Sexuality Flashcards
Gender
Set of social and psychological characteristics society considers male and female
Sexuality
Everything related to sexual behaviour: acts, desire, arousal experience
gender identity
A persons internal held sense of their gender
Biological sex
distinguishes between males and females
Underestimating risk - illusion of unique invulnerability
belief that bad things happen to others, so we take less precautions
Poor decision making
Not using protection despite intention
How does intoxication impact decision-making
More likely to ignore potential consequences
Pluralistic ignorance
wrongly believe their feelings are different from others
Power
ability to get someone to do what you want
Does abstinence education work
no, students engage in risky behaviour
Poor self-control
cant manage impuses when it requires effort
Concern for decreased intimacy
People view sex as more enjoyable without protection
How to decrease risk taking
education, communication
Is sexual communication good
leading to better sexual functioning
How to have more fulfilling interactions
- talk candidly, ask for what they want, give instructions and feedback
Which sexual attitudes have changed in the past 5 decades
- casual sex 2. sex before marriage 3. sex outside of relationships 4. who can have sex with who
Sexual double standard
Women are viewed more negatively than men, women are judged more for STIs
Sexual behaviour in committed relationships
Is more satisfying than casual relationships
Extradyadic sex
Sex outside of the couple - infidelity
Historical sexual desire - Men
think about sex more, want more sex…
Modern view of sex
Spontaneous and responsive sexual desire is similar across men and women
Sexual satisfaction can be impacted by
quality, frequency, if basic needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness are met
Do typical gender roles have good sex
Less satisfying
How do growth vs destiny beliefs impact sex
Same as a relationship - growth beliefs are better for satisfaction
When is sex most satisfying (3)
- each persons needs are met by someone who respects their desires
- valuing each other as partners
- enjoying being with each other in and out of bed
What is sexual coercion
pressuring or forcing someone to engage in sexual activity
Methods of sexual coercion
- verbal 2. substances 3. threat or force 4. no consent
Consent is
Freely given
Reversible
Informed
Enthusiastic
Specific
4 themes underlie why we have sex
emotional component, phusical aspects, pragmatic - attain a goal or objective, insecurity
Sociosexual orientations
collections of beliefs and behaviors that describe our feelings about sex
What increases infidelity
People who continue to consider alternatives, keep a backburner, maintain contact with alternatives, dissatisfied, manipulative, high anxiety about abandonment, have previously cheated
Good genes hypothesis
some women—in particular, those with less desirable mates—can profit from a dual mating strategy in which they (a) pursue long-term partners who will contribute resources to protect and feed their offspring while ( b) surreptitiously seeking good genes for their children from other men
Consensual non-monogramy
partners agree it is acceptable to have more than on sexual or romantic relationship
Is sexual and relationship satisfaction related
Yes, most gratifying sex is enjoyed by couples who are satisfied with, and committed to, their relationships
Is sexual and relationship satisfaction related
Yes, most gratifying sex is enjoyed by couples who are satisfied with, and committed to, their relationships
Open relationship
both partners wanting to be able to seek
outside sexual relationships and satisfaction, while still having sex with and sharing an emotional
connection with their partner
Swingers
Couples engage in sex with people outside of core relationship
Polyamory
Multiple people in love and no hierarchy
