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No Longer His and Hers, But Ours: Examining Sexual Arousal in Response to Erotic Stories Designed for Both Sexes

Christina L. Scott Department of Psychology, Whittier College, Whittier, California, USA
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Angelberto Cortez Jr. Department of Psychology, Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, California, USA
Pages 165-175 | Published online: 19 Apr 2011

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