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The perception of being male or female.

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Gender

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The sense of maleness or femaleness related to our membership in a given society.

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Gender

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Refers to anatomical or physiological characteristics of maleness and femaleness

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Sex

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Conclusions about what is or is not “appropriate” behavior for others and ourselves

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Gender Roles

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The set of expectations, defined by a particular society, that indicate what is appropriate behavior for men and women.

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Gender roles

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What are two types of stereotyping because of gender roles?

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– Judgments about individual members of a group on the basis of
their membership in that group.
– Reflected in sexism

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Negative attitudes and behavior toward a person that are based on that person’s gender.

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Sexism

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differences still exist regarding which occupations are deemed appropriate for men and for women.

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Sexism on the job

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unwanted sexual attention, the creation of a hostile or abusive environment, or explicit coercion to engage in unwanted sexual activity.

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Sexual Harassment

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Males sex hormones secreted by the testes

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Androgens

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Testes begins to secrete androgens at puberty

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Androgens

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Produces secondary sex characteristics, such as the growth of body hair and deepening of the voice, and also increases the sex drive.

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Androgens

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Class of female sex hormones.

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Estrogen

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A female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries.

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Progesterone

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The point at which an egg is released from the ovaries.

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Ovulation

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Making the chances of fertilization by a sperm cell highest.

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Ovulation

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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?

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False

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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?

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False

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True or False: Sexual fantasies also play an important role in producing sexual arousal.

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True

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Areas of the body that are particularly sensitive because of the presence of an unusually rich array of nerve receptors.

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Erogenous Zone

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can last from just a few minutes to over an hour

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Excitement Phase

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an arousing stimulus begins a sequence that prepares the genitals for sexual intercourse

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Excitement Phase

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What happens to the male when they are in the excitement phase?

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penis becomes erect when blood flows into it

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What happens to the female when they are in the excitement phase?

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clitoris swells and vagina becomes lubricated

