Procreative Health Flashcards
a complex concept that deals with the quality of being sexual,
sexual activity, & sexual receptivity or interest.
Sexuality
sum total quality of a human being.
Sexuality
It is a degree which a person exhibits & experiences maleness &
femaleness, physically, emotionally, & mentally.
Sexuality
by age 3, this view of self as male or female is already formed.
Sexuality
refers to the biological differences between males and females, (eg. genitalia and genetic
differences).
Sex
refer to the role of a male or female in society, known as a gender role, or an individual’s
concept of themselves, or gender identity.
Gender
refers to those practices involving sexual intercourse and other behaviors involving
stimulation of the genitalia and other erogenous zones for the purpose of procreation or gratification.
Sexual Behavior
It is a multidimentional phenomenon that includes feelings, attitudes and
actions.
Sexuality
Denotes a person’s chromosomal sexual
development (male XY and female XX)
Biological Gender
contains the hereditary information
necessary of cell life.
The Y
carries the genes and functions in
the transmission of hereditary formation
The X
Male or female behavior a person
exhibits (may or may not be the same
as Biological Gender or Gender Identity)
Gender Role
When does the development of sexuality starts?
Starts at conception when biologic sex is determined
Sexuality grows in ________ and _________ as the infamt learns to relate to the people and the world around him.
infancy; childhood
When does sexuality ends?
continues until DEATH
When does sexuality ends?
continues until DEATH
By age ___ most children are aware of their ________ ________ as a result of consistent PARENTAL and SOCIAL reinforcement.
3; sexual identity
During this stage, AUTOSEXUALITY (love of self) is developed and they learn to touch their genitals and seem to be capable of sexual arousal.
Infancy
Infants feels satisfaction through? (3 ways)
- oral stimuli
- contact with another
- cuddling / holding
These are the ways on how a toddler reach satisfaction and develop their sexual identity
- toilet training
- masturbation (holding their genitals especially for boys)
During this stage, they develop
- HOMOSEXUALITY (love of same sex) a preference for their PLAYMATES,
as well as
- HETEROSEXUALITY (love of opposite sex) which some show as ROMANTIC INTEREST for the opposite sex.
Childhood
This is the stage where transition from childhood to adulthood
Adolescence
This means that adolescence find physically and sexually mature young people trying to cope with new situations and sensations
Psychological Immaturity
This means that masturbation, in adolescence, is accompanied by fantasy in common
Sexual experimentation
Relationships formed during Adolescence stage can be?
Homosexual and Heterosexual
This stage is where TRANSSEXUALITY (a person identifying with the opposit sex) occurs
Adulthood
In adulthood, these are the things that makes up their sexual identity (3)
- Responsibility and Choice
- Marriage
- Legitimate sexual expression
This stage is where sexuality has achieved a degree of stability.
Midlife
The stage wherein a sense of masculinity or femininity and comfortable patterns of behavior have been established.
Midlife
The stage wherein their increased security in identity can promote greater intimacy in sexual and social relationships.
Midlife
This stage may also be a time when adults allow themselves more freedom in exploring and satisfying sexual needs.
Midlife
This is how adults in midlife express their sexual identity
Re-examination of life goals, careers, accomplishments, value systems & familial or social relationships
This stage is where some men experience less erectile firmness or ejaculatory force than when they are younger, but others discover that they are able to maintain an erection longer.
Older Adulthood
People in this stage can still enjoy active sexual relationships
Older Adulthood
Both sexes in this stage need to follow safer sex practices throughout life. Because males remain fertile throughout life, they must continue to be responsible sex partners in terms of reproductive planning.
Older Adulthood
Stage wherein women may have less vaginal secretions because they have less estrogen after menopause.
Older Adulthood
The stage wherein there is usage of water-soluble lubricant before sexual intercourse may enhance their comfort and enjoyment.
Older Adulthood
This is one of the greatest influences of sexual attitudes
Home Environment
This can profoundly influence the home and environment, and have a major impact on the child’s socialization in terms of sexual attitudes
Cultural Background
These (2) influence a person’s sexual attitudes. People with more INCOME and EDUCATION tend to be more comfortable with a wider variety of sexual activities
Educational Background & Socioeconomic Level
This influences a person’s sexual attitude. They can be profoundly affected by previous sexual experience (especially with intense experience like incest / rape)
Previous Sexual Experiences
This influences a person’s sexual attitude. A person can be shy while others are adventuresome.
Personal Characteristics
This can significantly influence an individual’s view of sexuality.
Variations in sex drive or libido
True or False (Human Sexual Response)
Feelings and attitudes about sex vary widely
True
True or False (Human Sexual Response)
Sexual experience is common to each individual
False
common -> unique
True or False (Human Sexual Response)
Response of the body to sexual arousal has distinctive features
False
distinctive -> common
Sexual sensors in the Mucocutaneous System
anus, around the mouth, inner margin of the lips, genitalia
Sexual sensors for Nipple-areolar system
done by sucking
Nipple-areolar system is aroused by
done by sucking
pressure sensitive receptors are located at? (2)
shaft of penis & clitoris
What are the other 2 sexual sensors? (Mucocutaneous, Nipple-areolar, Pressure sensitive receptors, Visceral receptor, ______, ______)
Touch receptors of the skin and Other senses (5 senses)
The visceral receptor is located where?
Vagina
(Sexual Response Cycle)
This stage occurs with Physical & Psychological stimulation (sight, sound, emotion, thought)
Excitement
(Sexual Response Cycle)
Stage just before Orgasm (formation of the orgasm platform)
Plateau
(Sexual Response Cycle)
Stage wherein there is discharge of accumulated sexual tension (shortest stage in the sexual response cycle)
Orgasm
(Sexual Response Cycle)
Stage wherein there is a 30 minute period in which the external & internal genital organs return to an unaroused state
WOMEN USUALLY DO NOT EXPERIENCE THIS STAGE
Resolution
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
- vasocongestion causes the Clitoris increases in size
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
- Mucoud fluid appears in the vaginal walls as lubrication within 10-30 minutes
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
- Vagina widens in diameter and increase length
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
Fine rash or “sex flush” appears
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
Nipples become erect
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
- Motor restlessness
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
HR, RR, & BP increases
Excitement
Stage in Sexual Response Cycle
Penile erection occurs, Scrotum thickens, & Testes elevate
Excitement