CHAPTER 9

Question 1

Sexual Satisfaction

Answer 1

A partner’s evaluation of the quality of the sexual aspect of an intimate relationship

Question 2

Involuntary Celibacy

Answer 2

Going without sex for an extended period of time despite the presence of sexual desire

Question 3

Pornography

Answer 3

Any type of media featuring nudity or sexual behaviour that is explicitly intended to cause sexual arousal

Question 4

Sexual Coercion

Answer 4

The use of verbal strategies, physical means, or other manipulative tactics to pressure a partner into unwanted sex

Question 5

Consensual Nonmonogamy

Answer 5

An umbrella term referring to the variety of ways partners arrange, with the knowledge and consent of all parties, to experience sexual and/or emotional intimacy with multiple people

Question 6

Swinging

Answer 6

The practice of committed couples temporarily exchanging partners for sex or including other in their sex life

Question 7

Open Relationship

Answer 7

An explicit agreement between two committed partners that each has the option of pursuing sexual or emotional connections with other people

Question 8

Polyamory

Answer 8

The practice of engaging in ongoing emotional and sexual relationships with multiple people, with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved