Terminology of Sexuality Expressions that Exclude Penetration: A Literature Review

abstract

• Precise terminology is paramount in sexuality education. Most sexuality research focuses on the dichotomous concepts of sexual intercourse and virginity, yet there are many expressions of sexuality classified as neither. The purpose of this literature review is to identify and examine the various terms and definitions describing sexuality expressions that exclude penetration (SEEPs). After searching 11 EBSCOhost databases and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 25 peer-reviewed articles were selected for review. Fourteen included oral sex as a potential SEEP, and six sources included anal sex as a potential SEEP. Implications and recommendations for sexuality educators are addressed. 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

authors

• Goodson, Patricia

published proceedings

• AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION

altmetric score

• 0.25

author list (cited authors)

• Menn, M., Goodson, P., Pruitt, B., & Peck-Parrott, K.

citation count

• 2

complete list of authors

• Menn, Mindy||Goodson, Patricia||Pruitt, Buzz||Peck-Parrott, Kelli

publication date

• January 2011

publisher

• Taylor & Francis  Publisher

published in

• American Journal of Sexuality Education  Journal

keywords

• Language
• Literature Review
• Sexuality Education
• Sexuality Terminology

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1080/15546128.2011.625721

start page

• 343

end page

• 359

volume

• 6

issue

• 4

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15546128.2011.625721