Chapter 9: Sexuality Flashcards
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Sexual Preferences and Dilemma
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- Chapter begins with scenarios on solitary orgasms, shared sexual experiences, and emotional impact of sexual enhancement drugs.
- Recognizes subjective nature of individual responses to these scenarios.
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Changing Attitudes Towards Casual Sex
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- Describes evolving societal views on nonmarital sex over the last fifty years.
- Introduces “permissiveness with affection” standard, emphasizing committed relationships.
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Hookup Culture Ambivalence
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- Examines positive and negative feelings associated with hookups.
- Majority expresses a preference for dating over casual encounters.
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Sex Differences in Attitudes
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- Discusses average sex differences in sexual values.
- Explores regret disparities in the context of casual sex.
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Sexual Double Standard
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- Explores historical sexual double standard, noting persistence in some aspects.
- Highlights societal disapproval of women accepting casual sex offers.
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Attitudes Towards Same-Sex Sexuality
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- Highlights changing attitudes towards same-sex relationships.
- Attributes shift to increased visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals and understanding of sexual orientation.
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Cultural Variances in Sexual Attitudes
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- Compares sexual attitudes across countries.
- Acknowledges within-country variations based on demographics.
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Influence of Societal Factors
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- Recognizes shaping of sexual attitudes by historical, religious, political, and societal influences.
- Notes distinctions between demographic groups in views on same-sex marriage.
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Sexual Behaviour Overview
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- Differentiates between thoughts and actions regarding sex.
- Acknowledges variability in experiences and challenges assumptions.
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Sex for the First Time
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- Highlights cultural shift with increased responsibility among American teens.
- Despite precautions, concerns persist, leading to unintended pregnancies and STIs.
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First Sexual Experience
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- Describes commonality of first sexual experiences within steady relationships.
- Notes overall positive experience for most teens.
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Time of Sexual Intimacy in Relationships
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- Advises taking time before becoming sexually intimate in new relationships.
- Questions association of sex on the first date with lower relationship satisfaction.
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Motives for Choosing to Have Sex
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- Explores various reasons behind choosing to engage in sexual intercourse.
- Recognizes diversity of motives from altruistic to vengeful.
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Sex Education and Misinformation
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- Criticizes abstinence-only programs for ineffectiveness.
- Advocates for comprehensive sex education to make responsible choices.
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Factors Influencing Sexual Frequency
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- Examines factors affecting frequency of sexual activity.
- Notes physical changes associated with aging and potential decline in passion.
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Sexual Partnerships and Reporting Discrepancies
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- Highlights discrepancies in self-reported sexual behavior between men and women.
- Attributes differences to procedural issues, definitions of “sex,” and social desirability biases.
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Sexual Preferences and Relationship Satisfaction
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- Couples who cohabit have more frequent sex than married couples.
- Acknowledges variations in sexual frequency based on age and sexual orientation.
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Future Desires and Promiscuity Perception
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- Survey data indicates most people aspire to have few sexual partners.
- Challenges stereotype that men universally seek more partners than women.
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Infidelity
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- Global disapproval of infidelity, yet studies reveal significant rates.
- 21% of women and 32% of men engage in infidelity in compiled investigations.
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Prevalence of Infidelity
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- About one in five wives and one in three husbands engage in extradyadic sex after marriage.
- Higher rates of infidelity in dating or cohabiting couples.
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Gender Differences
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- Men more likely to cheat than women, linked to attitudes towards casual sex.
- Pronounced differences in same-sex relationships.
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Sociosexual Orientations
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- Individuals vary in sociosexual orientations influencing attitudes towards sex.
- Unrestricted orientations associated with more extradyadic sex.
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Associations with Sociosexuality
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- Unrestricted individuals are dynamic and flirtatious.
- Sociosexuality linked to likelihood of having extradyadic sex over a lifetime.
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Facial Features and Sociosexuality
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- Observers can distinguish sociosexual orientations based on facial features.
- Unrestricted women may have more masculine features but considered less desirable for long-term relationships.
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Evolutionary Perspective
* Men's lower parental investment historically favored casual sex.
* "Good genes" hypothesis suggests women seek genetically superior mates.
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Current Behaviours Supporting Evolutionary Hypotheses
* Women show increased attraction to extradyadic mates during fertility periods.
* Modern studies indicate a small percentage of children may be raised by unknowing fathers.
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Sperm Competition and Evolutionary Adaptations
* Men's anatomy adapted for sperm competition, favoring deep thrusts.
* Evolutionary perspective on sexual behaviors.
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Relationship Quality Perspective
* Infidelity influenced by dissatisfaction with the current partner and availability of alternatives.
* Traits associated with individuals more likely to cheat.
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Sexual Desire and Gender Differences
* Men, on average, have higher sex drives than women.
* Men generally desire sex more frequently and sooner in relationships.
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Implications of Sexual Desire Differences
* Mismatched sexual desire in heterosexual couples may lead to frustration.
* Power dynamics in sexual interactions may create adversarial dynamics.
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Casual Sex and Safe Practices
* Three-fourths of college students engage in hookups.
* Condom use during hookups varies, especially with alcohol involvement.
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Cybersex and Online Sexual Activities
* Online interactions offer accessibility, affordability, and anonymity.
* Adverse effects of porn and potential outcomes of emotional involvement online.
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Unsafe Sex
* Despite precautions, many individuals engage in unsafe sex.
* Reasons for unsafe sex include underestimates of risk and faulty decision-making.
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Encouraging Safe Sex
* Education counteracts misunderstandings about risk.
* Treating condoms as part of sexy foreplay is suggested.
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Facotrs Influencing Sexual Satisfaction
* Highlights factors like partnership, monogamy, frequency of sexual activity, and media influence.
* Discusses improving sexual satisfaction through autonomy, challenging gender roles, and positive motivations.
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How to Improve Sexual Satisfaction
* Emphasizes autonomy, competence, relatedness, and challenging traditional gender roles.
* Motivations for sex and mindsets about sexual satisfaction contribute to fulfilling experiences.
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Sexual Communication
* Clear communication about sexual likes and dislikes associated with greater sexual satisfaction.
* Open communication about sexual preferences leads to more rewarding sexual experiences.
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Sexual Satisfaction and Relationship Satisfaction
* Both are interconnected; dissatisfaction in one area leads to dissatisfaction in the other.
* Similarity in sexual desire and shared sexual histories contribute to satisfaction.
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Attachment and Sexuality
* Attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, secure) influence sexual behavior.
* Secure attachment associated with greater sexual self-confidence and satisfaction.
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Conclusion
* Sexual satisfaction is a complex interplay of various factors.
* Open communication, challenging traditional norms, and valuing partners' autonomy contribute to a fulfilling sexual experience.
