Module 21 KT Flashcards
Sexuality
abstinence
not having sex
bisexual
refers to a person who is attracted to both males and females
cisgender
refers to a gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biological sex
contraception
a process or technique for preventing pregnancy by means of a medication, device, or method that blocks or alters one or more of the processes of reproduction
erogenous zones
areas that when stimulated cause sexual arousal and desire
gay or lesbian
refers to a person attracted to members of the same sex
gender dysphoria
people who experience clinically significant distress or impairment because their biological sex or sex assigned at birth is contrary to their gender identity
gender identity
the inner sense a person has of being male, female, or nonbinary, which may be the same as or different from that person’s biological sex or assigned sex at birth
heterosexual
straight; refers to a person who is attracted to a person of the opposite gender
impotence
the inability of a male to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that they cannot have satisfactory intercourse
intercourse
the insertion of the penis into the partner’s vagina, anus, or mouth
masturbation
a technique of sexual expression in which a person practices self-stimulation
menarche
the first menstrual period; is expected at about 12 years old but can occur anywhere from ages 8 to 17
menopause
the cessation of menstrual activity, occurs between ages 48 and 55
menstruation
period or menses; the normal vaginal bleeding that takes place for 2 to 7 days during the monthly menstrual cycle if pregnancy has not occured
