Sexual behaviour Flashcards
components of the sexual trichotomy
sexual identity
sexual orientation
sexual behaviour
sexual identity
how we self identify/ publicly identify
sexual behaviour
sexual contacts we have
sexual orientation
who we are attracted to
5 main areas of of sexual self concept
sexual self esteem
lack of anxiety
exploration
arousal
sexual self efficacy
subcomponents of sexual self esteem
sexual behaviour, conduct and attractiveness
subcomponents of sexual self efficacy
assertive
precautions
sexual behaviour meaning
feeling good about ones behaviour
sexual conduct
believing one can be comfortable on a sexual way
sexual attractiveness
perception of own body and how partners rate it
assertive
ones ability to insist they are respected
precautions
ones ability to negotiate safe sex
influences on sexual behaviour
biological
religious
life experiences
cultural
parental
biology
typically evolutionary approach
result of sexual selection
result of sexual selection
different to natural selection
inclusive fitness increased, genes that are good at passing themselves on
reproduction is the mechanism and tends to take precedence over survival
biologically how is sex rewarding
satisfaction, pleasure, love
-dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin
reinforces future sexual behaviour
form a proximate explanation a lot going on behind scenes
reward system and sex related function
triggers sexual motivation
mate choice
thalamus and sex related function
relays erotic stimul incoming from the spinal cord
hypothalamus and sex related function
coordinates autonomic events in sexual behaviour mate choice
amygdala and sex related function
gives emotional significance to incoming erotic stimuli
mate choice
modulates sensual drive
septal region and sex related function
modulates sexual drive
prefrontal cortex and sex related function
blunts initiation of sexual behaviour
modulates sexual drive
cingulate cortex and sex related function
processing sexual stimuli in conflictuary contexts
modules sexual drive
insula and sex related function
awareness of tumescence of erectile organs
modulates sexual drive
serotonin and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
mainly released by neurons of raphe nuclei
acts on smooth muscles of vascular system of genitals
produces vasodilation and vasoconstriction
inhibitory function on erectile function, lubrication and sexual interest
dopamine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
stratal is important for copulation, not sexual motivation
can disinhibit genital reflexes, if present in low levels
facilitates parasympathetic erections
copulatory behaviour
sympathetically mediated ejaculation
inhibits erections in high levels
norepinephrine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
stimulates penile erections via autonomic activation
can reverse sexual inhibition that follows sexual exhaustion
useful in erectile dysfunction
acetylcholine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
penile erection is implicated
histamine and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
full or partial erection by H2 and 3 receptors, peripheral level
central level can modulate sexual behaviour
opioid and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
can lead to sexual impairment
can cause loss of libido, ED and inability to reach orgasm
androgens and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
stimulating and maintaining sexual function in a man
critical for penile tissue, development, growth and maintenance of erectile funciton
estradiol and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
behavioural development of male mammas
prolactin and function in regulating human sexual behaviour
provides body with sexual gratification after sexual acts
high levels= impotence and loss of libido
life experiences
age of development and learning
exposure to abuse
partner choice
aging
illness
cultural influences
cultural norms
media
sex roles
experience of adolescence
preferences
economic cost
technology
religious influences
specific aspect of culture
all mention something about sex
can influence your behaviours
parental influences
quality of relationships
sex roles in family
how parents view sex
education
abuse
anisogamy
size dimorphism of gametes
standard in most mammals not always default position
isogamy
gametic systems of similar size
associated costs of large or small gamete
reasonable to see why it might impact sexual behaviour if oe gamete is larger than the other
determinants of risky sexual behaviour
fast life history strategies adaptively favour risky behaviour in general
personality
lack of skills
low self esteem
resources
difficulty saying no
peer pressure
common risk factors of STI’s and unplanned pregnancy
economic deprivation
family history of problem behaviour
family conflict
favourable parental attitudes towards problem
lack of positive parental engagement
association with substance using peers
lack of school connectedness
behaviours increasing risk of STI’s
misuse of alcohol and other substances
early onset of sexual activity
high number of sexual partners
high rate of partner change
condomless
alcohol as a risk factor
increases confidence
reduces inhibitions
increases possibility of sex
vulnerability to sexual assault
most common drug to facilitate transmission of STI’s
alcohol problems for safer sex
reduces inhibitions
increases risk taking
reduces potenital to consider consequences
helps people to forget safe sex messages
risk factors for drug taking and sex
more likely to have more sexual partners and unprotected sex
increased sexual risk taking
prolonged sex can lead to trauma and abrasions
erectile dysfunction
altered ejaculatory latency
why alcohol drugs
impact functional and structural status of prefrontal cortex
alters basolateral amygdala
Natsal
national surgery of sexual attitudes and lifestyles
