Chapter 45 (Taylor) : Sexuality Flashcards

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Term used to denote chromosomal sexual development—male (XY) or female (XX

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biological sex

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Gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biological sex

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cisgender

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Areas of the body that produce sexual desire and arousal when stimulated

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erogenous zones

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Any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons

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female genital mutilation (FGM)

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This is a DIAGNOSIS for a person whose biological sex at birth is contrary to the one with which the person identifies. __ __

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gender dysphoria

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The inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biological sex; synonym for sexual identity

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gender identity

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Behaving and appearing in ways that are considered atypical for a person’s biological sex

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gender nonconformity

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The BEHAVIOR a person conveys about being male or female gender, which may or may not be the same as biological sex or gender identity

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gender role behavior

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Having sexual feelings for a person of the opposite sex

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heterosexual

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Condition in which a man is unable to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he cannot have satisfactory sexual intercourse; synonym for erectile failure

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impotence

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Initiation of the menstrual cycle

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menarche

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Decrease of cyclic hormonal production and cessation of menses in females, usually between ages 45 and 60 years

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menopause

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Periodic discharge of bloody secretions through the vagina; usually for 4 to 5 days each month

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menstruation

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Apex of sexual activity in which rhythmic contractions of the genital organs and many other physiologic changes occur

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orgasm

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Menstrual cycle–related distress; occurs a few days before the onset of menstruation

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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The integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of sexual being in ways that are positively enriching and that enhance personality, communication, and love

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sexual health

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Preferred biological sex of the partner of an individual

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sexual orientation

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Degree to which a person exhibits and experiences maleness and femaleness physically, emotionally, and mentally. This is their ___.

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sexuality

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An inclusive term used to describe those who feel that the sex assigned to them at birth incompletely describes or fails to describe them

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transgender

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Person of a certain biological sex with the feelings of the opposite sex.
-a person who lives full-time as a member of a gender that differs from the sex and gender he/she/they were assigned at birth

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transsexual

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___ encompasses biological sex, sexual activity (including pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction), gender identities and roles, and sexual orientation

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sexuality

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__ __ may be defined as the integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of sexual being, in ways that are positively enriching and that enhance personality, communication, and love

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Sexual health

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__ __ encompasses a person’s self-identity, biological sex, gender identity, gender role behavior or expression, and sexual orientation

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Sexual identity

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is one of the most well-known causes of __ __

