[1] PRELIMS | PROCREATIVE HEALTH Flashcards
A complex concept that deals with the quality of being sex, sexual activity, and sexual receptivity or interest
Sexuality
Sexuality
Sum total quality of a ____
human being
It is a degree which a person exhibits and experiences maleness and femaleness, physically, emotionally, and mentally
Sexuality
Sexuality
By age ____, this view of self as male or female is already formed
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Biological differences between males and females
Sex
Eg. genitalia and genetic differences
The role of male or female in society known as a gender role, or an individual’s concept of themselves, or gender identity
Gender
Practices involving sexual intercourse and other behaviors involving stimulation of the genitalia and other erogenous zones for the purpose of procreation or gratification
Sexual Behavior
Denotes a person’s chromosomal sexual development
Male XY and Female XX
Biologic Gender
Biologic Gender
Contains the hereditary information necessary of cell life
Y chromosome
Biologic Gender
Carries the genes and functions in the transmission of hereditary formation
X chromosome
Inner sense a person has of being male or female
Gender Identity
Male or female behavior a person exhibits
Gender Role
May or may not be the same as biological gender or gender identity
The development of sexuality starts at ____
Conception
Development of Sexuality
Sum quality of human being and it begins at conception, when ____ is determined
biologic sex
Development of Sexuality
Grows in ____ as the infant learns to relate to the people and the world around him/her, and continues until death
infancy and childhood
Development of Sexuality
By age 3, most children are aware of their ____ as a result of consistent parental and social reinforcement
sexual identity
Stages of Sexual Development
Satisfaction through:
- Oral stimuli
- Contact with another
- Cuddling / Holding
Infancy
Infancy
Young infants learn to touch their genitals and seem to be capable of sexual arousal
Autosexuality
Love of self
Stages of Sexual Development
Involves toliet training, masturbation, and sexual identity
Toddler
Childhood
Children show a preference for playmates at the same sex
Homosexuality
Love of same sex
Childhood
Children may also show some romantic interest in members of the opposite sex
Heterosexuality
Love of the opposite sex
Stages of Sexual Development
Transition from childhood to adulthood
Adolescence
Adolescence
Finds physically and sexually mature young people trying to cope with new situations and sensations
Psychological Immaturity
Adolescence
Masturbation accompanies by fantasy is common
Sexual Experimentation
Stages of Sexual Development
Involves the responsibility and choice, marriage, and legitimate sexual expression
Adulthood
Adulthood
A person identifying with the opposite sex
Transsexuality
Stages of Sexual Development
Re-examination of life goals, careers, accomplishments, value systems, and familial or social relationship
Midlife
Midlife
Sexuality has achieved a degree of ____
Stability
Midlife
A sense of ____ and comfortable patterns of behavior have been established
masculinity or femininity
Midlife
The increased security in identity can promote ____ in sexual and social relationships
greater intimacy
Midlife
This may also be a time when adults allow themselves more freedom in exploring and satisfying ____
sexual needs
Stages of Sexual Development
Can still enjoy active sexual relationships
Older Adulthood
Older Adulthood
Some men experience less ____ than when they are younger, but others discover that they are able to maintain an erection longer.
erectile firmness or ejaculatory force
Older Adulthood
Both sexes need to follow (1) ____ throughout life. Because (2) ____ remain fertile throughout life, they must continue to be responsible sex partners in terms of reproductive planning.
(1) safer sex practices
(2) males
Older Adulthood
Older women may have less (1) ____ because they have less (2) ____ after menopause.
