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Psych Sexual Self Flashcards

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This reproductive has two functions: to produce sperm and to make the hormone testosterone.

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Testis, (Testes is the plural) and ofc, scrotum is the bag

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This is a mixture of fluid that contains sperm but over 200 separate proteins, as well as vitamins and minerals.

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Semen

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This is the tube inside the penis that can carry urine or semen. A ring of muscle ensures that urine and semen do not get mixed up.

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Urethra

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This refers as first ejaculation or ‘wet dreams’ that usually occurs around the age of 13, which indicates that the boy is producing sperm and could fertilize a female egg through sexual activity.

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Spermarche/Semenarche

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This organ is a muscular bag with a soft lining. It is where a baby develops until its birth.

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Uterus

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Uhhh, describe the Ovaries

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2 ovaries contain the ova (plural for ovum which is eggs)
Ovaries are connected to the uterus via oviduct (fallopian tube)

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This i s a ring of muscle at the lower end of the uterus. It keeps the baby in place while the woman is pregnant.

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Cervix

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Known as a woman’s first menstrual period where the uterus starts to build a lining that will later shed through.

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Menarche

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This is a muscular tube that leads from the cervix to the outside of the woman’s body.

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Vagina

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The emotion systems in the brain that mediate mating, reproduction, and the rearing of young

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Lust, Attraction, and Attachment.

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The opening to the vagina has folds of skin called ____ that meet to form a _____

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Labia & Vulva

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These are parts of the body, which when stimulated, produce erotic or sexual sensations and reactions because these parts are especially sensitive and can cause increased sexual arousal when touched in a sexual manner.

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Erogenous Zones

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She presented the three primary, distinct, but interrelated emotion systems in the brain that mediate mating, reproduction, and the rearing of young

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Helen Fisher (1998)

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Characterized by the craving for sexual gratification and associated primarily with the hormones (the estrogens and the androgens).

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The Sex Drive Libido or Lust

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Characterized by increased energy and the focusing of attention on a preferred mating partner.

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Attraction System

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11
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Who pioneered the Phases of Sexual Response Cycle

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William Masters and Virginia Johnson

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This is the 1st phase where genitals fill with blood (male) and lubricate (female) ready for intercourse; rapid breathing and pulse

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Excitement

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Characterized by feelings of calm, security, social comfort, and emotional union.

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Companionate System Attachment

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12
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This model describes the physiological responses that take place during sexual activity

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Phases of Sexual Response Cycle

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13
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This is the 2nd phase where changes related to excitement reach a peak

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Plateau

14
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This is the 3rd phase where contractions happen all over the body along with sexual release

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Orgasm

15
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This is the 3rd phase enlarged genitals release blood and go through refractory phase (Male); resolves slower (Female)

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Resolution

15
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Conditions that involve the transmission of an infectious organism between sex partners.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) or Venereal Diseases (VDs)

15
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How does Chlamydia work?

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-Caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis
-Can infect both men and women
-Can be acquired during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with someone who has the infection.

15
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How does Gonorrhea work?

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-Caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae
-Can infect both men and women
-Can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat
-Can be acquired by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone being infected with the disease

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How does Trichomoniasis work?

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-Caused by infection with the protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis
-Carried in sexual fluids like semen, pre cum, and vaginal fluid
-Most commonly infected part in women is the lower genital tract which includes the vulva, vagina, cervix, or urethra; in men, the inside of the penis and the urethra.
-Symptoms include irritation, itchy, redness or soreness of the genitals, smelly discharge, and painful or frequent urination.

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How does Syphilis work?

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-Caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum
-It starts as a sore on one’s genital, rectum or mouth
-Spreads to another person through skin or mucous membrane contacts with the sores. Some who experience it may have no symptoms at all but the infection may still be there.

17
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What does HIV/AIDS mean?

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

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How does HIV/AIDS work?

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-Destroys or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body’s ability to fight infections and certain cancers.
-AIDS is a condition while HIV is a virus that may cause an infection, or AIDS. Contracting HIV can lead to the development of AIDS.

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How does HIV/AIDS spread?

