Chapter 45 (Taylor) : Sexuality Flashcards by Lyndsay Floystad

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

biological sex

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

cisgender

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

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

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. __ __

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

gender identity

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

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

gender role behavior

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Having sexual feelings for a person of the opposite sex

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

impotence

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Initiation of the menstrual cycle

menarche

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

menopause

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

menstruation

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

orgasm

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

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

sexual health

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Preferred biological sex of the partner of an individual

sexual orientation

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

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

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

transsexual

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

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

Sexual health

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

Sexual identity

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

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

For example, a person born biologically male (penis and scrotum) may identify as female (gender). This is an example of?

transgender

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

Male or female identification is known as ___ ___. | (it's either male or female, theirs only 2 genders)

Gender binary

__ __ describes a person whose gender identification and behaviors shift from time to time, whether within or outside of societal, gender-based expectations.

Gender fluid

This term sometimes specifically refers to those TRANSITIONING with hormones or confirmation surgery!!

transsexual

___ refers to a person who is unsure of his/her/their sexual orientation

Questioning

___ refers to a person who is attracted to both men and women

Bisexual

Feelings of love for another person are closely associated with ___

desire

___, more often practiced by males, is sexual arousal with the aid of an inanimate object not generally associated with sexual activity

Fetishism

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

___ is stimulation of the female genitals by licking and sucking the clitoris and surrounding structures.

Cunnilingus

___ is stimulation of the male genitals by licking and sucking the penis and surrounding structures.

Fellatio

The achievement of sexual arousal by looking at the body of someone other than one’s sexual partner.

Voyeurism

The practice of gaining sexual pleasure while inflicting abuse on another person

Sadism

Gaining sexual pleasure from the humiliation of being abused

Masochism

Practicing sadism and masochism together. It might involve being tied up, biting, hitting, spanking, whipping, pinching, and other activities

Sadomasochism

The practice of adults gaining sexual fulfillment by performing sexual acts with children.

Pedophilia

To some degree, ___ dictates the choice of sexual partner, duration of sexual intercourse, methods of sexual stimulation, and sexual positions.

culture

__ __ __ (FGM) includes procedures that intentionally injure or alter the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons.

Female genital mutilation

4 major types of FGM (female genital mutilation:

- clitoridectomy - excision - infibulation - other

FGM: Partial or total removal of the clitoris and, in very rare cases, only the prepuce (the fold of skin surrounding the clitoris)

Clitoridectomy

FGM: Partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without excision of the labia majora

Excision

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

FGM: All other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for nonmedical purposes—for example, pricking, piercing, incising, scraping, and cauterizing the genital area

Other

Healthy sexuality depends on freedom from __ and __

guilt and anxiety.

During the menstrual cycle, the body prepares for the presence of a __ __

fertilized ovum

During the menstrual cycle, if fertilization does not occur, the body __

sheds the lining of the uterus

The menstrual cycle: Two cycles occur simultaneously:

one in the ovaries and one in the endometrium of the uterus

In the ovaries, in a typical 28-day cycle, the phase from day 4 to 14 is called the __ phase

follicular

During this phase, a number of follicles mature, but only one produces a mature ovum.

follicular

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

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.

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.

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

During the luteal phase in the ovaries, the uterus also undergoes changes; this phase is called the ___ phase.

secretory

Normal blood loss during the menstrual cycle averages __

30 to 80 mL

__ __ are noncancerous growths of the uterus. They can cause heavy menstrual periods and bleeding between periods.

Uterine fibroids

Some women experience abdominal cramping during menses, called __

dysmenorrhea

__ 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)

Some studies have shown that PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is related to ___ levels

serotonin

The ___ is the largest erogenous zone

skin

The most important body organ for sexual arousal and stimulation is the ___.

brain

The ___ phase is initiated by erotic stimulation and arousal

excitement

Characteristics of the ___ phase are the involuntary spasmodic contractions of the genital organs

orgasm

The term ___ defines the climax and sexual explosion of the tension that has been building over the preceding phases

orgasm

The ___ phase is characterized by a return to the normal body functioning present before the excitement phase

resolution

The man experiences a period during which the body does not respond to continued sexual stimulation, called the ___ period

refractory

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

Basson’s Nonlinear Model emphasizes the effect of emotional intimacy, sexual stimuli, mental excitement, and relationship satisfaction on the __

female sexual response.

___ are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today

STIs

T/F: Most of the time, STIs cause no symptoms, particularly in women

True

___ ejaculation is a condition in which a man consistently reaches ejaculation or orgasm before or soon after entering the vagina.

Premature

___ ejaculation, also called ejaculatory, refers to a man’s inability to ejaculate into the vagina, or delayed intravaginal ejaculation.

Delayed

__ is a rare condition in which the vaginal opening closes tightly and prevents penile penetration.

Vaginismus

___, a chronic vulvar discomfort or pain that interferes with sexual activity.

Vulvodynia

__ is a surgical procedure to remove a breast and surrounding tissue.

Mastectomy

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

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

___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

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

The sexual response cycle has four phases:

1 excitement 2 plateau 3 orgasm 4 resolution