Ch 5 Human Sexuality Flashcards
human sexuality
it is a complex combination of inborn biological characteristics and acquired behaviors
biological sex
biologically male or female
uncircumcised penis
more likely to transfer STDs because of the extra skin
circumcised penis
less likely to transfer STDs
sexual behavior
includes reproductive activities, physical pleasure & emotional relationships
gender
state of being male or female
gender identity
sense
gender role
expression
transsexual
biological sex does not match their gender
ex.) I have a vagina but I feel like a man.
Cross dressers
somebody who simply like to dress like the opposite sex, but has nothing to do with sexual orientation
gender role
we develop as we grow up in the society that you are found in
androgyny
a person that exhibits both male & female characteristics
Sexual orientation
which sex are you sexually attracted too?!
homosexual
males -> males
females -> females
bisexual
males -> males & female
females-> female & male