CHP 9: Sexual Intimacy

Question 1

A partner’s evaluation of the quality of the sexual aspect of an intimate relationship.

Answer 1

sexual satisfaction

Question 2

Going without sex for an extended period of time despite the presence of sexual desire.

Answer 2

involuntary celibacy

Question 3

Any type of media featuring nudity or sexual behavior that is explicitly intended to cause sexual arousal.

Answer 3

pornography

Question 4

The use of verbal strategies, physical means, or other manipulative tactics to pressure a partner into unwanted sex.

Answer 4

sexual coercion

Question 5

An umbrella term referring to the variety of ways partners arrange, with the knowledge and consent of all parties, to experience sexual and/or emotional intimacy with multiple people.

Answer 5

consensual non-monogamy

Question 6

The practice of committed couples temporarily exchanging partners for sex or including other in their sex life.

Answer 6

swinging

Question 7

An explicit agreement between two committed partners that each has the option of pursuing sexual or emotional connections with other people.

Answer 7

open relationship

Question 8

The practice of engaging in ongoing emotional and sexual relationships with multiple people, with the knowledge and consent of all parties involved.

Answer 8

polyamory