aiming to unravel the complex motivations and implications of sexual behavior.
Mike Abrams is a board-certified clinical psychologist and a New York University graduate psychology professor. He is the author of five other books and numerous clinical research studies, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to clinical and evolutionary psychology. His work includes the first applications of evolutionary principles to clinical psychology practice.
Marija Milisavljević Grdinić is a psychologist with a career encompassing business strategy and leadership, education, and research. Her background includes publishing and editing scientific works and sharing knowledge through workshop leadership. She has conducted extensive research in psychology, focusing on data analysis, survey design, and performance evaluation.
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Reviews from the First Edition
"In Sexuality and Its Disorders, Mike Abrams shares a wealth of knowledge about sexual matters gleaned from decades of observation and study. He shares fascinating facts, such as the myriad reasons why people have sex in the first place. Who knew that there are scores of reasons that go way beyond the obvious one – people do it for pleasure? Anyone who appreciates that sex is a crucial component of life, and who wonders about its scientific underpinnings, will learn a great deal from this book."
Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph.D.
"This is a first-class text on human sexuality. Its scope is wide-ranging with historical and theoretical depth that gives readers a fabulous overview of the field. It springs to life with lively interviews conducted with today’s leading sexual scientists. And although theoretically eclectic, it uses a sophisticated evolutionary perspective to tie together the fascinating and diverse threads that make up human sexuality."
David M. Buss
"In this volume Mike Abrams has brought together great minds in this complex field. His insightful interviews, in particular, add new dimensions to our understanding of one of the world’s oldest mysteries – what is sex and what are the origins of variations in sexuality?"
C. Sue Carter
"Mike Abrams has written a superbly comprehensive―and imminently readable―overview of historical and recent work on sexuality and disorders of sexuality. Students and instructors will find Dr. Abrams’s writing style engaging and straightforward, bringing excitement and enthusiasm to a fascinating field."
Todd K. Shackelford, Ph.D.
"Sex is an endlessly fascinating topic. Mike Abrams, a leading thinker on intimacy and sexuality, and treatments of these, lays out the story for us. Sexuality and Its Disorders is an engaging and informative book that should be of interest to lay people and professionals alike."
Joseph LeDoux
"This text fills an important but largely ignored gap by providing an accessible and comprehensive text on the psychology of sex and intimate relationships."
Sue Becker
"In Sexuality and Its Disorders, Mike Abrams shares a wealth of knowledge about sexual matters gleaned from decades of observation and study. He shares fascinating facts, such as the myriad reasons why people have sex in the first place. Who knew that there are scores of reasons that go way beyond the obvious one – people do it for pleasure? Anyone who appreciates that sex is a crucial component of life, and who wonders about its scientific underpinnings, will learn a great deal from this book."
Elizabeth F. Loftus, Ph.D.
"This is a first-class text on human sexuality. Its scope is wide-ranging with historical and theoretical depth that gives readers a fabulous overview of the field. It springs to life with lively interviews conducted with today’s leading sexual scientists. And although theoretically eclectic, it uses a sophisticated evolutionary perspective to tie together the fascinating and diverse threads that make up human sexuality."
David M. Buss
"In this volume Mike Abrams has brought together great minds in this complex field. His insightful interviews, in particular, add new dimensions to our understanding of one of the world’s oldest mysteries – what is sex and what are the origins of variations in sexuality?"
C. Sue Carter
"Mike Abrams has written a superbly comprehensive―and imminently readable―overview of historical and recent work on sexuality and disorders of sexuality. Students and instructors will find Dr. Abrams’s writing style engaging and straightforward, bringing excitement and enthusiasm to a fascinating field."
Todd K. Shackelford, Ph.D.
"Sex is an endlessly fascinating topic. Mike Abrams, a leading thinker on intimacy and sexuality, and treatments of these, lays out the story for us. Sexuality and Its Disorders is an engaging and informative book that should be of interest to lay people and professionals alike."
Joseph LeDoux
"This text fills an important but largely ignored gap by providing an accessible and comprehensive text on the psychology of sex and intimate relationships."
Sue Becker
Subscribe to Mike Abrams' Substack to learn more about his research on evolution and well-being.
Read the book review of the first edition in PsycCRITIQUES by Victor A. Colotla.
Read the book review of the first edition in PsycCRITIQUES by Victor A. Colotla.