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Vertical Transmission: You get it from your mother (Not every child gets it though)
Blood Contamination: Self explanatory (Saliva is excluded ofc)
Needles: Self explanatory
Sexual Contact: HIV is in semen/vaginal fluid, blood. and anal mucus

18
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This method of contraception includes monitoring only bodily changes in order to know when a female is fertile or infertile by keeping track of her menstrual cycle.

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Natural Method

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This method of contraception includes any product, procedure or practice that uses artificial or unnatural means to prevent pregnancy.

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Artificial Method

19
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This Artificial Method of contraception is a Polyurethane foam that is soft and resembles a disc, laced with the spermicide nonoxynol-9 to kill sperms. The sponge functions as a covering for the cervix. It is inserted, loop side down inside the vagina before sexual intercourse.

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Contraceptive Sponge

20
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This Artificial Method of contraception is a soft silicon cap placed inside the vagina so that it prevents the sperm from getting into the uterus. Spermicide is put into the bowl of the diaphragm before inserting it into the vagina so it covers the cervix. Doctor’s prescription needed

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Diaphragm

20
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This Artificial Method of contraception is a Thimble-shaped latex cup, basically like a diaphragm but smaller. Also needs to be used with a spermicide. Different articles highlight that it must remain in the vagina at least 6 hours after intercourse, but it also has to be taken out within 48 hours after.

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Cervical Cap

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This Artificial Method of contraception is one of the most popular forms of female contraception. Taking this will prevent one from getting pregnant especially when doctor’s advice is strictly followed. Intake of the pill results in changes in the uterus lining and cervical mucus brought by the combined effect of estrogen and progestin.

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Pills

21
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This Artificial Method of contraception is also termed as “morning pill”. It must be taken right away after having unprotected intercourse within 3 days. It functions by preventing ovulation or blocking the sperm from uniting with the egg.

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Emergency contraception

22
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This Artificial Method of contraception is a hormone releasing object. It releases progestin and estrogen straight into the bloodstream. Can be put on different parts of the body such as lower abdomen, buttocks, outer arm, or upper body. It is suggested that the object must be replaced once every three weeks.

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Patch (Transdermal Patch)

22
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This Artificial Method of contraception is injected every three months in the buttocks or arms in order to stop possible fertilization. Constant usage of this method may bring temporary bone density loss but it can also be stopped once shots are not taken.

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Shot/Injection

23
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This Artificial Method of contraception includes Hormones progestin and estrogen are produced by the thin and flexible object. It is placed inside the vagina after it has been squeezed between the thumb and index finger and worn for three weeks.

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Vaginal Ring

23
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This Artificial Method of contraception looks like matchsticks that are flexible placed under the upper arm skin. Blocks fertilization by causing deviations in the uterus lining and cervical mucus. Effectivity of this object lasts for about five years.

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Implantable Rods

24
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This Artificial Method of contraception are small contraceptive devices that are inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. There are also 2 types of this device

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Intrauterine Device (IUD)

25
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This type of IUD has progestin produced in the uterus, blocking fertilization and causing uterus lining to thicken

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Hormonal IUD

26
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This Artificial Method of contraception was the first non-surgical method of women sterilization. Done by placing into each fallopian tube a spring-like device that is small enough to be threaded by a thin tube. In the coiled part, scar tissues that take three months to form prevents fertilization by blocking the fallopian tubes.

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Sterilization Implant

26
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This type of IUD has copper wire coiled around the device and it produces an inflammatory reaction that is toxic to sperms and eggs. It can be kept inside the vagina for up to five or ten years respectively.

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Copper IUD

26
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This Artificial Method of contraception involves cutting, tying, or sealing the fallopian tubes in women, in order to block the egg cells from travelling down to the uterus. In men’s vasectomy, no sperm comes out during ejaculation. After surgery, semen analysis can be done to be sure if sperms are already gone.

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Surgical Sterilization

26
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Common contraceptives used by men because it can be purchased from drugstores without prescriptions.

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Male Condom

26
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One of the few types of contraception that can be bought over-the-counter at pharmacies and grocery stores. Known as internal condom which provides dual protection from unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

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Female Condom

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