Sexuality is subject to constant change, both in public and private spheres. How does sexual change affect our lives and relationships? What does it alter? How can modern sexuality be defined? Gunter Schmidt addresses these questions and develops a broad understanding of the emergence of today's variations of sexuality. With vividness and great expertise, the author reports on moral, partnership, and family revolutions, our departure from instinct, changes in youth sexuality, and our rigid views of homosexuality and heterosexuality. In short: a topic that affects and shapes every individual in their way of life.