Intro, Definitions, Dimensions

Question 1

What is the six-dimensional model of human sexuality made up of?

Answer 1

The Biological, psychological, Emotional, Cognitive, Socio-cultural and Moral/spiritual/religious

Question 2

How can the Biological aspect be described?

Answer 2

Reproduction, Sex Hormones (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone), Genitals, STI’s, Contraception, Secondary Sex Characteristics, Sexual Response

Question 3

How can the Psychological aspect be described?

Answer 3

Learning + Experience, Trauma, Attraction, Desire, Paraphilia, Eroticism, Body Image (self-esteem)

Question 4

How can the Emotional aspect be described?

Answer 4

Lust, Love, Shame, Frustration, Desire, Guilt, Fear, etc…

Question 5

How can the Cognitive aspect be described?

Answer 5

interpretation of sexual behaviors, perception, assessment + evaluation, acquired knowledge

Question 6

How can the Socio-cultural aspect be described?

Answer 6

Laws + taboo, Norms, attitudes, Stigmas, Rules, Media (beauty standards, stereotypes),

Question 7

How can the Moral aspect be described?

Answer 7

Practices (rules of conduct), Ethics, Beliefs + Values (what’s right vs. what’s wrong)