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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
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The peak of sexual excitement, during which rhythmic muscular contractions occur in the genitals.
Orgasm
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The interval after orgasm in which the body returns to its unaroused state, reversing the changes brought about by arousal.
Resolution Stage
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A temporary period that follows the resolution stage and during which the male can- not develop an erection again.
Refractory Period
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Enumerate the order of phases of sexual response
A. Excitement Phase B. Plateau Phase C. Orgasm D. Resolution Stage
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a medical condition acquired through sexual contact.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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the most widespread STI
Chlamydia
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What is the effects of disease chlamydia on women?
No symptoms
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What is the effect of disease chlamydia on men?
burning sensation during urination and a discharge from the penis.
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This disease can lead to pelvic inflammation, urethral damage, arthritis, and even sterility.
Chlamydia
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Where can women get chlamydia?
Cervix, rectum, or throat
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Where can men get chlamydia
Urethra, rectum, or throat
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a virus related to the cold sores that some- times appear around the mouth.
Genital Herpes
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How does genital herpes first appears?
Small blister or sores around genitals
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How many times does genital herpes reappear in a year?
Four or five times
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the infection, which cannot be cured, often causes psychological distress for those who know they are infected.
Genital Herpes
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an infection occurring in the vagina or penis.
Trichomoniasis
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What is the main cause of trichomoniasis
Parasite
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What are the negative effects of Trichomoniasis?
- Painful urination and intercourse - Discharge from the vagina X Unpleasant odor
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It’s spread when semen and vaginal fluids get on and inside your penis, vulva, or vagina.
Trichomoniasis
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often has no symptoms but can produce a burning sensation when urinating or a discharge from the penis or vagina.
Gonorrhea
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What are the Effects of gonorrhea?
- Fertility Problems - In Women, pelvic inflammatory disease
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Where does gonorrhea takes effect when their mother has gonorrhea?
In the babies eyes
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If untreated, may affect the brain, the heart, and a develop- ing fetus, and can even be fatal.
Syphilis
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What are the stages of how syphilis takes effect?
- First reveal itself through a **small sore** in sexual contact - Secondary stage, includes **rash**
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can be treated successfully with antibiotics if it is diagnosed early enough
Syphilis
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caused by human papilloma virus
Genital Warts
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Where does genital warts form and how does it look like?
Near the penis or vagina and are small and lumpy warts
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How does genital warts look like?
small cauliflower bulbs
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they usually form about two months after exposure and can be treated with a drug called metronidazole
Genital warts
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a fatal, sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus that destroys the body’s immune system.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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How to avoid aids?
Total abstinence
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What are other ways to reduce the risk of contracting Aids?
Safer sex
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What are the major STI’s
- Chlamydia - Genital Herpes X Trichomoniasis - Gonorrhea - Syphilis - Genital Warts - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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Enumerate the sexual problems
- Erectile Dysfunction - Premature Ejaculation - Inhibited Ejaculation - Anorgasmia - Inhibited sexual desire
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The inability of a male to achieve or maintain an erection.
Erectile Dysfunction
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The inability of a male to delay orgasm as long as he wishes.
Premature Ejaculation
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The inability of a male to ejaculate when he wants to, if at all.
Inhibited Ejaculation
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A female’s lack of orgasm
Anorgasmia
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A sexual dysfunction in which the motivation for sexual activity is restrained or lacking entirely.
Inhibited sexual desire
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It is an educational process of determining the fertile and infertile periods of a women
Natural Family Method
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What is NFP also known as?
Fertility Awareness Based Methods
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it principles involved in human fertility awareness.
Fertility Awareness Based (FAB)
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This natural method involves refraining from sexual intercourse
Abstinence
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most effective natural birth control method with ideally 0% fail rate.
Abstinence
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It is considered to be the most effective way to avoid STIs
Abstinence
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This method is also called as the rhythm method.
Calendar Method
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It entails withholding from coitus during the days that the woman is fertile.
Calendar Method
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How is Calendar Method based on?
Resting bidy temperature = lower before ovulation Higher temperatures = time of ovulation
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daily observation of what a woman sees and feels at the vaginal area throughout the day.
Mucus Method (MM)
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What is the characteristics of the cervical mucus during ovulation?
copious, thin, and watery.
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a combination of the BBT and the cervical mucus method.
SYMPTOTHERMAL METHOD
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The woman records her temperature every morning and also takes note of changes in her cervical mucus.
SYMPTOTHERMAL METHOD
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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.
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uses an over-the-counter kit that requires the urine sample of the woman.
Ovulation detection
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The kit can predict ovulation through the surge of luteinizing hormone (LFH) that happens 12 to 24 hours before ovulation.
Ovulation detection
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is one the oldest methods that prevents conception.
COITUS INTERRUPTUS
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ejaculates to emit the spermatozoa outside of the female reproductive organ.
COITUS INTERRUPTUS
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contain synthetic estrogen and progesterone.
Oral Contraceptives
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How is oral contraceptives taken?
first Sunday after the beginning of a menstrual flow, or as soon as it is prescribed by the doctor
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contains both estrogen and progesterone.
Transdermal Patch
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How often should a transdermal patch be applied?
apply one patch every week for three weeks
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Where should transdermal patch should be applied?
upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen, or buttocks.
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releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone and it surrounds the cervix.
Vaginal ring
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releases a combination of estrogen and progesterone and it surrounds the cervix.
Vaginal ring
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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,
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two rod-like implants inserted under the skin of the female during her menses
Subdermal implants
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the seventh day of her menstruation to make sure that she will not get pregnant.
Subder al implants
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can be helpful for three to five years.
Subdermal implants
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contains medroxyprogesterone, a progesterone
Hormonal injection
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How is hormonal injection given?
usually given once every 12 weeks intramuscularly
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small, T-shaped object containing progesterone that is inserted into the uterus
Intrauterine device
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How and when is IUD given?
Fitted by physician and inserted after menstrual flow
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The device can be effective for five or seven years.
INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
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a latex or synthetic rubber sheath that is placed on the erect male reproductive organ
Male condoms
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it can prevent STI’s and can be bought over the counter.
Male condoms
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latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated with spermicide
Female condoms
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usually bound by two rings.
Female condoms
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usually bound by two rings.
Female condoms
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How is female condom used?
inserted against the opening of the female reproductive organ
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During vasectomy, a small incision is made on each side of the scrotum.
Surgical methods
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The vas deferens is then tied, cauterized, cut, or plugged to block the passage of the sperm
Surgical methods
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tubal ligation is performed after menstruation and before ovulation.
Surgical methods

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