ch.46 Flashcards
abstinence
refraining from having sex
bisexual
having sexual feelings for people of both sexes
cisgender
gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biologic sex
contraception
prevention of conception or pregnancy; also used to describe methods used for birth control
erogenous zones
areas of the body that produce sexual desire and arousal when stimulated
female genital mutilation
any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons
gay
term used to describe homosexual males
gender diverse
gender dysphoria
diagnosis for a person whose biologic sex at birth is contrary to the one with which the person identifies
gender expression
gender identity
the inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biologic sex
heterosexual
having sexual feelings for a person of the opposite sex
impotence
condition in which a man is unable to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he cannot have satisfactory sexual intercourse
intercourse
insertion of the penis into the partner’s vagina, anus, or mouth
lesbian
homosexual female
masturbation
self stimulation for sexual satisfaction
menarche
initiation of the menstrual cycle
menopause
decrease of cyclic hormonal production and cessation of menses in females, usually between ages 45 and 60 years
menstruation
periodic discharge of bloody secretions through the vagina; usually for 4 to 5 days each month
orgasm
apex of sexual activity in which rhythmic contractions of the genital organs and many other physiologic changes occur
premenstrual syndrome
menstrual cycle–related distress; occurs a few days before the onset of menstruation
-PMS
sexual dysfunction
condition that prevents a person or couple from engaging in or obtaining satisfaction from sexual activity
sexual orientation
preferred biologic sex of the partner of an individual
STIs
disease that spreads from one person to another through intimate sexual contact
follicular phase
one follicle produces a mature ovum
-2
proliferation
the endometrium becomes thick and velvety
luteal phase
corpus luteum develops
-4
secretory phase
endometrial lining disintegrates
sexual response cycle
excitement
plateau
orgasm
resolution
BETTER method
Bring up topic of sex
Explain your concern
Tell patients about sexual dysfunction
Timing
Educate patients about side effects of treatments
Record assessment
diaphragm method
dome-shaped rubber device placed in the vagina before sexual activity
trichomonasis
thin, foamy, greenish vaginal discharge causing itching of the vulva and vagina
