Sex, College, and Social Media: A Commonsense Guide to Navigating the Hookup Culture

by Cindy Pierce

Overview

Sex in college has never been simple. And with modern technology, the rising rates of sexual assault and STDs, and an increasingly ambiguous hookup culture, it is getting ever more complex. Sex, College, and Social Media: A Commonsense Guide to Navigating the Hookup Culture is a compassionate, funny, and well-researched primer for the modern college student, both male and female. It covers a range of topics, including: * How improved communication can make sex better for everyone * Ways that porn and the media have warped our expectations * Trustworthy information about STDs and contraception * How to have a healthy relationship with alcohol and drugs * What terminology is appropriate and respectful to use for all things LGBTQ * The facts about sexual assault on campus, and what to do if you or someone you know is assaulted * Consent * and much more Based on author Cindy Pierce's experience talking to college students and on extensive social and medical research, Sex, College, and Social Media provides trustworthy answers for pressing questions about all aspects of the college social scene. It will prepare entering freshmen for their new environment and continue to provide helpful and supportive guidance through senior year and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629561714
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/06/2016
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 The Misinformation Age: How the Media Warps Expectations 1

2 Connecting: Navigating the World of Texting, Twitter, and Tinder 21

3 Unplugging: Relating to Something Other Than Your Phone 43

4 Porn: How Pornography Impacts Your (Real-Life) Sexual Relationships 53

5 Better Sex: How to Find Pleasure and Connection 69

6 Alcohol: How to Have a Smarter Relationship with Substances in College 91

7 Sexual Assault: Knowing the Facts and Advocating for Change 101

8 LGBTQ: Getting Informed and Showing Respect 125

9 Safer Sex: What You Need to Know About STIs and Contraception 141

A Final Word 167

Resources 169

Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors 169

Sexual Assault Vocabulary to Know 171

Program Models for Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts 175

Glossary of Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Terms 181

Acknowledgments 189

Notes 193

References 205

Index 215

About the Author 225