2nd Edition

The Psychology of Sex

By Meg-John Barker Copyright 2026
188 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

188 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

188 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

What can psychology teach us about sex? How do different bodies and minds respond sexually? How can we prevent people being stigmatised for their sexuality?   The Psychology of Sex   takes you on a tour through the different ways that psychologists have researched and theorised, and created and sustained, certain understandings of sex and sexuality. The... Read more

 

Foreword to the new edition

1 Psychology and sex

2 Sex and sexuality

3 ‘Proper’ sex

4 ‘Normal’ sex

5 Sex debates

6 Un/conscious sex

Further resources

Biography

Dr. Meg-John Barker is a writer and illustrator with a background in academic psychology, sex and relationship therapy, and queer activism. They’ve published a number of graphic guides and self-help style books on the themes of sex, gender, relationships and mental health, as well as free books and zines on topics such as trauma, consent and plurality. Website: rewriting-the-rules.com.