Chapter 14 - Behaviours - Lectures Flashcards
What is later age of intercourse linked with?
Parental disapproval of early sex and greater parental control, academic achievement.
What is earlier age of intercourse linked with?
Peer pressure to have sex, substance use with friends, having an older partner.
What is associated with later age of first intercourse?
High quality, accurate, sex education.
Factors related to age of first sexual intercourse…
Low connectedness to family, low connectedness to school, sexually permissive peers, alcohol (girls), smoking, low self-esteem (girls), and high self-esteem (boys).
How many female Canadian university students rated their first sexual experience as either “perfect” or “very good”?
61%
How many male Canadian university students rated their first sexual experience as either “perfect” or “very good”?
72%
When do most people lose their virginity by?
Before they enter their 20s
How many grade 10 students in Canada have experienced sexual intercourse?
25%
What are two key components to consent?
The person has to have a clear understanding of what they are consenting to, and consent must be given freely and not coerced.
Do men and women tend to have similar fantasies?
Yes
Who fantasizes about sex more often, men or women?
Men
Most common sexual behaviour for teenagers?
Masturbation
What are the most widely used sex toys?
The dildo and the vibrator
Who is more likely to use sex toys, men or women?
Women
Who spends more time in “non-orgasmic” activities, heterosexual couples or homosexual couples?
Homosexual couples
What is a good sexual position during pregnancy?
Woman-on-top
What are advantages to the woman-on-top position?
Allows for stimulation of the breasts and/or clitoris, provides face-to-face intimacy, and can be a good position if the penetrative partner has a disability.
What are negative consequences of unprotected anal intercourse?
Urinary tract infections, bacteria infections and STIs.
What are some reasons people might have anal sex?
Sexual pleasure, wanting to remain a virgin, preventing pregnancy, during menstruation.
What are differences in sexual behaviours between genders and across sexual orientations?
Heterosexual and lesbian women an gay and bisexual men use more sex toys and enjoy less orgasm-focused sex activities compared to heterosexual men.
Pattern of online relationships
Stage one: individual reads another person’s blog or webpage and becomes interested in knowing more. Stage two: involves communicating and sharing more information about themselves. Stage three: two people meet in person and a couple identity forms.
Are people more revealing about sexuality in person or online?
Online
Is the rate of marriage increasing, staying the same, or declining in Canada?
Declining
Is the number of cohabitating couples rising, staying the same, or decreasing in Canada?
Rising
Are Canadians remaining single for a shorter period of time, the same amount of time, or a longer amount of time than before… and why?
Staying single for longer, due to pursuits of higher education.
What are circumstances that might make sexual satisfaction in a long term relationship fluctuate?
Childbirth, stress, hormonal changes.
Why does frequency of sex decline in a relationship?
Due to factors of aging, NOT due to the duration of the relationship.
What percent of married couples have sex monthly or weekly?
87%
What percent of cohabitating couples have sex monthly or weekly?
92%
What is the first marriage divorce rate in Canada?
33%
What is the average length of marriage before a couple chooses divorce?
14.5 years
What are reasons that a polygnous marital structure might be harmful for women and children?
Lack of social power, lower levels of education, and financial distress.
Social learning theory
Individuals will model their attitudes and behaviours after fictional characters they see in media.
Positive aspects of online sexual activity
Mild or moderate online sexual activity can benefit relationships and increase frequency of sexual activity.
Negative aspects of online sexual activity
Overuse of online sexual activity can lead to neglecting a real partner, increasing changes of separation and divorce.
