Sexuality And gender Flashcards
The perception of being male or female.
Gender
The sense of maleness or femaleness related to our membership in a given society.
Gender
Refers to anatomical or physiological characteristics of maleness and femaleness
Sex
Conclusions about what is or is not “appropriate” behavior for others and ourselves
Gender Roles
The set of expectations, defined by a particular society, that indicate what is appropriate behavior for men and women.
Gender roles
What are two types of stereotyping because of gender roles?
– Judgments about individual members of a group on the basis of
their membership in that group.
– Reflected in sexism
Negative attitudes and behavior toward a person that are based on that person’s gender.
Sexism
differences still exist regarding which occupations are deemed appropriate for men and for women.
Sexism on the job
unwanted sexual attention, the creation of a hostile or abusive environment, or explicit coercion to engage in unwanted sexual activity.
Sexual Harassment
Males sex hormones secreted by the testes
Androgens
Testes begins to secrete androgens at puberty
Androgens
Produces secondary sex characteristics, such as the growth of body hair and deepening of the voice, and also increases the sex drive.
Androgens
Class of female sex hormones.
Estrogen
A female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries.
Progesterone
The point at which an egg is released from the ovaries.
Ovulation
Making the chances of fertilization by a sperm cell highest.
Ovulation
True or False: Is much of what is considered sexually arousing in our society primarily related to our genitals rather than external stimuli that have been labeled as erotic through a process of learning?
False
True or False: Are there specific areas of the body that automatically produce sexual arousal when touched, regardless of the interpretation given to the touch?
False
True or False: Sexual fantasies also play an important role in producing sexual arousal.
True
Areas of the body that are particularly sensitive because of the presence of an unusually rich array of nerve receptors.
Erogenous Zone
can last from just a few minutes to over an hour
Excitement Phase
an arousing stimulus begins a sequence that prepares the genitals for sexual intercourse
Excitement Phase
What happens to the male when they are in the excitement phase?
penis becomes erect when blood flows into it
What happens to the female when they are in the excitement phase?
clitoris swells and vagina becomes lubricated
The period in which the maximum level of arousal is attained, the penis and clitoris swell with blood, and the body prepares for orgasm.
Plateau Phase
The peak of sexual excitement, during which rhythmic muscular contractions occur in the genitals.
Orgasm
The interval after orgasm in which the body returns to its unaroused state, reversing the changes brought about by arousal.
Resolution Stage
A temporary period that follows the resolution stage and during which the male can- not develop an erection again.
Refractory Period
Enumerate the order of phases of sexual response
A. Excitement Phase
B. Plateau Phase
C. Orgasm
D. Resolution Stage
a medical condition acquired through sexual contact.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
the most widespread STI
Chlamydia
What is the effects of disease chlamydia on women?
No symptoms
What is the effect of disease chlamydia on men?
burning sensation during urination and a discharge from the penis.
This disease can lead to pelvic inflammation, urethral damage, arthritis, and even sterility.
Chlamydia
Where can women get chlamydia?
Cervix, rectum, or throat
Where can men get chlamydia
Urethra, rectum, or throat
a virus related to the cold sores that some- times appear around the mouth.
Genital Herpes
How does genital herpes first appears?
Small blister or sores around genitals
How many times does genital herpes reappear in a year?
Four or five times
the infection, which cannot be cured, often causes psychological distress for those who know they are infected.
Genital Herpes
an infection occurring in the vagina or penis.
Trichomoniasis
What is the main cause of trichomoniasis
Parasite
What are the negative effects of Trichomoniasis?
- Painful urination and intercourse
- Discharge from the vagina
X Unpleasant odor
It’s spread when semen and vaginal fluids get on and inside your penis, vulva, or vagina.
Trichomoniasis
often has no symptoms but can produce a burning sensation
when urinating or a discharge from the penis or vagina.
Gonorrhea
What are the Effects of gonorrhea?
- Fertility Problems
- In Women, pelvic inflammatory disease
Where does gonorrhea takes effect when their mother has gonorrhea?
In the babies eyes
If untreated, may affect the brain, the heart, and a develop- ing
fetus, and can even be fatal.
Syphilis
What are the stages of how syphilis takes effect?
- First reveal itself through a small sore in sexual contact
- Secondary stage, includes rash
can be treated successfully with antibiotics if it is diagnosed early enough
Syphilis
caused by human papilloma virus
Genital Warts
Where does genital warts form and how does it look like?
