Sexual Functions Flashcards
The enlargement and stiffening of the penis as a consequence of filling with blood
Erection
Expulsion of semen
Ejaculation
Stages of Ejaculation
- Emission
- Expulsion
Involves contraction of the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and vas deferens
Emission
Propulsion of seminal fluid
Expulsion
Ejaculate empties into the bladder rather than being expelled
Retrograde Ejaculation
A substance that arouses or increases one’s capacity for sexual pleasure
Aphrodisiac
Enhance bodily sensations & blood flow
- capsaicin
- antioxidants
Basic fuel of desire
Testosterone
Chemical substances that are secreted externally which are odorless
Pheromones
What are the 3 Kaplan’s Sexual Response Model?
- Desire
- Excitement
- Orgasm
The drive and interest level for sexual activity that arises in the brain
Desire
What are the two strengths of desire?
- Fantasy
- Stimulation
Increase muscle tension, HR, BP
WOMEN: engorged labia, vagina, vaginal lubrication
MEN: penile erection, enlargement, and elevation of testes, Cowper’s secretion
Excitement
Climax of sexual excitement; Involuntary muscle spasms throughout the body
Orgasm
The key factor when choosing a factor
Attraction
There is lust in love; similar to the concept of passion
Romantic Love
Chase: most important love
Game- Playing Love
Respect, intimacy; Loving attachment with nonsexual attachment
Friendship
Practical Love
Logical Love
Passion
Possessive/ Excited Love
Similar to generosity & charity
Selfless Love
Triangular Theory of Love
- Intimacy
- Passion
- Commitment
5 Stages of Relationship Development
- Romance
- Power Struggle
- Stability
- Commitment
- Co- creation
Create a shared vision
Romance
Take responsibility
Power struggle
Experience as interdependent
Commitment
Begin to express, listen
Co-creation
The way people experience & express themselves sexually
Human Sexuality
Types of Love According to Components Present
- Non Love
- Romantic Love
- Liking
- Companionate Love
- Infatuation
- Fatuous Love
- Empty Love
- Consummate Love
It is the way people experience and express themselves
Human Sexuality
FREUD’S PSYCHOSEXUAL THEORY
- Oral
- Anal
- Phallic
3 Aspects of Human Sexuality
- Physiological
- Psychological
- Social
Refers to one’s self-perception
Sexual
Sense of self as masculine or feminine
Gender Identity
Usually related to and derived from gender identity
Gender Role
The direction of one’s sexual interests
Sexual Orientation
Attraction and preference for romantic relationships with other gender
Heterosexual
Romantic relationships with the same gender
Homosexual
Romantic relationships with both genders
Bisexual