Sexual Self Flashcards
T or F
Sexual Self also includes accepting one’s sexuality, taking responsibility and making clear your interpersonal motives
T
T or F
The development of the reproductive system begins after puberty. After one-month primordial gonads develop.
F
[Puberty —> Conception]
Which statement/s is/are false?
1. The sex of a person is dependent to the chromosomes it has.
2. A female has XY chromosome, whereas a male has XX chromosome
A. 1
B. 2
C. Both
D. None
B
The stage of physical and sexual development at which individuals becomes sexually mature
Puberty
T or F
The outcome of puberty may be different by sex but the hormonal process is similar
T
areas of the body that are sensitive to pleasant and sensual feelings which gives rise to feelings of pleasure sexual feeling when stimulated. High number of receptors of nerve endings
Erogenous Zones
serves as primary erotic stimulus
Skin
Other EZ (4)
Lips
Genitalia
Perianal Skin
Nipples
refers to the sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities including intercourse and masturbation
SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE
5 Phases of Sexual Response Cycle
Desire Phase
Arousal Stage
Plateau Phase
Orgasm Phase
Resolution Phase
Sexual urges occur in response to sexual cues or fantasies
Desire phase
A SUBJECTIVE SENSE OF SEXUAL PLEASURE and physiological signs of sexual arousal. In males, penile tumescence (increase flow of blood into the penis); in females, vasocongestion (blood pools in the pelvic area) Ieading to vaginal lubrication and breast tumescence (erect nipples)
Arousal stage
Brief period occurs before orgasm
Plateau phase
In males, feelings of the inevitability of ejaculation, followed by ejaculation, in females, contractions of the walls of the tower third of the vagina
Orgasm phase
Decrease in arousal occurs after orgasm (particularly in men)
Resolution phase
Regulation and sexual functioning
Hypothalamus
secretes hormones produced in the hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Hormones responsible for sexual activity
Both (1)
For males (2)
For females (2)
Both: Oxytocin
Males: Luteinizing Hormone, Vasopressin
Females: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, Estrogen and Progesterone
also known as “libido”, refers to a person’s desire to engage in sexual activity
Sex drive
An anthropologist that proposed three stages of falling in love
Helen Fisher
3 stages of Falling Inlove
- Lust (erotic passion)
- Attraction (romantic passion)
- Attachment
Marked by physical attraction
Lust (erotic passion)
You crave for your partner’s presence. Chemicals trigger: (3)
ATTRACTION (ROMANTIC PASSION)
Nonepinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
responsible of alerting the body
Nonepinephrine
motivation and goal directed behavior
Dopamine
-happy hormone
Serotonin
Involves lasting commitment with your significant other
Attachment
Refers to the TOTAL EXPRESSION of who you are as a human being, your femaleness or your maleness
SEXUALITY
refers to the biological and physiological differences between men and women
SEX
refers to the social and cultural differences between men and women
GENDER
An inherent or Immutable enduring emotional, romantic or sexual attraction to other people
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Attracted to people of the opposite sex
Heterosexual
Attracted to people of one’s own sex
Homosexual
Attracted to people of either sex
Bisexual
Attracted to people of any gender identity
Pansexual
Not sexually attracted to other people
Asexual
CATEGORIES OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION (5)
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Pansexual
Asexual
One’s INNERMOST CONCEPT of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither
GENDER IDENTITY
HOW YOU CHOOSE TO EXPRESS YOUR GENDER IDENTITY through your body features and behavior
GENDER EXPRESSION
Factors that influence sexuality and sexual orientation (3)
• Family Influences
• Socio-cultural Factors
• Urban Setting
are diseases acquired through sexual contact
STD
STDs can also be transmitted through (3)
Pregnancy
Blood transfusion
Sharing needles
Family Planning Methods (3)
A. Artificial Method
B. Natural Method
C. Surgical Method
use of chemicals/equipment to prevent conception
Artificial Method-
- this method does not use chemicals which might give side effects.
Natural Method
method that ensures conception is inhibited permanently after surgery.
Surgical Method
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RH Law)
RA 10354
