Pt. 1. Introduction. Why a handbook on sexuality in close relationships is warranted / John H. Harvey, Amy Wenzel, and Susan Sprecher
Conceptual and theoretical issues in studying sexuality in close relationships / John DeLamater and Janet Shibley Hyde
Methodological issues in studying sexuality in close relationships / Michael W. Wiederman
Overview of sexual practices and attitudes within relational contexts / Marion C. Willetts, Susan Sprecher, and Frank D. Beck
Sociosexuality and romantic relationships / Jeffry A. Simpson, Carol L. Wilson, and Heike A. Winterheld
pt. 2. Role of sexuality in the formation, development, and maintenance of close relationships. Sex and the attraction process : lessons from science (and Shakespeare) on lust, love, chastity, and fidelity / Pamela C. Regan
First sexual involvement in romantic relationships : an empirical investigation of communicative framing, romantic beliefs, and attachment orientation in the passion turning point / Sandra Metts
Sex and romantic love : connects and disconnects / Clyde Hendrick and Susan S. Hendrick
Attachment and sexuality in close relationships / Judith A. Feeney and Patricia Noller
Understanding sexuality in close relationships from the social exchange perspective / E. Sandra Byers and Adrienne Wang
Sexual satisfaction and sexual expression as predictors of relationship satisfaction and stability / Susan Sprecher and Rodney M. Cate
pt. 3. The dark side of sex. Unrequited lust / William R. Cupach and Brian H. Spitzberg
Sexual aggression in romantic relationships / F. Scott Christopher and Tiffani S. Kisler
Sexual and emotional jealousy / Laura K. Guerrero, Brian H. Spitzberg, and Stephen M. Yoshimura
pt. 4. Sexuality in special types of couples and contexts. Sexuality in the relationships of lesbians and gay men / Letitia Anne Peplau, Adam Fingerhut, and Kristin P. Beals
Exploring marital sexuality : peeking inside the bedroom and discovering what we don't know, but should! / F. Scott Christopher and Tiffani S. Kisler
Family foundations of sexuality / Terri D. Fischer
Sexuality and the partner relationship during pregnancy and the postpartum period / Erin N. Haugen, Peter A. Schmutzer, and Amy Wenzel
Sexuality in midlife and later life couples / Elisabeth O. Burgess
Sex in "his" versus "hers" relationships / Kathleen D. Vohs, Kathleen R. Catanese, and Roy F. Baumeister
pt. 5. Applications and clinical aspects. Sexual dysfunction from a relationship perspective / Sylvie Aubin and Julie R. Heiman
Safer sex and sexually transmitted infections from a relationship perspective / Seth M. Noar, Rick S. Zimmerman, and Katherine A. Atwood
Psychopathology, sexuality, and the partner relationship / Amy Wenzel, Lydia C. Jackson, and Jennifer R. Brendle
Integrating sex therapy and couple therapy / Barry W. McCarthy, L. Elizabeth Bodnar, and Mitsouko Handal
pt. 6. Commentaries. What we know about sexuality in intimate relationships / Pepper Schwartz
Sexuality in close relationships : concluding commentary / Daniel Perlman and Susan Campbell.