(1) vaginal secretions
(2) estrogen
Older Adulthood
Use of ____ before sexual intercourse may enhance their comfort and enjoyment.
water-soluble lubricant
Influences of Sexual Attitudes
One of the greatest influences
Home Environment
Influences of Sexual Attitudes
Can profoundly influence the home and environment, have a major impact on the child’s socialization
Cultural Background
Influences of Sexual Attitudes
People with more income and education tend to be more comfortable with a wider variety of sexual activities
*two answers
Educational Background and Socioeconomic Level
Influences of Sexual Attitudes
Can be profoundly affected by ____, especially with intense experience like incest / rape
Previous sexual experiences
Influences of Sexual Attitudes
Involves some other being shy and others are more adventuresome
Personal characteristics
Influences of Sexual Attitudes
Significantly influence an individual’s view of sexuality
Variations in sex drive or libido
Sexual Sensors
Anus, around the mouth, inner margin of the lips, genitalia
Mucotaneous System
Sexual Sensors
Aroused by sucking
Nipple-areolar System
Sexual Sensors
Includes shaft of penis and clitoris
Pressure Sensitive Receptors
Sexual Sensors
____ of the skin
Touch Receptors
Sexual Sensors
Includes the vagina
Visceral Receptor
The Sexual Response Cycle
Occurs with physical and psychological stimulation
Sight, Sound, Emotion, and Thought
Excitement
The Sexual Response Cycle
Just before orgasm (formation of the orgasm platform)
Plateau
The Sexual Response Cycle
Discharge of accumulated sexual tension (Shortest stage in the sexual response cycle)
Orgasm
The Sexual Response Cycle
30 minute period during which the external & internal genital organs return to an unaroused state.
Resolution
Excitement - Woman
- (1) ____ causes the Clitoris increases in size
- (2) ____ appears in the vaginal walls as lubrication within 10-30 mins.
- Vagina widens in (3) ____ and increase ____
- Fine rash or (4) ____ appears
- (5) ____ become erect
- (6) ____ restlessness
- (7) ____ increases
(1) Vasocongestion
(2) Mucoid fluid
(3) diameter / length
(4) “sex flush”
(5) Nipples
(6) Motor
(7) HR, RR, & BP
Excitement - Men
- (1) ____ occurs
- (2) ____ thickens
- (3) ____ elevate
- (4) ____ restlessness
- (5) ____ increases
(1) Penile erection
(2) Scrotum
(3) Testes
(4) Motor
(5) HR, RR, & BP
Plateau - Women
- Clitoris is drawn forward & retracts under the (1) ____
- (2) ____ of the vagina becomes congested
- There is increased (3) ____
(1) clitoral prepuce
(2) Lower part
(3) nipple elevation
Plateau - Men
- (1) ____ of the penis
- HR incr. to (2) ____ bpm
- RR incr. approx. (3) ____ bpm
(1) Distention
(2) 100-175
(3) 40
Orgasm - Women
- (1) ____ from fundus to the lower uterine segment happens
- There is minimal relaxation of the (2) ____
- There is (3) ____ contraction
(1) Uterine contractions
(2) cervical os
(3) external sphincter
Orgasm - Men
- ____ occurs through a series of muscular contractions
Ejaculation of semen
Resolution
Do not go through this period so it is possible for ____ who are interested and properly stimulated to have additional orgasm immediately.
Women
Resolution
Occurs during which further orgasm is impossible
Men
Two Types of Female Orgasm
Originating from masturbation or other non coital acts and represents sexual immaturity
Clitoral
Two Types of Female Orgasm
Were the authentic, mature form of sexual behavior
Vaginal
Has been promoted as an area of heightened erotic sensitivity in women
“G Spot”
Influence of the Menstrual Cycle on Sexual Response
- During the (1) ____ there is increased fluid retention and vasocongestion in the woman’s lower pelvis.
- In line with this, sexual response during this time enables the woman to achieve (2) ____ more quickly and achieve ____ more readily.
(1) 2nd half of the menstrual cycle (luteal phase)
(2) plateau / orgasm
Influence of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response
Pregnancy is another time in life when there is ____ of the lower pelvis because of the blood supply needed by the rapidly growing fetus
vasocongestion
Influence of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response
Following pregnancy, many women experience (1) ____ because the new growth of blood vessels during pregnancy lasts for sometime and continues to facilitate (2) ____
(1) increased sexual interest
(2) pelvic vasocongestion
Influence of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response
For some women, increased breast engorgement results in (1) ____ during ____
(1) extreme breast sensitivity
(2) coitus
