Midterm 2 Flashcards
People from Countries where HIV is Endemic
Africain and Caribbean decent overlaps of people of these countries and black ppl infection rates for people from HIV-endemic countries is approximately 12.6 times higher than other Canadians
Canadian LGBTQ support organizations
Egale Canada PFLAG Canada
factors that enable LGBTQ youth to reach their potential
Social support, low levels of religiosity and school connectedness g ay-Straight Alliances and connections to other gay-related organizations have a positive impact on most youth
why are we so interested in finding the “cause” of non-heterosexual orientations?
Some people argue that figuring out the genetic aspects of sexual orientation may make diverse sexualities more accepted in societies.
A
no ______ attraction towards others
Aboriginal people
Aboriginal people in Canada experienced HIV rates 3.6 times higher than other Canadians
Despite the fact that Aboriginal people only represent 3.8% of the overall population, they represent approximately 8% of all people living with HIV/AIDS and 12.5% of new infections in 2008
Adolescent/Youth Sexuality
- during teen years oral sex is more common than penetrative intercourse
- correlation between teens having oral sex and increase in number of teens who are pledging to be virgins till marriage
- experimentation with anal
- riskier sexual behaviour by older male,sexually diverse and received sexual education
- lease likely to engage in risky behaviour, young females, not born in Canada
Aging ans sexuality
- majority of seniors live in couples
- benefits in having sex with old age
- also things that contribute to decreased sexual activity - STI’s still a problem in older adults
Asexuality
my fall in love romantically with another for another person without feeling sexual desire for them
- normal amount of masturbating
Attraction
- subjective experience - cultural standards, social environments, status, hight, weight, age, small, body movement, personality, voice, dress
Bacterial Vaginosis
not an STI - due to alteration of the normal vaginal flora - symptoms may increase after intercourse
Bacterial infections
Caused by microorganisms. Can be traced with antibiotics. types: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis
Bi
Attracted ____ to same sex and other sexes
Booty call
impromptu communication for the purpose of sex - restricted to uncommitted and non=monogamous relationship - associated with mutual physical attraction - emotional acts restricted - want sex immediately, usually at night or after drinking
CCHS
1.3% of men are gay and 0.7% of females
Chemical Love
- 4 primary chemicals produce the feeling of love: oxytocin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin - oxytocin: euphoria and excitement, addictive, “cuddle hormone or love drug” - Dopamine: pleasure, released with norepinephrine, reason for sweaty palms, racing heart, shortness of breath, lack of sleep - Serotonin: levels drop when in love, obsessively-compulsive types of behaviours, cannot stop thinking about the object of their love
Cohabitation
- cohabiting heterosexual partners without legal marriage ceremony, however the couple presents themselves as partners - after about 12 months they are considered common-law status - higher in Quebec than other provinces
Coming Out
Refers to the lifelong process of revealing one’s LGBTQ identity and often developing a sense of who they are in relation to their gender identity or sexual orientation
Crab lice/ Pubic lice
small insect that is usually found in the pubic hair, sometimes in eyelashes or other places with corse hair. Cannot live on hear hair too dense. transmitted through sexual contact but towels, clothes and bedding can also pass. Not as common because of shaving Treatment: shampoo should wash clothing sheets and towels. They can live of the body for up to 24 hours
Demi
Attracted ______ when strong emotional connection is established
Divorced singles
7% of people aged 15 and over are divorced - divorced people are increasingly unlikely to remarry, men are more likely to remarry than women - potentially because of loss of romantic idealism
Early Childhood (3-6)
- develop strong sense of place in gender schema - continue body or genital exploration, may recognize pleasurable sensations they get from genital manipulation - asking of “where do babies come from” - playing doctor or house, may entail showing bodies or touching, more curiosity than sexual
Epigenetics
the existence and non-existence of gene influences on sexual orientation
Fall in love
more than a feeling, describes an experience which we have a sense or understanding. - powerless over the experience of love
Female Puberty
- Enlarged breasts - Changes in the appearance of vulva - Pubic hair - increased fatty tissue (hips, buttocks, thighs, pubis) - Body odour
Friends with Benefits
- relationships between friends - 60% of university students have been in one less emotional distress or regret than hook ups - rules like not telling friends, not becoming emotionally involved
Fuck buddies
- acquaintances or previous partners become sexually involved - “no strings attached” - more negative than FWB
Gay bashing
involves verbal and/or emotional denigration or physical violence against gays and lesbians
Genital Herpes
Part of the HSV most people who have herpes are unaware and will never suffer an outbreak last about 2-4 weeks and will dissipate on their own Cannot be cured but frequency of outbreaks can be managed treatment: acyclovir, famvir, valacyclovir can be detected through blood test but high rates of false positives transmitted by shedding of skin before and after a visible outbreak, any contact with infected skin can cause transmission
Gonorrhea
also known as the clap or drip 2nd most common bacterial STI in Canada transmission: oral, vaginal and anal sex, as well mother to child during birth may be asymptomatic Sites of infection: throat, eye, rectum, penis, vagaina Men: pain during urination, penile discharge and testicular pain Untreated: Inflammation of the epididymis Women: vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods, and pelvic pain. Untreated: PID Untreated in both: spread to joint and heart valves Treatment: Antibiotics. drug resistance results in few that are still successful. Ceftriaxone administered by injection and combination with other antibiotics (Cefixime).
Gray
Almost never ____ attracted to others
Greek Love
- storge: loving attachment non sexual (mom and child)
- Agrape: Selfless love (generosity and charity)
- Philia: friendship, based on liking and respect
- Eros: Passionate love
HIV/AIDS in Gay men
men who have sex with men accounted for over 80% of all cases, this group remains the group most afflicted 2011, MSM made up 48.6% of positive HIV tests in Canada. MSM are often at higher risk because the tissue that lines the anus often has micro-tears during sex that allow the virus to enter the blood stream.
Hepatitis B
ransmission: mother to child, sexual intercourse, injection drug use goes undetected early in the disease attacks the liver and over time results in liver damage, cirrhosis and liver cancer (conditions most common in thous infected before 5 years of age, later infections rarely cause symptoms) A and B can be prevented through vaccination, test levels every 10-15 years
Hetero
Attracted ______ to sex(es) other than their own
Heteronormativity
The assumption or belief that heterosexuality is superior to other sexualities and that society should function to support only heterosexual relationships. society generally designed to accommodate heterosexual people
Heterosexism
discrimination or prejudice demonstrated through the assumption that all people are automatically heterosexual or straight until proven otherwise. ex. asking a guy if he has a girlfriend
Homo
Attracted ____ to same sex
Homophobia
antigay attitudes and behaviours including the institutional biases and prejudices that remain in out society
Hookup Culture
- greater frequency at parties -men and women had positive attitudes on casual sex - 40% of college students repot hooking up - include, kissing, masturbation, oral, or intercourse