Final Flashcards
Sexuality
The ways in which we experience and express ourselves as sexual beings
Dimensions of sexuality
- physical
- psychological
- orientation
- developmental
- reproductive
- spiritual
What is sex?
Most people define it as penis/vagina intercourse but we need to be more specific
- penis/vaginal penetration
- oral
- anal
What is abstinence?
represents a deliberate choice regarding our bodies, minds, spirits and sexuality
Is abstinence and virginity the same thing?
Not necessarily, you could choose to be abstinent after losing virginity…
- virginity tends to be defined as penis/vagina intercourse
- abstinence is broader
Carpenter study participants categorized losing their virginity as one of what three things?
- Gift
- Stigma
- Process
Tetro virginity research showed that people were resistant because they were waiting for…
- the right partner
- specific kind of person
- special feelings
- specific kind of relationship
- relationship characteristics
- the right opportunity
Sexual orientation
Combination of emotional, romantic, sexual or affectionate attraction to another person
- who you are attracted to, fall in love with and want to live your life with
Sexual identity
based on biology and begins at the moment of contraception
Gender
based on a sense of femininity or masculinity as defined by the society in which we live
Gender identity
refers to a persons self-identified sense of being male, female, neither or both
Gender presentation
refers to external appearance, dress, mannerisms, and behaviour through which an individual presents his or her gender identity or the gender they would like to appear as
Androgynous
refers to people who identify as neither male nor female
Intersex
refers to people who were born with male and female anatomy, or ambiguous genitalia
- based on gender, hormones, internal organs and chromosomal differences
Transgender
someone whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth
Heterosexual
an individual whose primary sexual orientation is toward members of the opposite sex
Homosexual
a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to or involved with individuals of the same sex
Homophobia
irrational fear and hatred of someone who is homosexual
Demisexual
person who must feel deep emotional or romantic connection to feel sexual attraction
Pansexual
someone who is attracted to others regardless of gender
Polysexual
someone who is attracted to more than one gender
Polyamorous
someone who loves more than one
Scoliosexual
someone who is attracted to non-binary, trans, or gender-non conforming individuals
Two-spirited
First nations term for gays and lesbians
Why do people have sex?
- physiological need?
- societal pressure
- fun
- stress relief
- reproduction
- love and connection
- physical pleasure
- attraction
3 Most common reasons people have sex?
- Physical pleasure
- Show affection
- Attraction
Why not have sex?
- too tired/sick
- too anxious/stressed
- no longer committed to relationship
- angry with partner
- not feeling attractive
- relationship issues
Trojan university sex survey reported that
88 percent of university students agreed that sexual health contributes to overall health and well being
What are some risks and benefits of sexual activity in university?
- safety
- emotional
- pregnancy
- health (risk and benefit)
Masturbation
self stimulation of genitals, produces similar physical responses to those of sexual activity with a partner
Why masturbate?
- relatively few negative consequences
- learn about body
- pleasure and orgasm
- enhance fantasy life
- bladder control/cardio?
Physical health benefits of sex
- cardiovascular fitness
- improves cholesterol
- increases flexibility
- strengthens immune system
- increases pain tolerance
- weight loss
- bladder control
- helps prevent endometriosis
- decreased chance of prostate cancer
- increased life!
Emotional health benefits of sex
- stress relief
- improved sleep
- reduced depression
- maintains intimate connections
- builds passion and excitement
Downsides of sex
- emotional distress
- relationship problems
- stress
- psychosocial discomfort
- guilt
- STIs
- unplanned pregnancy
Sexual negotiation
Say what you mean strongly and clearly!
