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Sexual Self Flashcards

1
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This refers to biological characteristics based on anatomy and reproductive functions.

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Sex

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This refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for males and females. It is a social construct and can vary across cultures.

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Gender

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This is an ethnic group in Indonesia.

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The Bugis of South Sulawesi

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This is the anatomy you’re born with.

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Biological Sex

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This is how a person feels internally about their gender, whether they identify as male, female, both, neither, or somewhere along the gender spectrum. This internal sense may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.

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Gender Identity

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This is a person whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth.

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Cisgender

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A person whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

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Transgender

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A person whose gender identity exists outside of the traditional male/female binary. They may feel that they don’t fit within the binary concepts of “man” or “woman.”

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Gender queer (Non-binary)

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A person whose gender expression does not align with traditional expectations of masculinity or femininity.

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Gender Non Conforming

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An individual born with biological sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female.

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Intersex

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This is the emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction a person feels toward others.

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Sexual Orientation

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An individual who is attracted emotionally, physically, and/or sexually to members of the opposite sex.

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Heterosexual

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A person who is emotionally, physically, and/or sexually attracted to members of the same sex or gender

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Homosexual

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The term used to describe the emotional, physical, and/ or sexual attraction between members of the same gender. Usually used to describe identified men who are attracted to other identified men.

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Gay

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A term used to describe identified women who are attracted emotionally, physically, and sexually to other identified women.

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Lesbian

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A heterosexual man who spends more time, energy and money on his appearance than what is considered gender normative

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Metrosexual

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The low level/ lack of sexual attraction to others and/or the lack of interest/desire for sex and sexual partners.

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Asexual

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An individual who is sexually, emotionally and/or physically attracted to both men and women.

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Bisexual

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An individual who does not feel sexual attraction until they have formed a strong emotional connection with a partner (usually within a romantic relationship).

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Demisexual

20
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This is the types of sexual stimulation, gratification, and intercourse that an individual likes to receive and participate in

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Sexual preference

21
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This is the attractiveness, love, relationships, and enjoyment of the world through the five senses.

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Sensuality

22
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This is how you, in your head, think about yourself.

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Gender Identity

23
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This is how you demonstrate your gender.

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Gender Expression

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This is how you are physically, spiritually, and emotionally attracted to, based on their sex/gender in relation to your own.

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Sexual Orientation

25
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This break sexuality down into five components.

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Circles of sexuality

26
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What are the five components of the circles of sexuality?

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Sensuality
Intimacy
Identity
Reproduction and sexual health
Sexualization

27
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This refers to how we experience pleasure and awareness through our bodies and senses. It’s about how we feel about our bodies and how we allow ourselves to experience physical pleasure, either sexual or non-sexual.

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Sensuality

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What are the aspects of sensuality?

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Body Image
Awareness fo Physical Feelings
Pleasure

29
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This is about emotional closeness and connection with others. While sensuality involves physical closeness, this refers to the ability to open up emotionally and trust someone. It can be sexual or non-sexual and involves sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

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Intimacy

30
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This is how easy it is for you to share your emotions and inner world with others.

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Emotional Vulnerability

31
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This is when intimacy grows form being able to trust someone and feel cared for.

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trust and Caring

32
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This is about who you are as a person. It includes gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Identity

33
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This component focuses on the
biological aspects of sexuality,
including the reproductive process
and how the body responds during
sexual activity. This also involves understanding how your body functions in terms of sexual
response and overall health.

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Reproduction and Sexual Health

34
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What are the four stages of the sexual response cycle?

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Excitement
Plateau
Orgasm
Resolution

35
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This stage is the initial stage of the
sexual response cycle, marked by physical and
physiological changes indicating arousal. It can last from a few minutes to several hours. During this phase, muscle tension, heart rate, and breathing increase. Skin flushing may occur, and nipples become erect.

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Excitement

36
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This stage intensifies the changes from
the excitement phase and brings the body closer to orgasm. In women, the vagina swells further and the clitoris becomes highly sensitive, often retracting for protection. In men, the testicles tighten.

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Plateau

37
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This stage is the peak of the sexual response cycle. It involves involuntary muscle contractions, rapid heart rate, breathing, and a release of sexual tension. In women, the vagina and uterus contract, and in men, contractions at the penis base cause ejaculation. A sex flush may appear on the body.

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Orgasm

38
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During this phase, the body returns to its normal state, with swelled and erect parts shrinking back to their original size and color.
This phase often brings a sense of
well-being, intimacy, and fatigue.
Women may experience multiple
orgasms with further stimulation,
while men enter a refractory period,
during which they cannot orgasm again. This period lengthens with age.

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Resolution

39
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What are the psychological counterparts of the sexual response cycle?

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Seduction
Sensation
Surrender
Reflection

40
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This is learning how to attract someone
sexually, this is equivalent to the excitement phase.

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Seduction

41
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This is the enhancement of sexual excitement
by the senses, this is equivalent to the plateau phase.

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Sensation

42
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This is allowing passion to be expressed, this is equivalent to the orgasm phrase.

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Surrender

43
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This is where meaning is brought to the sexual experience and is equivalent to the resolution phase.

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Reflection

44
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This involves objectifying people or objects,
perceiving them primarily in sexual terms rather than recognizing their true nature. It
can also refer to using one’s sexuality to control or manipulate others.

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Sexualization

45
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This is driven by sex hormones, initiating sexual attraction.

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Lust

46
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This is a state where feelings of love emerge, often leading to obsessive thoughts about the other person.

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Attraction

47
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This refers to a deeper bond that helps partners solidify their relationship and plan for the future.

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Attachment

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