Myths in human sexuality; a social-psychological perspective

Human sexuality, as a field of interest as well as a human experience, is inundated with myths, falacies, and dead beliefs. These outdated notions are instrumental in failure to gain an accurate and factual knowledge base about human sexuality, its nature, function, and its regulation. Myths have served to create an aura and mystery around the expression and experience of human sexuality. It is that aura that has contributed to ignorance, abuse, and misunderstanding. It is imperative, therefore, to examine the existence of myths in everyday living and to explore the meaning in our personal lives as well as in our prefessional encounters.