- consent is ongoing (you can say no anytime)
- no means no
- no one owes sex to anyone
Ages of consent in Canada
12-13 year olds if partner is within 2 years
14-15 year olds if partner is within 5 years
16-18 except when partner is in position of authority
You can’t legally consent to have sex if…
- you are under 18 and not married and having anal sex
- you are under 12 and having vaginal sex
- you are intoxicated
- you are under 18 and having sex with someone in a position of authority
Sexting repercussions
- moral shaming
- emotional turmoil
- sex offenders list
- jail time
__ in __ people will get an STI by the age of __
1 in 2; age 25
About __% of women and __% of men infected with Chlamydia don’t have symptoms
75; 50
The highest rates of STI’s occur among…and are more widespread in _______
16 to 24 year olds; developing nations
STI pathogens like ______ and hate _____
dark, warm, moist body surfaces; light, cold, dryness
Various factors that put young people at risk of STI’s:
- feelings of invulnerability
- multiple partners
- failure to use condoms
- substance abuse
Most STI’s are _________ and 100% _________
curable; manageable with medication
Testing for STI’s is _______
free and painless
What are STI’s?
Infections you catch through sexual contact
- usually transmitted through exchange of body fluids such as semen, vaginal fluids and blood
STI’s cross all lines of ________
age, education, income level and ethnicity
Behavioural factors contributing to the spread of STIs
- early initiation of intercourse
- multiple partners
- high risk partners
- high risk sexual activity
- incorrect condom use
- substance abuse
- sexual coercion
- lack of knowledge and concern about STIs
Social factors contributing to the spread of STIs
- poverty and marginalization
- access to health care
- secrecy and moral conflict about sexuality
Biological factors contributing to the spread of STIs
- asymptomatic nature of STIs
- resistance to treatment or lack of a cure
- other biological factors
Most common STIs on campus are:
- chlamydia
- HPV (genital warts)
- herpes
General signs and symptoms of STIs
- sores
- burning
- pain
- discharge
- itching
- growths or warts
- abdominal pain
Heterosexual women spend __% of their reproductive years trying to prevent pregnancy years trying to prevent pregnancy and __% trying to become pregnant
90; 10
Abstinence and outercourse
- kissing
- hugging
- sensual touching
- mutual masturbation
Prescription contraceptives
- birth control pill
- contraceptive ring
- contraceptive patch
- contraceptive injectables
- intrauterine device
- diaphragm
- cervical cap
Nonprescription contraceptives
- male/female condom
- vaginal spermicide
- contraceptive sponge
Periodic abstinence and fertility awareness methods
- cervical mucus method
- calendar method
- basal body temperature method
Emergency contraception
Use of a method of contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse of failure of another form of contraception
- morning after pill
Sterilization
Surgery to end a person’s reproductive capability
Msost effective types of birth control
- implant
- IUD
Most effective types of birth control
- implant
- IUD
Vaginal irritants
- UTI
- bacterial vaginosis
- yeast infections
2 common bacterial STIs
Gonorrhoea
Chlamydia
Characteristics of bacterial STIs
- treated with antibiotics
- mostly asymptomatic in women
- can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility
- if symptoms are to develop, will do so in less than 10 days
2 common viral STIs
HPV
Herpes
Characteristics of viral STIs
- related to immune system health
- skin to skin contact
- spread when asymptomatic
Hormonal birth control works by:
- preventing ovulation
- making uterine lining inhospitable to fertilized egg
- thickening cervical mucus to hinder sperm movement
Most birth control pills contain _____
synthetic forms of estrogen and progestin
Birth control risks
- cancers
- blood clots
Plan B prevents pregnancy by:
- temporarily stops release of an egg from ovary
- prevents fertilization
- prevents fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus
Male contraceptive
Injectable contraceptive to suppress sperm
- 96% effective
- trials halted because risks outweighed benefits
Coitus interruptus
- removal of penis from vagina before ejaculation
Unprotected sex should not occur…
during the middle of menstrual cycle (days 9-13)
Day one of menstrual cycle is ____ and the last day is _____
the first day of menstruation; the day before menstrual flow begins
Conception occurs
When sperm fertilizes the egg
Contraception
The prevention of conception through various forms of birth control
Implantation
The embedding of the fertilized ovum in uterine lining
Fertilization
The fusion of sperm and egg nuclei
Method of birth control used by about 100 million women all over the world?
Birth control pill
Friendship defined as…
the bond of society
Friends with benefits…
refers to relationships between friends who have sex
Hooking up
loosely defined as sexual activity with a casual partner who may be a friend or stranger