Chapter 45 (Taylor) : Sexuality Flashcards
Term used to denote chromosomal sexual development—male (XY) or female (XX
biological sex
Gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biological sex
cisgender
Areas of the body that produce sexual desire and arousal when stimulated
erogenous zones
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)
This is a DIAGNOSIS for a person whose biological sex at birth is contrary to the one with which the person identifies. __ __
gender dysphoria
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
Behaving and appearing in ways that are considered atypical for a person’s biological sex
gender nonconformity
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
Having sexual feelings for a person of the opposite sex
heterosexual
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
Initiation of the menstrual cycle
menarche
Decrease of cyclic hormonal production and cessation of menses in females, usually between ages 45 and 60 years
menopause
Periodic discharge of bloody secretions through the vagina; usually for 4 to 5 days each month
menstruation
Apex of sexual activity in which rhythmic contractions of the genital organs and many other physiologic changes occur
orgasm
Menstrual cycle–related distress; occurs a few days before the onset of menstruation
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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
Preferred biological sex of the partner of an individual
sexual orientation
Degree to which a person exhibits and experiences maleness and femaleness physically, emotionally, and mentally. This is their ___.
sexuality
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
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
___ encompasses biological sex, sexual activity (including pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction), gender identities and roles, and sexual orientation
sexuality
__ __ 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
__ __ encompasses a person’s self-identity, biological sex, gender identity, gender role behavior or expression, and sexual orientation
Sexual identity
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is one of the most well-known causes of __ __
ambiguous genitalia
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.
14
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)
- be self-aware
- confront
- set limits
- enforce the stated limits
- report
The sexual response cycle has four phases:
1 excitement
2 plateau
3 orgasm
4 resolution
