Sexuality & Spirituality Flashcards
Biological sex
Term used to denote chromosomal sexual development - male or female
Bisexual
Having sexual feelings for people of both sexes
Cisgender
Gender identity or role performance that matches society’s expectations based on biological sex
Contraception
Prevention of conception or pregnancy; also used to describe methods used for birth control
Erogenous zones
Areas of the body that produce sexual desire and arousal when stimulated
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
Any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non medical reasons
Gender dysphasia
Diagnosis for a person whose biological sex at birth is contrary to the one with which the person identifies
Gender identity
The inner sense a person has of being male or female, which may be the same as or different from biological sex; synonym for sexual identity
Impotence
Condition in which a man is unable to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he cannot have satisfactory sexual intercourse
Menarche
Initiation of the menstrual cycle
Sexual health
The integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of sexual being in ways that are positively enriching and that enhance personality, communication, and love
Transgender
An inclusive term used to describe those who feel that the sex assigned to them at birth incompletely describes or fails to describe them
What factors affect sexuality?
Developmental considerations Culture Religion Ethics Lifestyle Menstruation Sexual response cycle Childbearing considerations STIs Sexual dysfunction
What are primary male sexual dysfunctions
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Premature ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation
What are primary female sexual dysfunctions?
Inhibited sexual desire
Dyspareunia
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
AKA impotence
The inability of a man to attain or maintain an erection to such an extent that he can’t have satisfactory intercourse
What causes ED?
Illness, treatment for illnesses, anxiety
Premature ejaculation
A condition in which a man consistently reaches ejaculation or orgasm before or soon after entering the vagina
Delayed ejaculation
AKA ejaculatory incompetence
Refers to a man’s inability to ejaculate into the vagina, or delayed intravascular ejaculation
Inhibited sexual desire
An inhibition in sexual arousal so that congestion and vaginal lubrication are absent or minimal
Causes of inhibited sexual desire
Interpersonal problems, anxiety, negative emotions, fear, or physical factors
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse
Vaginismus
A rare condition in which the vaginal opening closes tightly and prevents penile penetration
Vulvodynia
A chronic vulvar discomfort or pain characterized by burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness of the female genitalia that interferes with sexual activity
