PROCREATIVE HEALTH Flashcards
a degree which a person exhibits and experiences maleness and femaleness
sexuality
- a complex concept that deal with the quality of being sexual, sexual activity, and sexual receptivity or interest
- sum total quality of a human being
sexuality
by age ___, this view of self as male or female is already formed
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refers to the biological differences between males and females
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
is a complex concept that deals with the quality of being sexual, sexual activity, and sexual receptivity or interest. It is a multidimentional phenomenon that includes feelings, attitudes and actions
sexuality
denotes a person’s chromosomal sexual development (XX and XY)
biologic gender
X or Y
contains the hereditary information necessary of cell life
Y
X or Y
carries the genes and functions in the transmission of hereditary information
X
inner sense a person has of being male or female, different from biologic gender
gender identity
male or female behavior a person exhibits, may or may not be the same as biological gender or gender identity
gender role
development of sexuality start at ___
conception
satisfaction through:
- oral stimuli
- contact with another
- cuddling / holding
infancy
they learn to touch their genitals and seem to be capable of sexual arousal
infancy
infancy: autosexuality meaning ___
love of self
- toilet training
- masturbation
- sexual identity
toddler
childhood experience two types of love
homosexuality and heterosexuality
children show a preference for playmates at the same sex
homosexuality
children may show some romantic interest in members of the opposite sex
heterosexuality
transition from childhood to adulthood
adolescence
adolescence finds physically and sexually mature young people trying to cope with new situations and sensations
psychological immaturity
masturbation accompanies by fantasy is common
sexual experimentation
- responsibility and choice
- marriage
- legitimate sexual expression
adulthood
transsexuality usually occurs during ___
adulthood
a person identifying with the opposite sex
transsexuality
re-examination of life goals, career, accomplishments, value systems and familial or social relationships
midlife
- sexuality has achieve a degree of stability
- a sense of masculinity or femininity and comfortable patterns of behavior have been established
midlife
- this increased security in identity can promote greater intimacy in sexual and social relationships
- may also be a time when adults allow themselves more freedom in exploring and satisfying sexual needs
midlife
- men aren’t able to maintain an erection longer
- follow safer sex practices and continue to be responsible sex partners in terms of reproductive planning
older adulthood
older women may have less vaginal secretions because they have less ___ after menopause
estrogen
use of ____ before sexual intercourse may enhance their comfort and enjoyment
water-soluble lubricant
one of the greatest influences of sexual attitudes
home environment
can profoundly influence the home and environment, have a major impact on the child’s socialization
cultural background
people with more income and education tend to be more comfortable with a wider variety of sexual activities
educational background,
socioeconomic level
can be profoundly affected by previous sexual experience (esp. with intense experience like incest / rape)
previous sexual experiences
shy and others are more adventuresome
personal characteristics
significantly influence an individual’s view of sexuality
variations in sex drive or libido
- feelings and attitudes about sex vary widely
- sexual experience is unique to each individual
- response of the body to sexual arousal has common features
human sexual response
sexual sensors:
- anus, around the mouth, inner margin of the lips, genitalia
mucocutaneous system
sexual sensors:
- by sucking
nipple-areolar system
sexual sensors:
- shaft of penis, clitoris
pressure sensitive receptors
sexual sensors:
- of the skin
touch receptors
sexual sensors:
- vagina
visceral receptor
the 4 phases of the sexual response cycle
- excitement
- plateau
- orgasm
- resolution
Occurs with Physical & Psychological stimulation (sight, sound, emotion, thought)
excitement
just before orgasm (formation of the orgasm platform)
plateau
discharge of accumulated sexual tension (shortest stage in the sexual response cycle)
orgasm
30 minute period during which the external and internal genital organs return to an unaroused state
resolution
- vasocongestion causes the clitoris to increase in size
- mucoid fluid appears in the vaginal walls as lubrication
excitement (women)
mucoid fluid appears in the vaginal walls as lubrication within ___ mins
10-30 mins
- vagina widens in diameter and increase length
- fine rash or sex flush
excitement (women)
- nipples become erect
- motor restlessness
- HR, RR, and BP increases
excitement (women)
- penile erection occurs
- scrotum thickens
excitement (men)
- testes elevate
- motor restlessness
- HR, RR, and BP increases
excitement (men)
- Clitoris is drawn forward &
retracts under the clitoral prepuce - Lower part of the vagina becomes congested
- There is increased nipple elevation
plateau (women)
- distention of the penis
- HR 100-175 bpm
- RR 40 bpm
plateau (men)
- uterine contractions from fundus to the lower uterine segment happens
- there is minimal relaxation of the cervical os
- there is external sphincter contraction
orgasm (women)
ejaculation of semen occurs through a series of muscular contraction
orgasm (men)
women do not go through this period so it is possible for women who are interested and properly stimulated to have additional orgasm immediately
refractory period
occurs during which further orgasm is impossible
refractory period (men)
a type of female orgasm originating from masturbation or other non coital acts and represents sexual immaturity
clitoral
a type of female orgasm where it is considered the authentic, mature form of sexual behavior
vaginal
___ has been promoted as an area of heightened erotic sensitivity
g-spot
who discovered or pioneered the 2 types of female orgasm
sigmund freud
who discovered or pioneered the occurrence of the g-spot
ernst grafenberg
During the ___ half of the menstrual cycle (luteal phase) there is increased fluid retention and vasocongestion in the woman’s lower pelvis
sexual response during this time enables the woman to achieve ___ more quickly and achieve orgasm more readily
2nd half, plateau
