A comprehensive dictionary of sexuality, this work covers 6000 sexually-related terms currently in use in the fields of the social and psychological sciences, biology and medicine, religion and law. Entries, many of which are mini-essays, offer insights into contemporary technical terms and cross-references allow easy checking of related issues. The Dictionary includes historical information, slang and colloquial terms, words imported into English-language use from other cultures, theories, frequent references to published sources, literature and biographies, plus legal cases.