Sexuality and Reproduction Flashcards
what are physical characteristics
body shape and size, hair distribution, personal attributes
what are some diseases that affect females more often then males
Scoliosis is more common in biological females, Premature biological females have a statistically higher survival rate than biological males
what are some diseases that affect males more often then females
color blindness
what is sexuality
person’s sexual feelings, desires, and behaviors, shaped by a variety of factors such as biology, culture, and personal experiences. It can also change over time
what is sexual identity
the personal sense of one’s own sexual self, including the labels and categories one identifies with
what is sexual orientation
a person’s emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to others, including but not limited to: Heterosexual, Homosexual, Bisexual, Pansexual, Asexual, Queer and more.
what are sexual behaviors
refers to the actions and practices that people engage in sexually, such as sexual intercourse and masturbation
what is gender identity
“one’s inner most concept of self” no one experiences gender in the same way
what is gender expression
external appearance, usually expressed through behavior, clothing, haircut, voice. Typically associated with masculine vs feminine
what is gender dysphoria
clinically significant distress caused with the misalignment of gender identity with biological sex.
what is cisgender
a term used to describe a person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the sex assigned at birth
what is transgender
an umbrella term for people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at birth
what is gender-fluid
A person who does not identify with a single fixed gender or has fluid or unfixed gender identity
what is gender non conforming
a broad term referring to people who do not behave in a what that conforms to the traditional expectations of their gender, or whose gender expression does not fit neatly into a category
what is non binary
an adjective describing a person who does not identify exclusively as a man or woman. They may identify as both man and woman or somewhere in between or as failing completely out of these categories. It may also be used as an umbrella term encompassing identities such as agender, bigender, genderqueer, or gender-fluid
what is gender-queer
describes a person who typically rejects notions of static categories of gender and embrace a fluidity of gender identity and often, though not always sexual orientation.
what is gay
a person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to members of the same gender
what is a lesbian
a woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women
what is bisexual
a person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to more than one gender, sex, or gender identity
what is intersex
a person born with a variety of differences in their sex traits and reproductive anatomy. There is a wide variety of difference among intersex variations including differences in sex organs, hormones, chromosomes, and genitalia
what is pansexual
Describes someone who has the potential for emotional, romantic or sexual attraction to people of any gender though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree. Sometimes used interchangeably with bisexual
what is asexual
a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity with others. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, and asexual people may experience no, little or conditional sexual attraction
what is sexual abuse
sexual activity involving a child less then 18 years old, most cases are perpetrated by someone the child or family knows
what are some consequences of sexual abuse
STIs, Physical injury, Mental health issues, behavior problems, PTSD, higher risk for suicide or SI, Substance abuse