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ambiguous genitalia

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For example, a woman who identifies as ___ would have a vagina and clitoris (biologically female), and would identify as female (gender).
cisgender
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For example, a person born biologically male (penis and scrotum) may identify as female (gender). This is an example of?
transgender
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For many transgendered people, the solution is to change their bodies, through surgery, hormone therapy, or both, to match their inner feelings; this process is referred to as ___.
transitioning
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Male or female identification is known as ___ ___. | (it's either male or female, theirs only 2 genders)
Gender binary
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__ __ describes a person whose gender identification and behaviors shift from time to time, whether within or outside of societal, gender-based expectations.
Gender fluid
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This term sometimes specifically refers to those TRANSITIONING with hormones or confirmation surgery!!
transsexual
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___ refers to a person who is unsure of his/her/their sexual orientation
Questioning
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___ refers to a person who is attracted to both men and women
Bisexual
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Feelings of love for another person are closely associated with ___
desire
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___, more often practiced by males, is sexual arousal with the aid of an inanimate object not generally associated with sexual activity
Fetishism
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Is this adaptive or maladaptive sexual behavior? - Between two consenting adults - Mutually satisfying to both - Not psychologically or physically harmful to either - Lacking in force or coercion - Conducted in private
adaptive
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___ is stimulation of the female genitals by licking and sucking the clitoris and surrounding structures.
Cunnilingus
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___ is stimulation of the male genitals by licking and sucking the penis and surrounding structures.
Fellatio
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The achievement of sexual arousal by looking at the body of someone other than one’s sexual partner.
Voyeurism
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The practice of gaining sexual pleasure while inflicting abuse on another person
Sadism
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Gaining sexual pleasure from the humiliation of being abused
Masochism
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Practicing sadism and masochism together. It might involve being tied up, biting, hitting, spanking, whipping, pinching, and other activities
Sadomasochism
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The practice of adults gaining sexual fulfillment by performing sexual acts with children.
Pedophilia
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To some degree, ___ dictates the choice of sexual partner, duration of sexual intercourse, methods of sexual stimulation, and sexual positions.
culture
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__ __ __ (FGM) includes procedures that intentionally injure or alter the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons.
Female genital mutilation
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4 major types of FGM (female genital mutilation:
- clitoridectomy - excision - infibulation - other
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FGM: Partial or total removal of the clitoris and, in very rare cases, only the prepuce (the fold of skin surrounding the clitoris)
Clitoridectomy
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FGM: Partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora
Excision
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FGM: Narrowing of the vaginal opening through the creation of a covering seal. The seal is formed by cutting and repositioning the inner, or outer, labia, with or without removal of the clitoris.
Infibulation
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FGM: All other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for nonmedical purposes—for example, pricking, piercing, incising, scraping, and cauterizing the genital area
Other
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Healthy sexuality depends on freedom from __ and __
guilt and anxiety.
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During the menstrual cycle, the body prepares for the presence of a __ __
fertilized ovum
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During the menstrual cycle, if fertilization does not occur, the body __
sheds the lining of the uterus
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The menstrual cycle: Two cycles occur simultaneously:
one in the ovaries and one in the endometrium of the uterus
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In the ovaries, in a typical 28-day cycle, the phase from day 4 to 14 is called the __ phase
follicular
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During this phase, a number of follicles mature, but only one produces a mature ovum.
follicular
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In the uterus, the endometrium is becoming thick and velvety in preparation for receiving a fertilized egg. This phase in the uterus is called the __
proliferation
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Ovulation generally occurs on day __ when the mature ovum ruptures from the follicle and the surface of the ovary, and is swept into the fallopian tube.
14
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Some women can detect ovulation by the presence of a sharp, cramping pain over the ovulating ovary; this pain is called mittelschmerz, or middle pain, because it occurs in the __
middle of the cycle.
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From day 15 to day 28, the phase in the ovaries is called the ___ phase. The leftover empty follicle fills up with a yellow pigment and is then called the corpus luteum, or yellow body.
luteal
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During the luteal phase in the ovaries, the uterus also undergoes changes; this phase is called the ___ phase.
secretory
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Normal blood loss during the menstrual cycle averages __
30 to 80 mL
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__ __ are noncancerous growths of the uterus. They can cause heavy menstrual periods and bleeding between periods.
Uterine fibroids
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Some women experience abdominal cramping during menses, called __
dysmenorrhea
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__ is characterized by the appearance of one or more of the following symptoms several days before the onset of menstruation: (1) emotional symptoms such as depression, irritability, anxiety, changes in sleep habits, changes in sexual desire, poor concentration, crying, anger, and social withdrawal; and (2) physical symptoms such as appetite changes, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain, aches and pains, swelling, acne, gastrointestinal issues, and fatigue
PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
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Some studies have shown that PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is related to ___ levels
serotonin
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The ___ is the largest erogenous zone
skin
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The most important body organ for sexual arousal and stimulation is the ___.
brain
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The ___ phase is initiated by erotic stimulation and arousal
excitement
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Characteristics of the ___ phase are the involuntary spasmodic contractions of the genital organs
orgasm
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The term ___ defines the climax and sexual explosion of the tension that has been building over the preceding phases
orgasm
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The ___ phase is characterized by a return to the normal body functioning present before the excitement phase
resolution
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The man experiences a period during which the body does not respond to continued sexual stimulation, called the ___ period
refractory
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Basson’s (2000) Nonlinear Model of female sexual response is important because it acknowledges differences in the ___, especially those who have been in a long-term relationship.
sexual responses of women
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Basson’s Nonlinear Model emphasizes the effect of emotional intimacy, sexual stimuli, mental excitement, and relationship satisfaction on the __
female sexual response.
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___ are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today
STIs
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T/F: Most of the time, STIs cause no symptoms, particularly in women
True
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___ ejaculation is a condition in which a man consistently reaches ejaculation or orgasm before or soon after entering the vagina.
Premature
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___ ejaculation, also called ejaculatory, refers to a man’s inability to ejaculate into the vagina, or delayed intravaginal ejaculation.
Delayed
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__ is a rare condition in which the vaginal opening closes tightly and prevents penile penetration.
Vaginismus
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___, a chronic vulvar discomfort or pain that interferes with sexual activity.
Vulvodynia
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__ is a surgical procedure to remove a breast and surrounding tissue.
Mastectomy
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An ___ is a surgical opening placed on the outside of the body to allow for the passage of secretions and elimination into a closed drainage bag
ostomy
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T/F: Quid pro quo harassment occurs when a person’s employment or well-being is dependent on agreeing to unsolicited and unwelcome sexual demands.
true
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___occurs when sex- or gender-based behaviors create a hostile, intimidating environment that hurts a person’s work performance, classroom performance, or general sense of well-being.
Hostile work environment
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5 steps when responding to harassment in the nursing environment: (SCLER)
1. be self-aware 2. confront 3. set limits 4. enforce the stated limits 5. report
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The sexual response cycle has four phases:
1 excitement 2 plateau 3 orgasm 4 resolution