Near the penis or vagina and are small and lumpy warts
How does genital warts look like?
small cauliflower bulbs
they usually form about two months after exposure and can be treated with a drug called metronidazole
Genital warts
a fatal, sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus that
destroys the body’s immune system.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
How to avoid aids?
Total abstinence
What are other ways to reduce the risk of contracting Aids?
Safer sex
What are the major STI’s
- Chlamydia
- Genital Herpes
X Trichomoniasis - Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Genital Warts
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Enumerate the sexual problems
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Premature Ejaculation
- Inhibited Ejaculation
- Anorgasmia
- Inhibited sexual desire
The inability of a male to achieve or maintain an erection.
Erectile Dysfunction
The inability of a male to delay orgasm as long as he wishes.
Premature Ejaculation
The inability of a male to ejaculate when he wants to, if at all.
Inhibited Ejaculation
A female’s lack of orgasm
Anorgasmia
A sexual dysfunction in which the motivation for sexual activity is restrained or lacking entirely.
Inhibited sexual desire
It is an educational process of determining the fertile and infertile periods of a women
Natural Family Method
What is NFP also known as?
Fertility Awareness Based Methods
it principles involved in human fertility awareness.
Fertility Awareness Based (FAB)
This natural method involves refraining from sexual intercourse
Abstinence
most effective natural birth control method with ideally 0% fail rate.
Abstinence
It is considered to be the most effective way to avoid STIs
Abstinence
This method is also called as the rhythm method.
Calendar Method
It entails withholding from coitus during the days that the woman is fertile.
Calendar Method
How is Calendar Method based on?
Resting bidy temperature = lower before ovulation
Higher temperatures = time of ovulation
daily observation of what a woman sees and feels at the vaginal area throughout the day.
Mucus Method (MM)
What is the characteristics of the cervical mucus during ovulation?
copious, thin, and watery.
a combination of the BBT and the cervical mucus method.
SYMPTOTHERMAL METHOD
The woman records her temperature every morning and also takes note of changes in her cervical mucus.
SYMPTOTHERMAL METHOD
In the symptothermal method what should a woman do?
abstain from coitus tree days after a rise in her temperature or on the fourth day after the peak of a mucus change.
uses an over-the-counter kit that requires the urine sample of the woman.
Ovulation detection
The kit can predict ovulation through the surge of luteinizing hormone (LFH) that happens 12 to 24 hours before ovulation.
Ovulation detection
is one the oldest methods that prevents conception.
COITUS INTERRUPTUS
ejaculates to emit the spermatozoa outside of the female reproductive organ.
COITUS INTERRUPTUS
contain synthetic estrogen and progesterone.
Oral Contraceptives
How is oral contraceptives taken?
first Sunday after the beginning of a menstrual flow, or as soon as it is prescribed by the doctor
contains both estrogen and progesterone.
Transdermal Patch
How often should a transdermal patch be applied?
apply one patch every week for three weeks
Where should transdermal patch should be applied?
upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen, or buttocks.
releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone and it surrounds the cervix.
Vaginal ring
releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone and it surrounds the cervix.
Vaginal ring
How is the vaginal ring used?
inserted into the female reproductive organ and remains there for three weeks and then removed on the fourth week,
two rod-like implants inserted under the skin of the female during her menses
Subdermal implants
the seventh day of her menstruation to make sure that she will not get pregnant.
Subder al implants
can be helpful for three to five years.
Subdermal implants
contains medroxyprogesterone, a progesterone
Hormonal injection
How is hormonal injection given?
usually given once every 12 weeks intramuscularly
small, T-shaped object containing progesterone that is inserted into the uterus
Intrauterine device
How and when is IUD given?
Fitted by physician and inserted after menstrual flow
The device can be effective for five or seven years.
INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
a latex or synthetic rubber sheath that is placed on the erect male reproductive organ
Male condoms
it can prevent STI’s and can be bought over the counter.
Male condoms
latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated with spermicide
Female condoms
usually bound by two rings.
Female condoms
usually bound by two rings.
Female condoms
How is female condom used?
inserted against the opening of the female reproductive organ
During vasectomy, a small incision is made on each side of the scrotum.
Surgical methods
The vas deferens is then tied, cauterized, cut, or plugged to block the passage of the sperm
Surgical methods
tubal ligation is performed after menstruation and before ovulation.
Surgical methods
