PSYO 354 Flashcards
Sexual Fantasy
Mental imagery that’s sexually arousing or erotic
Foreplay
Physical interactions that are sexually stimulating
Fisting
Insertion of a hand into the vagina or anus
Fellatio
Oral stimulation of the male genitals
Cunnilingus
Oral stimulation of the female genitals
Missionary position
The sexual position in which the insertive partner is on top. It has also been called the male-superior position
Anilingus
Oral stimulation of the anus
Serial monogamy
A pattern of becoming involved in one exclusive relationship after another, as opposed to engaging in multiple sexual relationships at the same time
Celibacy
Complete sexual abstinence. The term is sometimes used to describe the state of being unmarried, especially for people who take vows to remain single
Cohabitation
The state whereby two people live together as a couple but are not legally married
Common-law relationship
A relationship in which two people live together as a couple but are not legally married. The term can refer to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples. Some jurisdictions recognize a common-law relationship as marriage.
Monogamy
Marriage to one person
Polygamy
Simultaneous marriage to more than one person
Polygyny
A form of marriage in which a man is married to more than one woman at the same time
Polyandry
A form of marriage in which a woman is married to more than one man at the same time
Homogamy
The practice of marrying someone who is similar to yourself in social background or standing
Extramarital sex
Sexual relations between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse
Conventional adultery
Extramarital sex that’s kept hidden from one’s spouse
Consensual adultery
Extramarital sex that’s engaged in openly, with the knowledge and consent of one’s spouse
Swinging
A form of consensual adultery in which both spouses share extramarital sexual experiences. This is also referred to as mate-swapping
Comarital sex
Swinging, or mate swapping
Polyamory
Any form of open sexual relationship that allows for consensual sexual and/or emotional interactions with more than one partner
Sexual dysfunction
A persistent or recurrent difficulty with lack of sexual arousal or desire, or difficulty reaching orgasm
Vasocongestion
Engorgement of blood vessels with blood, which swells the genitals and breasts during sexual arousal
Erectile disorder
Persistent difficulty getting or maintaining an erection sufficient to allow the man to engage in or complete sexual activity. Also termed erectile dysfunction
Performance anxiety
Feelings of worry about being able to function successfully with respect to sexual activity (or any other activity that might be judged by another person)
Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
An American Psychiatric Association diagnosis that combines problems in sexual desire and becoming sexually aroused in women. These problems cause clinically significant distress
Female orgasmic disorder
An American Psychiatric Association diagnosis describing persistent or recurring problems in women reaching orgasm
Anorgasmic
Unable to reach orgasm, through any means
Delayed ejaculation
A sexual problem in which a male persistently and recurrently has difficulty reaching orgasm, causing clinically significant distress
Premature ejaculation (PE)
A sexual dysfunction in which ejaculation occurs with minimal sexual stimulation, and before the man desires it. It’s also called “rapid ejacultaion”
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
An American Psychiatric Association diagnosis referring to a number of sexual pain problems in women and men
Dyspareunia
Persistent or recurring pain during sexual activity
Vulvodynia
A problem characterized by symptoms such as severe vulval pain, burning, and itching
Biopsychosocial method
An approach to explaining sexual problems and dysfunction that looks at the interactions of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors
Hypogonadism
A condition marked by abnormally low levels of testosterone production
Tumescence
Swelling; erection
Sex therapy
A collective term for behavioural models for treating sexual dysfunction
Sensate-focuse exercises
Exercises in which sexual partners take turns giving and receiving pleasurable stimulation in non-genital areas
Squeeze technique
A method for treating premature ejaculation. The tip of the penis is squeezed to temporarily prevent ejaculation
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
An infection that’s passed from one person to another through sexual contact. (Some STIs, such as HIV can be transmitted through other ways)
Bacteria
A class of single-celled micro-organisms that have no chlorophyll and can give rise to many illnesses. (Bacterium)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Inflammation of the pelvic region in women, possibly including the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, abdominal cavity, and ovaries. Its symptoms are abdominal pain, tenderness, nausea, fever, and irregular menstrual cycles. The condition may lead to infertility
Pharyngeal gonorrhea
A gonorrheal infection of the pharynx, which is the cavity leading from the mouth and nasal passages to the larynx and esophagus. It’s characterized by a sore throat.
Epididymitis
Inflammation of the Eididymis
Syphilis
An STI caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. It may progress through several stages of development, often from a chancre to a skin rash to damage to the cardiovascular or central nervous system
Chancre
A sore or ulcer
Congenital syphilis
A syphilis infection that is present at birth
Vaginitis
Any type of vaginal infection or inflammation
Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
A form of vaginitis usually caused by the Gardnerella vaginalis bacterium.
Candidiasis
A form of vaginitis caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans
Trichomoniasis
A form of vaginitis caused by the protozoan Trichomonas agialis
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A sexually transmitted virus that destroys white blood cells in the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to life-threatening diseases
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
A condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and characterized by destruction of the immune system, stripping the body of its ability to fend off life-threatening diseases
Immune system
The complex of mechanisms the body uses to protect itself from disease-causing agents such as pathogens
Pathogen
An agent, especially a micro-organism, that can cause disease
Leukocytes
White blood cells that are essential to the body’s defenses against infection
Antigens
A protein, toxin, or other substance to which the body reacts by producing antibodies. The word is formed from “antibody generator”
Opportunistic diseases
Diseases that take hold only when the immune system is weakened and unable to fend them off
Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
A combination of drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS. ART allows people with HIV to live healthy lives and greatly reduces the chances of transmitting HIV to sex partners
Pre-exposure prophylaxix (PrEP)
The use of HIV antiviral medications by HIV-negative people who are at high risk for HIV infection
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
The use of HIV antiviral medications by HIV-negative people within 72 hours after potential exposure to HIV
Genital Herpes
An STI caused by the herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). It’s characterized by blister-like sores on the genitals
Herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1)
The virus that causes oral herpes, which is characterized by cold sores on the lips and in the mouth. HSV-1 can be transmitted from the mouth of an infected person to the genitals of another person, resulting in genital herpes
Herpes simplex virus, type 2 (HSV-2)
A virus that causes many cases of genital herpes. It is usually transmitted through genital-to-genital contact
Ocular herpes
A herpes infection of the eye, usually caused by touching an infected area of the body and then touching the eye
Prodromonal symptoms
Warning symptoms that signal the onset or flare-up of a disease
Hepatitis
An inflammation of the liver