Introduction and definitions 5-6Q Flashcards
Fill in the blanks: sexual feelings are ______ and impacted by _______
sexual feelings are natural and impacted by hormones
Fill in the blanks: sexual expression is a _______ behaviour
sexual expression is a learned behaviour
Fill in the blanks: sex is _____ part of ______
sex is only a part of sexuality
What does sexuality affect?
quality of life and health
Fill in the blanks: sexuality involves both _____ and ______
sexuality involved both competence and relationships
Sexual competence is _________
being good at sex
What can affect an individuals ability to solve sexual concerns? (4)
personal experience, biases, prejudices and over reactions to sexual info (stigma +++)
What is the definition of sex?
genetic and physical characteristics that differentiate males and females
what is the definition of gender
psychosocial characteristics that differentiate masculinity and femininity
what is the definition of sexuality
the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual aspects of an individual that make up his or her unique being
whole person including sexual thoughts, experiences, learnings, ideas, values and imaginings
Fill in the blanks: sexuality is mostly a ______ phenomena and has ______, emotional and ______ aspects
sexuality is mostly a learned phenomena and has physical, emotional and spiritual aspects
What are the 8 aspects of sexuality and which is the most important?
- personality (personal choice)
- self image
- gender (role and orientation)
- socialization (relationships)
- physical expression
- body image
- communication (verbal and non verbal)
- beliefs and values (most important)
What 5 aspects did DAILEY describe?
1984
sensuality, intimacy, sexual identity, reproduction and sexualization
What is sensuality?
The need and ability to be aware of and accepting of our own bodies
What are the 6 aspects of sensuality?
- A&P
- sexual response
- body image
- satisfaction of skin hunger
- attraction template (arousal kickstart)
- fantasy (most sexuality is in the mind)
What is intimacy?
The need and ability to experience emotional closeness to another human being
What are the 5 aspects of reciprocal intimacy?
caring, sharing, risk taking, vulnerability, self disclosure
Who can you be intimate with?
Anyone
What is sexual intimacy?
ability to give feedback and be heard in a sexual relationship
What is sexual identity?
the continual process of discovering who we are in terms of our sexuality: one part of total identity
What does sexual identity include? (7)
- gender roles
- orientation
- self esteem
- confidence level
- relationships (friends or family)
- roles as child and adult
- perception of self as male or female or whatever
What is reproduction in relation to sexuality?
our values, attitudes and behaviours related to reproduction
what are the 6 aspects of reproduction in relation to sexuality?
- reproductive biases: values and attitudes
- renewal of life: morality issues
- A&P
- lifestyles
- contraception and fertility issues
- STIs (including AIDS)
What is the current societal bias regarding reproduction?
young, attractive hetero married couples are the only people that should have kids
What is sexualization?
use of sexuality to influence, control or manipulate other
What are the 5 aspects of sexualization?
- style of dress, appearance, body language
- advertising
- media
- harassment and/or sexual assault
- paraphilia
Fill in the blanks: the degree of overlap of the 5 aspects of sexualization represent the _____ of integration of the individual’s ______ _______
the degree of overlap of the 5 aspects of sexualization represent the degree of integration of the individual’s SEXUAL BEINGNESS
What is the definition of values?
qualities in life that are deemed important or unimportant, right or wrong, desirable or undesirable
what is the definition of moral values?
relate to our conduct with and treatment of other people, more than just right vs wrong
what is the definition of sexual moral values?
relates to right and wrong of sexual conduct and when/how sexuality should be expressed
Fill in the blanks: sexual ethics govern what _____ considers _____ sexual _______, these may have a basis in ______ and the laws are based on the ________ _______
sexual ethics govern what society considers unacceptable sexual behaviours, these may have a basis in religion and the laws are based on the greater good
Fill in the blanks: historically moral and ethical behaviours were tied to the _______ and ______
historically moral and ethical behaviours were tied to the supernatural and religion