HSCI FINAL Flashcards
When are individuals most likely to define a sexual activity as “having sex”?
If it involved mutual genital contact and orgasm
What is later age intercourse linked to?
Parental disapproval of early sex
Parental control
Academic Achievement
What is earlier age intercourse linked to?
Peer pressure
Substance use
Having older partner
Estimated amount of Candian grade 9’s who have had penile-vaginal intercourse
19%-23%
Estimated amount of Candian grade 11’s who have had penile-vaginal intercourse
40-46%
Who reports having more pleasure than women did in first sexual experiences?
Men
At what age do most people lose their virginity in canada
Before the age of 20
Name 4 reasons people abstain from sex?
- Religious beliefs
- Fear of STI’s
- Cultural Beliefs
- Importance of virginity
What is the difference between people choosing virginity and reluctant virgin?
Those people choose virginity and the reluctant ones do not have a choice
What are the aspects of a reluctant virgin?
- Shy
- Poor body image
- Lack of dating experience
- Poor social skills
Before having sex how many partners have to give consent?
Both partners must give consent
What are the 3 components of consent?
- Person has to have a clear understanding of what they are consenting to
- Consent must be given freely and not by force
- It should be ongoing and can be withdrawn at any point
What is the gold standard to giving consent?
Verbal affirmative consent
What is Sexual Compliance?
When a person freely consents to engaging in sexual activity when they really do not want to participate
What is a traditional sexual script?
How sex will unfold and in what order
What can fantasies be an outlet for?
Exploring sexual desires
What are common sex fantasies for Canadian adults?
- Making love outdoors
- Participating in acts of domination and submission
- Watching someone undress
At what age do children begin to explore their bodes and masturbate to self-soothe?
2 or 3 years old
Masturbation is more common in who?
Men
What is cunnilingus?
Oral sex on a woman
What is fellatio?
Oral sex on a man
What is anilingus?
Oral sex on the anus or perineum
Name 4 common non-penetrative behaviours
- Frottage (dry humping)
- Scissoring
- Tribadism
- Intercrural sex
Why do you need lubrication during anal sex?
Because the anus lacks natural lubrication
_____ anal sex is a high risk sexual activity
Unprotected
_____ anal sex is a low risk sexual activity
Protected
What are 3 reasons people have anal sex
- Wanting to stay a virgin
- Preventing preganacy
- Women is on period
What is an orgasm
A sexual response, not a behavior
which gender/sexual orientation uses more sex toys and enjoy less orgasm focuses activities?
Heterosexual and lesbian women
gay and bisexual men
Who is more likely to masturbate, use porn, and have casual sex?
Men
What is the most widely used sex toy?
Dildo and vibrator
What are vibrators associated with?
Better sexual functioning in women