Lecture: Sexuality Flashcards
What influences a person’s attitude towards sexuality?
Religious beliefs, values of society, the media and the family
Define sexual health.
State of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality
Define sexual orientation.
Predominant pattern of a person’s sexual attraction over time
What type of sexuality issue is most common during infancy and early childhood?
Gender identity
What type of sexuality issue is most common during school-aged years?
Questions
What type of sexuality issues are most common during puberty/adolescence?
Emotional and physical changes
What type of sexuality issue is most common during young adulthood?
Emotional maturation
What type of sexuality issue is most common during middle adulthood?
Concerns with attractiveness
What type of sexuality issue is most common with older adults?
Physiological sexual response changes (with aging, but aging does not lead to diminished sexuality)
What types of physical changes in sexuality occur in women during middle adulthood?
Decreased estrogen levels lead to diminished vaginal lubrication and decreased vaginal elasticity, often leading to dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) or decreased desire for sexual activity
What types of physical changes in sexuality occur in men as they age?
Increase in postejaculatory refractory period and delayed ejaculation
What types of physical changes in sexuality affect both genders of older adulthood?
The excitement phase is prolonged (longer to reach an orgasm), refractory time following orgasm is longer, reduced availability of sex hormones
How is sexual activity related to physical health in older adults?
They are positively correlated
What types of nonprescription contraceptive methods are available?
Abstinence, barrier methods (spermicidals, condoms), rhythm
What types of contraceptives require health care provider interventions?
Hormonal contraception, IUD, diaphragm, cervical cap, sterilization
How does hormonal contraception prevent pregnancy?
Alters the hormonal environment to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, and/or thin the lining of the uterus
How is tubal ligation performed?
A woman’s Fallopian tubes are cut, tied, or ligated
How is a vasectomy performed?
A man’s vas deferens, which carries sperm away from the testicles, is cut and tied
What is the most at risk age group to be diagnosed with an STI?
15 - 24; Almost half of those diagnosed each year fall into this age group
Which STIs are usually curable?
Syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis; however, some of these may be developing axb resistant strains
What factor is most likely to increase your risk for contracting an STI?
Unprotected sex with multiple partners
What is the most common STI in the United States?
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Define infertility.
Inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse
Define sexual dysfunction.
Absence of complete sexual functioning
Define PLISSIT
Permission to discuss sexuality issues, Limited Information related to sexual health problems being experienced, Specific Suggestions (only when nurse is clear about the problem, Intensive Therapy (referral to professional with advanced training if necessary)
