Challenges related to learning about human sexuality online

What are some challenges related to learning about human sexuality online?  What are some benefits?

Reference on what this Human Sexuality course is about:

This course is concerned with one of the core aspects of our lives and of our development:
human sexuality.

This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of human
sexuality.

You will examine human sexuality from historical, cultural, developmental,
behavioural, physiological, psychological, sociological, and relational perspectives.

Perhaps
most importantly, this course will allow you to reflect upon your own experiences, development,
background, and value stances with regard to sexuality.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Examine the field of human sexuality, specifically the following topics: sexual science
research methods, sexuality across the lifespan; relationships and communication,
gender identity and sexual orientation, sexual attraction and love, sexual behaviours,
anatomy and physiology, sexual pleasure and sexual problems, sexual coercion,Page 4 of 21
harassment, aggression and abuse, contraception, STI’s, HIV and AIDS, sexual
variations, sex therapy, and the commercialization of sex; recognizing the implications of
course content and putting it into a broader context;

2. Analyze issues related to human sexuality, comprehending the variety of political,
religious, cultural, biological, social, and historical forces that shape sexuality;

3. Describe the historical development of the field of human sexuality, including the
changes in research, perspective and knowledge that have occurred over time;

4. Critically evaluate methodologies used in sexuality research;

5. Establish independence of thought, and the ability to challenge accepted truths about
human sexuality and think critically about sexuality as it appears in research and the
media;

6. Review the personal and practical implications of course content; becoming informed
about issues related to sexuality that will aid in the development of an intelligent,
responsible, and fulfilling sexual life;

7. Engage in more critical self-reflection related to aspects of sexuality;

8. Organize your thoughts and ideas about sexuality topics and practice communicating
about these with others (i.e., online in discussion);

and

9. Describe language used in the media, common public discourse, and research related to
sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation and use language that is inclusive and