Understanding Human Sexuality - 2026 Release

Updates to Every Chapter. Every chapter of the new Canadian edition has been updated to include the latest research, up-to-date studies, research design, and measurements.

SmartBook 2.0. Within Connect, students have access to SmartBook, an adaptive learning and reading tool that personalizes content to each student’s unique needs. Because SmartBook creates the ideal study path for each student, every minute they spend studying is the most effective minute possible. SmartBook highlights the key topics students should focus on, and supplies links to additional learning materials like slideshows, videos and more so they can enhance their understanding of key learning objectives.

Application Based Activities. Available in Connect, Application Based Activities are highly interactive and automatically graded application- and analysis-based exercises wherein students immerse themselves in a Human Sexuality environment, analyze the situation, and apply their knowledge of Human Sexuality strategies. Students progress from understanding basic concepts to assessing and solving complex real-world scenarios.

Power of Process. New to the Eighth Canadian edition, Power of Process for Hyde helps students improve critical-thinking skills and allows instructors to assess these skills efficiently and effectively in an online environment. Available through Connect, preloaded journal articles are shared for instructors to assign. Using a scaffolded framework such as understanding, synthesizing, and analyzing, Power of Process moves students toward higher-level thinking and analysis.

Writing Assignments. The Writing Assignment tool delivers a learning experience to help students improve their written communication skills and conceptual understanding. As an instructor you can assign, monitor, grade, and provide feedback on writing more efficiently and effectively.

Read Anywhere App. Our free ReadAnywhere App allows students to access SmartBook readings and assignments anywhere, anytime, online or offline so they never lose their place. With over 500,000 downloads and an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 in the App Store, you can trust that accessing readings, highlights, and notes across all smart devices has never been easier.

Research-Based Tradition. The Eighth Canadian edition continues to offer a research-based approach, providing a balanced introduction to human sexuality that's designed to engage students.

Approachable for Students. Detailed coverage, clear presentation, and inclusive language ensure the content is approachable and readable.

Canadian Perspectives. Canadian research and content are included throughout to create relevancy for students.

Diversity and Inclusion. A core element of Hyde is its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Care has been taken to provide content that is inclusive and respectful of diverse sexual identities.

Canadian Legal Information. Information about Canadian laws and Canadian legal issues are covered throughout. This includes the current laws related to same-sex relationships, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, contraception and abortion, pornography, and prostitution.

Engaging Pedagogy. Hyde highlights research and issues across every chapter that are of interest to Canadian students to help them understand human sexuality by recognizing one's own sexuality, as well as the diversity of others.